28-Feb-2017, 02:58
The topic would be better in "Tweaker's Corner".
Star-Quad are four conductors twisted around each other (two positive & two negative), 15 AWG in total.
Rocket are two sets of those (two sets of four), 14-13 AWG in total.
Flat rock are thicker Rocket, 12 AWG.
Tree are counter spirals (conductors wrapping the other way around a star quad), 9 AWG.
The Audioquest website shows pictures of all of these constructions, which is probably clearer than my words, as well as which materials are used as you go up the line.
As to how how they compare to the competition that's a larger question. You can read around or try some from a dealer or lending library.
Star-Quad are four conductors twisted around each other (two positive & two negative), 15 AWG in total.
Rocket are two sets of those (two sets of four), 14-13 AWG in total.
Flat rock are thicker Rocket, 12 AWG.
Tree are counter spirals (conductors wrapping the other way around a star quad), 9 AWG.
The Audioquest website shows pictures of all of these constructions, which is probably clearer than my words, as well as which materials are used as you go up the line.
As to how how they compare to the competition that's a larger question. You can read around or try some from a dealer or lending library.
