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I used Switchcraft 3502AAU RCA plugs on the V-Twist so I can do an apples-to-apples comparison to a pair of Belden interconnects which has the same Switchcraft plugs. I also have another pair of Belden interconnects with WBT 0102 Ag plugs.

Salectric - Thank you for the information.

Doing some late night listening on monoblock SET 300b amps tonight. I have been going back and forth between the shielded WE ICs I built vs the Belden. After some extended listening it is quite clear to me the WE IC is the better IC in my system on two different amps.

To summarize the differences I would say the WE is more open, resolving and reaches higher for sure. The WE is more full bodied and vivid with a bigger stage. The WE presents music with more dynamics and improved musicality. In contrast the Belden sounds a tad closed in and dark up top.

The Belden is very quiet and I like the solidity of the sound if you will. It has a nice ease and is still a great IC.

I did build a set of WE ICs without any shield....just nude and not jacketed at all. I put them in after about 20 hours of burn in and they were way to bright. They sounded brighter than my shielded version ever sounded. I bet they end up brighter in the end. We will see.

Thanks for the update Grannyring. I've got enough WE16ga for three interconnects so later on I should build a pair with shielding. We have folks coming over for listening and a barbecue today it will be interesting to see what they think of my nude Western electric interconnects. Jet

In terms of shielded vs unshielded cables, if anything were ever system dependent, this is certainly a good example. Enrivorment (RFI, EMI etc.) and components of choice will determine which is the best solution for sound quality.
Charles,