Interconnects Signal Path


What is the rationale for interconnect cable manufactures to indicate the �signal path� direction on their cables? What happens if the cables are installed in the opposite direction? Would that affect the sound quality, and if so, when the direction is corrected, how long would it take for the interconnects to �recover� from the improper installation and produce good sound?
kisawyer
All I can say is I have thought the very same questions but was afraid to ask. Whatever answer you get will likely be unsatifactory nonesense but let's see if a wire maker attempts an answer!
I've read where some makes ground at one end so direction is needed.

All the best,
Nonoise
There is not a direction to the sound as music is more of a push pull kind of thing.

The arrows usually indicate what side the independent shield is grounded to. The reasoning is that the shields should all end up at the same ground which in most cases would be your preamp.