Burn in period

Why would a copper speaker cable or rca interconnect need a burn in period.? Are they really directional?

golferjw01-31-2022 5:43pm

lordmelton Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 877 posts 02-01-2022 at 08:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @golferjw FFS Man you've been a member here for 19 years and now you decide to ask this question. Why are Titleist golf balls the best? Why can't I hit the ball 300 yds anymore?
lordmelton Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 877 posts 02-01-2022 at 02:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete When a cable wire is formed it's drawn through a die. This aligns the metal in a certain direction so this is why manufacturers believe cables are directional. They should follow the way they were formed/forged. Hope this helps.
lordmelton Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 877 posts 02-02-2022 at 08:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @wgh64 Hi, only the power cables handle AC all your other cables are DC. You are correct AC switches back and forth but voltage is the potential difference which means it's higher on the mains side than the input (component) side. Otherwise it couldn't flow and make things work.