{"title":"Interconnect Cables","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"analysis-plus-oval-one-interconnect-cable-0-5-meter-rca-to-rca-single","title":"Analysis Plus Oval One Interconnect Cable - 0.5 Meter - RCA to RCA - Single","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEnjoy \"Increased Weight and Power\" with Your Music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudio components with balanced connections are justifiably praised for their performance potential. But Analysis Plus shows how far you can take the signal quality of an unbalanced system with its superb-value Oval One interconnect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I enjoyed the increased weight and power of the music, along with the system's improved transparency,\" reports the March 2002 issue of \u003cem\u003eGood Sound!\u003c\/em\u003e magazine. \" Everything sounded just a little bit clearer and more refined.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHollow Oval Conductor Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOval One uses an oval braided signal conductor in its proprietary hollow oval design along with a braided outer shield mated to a true 75 ohm RCA connector with a low-loss dielectric. The patented hollow oval geometry controls current bunching and frequency effects for the truest possible sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBecause Oval One is handmade using first-rate materials, it will outperform many higher-price cables. The 100-percent shield coverage ensures the very low noise floor that's essential to experiencing the entire dynamic range of symphonic music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RCA connection is solder-less, using a compression contact technique which spares the dielectric from damage that heat from soldering can cause. This technique also eliminates the poor signal transfer that results from a cold solder joint. The performance increase is worth the added care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnd It's \"Priced Reasonably,\" Too\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eGood Sound!\u003c\/em\u003e, Oval One is \"well-built, attractively designed, and, perhaps most importantly, priced reasonably enough that the cost of this upgrade is easy to justify.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Analysis Plus","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 0.5 Meter \/ Single \/ RCA to RCA \/ New","offer_id":45980488138925,"sku":"NEW-ANOV1-0.5-SIN-RCRC","price":46.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ANOV1_RCRC_01_2024__13830.1708706396.1280.1280_90ccad7a-68a4-4eb2-9ce0-94dafa2afa2a.jpg?v=1778105920"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-pbj-interconnect-cable-5-0-meter-xlr-to-xlr-pair","title":"Kimber Kable PBJ Interconnect Cable - 5.0 Meter - XLR to XLR - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2024 – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighly Affordable Cable with \"Clarity, Detail, Depth, and Presence\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe highly acclaimed PBJ interconnect exhibits simple, elegant construction incorporating proven tri-braid field geometry, VariStrand™, Hyper-pure copper conductors and extruded fluorocarbon dielectric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePBJ has become a classic with performance that continues to be unmatched by competing cables. Tonally balanced with clear, articulate highs, accurate midrange, tight extended bass, and three dimensional soundstaging are common descriptions echoed by surprised reviewers and satisfied customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored PBJ by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, \"Originally released in the late 1980s, PBJ is a minimalist design comprising three high-quality, multistrand wires in individual Teflon jackets, braided together and terminated with Kimber's Ultraplate connectors. With the PBJs in his system, SM heard greater clarity, detail, depth, and presence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn his \u003cem\u003eSecrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/em\u003e review, John E. Johnson, Jr. writes, \"Kimber PBJ… has been one of my favorites for many years. It is beautifully made… is relatively inexpensive, and sounds great.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Great Bass Accuracy and Midrange Qualities\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The PBJ has the same great bass accuracy and midrange qualities of the [AudioQuest] Diamondback, but gives soundstaging depth and incredible air in the treble area that the DB is missing,\" notes reviewer steveninaz, \u003cem\u003eforum.polkaudio.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Kimber PBJ, at its price is a no-brainer… It's my new reference cable. It gives me everything I've been looking for, great neutral sound, fair price, and durability. I can't think of any cable near its price that can convey its neutrality and tonal accuracy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChoose RCA or XLR Termination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePBJ is available with either unbalanced single-ended RCA termination or balanced XLR termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePBJ single-ended features Kimber Kable's Ultraplate™ RCA type connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePBJ Balanced features \"studio grade\" XLR type connectors with silver plated contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"A Near Legendary Interconnect\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"This is a near legendary interconnect. It's price to performance ratio is very high, and the parts quality is excellent,\" observes PBJ owner badman, \u003cem\u003eforum.audiogon.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Reference wire you can afford. They are great, and the wire is of such high quality that you don't even think of upgrading just to get better materials, unless you're going to silver. Very good cable indeed.