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What is your opinion on RCA cables with directional shielding for use as standard RCA cables? Is it it a good idea just in case, and are there any known negatives to this design?
SVS states “Directional shield layer is a spiral braid of premium grade Aluminum foil and 56 strands of 99.99% OFC tinned copper Shielding – critical part of five-layer insulation system. Soldered to ground terminal at the source side helps reduce EMI and RF noise between electronics.”
https://www.svsound.com/products/soundpath-rca-audio-interconnect-cable
I’ve never heard about this before, but it sounds reasonable. I’m in the process of replacing all my RCA interconnects (subs, outboard amps to pre-outs) and would really appreciate your input on the topic.
I‘ve only had a ground loop hum on one cheap 15 foot RCA to a sub (easily resolved with new cable), and have not had any issues with my KabelDirekt or Mediabridge RCAs. Maybe all decent quality RCA cables have this feature? The fact that SVS cables have a directional indicator, where the cable is grounded at the source, and lifted at termination, got my interest.
Any thoughts on their shielded speaker cables? Any advantages or disadvantages?
As it is I have no 60 Hz hum issues, or detectable noise issues whatsoever.
Cheers!
SVS states “Directional shield layer is a spiral braid of premium grade Aluminum foil and 56 strands of 99.99% OFC tinned copper Shielding – critical part of five-layer insulation system. Soldered to ground terminal at the source side helps reduce EMI and RF noise between electronics.”
https://www.svsound.com/products/soundpath-rca-audio-interconnect-cable
I’ve never heard about this before, but it sounds reasonable. I’m in the process of replacing all my RCA interconnects (subs, outboard amps to pre-outs) and would really appreciate your input on the topic.
I‘ve only had a ground loop hum on one cheap 15 foot RCA to a sub (easily resolved with new cable), and have not had any issues with my KabelDirekt or Mediabridge RCAs. Maybe all decent quality RCA cables have this feature? The fact that SVS cables have a directional indicator, where the cable is grounded at the source, and lifted at termination, got my interest.
Any thoughts on their shielded speaker cables? Any advantages or disadvantages?
As it is I have no 60 Hz hum issues, or detectable noise issues whatsoever.
Cheers!
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