I recently experimented with wrapping the inside of my RCA connector with a regular white PTFE/Teflon tape that are usually used in plumbing. After a bit of listening, I found a bit difference in the wrapped vs the unwrapped connector. It sounded more defined, and more clearer than the unwrapped connector which is a bit veiled.
From what I understand, PTFE is one of the best dielectric material, but air is the best. My question is, in theory the unwrapped connector should be better because it uses air as a dielectric vs the teflon wrap. Why does this happen? Thanks!
From what I understand, PTFE is one of the best dielectric material, but air is the best. My question is, in theory the unwrapped connector should be better because it uses air as a dielectric vs the teflon wrap. Why does this happen? Thanks!
Well to be honest, I didn't expect any difference before plugging it in. I just do it for fun, since I have the tape just lying around in my house
If you wrapped the inside of your RCA connector wth Teflon tape you effectively insulated it from the mating one, very much doubt you could hear anything at all.
There´s a reason Teflon is used as an insulator or dielectric.
That, if you could even plug it in.
That said, I guess no water leaked from that connection.
There´s a reason Teflon is used as an insulator or dielectric.
That, if you could even plug it in.
That said, I guess no water leaked from that connection.
Then you don't understand confirmation bias - it applies always(*) when you know that a change has been made - only blind testing works.
(*) Even if you know about it and think you can compensate for it. The brain always cheats when it can.
In addition, the human hearing sense can't be calibrated, at least not in a single individual. Calibration in order to rule out deviations only can be performed in many individuals. At the latest at this point we're at double blind tests again.
Best regards!
Best regards!
I would you advise to wrap your teflon around a different kind of plug: you may discover other unknown, maybe pleasant effects, also vaguely related to plumbing.
Give 2 pair of identical cables to a buddy and have him add the tape to one of the pairs, but not the other. Tell him not to let you know which pair has the tape added. See if you can tell a difference in the sound of the cables and identify the one with the tape. Repeat this test 10 times, with your buddy keeping tabs on the results but not letting you know which cable has the tape. If you get it right 7 out of 10 times, then you are very likely hearing a difference. Less than that, and you are simply guessing.