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980505604269,"sku":"NEW-KKPBBAL-5-PR-XLXL","price":372.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKPBBAL_XLXL_01_2024__78430.1731350068.1280.1280_91092de7-3dd2-4c58-bb6f-1c895bbca911.jpg?v=1778136782"},{"product_id":"analysis-plus-oval-one-interconnect-cable-2-0-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"Analysis Plus Oval One Interconnect Cable - 2.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEnjoy \"Increased Weight and Power\" to Your Music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOval One Interconnects from Analysis Plus were developed for audiophiles who don’t need XLR connections but want great sound and superb value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudio components with balanced connections are justifiably praised for their performance potential. But Analysis Plus shows how far you can take the signal quality of an unbalanced system with Oval One.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I enjoyed the increased weight and power of the music, along with the system's improved transparency,\" reports the March 2002 issue of \u003cem\u003eGood Sound!\u003c\/em\u003e magazine. \"Everything sounded just a little bit clearer and more refined.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Man, What a Difference\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I just purchased a pair of these interconnects out of curiosity,\" reports Cody W, \u003cem\u003eforums.stevehoffman.tv\u003c\/em\u003e, August 13, 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Man, what a difference. I placed the pair between my Primaluna preamp and Primaluna power amp. It eliminated graininess that I didn't even know my system had. The sound is more open and liquid.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"So Superb\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I found the Oval 1 interconnects so superb that even the sound of instruments have been unmasked as to its brand and model! Observes Audio-Tyro, \u003cem\u003ewiredstate.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Stradivarius violin in Linda Rosenthal’s \u003cem\u003eOh! That Stradivarius\u003c\/em\u003e CD is now quite as truthful as to how Racio’s lovely Guarneri projected them, with exact sonic texture, timbre and all… My favorite disc, Sarah Mclachlan’s \u003cem\u003eSurfacing\u003c\/em\u003e is never forgotten of course. With the Analysis Plus Oval 1, her rendition of the song \"Angel\" is chilling, hence doubly melancholic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHollow Oval Conductor Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOval One uses an oval braided signal conductor in its proprietary hollow oval design along with a braided outer shield mated to a true 75 ohm RCA connector with a low-loss dielectric. The patented hollow oval geometry controls current bunching and frequency effects for the truest possible sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBecause Oval One is handmade using first-rate materials, it will outperform many higher-price cables. The 100-percent shield coverage ensures the very low noise floor that's essential to experiencing the entire dynamic range of symphonic music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RCA connection is solder-less, using a compression contact technique which spares the dielectric from damage that heat from soldering can cause. This technique also eliminates the poor signal transfer that results from a cold solder joint. The performance increase is worth the added care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAnd It's \"Priced Reasonably,\" Too\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eGood Sound!\u003c\/em\u003e, Oval One is \"well-built, attractively designed, and, perhaps most importantly, priced reasonably enough that the cost of this upgrade is easy to justify.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Analysis Plus","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 2.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ RCA to RCA \/ New","offer_id":45980508684461,"sku":"NEW-ANOV1-2-PR-RCRC","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"New \/ 2.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ RCA to RCA \/ Demo","offer_id":45980508717229,"sku":"DEMO-ANOV1-2-PR-RCRC","price":119.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ANOV1_RCRC_01_2024__24956.1710435523.1280.1280_983605ba-8f24-43d5-9c10-2cf7a1c7891a.jpg?v=1778133368"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-hero-interconnect-cable-4-0-meter-wbt-114-rcas-single","title":"Kimber Kable Hero Interconnect Cable - 4.0 Meter - WBT 114 RCA's - Single","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2024 – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAbsolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e Interconnect Cable of the Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Vision\u003c\/em\u003e \"Editors' Choice\" Award Winner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed and Dynamic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber's Hero interconnect offers more detailed and dynamic sound than Kimber's famous PBJ cables. Utilizing Kimber's patented VariStrand conductor geometry, new metallurgy, new GyroQuadratic field geometry and Teflon dielectrics, Hero offers imaging and transparency close to Kimber's more expensive Silver Streak cables, but at a fraction of the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored Hero Interconnect with WBT-114 termination by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, Hero is \"the 'strong, silent type' when it comes to cables, says the inestimable JM. 'And reasonably priced, into the bargain.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Best Interconnect\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHero has been listed in \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound High-End Buyer's Guide\u003c\/em\u003e and\/or praised as a \"Best Interconnect\" by the magazine since at least 2003!