Interconnects, some have directional indicators, why?


I'm curious as to why some interconnects are directional? Is there a physical internal difference and do they generally sound better and cost more than non-directional cables? Thanks for your interest.
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Showing 1 response by lowrider57

Yes, with a RCA cable, the shield may be connected to ground at one end (at source). An arrow or markings will indicate the proper direction.

I have read that George Cardas winds the copper strands in a particular way that makes the signal flow directional. Meaning that the cable sounds better in this direction.
But I was taught that in theory, wire is not directional.