Re: Linux DIY Speaker Cable Story

On Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:47:27 -0400, Chris Ahlstrom wrote:

 
So the wire could be the weakest link, especially with well-soldered
connectors.
 

Nope again.

I did a continuity test just to make sure (and avoid wasting time).
There was a break at the connector.

Wires don't fail.  Especially stranded wires do not fail even
if they are bent repeatedly (work fatigue).  It would require
tremendous force to break even a 24 gauge wire.

A properly made cable/connector should NEVER fail anywhere along
its length.  NEVER.  As I mentioned, this is not rocket science.

In former times, whenever a problem occurred, I would NEVER suspect
a fault with the cable/connector because that should NEVER fail.

But now, because I recognize that cables are so fucking cheaply
made, it is the very first thing that I will examine.

Recently, I plugged a USB HDD into my machine using an extension
cable.  It would not mount.  I said: "What the fuck?"  But sure
enough, it was the goddamned cable/connector.

Don't buy cables/connectors from anyone but the most reputable
manufacturers even if that means paying a premium price.