But I did not start the thread as an argument, I started it as a question. I see it made no difference.
Well, yes and no. You end your post with a question, but previously you take for granted some facts.
But I did not start the thread as an argument, I started it as a question. I see it made no difference.
Stipulating that you have an amp with weird output characteristics: Interaction with load (which typically varies with frequency) will determine frequency response abnormalities. You could predict what it sounded like only by simulating the combination with specific load behaviors (speakers, primarily). It would not be a simple exercise. I suspect there are computer simulations.Sure, would the specs and possible measurements tell you upfront what it would sound like?
The output impedance characteristics of an amplifier, when taken together with the impedance characteristics of the loudspeaker will give you the frequency response expected at the loudspeaker terminals. That frequency response modifies the acoustic frequency response of the loudspeaker in completely predictable ways.Sure, would the specs and possible measurements tell you upfront what it would sound like?
It is actually pretty simple. The scientific process is first to determine whether you can tell them apart without you knowing the answer. If you have demonstrated that you can do it reliably, then we can proceed to measurements and look for differences.
The amp is designed by Nelson Pass and built to the specs (F5T).
Someone gave it to me to try it.What is the source of this cable?
That explains quite a few things. Whoever in intend to "try a cable" hears what he wants to hear.Someone gave it to me to try it.
Keep R. L and C reasonably low, and it's a done deal as far as speaker cables go. It's not hard to do.
The explanation for a twisted wire for speaker cable I've seen from Kimber is that it may help reject rfi/emi rejection but since that's not normally an issue in speaker cable in a home situation....but that was the explanation Kimber gave when he "created" the concept in a solution to a noisy nightclub wiring issue. In home audio highly unlikely to be an issue....
Gene at AH has mentioned the cable is simply a good quality one, measures well and he likes the way it looks and he got a good deal on it at the time (they've raised prices over the years IIRC).
And not designed to be a filter?
I am a scientific nobody, but my suggestion for this type of post is for a Moderator to post a link to the Golden Eared thread and immediately lock the thread in question. Why bother with any other replies?
What is the purpose of braided cable? - high capacitance means lower inductance, which in turn will mean lower resistance for the high notes - better for the long runs. This is how it comes across from what I see posted - could such cables be used for "tuning" the bright system?
I asked because they appear to be a counterfeit Kimber Kable; even has the same model name.Someone gave it to me to try it.