For power cords the same principle of directionality applies as it does for fuses and cables. If only more companies followed AudioQuest’s example of honoring the inherent directionality of wire whilst constructing their power cords. Even stranded cables and power cords should be controlled for directionality during construction.
Directionality Explained
I have read it argued against by those who think they know
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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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Directionality of HiFi Tuning fuses revealed. https://www.stereophile.com/content/hifi-tuning-fuse-follow-may-2012 |
Hey, Jonsey! Let me ‘splain something to you. Let’s say you take a thin copper sheet and you beat it all around on one side with a hammer for five minutes. Then you anneal the hammered copper sheet. Do you actually believe the copper sheet will be healed to almost It’s original condition? That doesn’t even make sense to a five year old. |