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThat kind of longevity gives Hero 'legendary cable' status. Superb performance never goes out of date, and the November 2018 issue of \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e brings more raves for Hero. \"Yielding only a tiny bit in control, top-end transparency, and detailing to PS’s reference, Hero’s bass lives up to its name, prodigious in amplitude and definition,\" says the magazine, which terms Hero as \"dead neutral, with dynamics at once powerful yet finely resolved in an essentially grain-free presentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Bass is Prodigious\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e magazine rated the Kimber Kable Hero interconnect and Kimber Kable 8TC speaker cable as the \"Best Interconnect and Speaker Cable\" in the Winter 2008 \/ Spring 2009 issue. \"The Hero's bass is prodigious; the mids are either dead neutral or a notch light, with dynamics at once powerful yet finely shaded. The 8TC is always musical, balancing detail, liveliness, tonal neutrality, and dynamic contrasts with a very realistic, holographic soundstage.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Ray Kimber has always delivered exceptional sound and value in his low- and mid-priced cables and interconnects; the Hero takes the Finalist honors in a very competitive category. With an accurate tonal balance, great transparency, and wonderful bass definition, the Hero sets the standard in affordable interconnects.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"A Sonic Near-Twin\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber Kable Hero Interconnect won an \"Editors' Choice\" award in the Winter 2007 \u003cem\u003eHome Theater Buyer's Guide\u003c\/em\u003e from \u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Vision\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"A sonic near-twin to the more costly Kimber Select KS-1021, Hero yields by direct comparison only a tiny bit in sheer control, ultimate transparency, and inner detail to its pricier brother,\" reports \u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Vision\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis version of Kimber Kable Hero interconnects features high-quality WBT-0114 RCA connectors, featuring contacts that utilize pure OFC Oxygen Free Copper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980510552237,"sku":"NEW-KKHE114-4-SIN-RCRC","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKHE114__68080.1692298719.1280.1280_ef7681bd-8235-4c50-832f-5bac7d87f617.jpg?v=1778138191"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-cadence-subwoofer-cable-1-5-meter-wbt-0114-rcas","title":"Kimber Kable Cadence Subwoofer Cable - 1.5 Meter - WBT 0114 RCA's","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTight, Well-Defined Bass Impact\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCadence is a high-performance subwoofer interconnect from Kimber Kable. It is specially engineered to excel at the low frequencies using a stranded copper coaxial design. The copper shielding helps eliminate common noise problems in subwoofers. The durable PVC jacket is ideal for custom installations. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith Cadence, you'll enjoy excellent clarity and dynamics with the tight, well-defined bass impact that a realistic movie and multi-channel music experience requires. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCadence now features high-quality WBT-0114 RCA connectors, featuring contacts that utilize pure OFC Oxygen Free Copper. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980511994029,"sku":"NEW-KKCAD114-1.5","price":201.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKCAD114__84615.1689623326.1280.1280_d688e365-6d4c-4697-a73c-5a6638fd0db2.jpg?v=1778118503"},{"product_id":"analysis-plus-chocolate-oval-interconnect-cable-3-0-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"Analysis Plus Chocolate Oval Interconnect Cable - 3.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Technology Hollow Oval In-Wall Interconnect\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAnalysis Plus Chocolate Oval is the company's premium in-wall (UL and CSA FT4) rated interconnect cable. It can be terminated with the new Analysis Plus non-locking RCA connector or an XLR connector. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eChocolate Oval is the company's first in-wall rated cable in a balanced design. Since it is a balanced design, it will have better common-mode noise rejection for an ultra low noise floor. For superb value in high end home theater, you need to give this cable a listen. It uses the same patented Hollow Oval oxygen-free copper conductor geometry as the company's critically acclaimed Oval 9 speaker cable, but in a smaller gauge AWG design. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eRevolutionary Hollow Oval Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAnalysis Plus is uniquely qualified as an authority on speaker cable design. The Detroit-based company earned its reputation testing and analyzing cables for leading cable manufacturers whose names you'd recognize in a flash. After examining the best, Analysis Plus decided it could do even better by developing its own proprietary hollow-oval conductor design.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhy the unique conductor geometry? Mark Markel and Qinwei Sun, the chief engineers at Analysis Plus, determined that round cable used in conventional speaker cable designs has high levels of current bunching, skin effect phenomenon, and other frequency characteristics that degrade signal quality. Rectangular conductors were a little better, but these suffered high electric field values caused by sharp corners which can also cut into and injure the dielectric when the cable is flexed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eUnique Woven Pattern\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAfter many computer simulations, Analysis Plus found that a hollow oval cable was the best design due to its minimal change in resistance with frequency, plus other benefits. The company chose a flexible, braided conductor rather than the conventional solid conductor, which is susceptible to kinks and deformations with resulting signal degradation. A unique woven pattern places every wire statistically as close to the return current as every other wire for evenly distributed high-current density and superior sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Analysis Plus","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 3.