Directionality of wire
Thank you for the excellent question. AudioQuest provided an NRG-10 AC cable for the evaluation. Like all AudioQuest cables, our AC cables use solid conductors that are carefully controlled for low-noise directionality. We see this as a benefit for all applications -- one that becomes especially important when discussing our Niagara units. Because our AC cables use conductors that have been properly controlled for low-noise directionality, they complement the Niagara System’s patented Ground-Noise Dissipation Technology. Other AC cables would work, but may or may not allow the Niagara to reach its full potential. If you'd like more information on our use of directionality to minimize the harmful effects of high-frequency noise, please visit http://www.audioquest.com/directionality-its-all-about-noise/ or the Niagara 1000's owner's manual (available on our website).
Thanks again.
Stephen Mejias
AudioQuest
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terry9 This method of connection (shield to the insensitive end) has been used in pro audio since Cain first cryo’d Able’s tubesIf by "insensitive end" you mean the amplifier end - as George stated - then you are completely confused. First, we’re talking here about single-ended connections. Pro-audio uses balanced connections. Second, the purpose of the extra shield is to minimize noise. One way to do that is to have all grounds at the same potential. To best achieve that, you need to tie all the shields together at one common point. What common point do all components in a system share? The source, of course. I have never seen a manufacturer of SE cables that uses the extra outer shield designate cable direction in any way other than the shield being connected at the source end. |
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