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Directionality Explained
I have read it argued against by those who think they know
Here is proof
Paul Speltz Founder of ANTICABLES shares his thoughts about wire directionality. Dear Fellow Audiophiles, As an electronic engineer, I struggled years ago with the idea of wire being directional because it did not fit into any of the electrical models I had learned. It simply did not make sense to me that an alternating music signal should favor a direction in a conductor. One of the great things about our audio hobby is that we are able to hear things well before we can explain them; and just because we can’t explain something, doesn't mean that it is not real.
https://www.monoandstereo.com/2020/05/wire-directionality.html#more
Here is proof
Paul Speltz Founder of ANTICABLES shares his thoughts about wire directionality. Dear Fellow Audiophiles, As an electronic engineer, I struggled years ago with the idea of wire being directional because it did not fit into any of the electrical models I had learned. It simply did not make sense to me that an alternating music signal should favor a direction in a conductor. One of the great things about our audio hobby is that we are able to hear things well before we can explain them; and just because we can’t explain something, doesn't mean that it is not real.
https://www.monoandstereo.com/2020/05/wire-directionality.html#more
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I wonder if having a preference for wire direction correlates to a sensitivity to absolute polarity. I don’t think the physics of preferential flow direction are being questioned here. Geometry can create those conditions. Look at the Tesla valve in fluid flow for an analogous example. Diodes aren’t strictly geometry but are definitely have a directional bias. Since the structure of cable is not assumed to be perfect it should logically follow that one direction could have slightly different physical characteristics. I think where most people object is that since audio is composed of AC then the effect of these differences should cancel out. There are people able to tell if an audio track is phase inverted. I think some entire albums are or only certain tracks. Some components also are phase inverting. I’ve never heard it so I can’t verify it. I believe this is why there is a phase inversion switch on some preamps. So if the electrons flow more easily in one direction than the other then perhaps those sensitive to absolute phase would be able to detect a difference. Can the same effect of reversing a cable’s direction be achieved by swapping the polarity on one end? My tin ears have never experienced it so I’m genuinely curious. Maybe some of those that have definite preferences in their own system can experiment for the edification of the rest of us. |
cat_doorman I wonder if having a preference for wire direction correlates to a sensitivity to absolute polarity. I don’t think the physics of preferential flow direction are being questioned here. Geometry can create those conditions. Look at the Tesla valve in fluid flow for an analogous example. Diodes aren’t strictly geometry but are definitely have a directional bias. Since the structure of cable is not assumed to be perfect it should logically follow that one direction could have slightly different physical characteristics. I think where most people object is that since audio is composed of AC then the effect of these differences should cancel out. >>>>>The theory of wire directionality is based on the premise that wire is actually not symmetrical physically. The crystal lattice structure of pure molten copper and copper when it has cooled is symmetrical; however, that symmetrical structure is 🔜 deformed 🔙 during manufacture, especially when the copper wire is pulled through the final die, although most likely deformation has already occurred during pulling through previous dies. Thus, the crystal lattice structure is no longer symmetrical, far from it. Like quills on a porcupine’s back. 🔙 🔙 🔙 One assumes photons prefer to travel in the direction of the quills. 🤗 Absolute polarity is a separate issue. It’s not actually correct to say wires act like diodes. Directionality is an audiophile effect, audible, but not an effect that shows up in other applications. Absolute polarity can easily be separated from wire directionality of wire experimentally. |
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