Long XLR's: PAD Venustas versus Mogami

Al, my assumption (in the case of the AC's) is that the user keeps the two runs a reasonable (like 4" or more) distance apart.

06-03-11: Nsgarch
Al, my assumption (in the case of the AC's) is that the user keeps the two runs a reasonable (like 4" or more) distance apart.

Hi Neil,

That will reduce capacitance to extremely low levels, but will actually increase inductance from the already not particularly low value it has when the wires are twisted together.

See the numbers at the bottom of this page.

Best regards,
-- Al

Since when does your hearing deterioration obviate gear differences? Does soundstaging comprehension or perception of tonal subtlety change? No. Note how many pro engineers are over 50...or over 70...mastering geniuses like Bob Ludwig, etc. Some top end goes but that's pretty much it. I can hear gear differences and I've been playing loud guitar since 1967...some tinitus and some top end loss...and ghostly voices inside my head to keep me company.

Al, maybe I had it reversed?

I run 5 meter pair of purist dominus (updated) in XLR and also have mogami. My einstein preamp have very low output imped for tube preamp. The Dominus sounds a lot better than Mogami. Mogami sounds opague with closed in treble and lacked detail. I also compared the Venustas in 2 meter config and they are better than Mogami as well. I was hoping the Mogami would equal the purist so I can save some cash. this was not the case.

I recently have great results with Cardas bulk tonearm cable (shielded). This equal many of themuch more expensive tone arm cable I tried from MSRP 500 to 4000.

I am itching to bulid a 5 meter XLR version of the bulk tonearm cable to serve as interconnect as it seems to have low capacitance. ANyone sees any problems with this concept.

Almarg- Oyaide is an interesting idea. PA 02 only has two connectors. Where does the ground goes in XLR, should I hook the ground to the shield?

What is the specifications in cap, ind, on PA 02?

Thanks