[Eeyore]

Misifus wrote:

Eeyore wrote:
Richard Crowley wrote:
"Mike Rivers" wrote ...
"Richard Crowley" wrote:
Last time I researched the "OFC" phenomenon, it was claimed that the
difference between the amount of oxygen in
"OFC" cables was an infinitesimal amount less than conventional wire.
Well, you see, that's the problem with research - you can uncover
facts that aren't significant and use them to make whatever point you
want.

If there's a good reason for oxygen-free wire to make a system more
reliable, like the improved flexibility as Scott suggests, then it
could be a good thing. Why not research the flexibility of oxygen-free
wire next and see what you come up with?
Since by your own admission, effectively ALL wire/cable made
for electrical/electronic use is "oxygen free", then there appears
to be nothing to "research" here.

As has been known by real pros for about 30 years. I recall UK magazine
Studio Sound testing speaker cables ( both by auditioning and techical
testing with pulse waveforms ) and in at 2nd place was standard 6mm2 house
wiring cable ( a few heavy solid cores ). Similar to US Romex probably.

This what they used. Nice low DC resistance. The ground / earth wire is
redundant in this application.
http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/images/d/d0/FlatT%26E.jpg

Graham

That does appear to be much the same as US Romex. I'm not sure I'd like
to use solid conductor wire for an intrument lead.

Quite. That's a different story altogether. Horses for courses.

Graham