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Wire gauge vs. current saturation and sonics

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Posted by Sean on May 21, 1999 at 21:51:32

I have noticed that many of you folks are touting the use of very thin gauge wiring. My question is: What happens when your in a section of the circuit that must pass measurable amounts of current ? Do you run parralel sections of the "microwire" or what ? I would think that this would SEVERELY limit dynamics and smear the sound horribly.

In my experience working with DC voltages, the factory current ratings of most wires are over rated. I ALWAYS try to use a heavier wire than what is needed to avoid saturation. I realize that very short runs inside the equipment reduces thermal losses to a minimum, but i would still try to err on the conservative side. Sean
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