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ RCA to RCA \/ New","offer_id":45980520120493,"sku":"NEW-ANCHOVI-3-PR-RCRC","price":307.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/anchovi_rca-large__42694.1710436338.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778105758"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-tonik-interconnect-cable-1-5-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"Kimber Kable Tonik Interconnect Cable - 1.5 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTonik interconnect costs only a little. But it’s true Kimber Kable all the way, with tri-braid field geometry and ultra-pure copper for accurate audio performance on the cheap!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980520972461,"sku":"NEW-KKTON-1.5-PR-RCRC","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKTON_RCRC_01_2023__27318.1692300755.1280.1280_541d8249-7ba0-4093-a650-c3c0e0a06b93.jpg?v=1778138826"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-timbre-interconnect-cable-6-0-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"Kimber Kable Timbre Interconnect Cable - 6.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Product of the Year\" and \"Editor's Choice\" Winner - \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e Magazine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Five Stars\" - \u003cem\u003etechradar.com\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Affordable Interconnect with Deep, Holographic Imaging\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIt's the affordable cable that delivers superb sound way, way past its price point. Timbre interconnect boasts a non-shielded, classic Kimber Kable three-wire braided copper design and delivers deep, holographic imaging. Timbre has a great ability to pop a central performer forward in the soundstage with clean and clear separation of instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eGet a glimpse past the 'what' and into the 'why' on all your favorite recordings with this insightful cable that's been a Kimber bestseller for decades. One listen and you'll understand the reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eStand back as the trophies come flying at Kimber Kable's Timbre interconnect! England's audiophile journal \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e bestowed its \"Product of the Year\" award on Timbre. But that's not all. The same issue gave the Kimber its \"Editor's Choice\" award, complimenting the Timbre interconnect on its \"lean, extended, and detailed\" performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e, Timbre's \"pleasing, relaxed character complements many musical styles, while the excellently neutral balance and stereo imaging [are] equally good.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"One of the Best Interconnects We Know of.\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTech Radar\u003c\/em\u003e honored Timbre with a top rating of Five Stars. \"The Timbre is only halfway up Kimber's range, but its performance frankly belies that: excellent in every way… This is one of the best interconnects we know of.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Timbre sets a wonderful stage which is at once wide and deep. There is ample space between the instruments and individual notes are often flung deeply into the room or beyond the left or right of the speaker position,\" reports Karsten Hein for Germany's \u003cem\u003eeiaudio.de\u003c\/em\u003e, September 1, 2021. Musical instruments are clearly discernible in their individual character - or timbre - and given their own space to perform.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Dynamic, tonally balanced, slightly laid back with good clarity, definition and a well-controlled bass, the Timbre's very 'relaxing' sound made me sit back and listen for hours,\" notes mozart23, \u003cem\u003eaudioreview.com\u003c\/em\u003e, May 5, 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Cable that Gets the Timbre Right\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIts name comes from the complex sound characteristics that differentiate one musical instrument from another. Timbre interconnect from Kimber Kable is distinctly transparent, full-bodied, and harmonically complete. It gets the timbre right. Timbre reveals the natural sound of instruments with three-dimensionality and precise image focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTimbre uses proven tri-braid conductor geometry and VariStrand, hyper-pure copper conductors with a clear Teflon dielectric. Single-ended termination features the latest version of Kimber Kable's high-performance Ultraplate RCA-type connectors that are machined with precision out of solid metal stock. The split center pin and ground sleeve ensure solid signal connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExtensive Research and Testing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Kimber enjoys the reputation of having the most extensive research section of any company in the cable field,\" reports Karl Lozier at \u003cem\u003eenjoythemusic.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTimbre takes full advantage of these research capabilities. It was created using the company's exclusive OSCaR (Objective Subjective Correlation and Results) engineering process, which makes the link between scientific measurements and listening impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980594667693,"sku":"NEW-KKTI-6-PR-RCRC","price":458.