Wire for RCA switcher?

[thebentern]

I'm going to make a little passive A/B input switcher for RCA inputs going into my headphone amplifier from a couple of sources. I already have some RCA connectors, a switch and ordered a project box. My question is, what gauge and type of wire is optimal to wire up RCA connectors or am I overthinking things and should just solder some run of the mill 20 awg stranded on there and call it a day?

Thanks

 

[SIY]

Pretty much anything solderable will work. In fact, a potato will work (and that's been experimentally demonstrated!).

 

[restorer-john]

In fact, a potato will work

 

[thebentern]

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Now where do I purchase oxygen-free 16 wire stranded mylar jacket shielded potato?

 

[SIY]

Whole Foods.

 

[thebentern]

Whole Foods.

I may try to find something comparable at Trader Joe's.

 

[SIY]

The TJ's potatoes result in a compressed soundstage and a reduction in downward dynamic range. That's fine if your ears aren't good enough to appreciate organic, non-GMO, and gluten-free potatoes.

 

[sejarzo]

Grab an old Cat5e cable and take out a few of the strands.