Pros and cons of high vs. low capacitance interconnect cables?

Kahuna

I'll start out with an Apology in advance if this has already been discussed and beat to death... Anyone care to weigh in on the pros and cons of high vs. low capacitance interconnect cables? (installed in a 2 channel analog system)... I wanted to do a little tweaking with my system and would like to read peoples thoughts on the use of these cables specifically between the pre-amp and amplifier. Also, I presently am using a high capacitance cable between my tuner and the pre-amp, and an curious as to what differences I'll hear (if any at all) after installing a low cap. interconnect... TIA!

ben62670

Your highs will be cleaner. Sound stage should open up, and your mid's, and bass will tighten up.
Basically all good unless you have a way overly bright tweeter in your system.

reeltrouble1

Ding......

Hey Kahuna.

Cables can make a real difference in some systems, but it is a system, a collection of interdependant parts. There is no way I nor anyone else can tell you what you will actually hear.

We need more info, on the entire system, the components, what you are hearing now, what you like or do not like. There are many companies, my advice is just let your ears be your guide and they will let you know when to stop. I really do not see any benefit though in using a cable with high capacitance.

My favorite base line cables are Signal Cables you can contact Frank the owner and get excellent advice for your rig on the cheap as in for free, he has a money back guarantee and will give you 5% off if you mention being a Club Polk member.

Well, let the games begin.

RT1

Kahuna

Thanks all for your reply's!

ben62670

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54042

Take a peak here, and do a search on IC cables. This horse has been beaten to death many a time.:)

McCelery

Jesus, I think I show newbieness from looking in threads with subjects that don't concern me. Then I read threads like this with topics I've never even heard of. Thank god I have at least a few years before the capacitance of my ICs becomes critical for me

Music Joe

Kahuna wrote: »

Playing with low capacitance (RCA) interconnect cables.

3 feet or less? You have any crafting skills? Then think about these DIY IC's you can start with a watered down version with some material subsitutions.
Polyethylene (icemaker) water tubing and CAT5E plenum plus budget teflon insulated RCA tips. A really nice inexpensive low cap cable however it is unshielded and long runs are hard to diy.

For really short runs a 1" paralleled tape interconnect is a very cheap over achiever to DIY,can be made very low cap ,however delicate.

You can build a simple unshielded twisted pair CAT5E plenum IC and see how an unshielded cable deals in your system first.

The suggestion of Signal Cable ,an excellent fuss free ,inexpensive path.
A solid performer with shielding using low capacitance coax (famous Belden #89259).

SLOCOOKN

Music Joe,

Where have you been. I was wondering where you had been yesterday...and Wha...la'.

Music Joe

Sincerely

SLOCOOKN

Music Joe wrote: »

Sincerely

Of course. You helped to answer some of my questions regarding the Adcom's I have. I felt you were very helpful...Just wondering that's all.:cool:

ben62670

Music Joe wrote: »

3 feet or less? You have any crafting skills? Then think about these DIY IC's you can start with a watered down version with some material subsitutions.
Polyethylene (icemaker) water tubing and CAT5E plenum plus budget teflon insulated RCA tips. A really nice inexpensive low cap cable however it is unshielded and long runs are hard to diy.

For really short runs a 1" paralleled tape interconnect is a very cheap over achiever to DIY,can be made very low cap ,however delicate.

You can build a simple unshielded twisted pair CAT5E plenum IC and see how an unshielded cable deals in your system first.

The suggestion of Signal Cable ,an excellent fuss free ,inexpensive path.
A solid performer with shielding using low capacitance coax (famous Belden #89259).

Yep on a budget you can definitely build a good set of ICs, or speaker cables that are real close to real nice expensive cables that are out there.

Music Joe

SLOCOOKN wrote: »

Of course. You helped to answer some of my questions regarding the Adcom's I have. I felt you were very helpful...Just wondering that's all.:cool:

Thankyou for asking

I've been busier than usual acting as chauffeur/medi car ,sidekickfor an elderly father in law who no longer drives due to wet AMD (bad for independence). He's the only parent left between my wife and I.
I get him to all the office visits and procedures, I'm the eyes and ears a Guy Friday. We visit a rotating list of cardiologist, dermitologist, urologist, general, respiratory specialist, opthalmologist,internist,dentist,audiologist, blood labs... all who want to see him varying 4-12 times a year.
Thank god he can take general care of himself and I can arrange my hours at will. It's been a few years of school on growing old and waiting ones life away.

Music Joe

Sorry SLOCOOKIN I went on and on... and didn't ask...how you been? Hope all has been good for you and yours BTW.

Sorry about the off subject Kahuna.

Kahuna

Music Joe wrote: »

Sorry about the off subject Kahuna.

No problem Joe...