The best speaker wires come in various gauges; as the AWG (American Wire Gauge) number decreases ... copper-plated or copper-clad aluminum wire is a fine substitute, and there is no noticeable ...

Is the conductor aluminum or copper, and is the insulation rating 60°C (140°F) or greater? Aluminum wire has a lower ampacity than the same gauge copper wire, meaning aluminum must be larger to ...

The reaffirmation of NECA/AA 104-2012, “Recommended Practice for Installing Aluminum Building Wire and Cable,” has just been approved by ANSI and published by NECA. This newly revised standard is an ...