When the "real sound" WE 16ga wire craze began, the associated ICs being touted were made from Belden 8402 wire, which is also constructed using tinned copper conductors. You can read about if if you do a google search.
Speaker cables and power cords share similar characteristics since they both benefit from low inductance and low resistance (i.e., large conductor size). ICs are a different breed and benefit from low capacitance as well as things like termination quality, control of external and self-induced vibrations, and geometry (i.e., consistent spacing of conductors and spacing away from each other and from the shield).
Some have tried the WE 16ga wire for ICs but I have heard mixed results. Others like the newer Duelund 16 awg tinned copper in cotton wire, that has a potential benefit over the WE wire because it doesn't have a plastic covering.
I wouldn't think the relatively large 16 awg wire would make an outstanding IC, but you never know until you try. I prefer using manufactured cable for ICs, and I have made many both from basic hook-up wire and also from manufactured cable. I like the more consistent spacing you get from manufactured or machine-constructed cable. I would probably look at using Belden 1800F wire for ICs. If your gear is balanced, I can set you up (through the A'gon system) with some finished Belden 8402 cables if you are interested.
Speaker cables and power cords share similar characteristics since they both benefit from low inductance and low resistance (i.e., large conductor size). ICs are a different breed and benefit from low capacitance as well as things like termination quality, control of external and self-induced vibrations, and geometry (i.e., consistent spacing of conductors and spacing away from each other and from the shield).
Some have tried the WE 16ga wire for ICs but I have heard mixed results. Others like the newer Duelund 16 awg tinned copper in cotton wire, that has a potential benefit over the WE wire because it doesn't have a plastic covering.
I wouldn't think the relatively large 16 awg wire would make an outstanding IC, but you never know until you try. I prefer using manufactured cable for ICs, and I have made many both from basic hook-up wire and also from manufactured cable. I like the more consistent spacing you get from manufactured or machine-constructed cable. I would probably look at using Belden 1800F wire for ICs. If your gear is balanced, I can set you up (through the A'gon system) with some finished Belden 8402 cables if you are interested.