Tonearm cabling - what type is this?

[wadiman]

Hi guys -

I bought my Michell Gyro secondhand with a SME 309 and this Ortofon Kontapunkt A in place.

Can anyone advise on what wiring this is from the pic?

I'm wondering if the strands should be as they are or if they have 'unbundled' over time?

I read somewhere on the forum about single strand connections being a better proposition - any thoughts welcome!

[Owen Y]

That stuff looks something along the lines of what they used to call 'Litz' cabling, once popular.

A generic term for individually insulated conductors, usually small diam, bundled, often twisted.

[djb]

if it aint broke dont fix it

[wadiman]

Thanks guys - I was just a bit concerned that the strands might somehow be deteriorating but if that is part of the design then i'll follow your advice djb!

[djb]

..... Cos these things are tiny fragile and so so easily broken