Can I ask the question a different way? As one who primarily believes that power cables are power cables, I also know that isn't exactly true. For example, there are 18 AWG power cables and there are 10 AWG power cables; there are cables with shielding and cables without.
(assuming all are properly constructed with solid connections :-).
Please correct me if I am wrong, but my understanding is that wire guage can affect the amount of instantaneous power draw available to the amp; so that 18 vs 10 gauge wire could make a difference (just as with speakers). Whether it actually makes a difference is related to how much power the amp would need to draw. For a smaller, lower powered amp, 18 is more than enough; but maybe not so for larger, high power amps.
Here is my problem: I don't want black cables with my white speakers. Therefore, I will be replacing stock cables with something...
So my question is:
Or am I off base, and my questions are just snake oil to start with... unshielded 24 AWG cord is just as good as anything else?
Please correct me if I am wrong, but my understanding is that wire guage can affect the amount of instantaneous power draw available to the amp; so that 18 vs 10 gauge wire could make a difference (just as with speakers). Whether it actually makes a difference is related to how much power the amp would need to draw. For a smaller, lower powered amp, 18 is more than enough; but maybe not so for larger, high power amps.
Here is my problem: I don't want black cables with my white speakers. Therefore, I will be replacing stock cables with something...
So my question is:
- Given the KEF LS50 Wireless II is specified as pulling 200W of power (driving output of LF: 280W and HF: 100W), is there a minimum gauge to stick with, or is 18 AWG perfectly fine?
- How solid is the power conditioning electronics inside the KEF? Do I need to worry about shielding on the cable for a 6' length run in an open area (i.e., no other electronics nearby)?
Or am I off base, and my questions are just snake oil to start with... unshielded 24 AWG cord is just as good as anything else?