Ribbon Cables vs. Standard

Who's used both, what brands, and what were your impressions?

thecarpathian09-05-2022 7:39pm

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jayctoy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,731 posts 09-07-2022 at 06:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Flat cables they can be very fast and if not careful on matching? They will sound bright or thin or a system that is already resolving.
jetter Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,959 posts 09-07-2022 at 06:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Then there are the Goertz Alpha Core flat cables. Can't really compare to standard cables as you would need the identical cable built in both geometries.
thecarpathian OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,179 posts 09-07-2022 at 07:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Holy mackerel! I didn't realize the extent of the differing styles and geometries of all these! Yes, my question is way too general and simplistic.
dekay Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,361 posts 09-08-2022 at 05:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you haven't already check out the Chinese cable thread @ AudioAsylum. One of the links I clicked on showed a "flat" cable with numerous round wires laid out in a plain. DeKay
twoleftears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,313 posts 09-08-2022 at 05:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete As far as I am aware, Nordost, Harmonic Tech, and Neotech are the principal manufacturers of "flat" cables with multiple wires. Harmonic Tech already posted above. Silversmith and Goertz make the true ribbon cable. There are probably others. Then there are still others that are half way there, like Audio Envy SP-12.