JDS Audio TT Bantam 1.5 Foot Gold Plated Quad Core Patch Cables (Pack of 6) Multi-Color 18" Wire gauge - 25AWG Four stranded cores form the double balanced pairs which minimizes cable's loop area between twists of the conductor. Compared to other two core cables, this star quad cable can reduce susceptibility to electromagnetically induced noise. Highly pure stranded OFC conductor and solid PE insulation ensures providing the cleanest signal available while eliminating hum and triboelectric noise. # Nylon thread fillers hold cable's shape and prevent stretch and twisting of the inner conductors which can cause noise. Plugs are 24k gold- plated