sailor
05-02-2026, 12:53
I have looked at the quality of the metallurgy, the RCA connectors, the cable geometry, shielding and dielectric constant. The result of all this is a cable superior to anything else I have heard. IMO.
Metallurgy: Double run of pure uninsulated OCC solid silver.
RCA connectors: Low mass non metallic bodies.
Geometry: The return conductor is OCC solid copper in PTFE insulation.
Shielding: Yes but not achieved in the usual way.
Dielectric constant: Check AI or Google for a more in depth explanation. In conclusion:
Dielectric constant is a fundamental property of materials with significant implications in various fields of physics and engineering. Its understanding is crucial for the design and optimisation of electronic devices, insulating materials, and electromagnetic systems.
Dielectric constant (dk) more commonly known as relative permittivity has a profound effect on the sound. IMO. This is something that is seldom mentioned by manufacturers The ideal is a vacuum=1.0, Air=1.00059 which is good enough for me :) PTFE=2.1, nylon=3.5, paper=3.7, PVC=3.4 to 4. I insert the bare silver wire into a larger diameter PTFE tube and considering the wire will make minimal contact with the tube I guesstimate a dk about 1.4 or less but do not have proof of this. It will be somewhere between 1.00059 and 2.1 The double run is inserted into either a cotton or silk sleeve to inhibit vibration.
Geometry: By far, I estimate over 90% of all cable construction is having the conductors run parallel to each other and some will include a braid as a shield. These are what I refer to as 'me too' cables with various plastics used in manufacture. When conductors run closely in parallel a signal is induced in the other cable which = noise. I wind the return conductor in a spiral which also acts as a Faraday cage rendering any shielding superfluous. I find shielding dulls dynamics and transients leading edge. My whole focus was on lowering the inherent noise floor of the me too type of bulk extrusions
Please see link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday_cage
I hope all this does not come across as a lecture. Now theorising aside how about real world experience! We are South Africans but have been living in Ireland for the last 9 years. I was so thrilled with what I heard that my wife and I decided to visit an audio exhibition in Dublin for a sanity check. I had a pair of my interconnects that I intended to compare to some top dog big dollar stuff. After 2 comparisons, most exhibitors were reluctant which I understand, my confidence grew as did my silly grin. The big comparo was in the Gryphon room with over Euro 300000 gear. My cables were the equal in most areas and better in flow and greater power on say a on grand piano. I asked the price of the Gryphon cable? Euro 5000!
My name is Charles and you can contact me on WhatsApp O838481341 anytime. I would welcome a chat.
Metallurgy: Double run of pure uninsulated OCC solid silver.
RCA connectors: Low mass non metallic bodies.
Geometry: The return conductor is OCC solid copper in PTFE insulation.
Shielding: Yes but not achieved in the usual way.
Dielectric constant: Check AI or Google for a more in depth explanation. In conclusion:
Dielectric constant is a fundamental property of materials with significant implications in various fields of physics and engineering. Its understanding is crucial for the design and optimisation of electronic devices, insulating materials, and electromagnetic systems.
Dielectric constant (dk) more commonly known as relative permittivity has a profound effect on the sound. IMO. This is something that is seldom mentioned by manufacturers The ideal is a vacuum=1.0, Air=1.00059 which is good enough for me :) PTFE=2.1, nylon=3.5, paper=3.7, PVC=3.4 to 4. I insert the bare silver wire into a larger diameter PTFE tube and considering the wire will make minimal contact with the tube I guesstimate a dk about 1.4 or less but do not have proof of this. It will be somewhere between 1.00059 and 2.1 The double run is inserted into either a cotton or silk sleeve to inhibit vibration.
Geometry: By far, I estimate over 90% of all cable construction is having the conductors run parallel to each other and some will include a braid as a shield. These are what I refer to as 'me too' cables with various plastics used in manufacture. When conductors run closely in parallel a signal is induced in the other cable which = noise. I wind the return conductor in a spiral which also acts as a Faraday cage rendering any shielding superfluous. I find shielding dulls dynamics and transients leading edge. My whole focus was on lowering the inherent noise floor of the me too type of bulk extrusions
Please see link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday_cage
I hope all this does not come across as a lecture. Now theorising aside how about real world experience! We are South Africans but have been living in Ireland for the last 9 years. I was so thrilled with what I heard that my wife and I decided to visit an audio exhibition in Dublin for a sanity check. I had a pair of my interconnects that I intended to compare to some top dog big dollar stuff. After 2 comparisons, most exhibitors were reluctant which I understand, my confidence grew as did my silly grin. The big comparo was in the Gryphon room with over Euro 300000 gear. My cables were the equal in most areas and better in flow and greater power on say a on grand piano. I asked the price of the Gryphon cable? Euro 5000!
My name is Charles and you can contact me on WhatsApp O838481341 anytime. I would welcome a chat.