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKTI_RCRC_01_2024__06593.1718900788.1280.1280_a32e53f9-1b96-46d7-8d94-4cef01798ec2.jpg?v=1778138733"},{"product_id":"cardas-audio-clear-cygnus-interconnect-cable-2-0-meter-xlr-to-xlr-pair","title":"Cardas Audio Clear Cygnus Interconnect Cable - 2.0 Meter - XLR to XLR - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOffers Cardas Musicality with a Neutral Tonal Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCardas Clear Cygnus interconnect benefits greatly from developments in the Clear product line, including a more economical version of Clear Beyond interconnect's air-tube suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis cable replaces Clear Light and brings added performance to the table without adding much to the price. Clear Cygnus is more detailed, but also slightly richer with better low frequency performance. Clear Cygnus performs well in any system at any length, in both singled ended and balanced configurations. If you want Cardas musicality but with a neutral tonal balance, look no further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdvanced Conductors and Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Clear Cygnus conductors are Matched Propagation Kevlar core, Cardas Grade One 99.9999% pure OFHC copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. The conductors use cross-field layer geometry, insulated in double-layered PTFE tape-wrapped jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Star-Quad four conductor geometry has anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with carbon-impregnated PTFE tape wrap. The outer layer uses PTFE air tubes scaled to 1.618 larger than the core tubes to suspend the composite shield of tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"More Precise Detail and Open Air\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you want a sense of more precise detail and open air, the 4-wire Cygnus fits the bill. Definitely more neutral in my systems,\" reports ecooney, \u003cem\u003eforum.audiogon.com\u003c\/em\u003e, February 20, 2024. \"This cable comes from the newer generation of the Clear line, down in the line…. A nice cable if you have subwoofers, for example, and need to open up the sound a bit more and want more of the upper register detail to come through.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"The Best Copper on the Planet\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear Cygnus features conductors made with Cardas Grade One copper, which George Cardas calls \"the best copper on the planet.\" This copper is mined in Arizona, then shipped to a New England factory where it is very S-L-O-W-L-Y drawn into conductors in a process that includes reduction annealing between steps to further purify and meld the copper into what George calls \"the most amazing audio conductor I have ever experienced.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTermination and Jacket\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear Cygnus is available as an unbalanced cable terminated with Cardas GRMO RCA plugs or as a balanced cable terminated with Neutrik XLRs. It is finished in an ultra soft extruded TPR jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Organic, Rich, and Spacious\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I just borrowed the Cardas Clear Cygnus, DH Labs Revelation, and Synergistic Research Foundation interconnects to compare,\" notes rrrumblenh, \u003cem\u003ewhatsbestforum.com\u003c\/em\u003e, December 1, 2021. \"The Cardas was the most organic, rich, and spacious sounding of the three. Instrument and voice were vivid and realistic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Love what this cable does in my system. I've used Cardas cables for over twenty years. I'm a big fan,\" observes Clear Cygnus user Darrell, \u003cem\u003eaudioshark.org\u003c\/em\u003e, August 14, 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCardas Clear Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCardas Clear cables use newly applied technology that is George Cardas' breakthrough solution to the smeared, unfocused sound that's inherent in standard cable designs. Cardas Clear uses Matched Propagation Conductors to deliver what George calls \"an unprecedented window of clarity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear technology is scientifically demonstrable. It presents a 'clear' technical solution to a core problem that is intrinsic to signal-carrying cables (speaker cables, interconnects, etc.) and will quite 'clearly' improve the sound of connected hi-fi and home theater components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Trouble is Dielectrics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOne problem with standard audio cable designs is that the cable dielectric (also known as cable insulation) produces an electrical effect that interferes with the audio signal. While there is no current flow in dielectric materials, the dielectric accumulates and releases an electrical charge in response to the current flow in the conductor, much like the charging and discharging of a capacitor. But the electrical discharge from the dielectric is out of sync with the electrical signal in the conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhile the electrical signal in the conductor moves at the speed of light, the charge propagation in dielectric material is limited to approximately 78 percent of the speed of light. The discharge of the dielectric lags behind the charge in the conductor, causing a smearing of low-level information in the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Lagging Charge Problem\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt very high frequencies, cables can appear to propagate faster because the slower dielectric materials don't have the time to charge at very high frequencies, and the lag is diminished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt audio frequencies, however, this lag creates a noticeable problem. That's why dielectric manufacturers may brag about what their dielectrics will do at a million cycles per second, but don't talk about what they do at a thousand cycles per second, where the negative effects are audible. Jitter is one directly observable artifact of this conductor\/dielectric relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSome cable manufacturers try to compensate for this differential lagging in a cable by adding an electrical network (for example, by using a load coil), but the damage has already been done. Once the low level information in the signal has been smeared, it is lost and cannot be recovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Matched Propagation Solution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSince the so-called 'charge propagation velocity' of the dielectric can never equal the speed of electrical changes in the conductors, George Cardas' ingenious solution with Cardas Clear cables is to slow the conductor to match the rate of the dielectric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn a concentrically stranded conductor with individually coated strands (such as the constant \"Q\" conductor used in Cardas cables) the vector velocity and decay time of the conductor can be matched to that of the dielectric by controlling the lay length progression (twists per inch or TPI) of successive strand layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA matched propagation velocity conductor of this type, as used in Cardas Clear cables, mitigates the effects of capacitance much as a load coils do, but it does this continuously in the cable rather than at intervals. Eliminating the time delay between storage elements in the cable itself eliminates the bandwidth and dynamic range limitation seen in periodically loaded cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Short_History%20_Audio%20_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“A Short History of Audio Cable” by George Cardas (4mb PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Short_History%20_Audio%20_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/DPV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Dielectric Propagation Velocity” by George Cardas (120k PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/DPV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Signal_Audio_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Signal in an Audio Cable” by George Cardas (120k PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Signal_Audio_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardas","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980595814573,"sku":"NEW-CRCLCYIC-2-PR-XLXL","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CRCLCYIC_XLR_01_2024__08564.1720715482.1280.1280_5e171a98-cbc1-403d-bea1-a84acc665835.jpg?v=1778141900"},{"product_id":"analysis-plus-black-coaxial-digital-cable-black-2-0-meter-rca-to-rca","title":"Analysis Plus Black Coaxial Digital Cable - Black - 2.0 Meter - RCA to RCA","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA Great Cable That's Greatly Affordable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe famous hollow oval braided signal conductor from Analysis Plus contributes to the superb performance of this coaxial digital cable. And if you're expecting to pay a lot for hollow oval technology, take a glance at the price. And then order the Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eYes, it's true. A great digital cable is greatly affordable with Analysis Plus Black Digital Cable. It uses the company's patented braided oval signal conductor along with a braided outer shield mated to a true 75-ohm solder-less RCA connector. It also employs a low loss dielectric with 100%-coverage shield for unbeatable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBlack Digital Cable is made for connecting audio and video devices, or for extending signal transmission range for computer peripherals. Use it with streamers, DACs, soundbars, disc players, and more and enjoy a nice upgrade in performance compared to lesser cables that can cost you more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaximizing Bandwidth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor digital signals, proper impedance and termination are necessary to prevent reflections on the cable. The unique Analysis Plus hollow oval configuration coupled with true 75-ohm connectors provides such a well-structured signal path also maximizing bandwidth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eForget about problems with RFI and EMI noise and interference. A separate shield, attached with a 360-degrees contact, keeps these unwanted airborne signals from corrupting the desired signal and compromising your audio quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRevolutionary Hollow Oval Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAnalysis Plus is uniquely qualified as an authority on speaker cable design. The Detroit-based company earned its reputation testing and analyzing cables for leading cable manufacturers whose names you'd recognize in a flash. After examining the best, Analysis Plus decided it could do even better and subsequently developed its own proprietary hollow-oval conductor design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhy the unique conductor geometry? Mark Markel and Qinwei Sun, the chief engineers at Analysis Plus, determined that round cable used in conventional speaker cable designs has high levels of current bunching, skin effect phenomenon, and other frequency characteristics that degrade signal quality. Rectangular conductors were a little better, but these suffered high electric field values caused by sharp corners which can also cut into and injure the dielectric when the cable is flexed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAfter many computer simulations, Analysis Plus found that a hollow oval cable was the best design due to its minimal change in resistance with frequency, plus other benefits. The company chose a flexible, braided conductor rather than the conventional solid conductor, which is susceptible to kinks and deformations with resulting signal degradation. A unique woven pattern places every wire statistically as close to the return current as every other wire for evenly distributed high-current density and superior sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Analysis Plus","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980602335405,"sku":"NEW-ANBLKDIG-2-RCRC","price":104.