untwisted multistrand

[vitalstates]

I have an itch that needs scratching..
I can't find any info on untwisted multistrand wire, but I'm sure it exists.
Has anybody got any experience of this stuff, or how it compares or differs to/from twisted multistrand.

 

[JonSnell Electronic]

Cat5 cable is flat not twisted 6 core.
Twisted pairs are used for balanced line and telephony. Parallel wires are OK for DC but AC signal can give cross talk.

 

[Andersonix]

Cat5 cable is flat not twisted 6 core.

You wrote this too fast, as CAT5 is both NOT flat and also IS twisted...?

 

[scottjoplin]

I think the OP means the strands within the insulation

 

[Zen Mod]

RF silk-isolated multistrand

was it twisted ?

 

[vitalstates]

all the cat5 I have is twisted.

Scottjoplin had it, I meant all the strands within one sheath, as in speaker wire. There are sales references to it but I can't find any technical explanations or detail of the difference between it and the usual twisted strand stuff.

 

[TNT]

So you seek a; single core, none twisted, 2 wire cable?

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[Andersonix]

I expect all stranded wire has some twist or else it would become unwieldy!

 

[TNT]

Aha! Could you take a "whirl" trying to explain why you would want this?

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[Russellc]

You wrote this too fast, as CAT5 is both NOT flat and also IS twisted...?

Cat5 is several solid core wires individually insulated, not multistand.

 

[vitalstates]

It aint no biggie....

I saw some advertised and wondered what the benefits might be so got curious and tried to find some detail. I got even more curious when I couldn't find any mention.

As this is only one of two forums that I use then I thought I'd ask here.

I'm guessing now that this may be purpose made for one seller, and other than it being available only as individual wire(need a pair for one speaker) the only benefit I can see might be low capacitance....

I will curb my curiosity.

 

[KVP]

Cat5 is several solid core wires individually insulated, not multistand.

Not all Cat5 is solid core, it depends on it's usage. For cables that move often you don't want solid core ...

 

[Russellc]

Please show an example. Maybe I missed something, but all the cat5 I've seen used in audio is cat5 in the "plenum" version which uses Teflon insulation. It's configuration is 4 twisted pairs of approximately 22 gauge solid core. It is used extensively in construction for office computer and telephone systems.

It is also the type that a number of DIY type audio sites use for speaker wires/cables

Checking Wikipedia it in fact does state it is available in stranded or solid. I have never seen stranded used in any DIY audio purposes, but I am sure you could if you wanted to.

Russellc

 

[Soundhappy]

....It is also the type that a number of DIY type audio sites use for speaker wires/cables....

One example :
[TNT-Audio DIY designs] DIY audio cables

CAT 5 DIY Interconnects and Speaker Cable CookBook

Greetings

 

[Russellc]

TNT was the one which I made was based on. Still have a set around here somewhere.

Russellc

 

[nezbleu]

Cat5 cable is flat not twisted 6 core.

You wrote this too fast, as CAT5 is both NOT flat and also IS twisted...?

Also four pairs (eight cores not six).

 

[DF96]

Untwisted multicore is good for crosstalk, hum and RF interference. Most likely application is DC signalling.

 

[Speedskater]

Lots of Radio Shack 278-858 Intercom wire on e-bay.
Flat, 4 conductor, solid, 24AWG, 20 foot.