Speaker cable

[setting son]

Hi Doc,

I've just put my AP10 back in my system but the LS1 I have is too short. I'll be looking at LS3 but is Van Damme Blue twin-axial 1.5mm2 ok to use in the meantime? I can't find full LCR specs for it but resistance is 12.5R/km.

Cheers,

Lee

[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

Turn the amp on its side connect up the Van Damme and play piano music. If it is bad for the amp one or both of these things will happen 1/ a noise envelope (like a smudging) will appear around some piano notes. This is instability, so the cable has high reactance - switch off don't use 2/ the base plate of the amplifier will get hot, warm is OK hot is dodgy and if it reaches *ouch* then switch off immediately.

I think Van Damme is pro cable which are normally OK, but it is your responsibility.

[setting son]

Brilliant, thanks Doc.

Does LS1 and LS3 now come with Z plugs fitted or is it an option?

Cheers

[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

Z plugs are now standard on all NVA speaker cables.

[setting son]

Thanks Doc