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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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geoffkait
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Audiophiles would be much better off if they believed in too much rather than too little.

Skepticism, real skepticism, involves curiosity and investigation to find out what is actually going on. Skepticism on this thread, however, is simply beating your chest and repeating the same tired mantra: This cannot be! Directionality disobeys the Laws of Science! It’s not RF!

That’s not skepticism, folks. Geez! You guys act as if all this directionality stuff is something new. It’s not. It’s been known for twenty five years, you know, by the ones who know it. 🤗
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Pop Quiz! Multiple choice! Hooray!! 🤗

More money 💰 than _______ (fill in the blank)

a. Tire irons
b. Donkeys
c. Potatoes
d. Asparagus
e. Cheese Balls
f.  None of the above
ajnackman
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I'll go with the asparagus on a whim, those are directional
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geoffkait
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You’re very close. Donkeys are directional, too. 🐪
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