@geoffkait , since you are correct about the wave thing, and how the signal is an electromagnetic wave containing photons [which are packets of energy (but no mass) that do in fact travel at the speed of light (in a vacuum) but only about 0.7 to 0.9 times the speed of light in a copper wire], then you understand how the water in a pipe analogy often used by audiophiles is in fact "all wet," particularly since the wave travels outside of the wire. Unfortunately, none of that does anything to promote how the "direction" of a couple of centimeters of wire in a fuse can audibly affect the sound of a system relative to
100 meters of primary copper winding in a transformer.
@dwstudeman , thanks for reminding me how much I like taking things apart, such as highly regarded cables and fuses, and looking inside of equipment. It is unfortunate when I find something less than advertised (like the high-end power cord that consisted of three common THHN wires, a cheap PVC tube and some goop). It is also the reason that I am skeptical of components, wires, and doo-dads of any sort that come with any a warning or caution that opening them will void the warranty (or unleash evil spirits, etc.). I would not purchase a car without looking under the hood, but that's just me. It is also the reason I respect the manufacturers who take the time to explain their products in a rational manner (without invoking mystical powers) and actually show us pictures of the insides so we know what we are getting for our money.
@dwstudeman , thanks for reminding me how much I like taking things apart, such as highly regarded cables and fuses, and looking inside of equipment. It is unfortunate when I find something less than advertised (like the high-end power cord that consisted of three common THHN wires, a cheap PVC tube and some goop). It is also the reason that I am skeptical of components, wires, and doo-dads of any sort that come with any a warning or caution that opening them will void the warranty (or unleash evil spirits, etc.). I would not purchase a car without looking under the hood, but that's just me. It is also the reason I respect the manufacturers who take the time to explain their products in a rational manner (without invoking mystical powers) and actually show us pictures of the insides so we know what we are getting for our money.