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I have a CD audio cable that connects my CD-ROM drive to my soundblaster live! card. I noticed that on the "plug connector end" for the sound card, there are 4 tiny coloured wires. Now, I also have other CD audio cables lying around the house. These are very similar, but on closer inspection they only have 3 tiny coloured wires on the sound card plug end. What is the difference please? Thank you. Best regards, Robert.

Reply 1 of 2, by GL1zdA

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The one with 3 wires lacks one of the 'Ground' wires (usually the black ones). As far as I know, one 'Ground' wire is enough.

Reply 2 of 2, by retro games 100

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Thanks for the info.