<u>Cable</u>connectors are attached to the cable itself, whereas connectors built into the equipment chassis are the <u>Chassis</u> connectors.
The subject above comes up with respect to Audio Connections.
An audio system comprises of a plethora of cables and connectors. It is important to distinguish between each of them, to know what purpose they each serve as well as how to install them if possible.
Cables are simply a collection of various wires which help to transfer signals. The chassis usually is part of the audio gear.
