Anyone recall at what generation Transparent cable used metal for its network module?

Just curious, why? Trying to identify a cable? 

Does it make a difference?

I'm a sponge, what can I say...LOL

Regards

@oldhvymec - it's better to not responding to my question if you don't know anything on my question than providing an useless and nonconstructive feedback.

I remember back in the mid 90's my transparent reference cables had I believe aluminum network boxes, (2 per cable for interconnect cables) .

Thanks @fyud. Yeah I still have those and I think that's the Gen1.  After some digging from the reviews I  could found online I believe the only generation they were using aluminum for the network exterior is Gen1, after that they are all made by acrylic.

rogerhifi OP25 posts03-12-2020 7:11am@oldhvymec - it's better to not responding to my question if you don't know anything on my question than providing an useless and nonconstructive feedback.

Ok I'll keep that in mind. I had the answer you rude #$%.  Looking for free advice, then act like an ass about it.. Gen 1 Yourassholyness. Cheerio mate.

Without regard or respect The OldHvyMec

Rude, rude , rude, I see my original post was removed, to bad it addressed youassholyness, properly. I had the answer just wondered WHY, you needed to know. Gen 1 had  galvanization issues, HAPPY that's why the boxes went to plastics, ect. THEY GREW BARNACLES inside in certain regions, wet , damp, coastal..Ask a question on an open forum and then be rude. Get some manners.

Yes they were for a second time. As I said RUDE RUDE RUDE. I don't care who's removing post, their  a friggin' ASS HAT.  What the heck is a TROLL? I don't see any celebrities here.   

Get a life LOL.

I have a wonderful like, thankyou, I guess if it's not what you want to hear you tell folks to Fuc?off.  You young whiper snappers. I'm so glad I'm me.

mean but also hallucinating. 

I never get mean when I'm hallucinating, I have a tendency to run around naked after I chomp down a few peyote buttons though..

Enjoy you cables in any case, I'm hallucinating, right now, BECAUSE I CAN. How's that..Any time I want....Just chomped down another Button,
there goes my last sock. I'm off and Streakin' ya hoo!!!!

Retirement, I can do whatever I want.. yup...wonderful...

With complete disrespect, I hope!!!

Yes, G1 was the only aluminum. I started with those and upgraded through the years.

Thanks @no_money for your respond.  I skipped a few generation after the G1 and realized that their more recent generation no longer have the aluminum exterior for networks.

Anecdotal mention...owned many cables including current Gen Transparents.  They lost something special after they went beyond Gen 1 XL TECH....for me the magic went away when the acrylic came to stay!

@dave_b yeah I actually am not sure if acrylic finish improves the performance.  To me the aluminum finish is aesthetic better than plastic.  But again it's just my opinion on the look along, not sonically.