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No, psychosomatic was what I meant, as in even if my ears imagine a difference because my brain believes there's one, then it's still benefiting me, even if it's not real haha.
Semantics to an extent I suppose. Still covered by the umbrella of the other, tho. Just kinda silly in any case. If it makes you feel better by going this route, who knows.....
ps the very idea that someone would doubt basic cable science is borne out somewhat by the beliefs built up via marketing and reviews-shilling-as-marketing
As a chemical engineer who has performed a number of corrosion studies, I struggle to understand how this could be. There's no reason for "cheap" copper to corrode more quickly unless there are substantial metallic impurities that are causing galvanic effects.
As a chemical engineer who has performed a number of corrosion studies, I struggle to understand how this could be. There's no reason for "cheap" copper to corrode more quickly unless there are substantial metallic impurities that are causing galvanic effects.
I seem to remember at least some discolored cables the issue was due to the particular insulation formulation used....something about the PVC degrading?
I seem to remember at least some discolored cables the issue was due to the particular insulation formulation used....something about the PVC degrading?