In article , Chris Morriss
wrote:
In message , Rob
writes


Many thanks both - it certainly seems loud enough. I've just googled 'z
load', and apart from bafflement, the other variable seems to be the
cable. How do you measure the impedence of a cable?!

I'm sure it doesn't matter, just curious :-)

Well, it *might* matter as in some cases the cable capacitance has an
effect when linking a cartridge to an amp.

[snip]

The simple 'lumped' capacitance and inductance are all that is needed to
determine how a cable will affect the response.

Agreed. Though if you wish you can work out the nominal cable impedance
from the L and C values (and perhaps the series resistance). This avoids
having to do an 'RF' measurement and gives a value which is perhaps more
appropriate for audio frequencies. But - as you indicate - probably a
useless quantity for most domestic audio purposes.

Slainte,

Jim

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