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So you think wire conductors in cables are directional? Think again...

Here is a very relevant discussion among physicists about the directionality...the way signal and electrons should flow... based on conductor orientation. Some esoteric, high-end manufacturers say they listen to each conductor to see which way the signal should flow for the best audio quality.

Read this discussion. Will it make you rethink what you’re being told and sold?

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/is-a-copper-conductor-directional.975195/
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@andy2 Legit curious question: What more than 1's and 0's constitutes digital signal?
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I've never bought into the directionality myth. Blind tests over the years indicate I cant tell the difference when the directions are reversed, no matter where the arrow is. I align the arrows just to assuage my OCD, but that's all.


The same with most cable quality. My 15' and 20' lengths of Canare 12 gauge speaker cable is indistinguishable from the 8 foot runs of Acoustic Zen Holograms I had before.

I especially found interesting in the link to the Physics Forum the idea that this myth is even more fantastic when it comes to digital signals.
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