Speaker Cables

@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.

’litz wire’ - won’t that cause termination/issues?

You can buy a solder pot cheaply off ebay. which should solve your termination issues. Dipping the ends in should remove the coating and tin them ready for termination.

I was trying to make an exaggerated point

It sounds more like you were perpetuating misinformation shady cable manufacturers are using to sell their wares by attempting to sound knowledgeable.

@jjss49 I second twoleftears suggestion of Duelund for your internal wiring. Check out the PartsConnexion site for various gauges. 

@jjss49 
+1 @pesky_wabbit mentioned Partsconnexion, another good option. I had forgotten to mention them as I have not bought internal wire from them in a while. Also It looks like they are selling the Cardas black/red wire again, including Ultra Pure Copper, Multi-Stranded Litz Hook-up Wire if compelled.