The oxidation in the rest of the wire is causing higher resistance to electron flow, the same as if the connection was corroded. The connection is usually the more susceptible area. This higher resistance now causes a sound difference.

This is the usual scenario when you hear people talking about how X cable improved their sound quality, it is simply a case of some extra resistance has somehow gotten into the previous wiring used.


Jason
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