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Directional cables - what does that really mean?

Some (most) cables do sound differently depending on which end is connected to which component. It is asserted that the conductor grain orientation is determining the preferential current flow. That might well be, but in most (all) cases the audio signal is AC (electrons going back and forth in the cable), without a DC component to justify a directional flow. Wouldn't that mean that in the 1st order, a phase change should give the same effect as a cable flip?

I'm curious whether there is a different view on this that I have not considered yet.
cbozdog
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david_ten
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Had to choose one of many threads on the topic. Dart hit this one...

On Directionality:

by Roger Skoff // Positive Feedback "Which Way to Run a Cable"

https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/which-way-to-run-a-cable/


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nonoise
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David, you beat me to it. I just read Roger’s article and was going to link it here. FYI, for those interested, read Roger’s other articles on cables at the same site and let it all sink in.

All the best,
Nonoise

david_ten
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@nonoise  I'll take a look at his other write-ups on cables. Thanks.
andy2
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Had to choose one of many threads on the topic. Dart hit this one...

On Directionality:

by Roger Skoff // Positive Feedback "Which Way to Run a Cable"

https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/which-way-to-run-a-cable/

Thanks for the link.  Will read later with a glass of wine :-)
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