Lexicon CP-3 Plus Owner's Manual page 18

PLUS
CP-3 Digital Surround Processor
There is controversy over the audible effects of different types of intercon-
nects. Good engineering practices have minimized the effect that cables
might have on the inputs and outputs of the CP-3
evaluate different interconnects in your system. If you want to do some
tweaking, be conscious of the mechanical stress from repeated insertion
and overly tight connectors, and the possibly corrosive nature of some
contact-enhancing fluids.
Note that the use of audio cables for video applications may cause signal
degradation, and is not recommended. For video connections, please use
only cables that are designed for video applications — these have different
impedance characteristics than cables approved for audio applications.
Both audio and video cables should be kept as short as possible.
In general, speaker cables should be kept short, and low-impedance wire
should be used throughout to assure efficient power transmission and
avoid audible distortion. Recommended wire lengths are given in the table
below. Although these examples can be used as a general guide, your
system manuals should provide detailed information specific to your
components.
Length
up to 12 feet
up to 18 feet
up to 29 feet
up to 51feet
PLUS
Wire Lengths
AWG Size & Stranding
16 gauge (19/29)
14 gauge (19/27)
12 gauge (19/27)
10 gauge (105/30)
Wiring Considerations
Audio/Video Cables
— but feel free to
Speaker Connections
Connection
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