Delve into the intricacies of HiFi cable technology, construction, the impact of materials and the science behind high quality cables. The conversation takes a real turn into debunking cable myths including burn-in processes and poor sound from thick plastic cable coatings. Andrew Hutchison believes that cable lifters are the “stupidest” piece of HiFi bullsh**t” but Matthew Bond and Brad Serhan have some theories and science that may disagree. Claims of different cables having different “timing” and cryogenic treatments.
Matthew shares his insights on the Nines competition regarding copper purity, challenges the credibility of certain cable technologies, and explains the importance of dielectric materials in audio cables. The discussion also touches on the subjective experiences of sound quality improvement over time and the impact of cable construction on audio performance.
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WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THIS EPISODE
“Directional cables are bullshit.”
“Cable burn-in is a capacitive phenomenon.”
“Triboelectric noise is a poorly made cable issue.”
“The Velocity of Propagation doesn’t vary much at all. It is microscopic”
“Cryogenic treatment is just bogus.”
People mentioned on this episode –
Matthew Bond – Matthew Bond Audio
Brad Serhan – Orpheus & Serhan Swift
Andrew Hutchison – Dellichord Loudspeakers, Stereotech Audio furniture, HiFi and Stereo Audio Repairs
Businesses mentioned on this episode –
Matthew Bond Audio – Cables
Dellichord Loudspeakers
Serhan Swift Loudspeakers
March Audio
Les Davis Audio
Hitachi
Kyocera
Litz wire
Music courtesy of –
Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar
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CREDITS –
Guest management, regular co-hosting – Brad Serhan
Host, audio production – Andrew Hutchison