Surely Duelund or Neotech. Partsconnexion has Duelund hookup wire, Take Five Audio has Neotech.
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@jjss49 - I experienced problem using a heavy gauge (i.e. thicker than 18 gauge) solid Hookup wire for my speakers. I do realize that solid is better than stranded wire, but if your crossover is mounted on PCB like mine, there is the possibility that the copper trace on the PCB could separate from the board and break. I suffered this issue many years ago. I changed to stranded There are some very good stranded wires out there e.g. my favorite, Neotech UP-OCC copper or UP-OC silver If the Crossover is point to point wiring then it might not be an issue Regards - Steve |
thanks all for advice and suggestions @cakyol - what is the significance/importance of tin-plating on hook up wire? the cardas hookup wire spec says it is multi strand ’litz wire’ - won’t that cause termination/issues? ... i am a bit concerned the 8 ga wire you suggested might be a little hard to work with... but they have thinner wire, thinking 12 gauge would be sufficient also -- point noted on overheating risk to crossover board... spendor thought of this evidently as the c-o pcb connections are using slide-on spade connectors --> https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-640903-1.html?te_bu=Cor&te_type=srch&te_campaign=ggl_usa_c... will stay away from the home depot wire for sure, the idea is to get some decent wire in there -- but damn, some of that neotech and dueland stuff is pricey for plain ol copper wire! (put audiophile label on it, double the price! 🤭) |
@jjss49 The significance of tin plating a copper wire is that it is MUCH MUCH easier to solder it. It makes soldering a breeze. In addition, ferruling your wire will also make it much easier to work with, especially with 8GA wire since it is a bit tough to bend and also strands will not be straying around with a ferrule. |
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