@rsjm80,
I use a brand of cables called Ocellia. The owner offers both versions for his interconnect cables. He believes that unshielded is the better sounding alternative. However if your audio system is in an environment where RFI and/or EMI is an issue then he recommends shielded cables.
I've used his unshielded Silver Reference for years with no problems. So scenario dependent.
Charles
I use a brand of cables called Ocellia. The owner offers both versions for his interconnect cables. He believes that unshielded is the better sounding alternative. However if your audio system is in an environment where RFI and/or EMI is an issue then he recommends shielded cables.
I've used his unshielded Silver Reference for years with no problems. So scenario dependent.
Charles