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ANBLKDIG__28858.1725391945.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778091547"},{"product_id":"audioquest-angel-interconnect-cable-2-0-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"AudioQuest Angel Interconnect Cable - 2.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"AudioQuest Angel is a premium analog interconnect featuring solid 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors and AudioQuest's Dielectric-Bias System (DBS).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #040451; font-size: 18px; padding: 10px 15px; background: #e7ecef; border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eSelect your required length from the Additional Options below for pricing and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980607447213,"sku":"NEW-AQAN-2-RCRC","price":1799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/aqanrr-large__89231.1689623242.1280.1280_cb934408-f2d3-448a-a735-dc0e9d004ac8.jpg?v=1778099645"},{"product_id":"audioquest-angel-interconnect-cable-5-0-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"AudioQuest Angel Interconnect Cable - 5.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"AudioQuest Angel is a premium analog interconnect featuring solid 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors and AudioQuest's Dielectric-Bias System (DBS).\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #040451; font-size: 18px; padding: 10px 15px; background: #e7ecef; border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eSelect your required length from the Additional Options below for pricing and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980616622253,"sku":"NEW-AQAN-5-RCRC","price":3299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/aqanrr-large__62016.1689623245.1280.1280_89cc111c-f9b5-481d-8cde-1ebe3b9e3d39.jpg?v=1778099670"},{"product_id":"cardas-audio-clear-interconnect-cable-6-0-meter-xlr-to-xlr-pair","title":"Cardas Audio Clear Interconnect Cable - 6.0 Meter - XLR to XLR - Pair","description":"Cardas Clear Interconnect brings a new approach to conductor technology, applying advanced Matched Propagation technology for unprecedented performance.\n\t\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600;color: #040451;font-size: 18px;padding: 10px 15px;background: #e7ecef;border-radius: 6px;margin: 20px auto;width: 85%;\"\u003e\n\t  \n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px auto 10px auto;font-size: 16px;text-align: center;width: 90%;\"\u003eSelect a length from the Additional Options below for pricing and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\t  \n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;justify-content: center;\/* align-items: center; *\/font-weight: 400;font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\t    \n\u003cdiv style=\"align-self: flex-end;margin-top: 5px;\"\u003e\n\t      \n\u003cp\u003eStill don't see what you need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\t    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t    \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/search-results\/?lp=AA-CRCLEIC\"\u003e\n\t      \u003cbutton style=\"padding: 6px 10px; color:#ffffff; background-color:#000a86; border-radius:6px;margin: 0 0 0 20px; font-size: 16px;border: 0;\"\u003eSee More Options\u003c\/button\u003e\n\t      \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cardas","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980618129581,"sku":"NEW-CRCLEIC-6-PR-XLXL","price":11700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CRCLEIC_XRL-LARGE__06452.1691710102.386.513.jpg_c_1_2526_gl_1_1umejmq__ga_MTUxMTkxMzIwLjE2OTE0MjA5MjE.__ga_WS2VZYPC6G_MTY5MjU3MzIxNi40MS4xLjE2OTI1NzMzNDcuNi4wLjA__20945.1692573435.128_873042fc-525d-4419-abd5-7252cd9f4b09.jpg?v=1778143028"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-tonik-interconnect-cable-7-0-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"Kimber Kable Tonik Interconnect Cable - 7.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2025 – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSo Little Never Bought So Much\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEntry-level Tonik interconnect costs only a little. But the enviable performance is true Kimber all the way, thanks to tri-braid field geometry and Varistrand™ ultra-pure copper conductors for accurate audio reproduction on the cheap!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored Tonik by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e \"Kimber's most affordable interconnect uses three stranded copper wires neatly braided in a noise-canceling pattern. Though they lacked the resolution of much more expensive interconnects, the Toniks \"offered clarity without brightness, and reasonably good amounts of color, texture, and touch…' said AD.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEngland's \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e magazine praises this bargain cable for its \"cohesive and informative presentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA New High in Entry Level Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSeveral years ago, Kimber Kable caught the ear of audiophiles and audio critics around the world with its low-price, high-value PBJ interconnect. After years of subsequent research, the company struck again with a new interconnect design that comes in at a price below that of the famous PBJ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Great at Preserving the Energy in the Signal\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Tonik sits on the first rung of Kimber’s analogue interconnects ladder, but that doesn’t stop it from showcasing many of the company’s trademark design touches,\" observes \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, March 2, 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you feel your system’s presentation could do with an injection of energy this is certainly a good option. Not that a passive component such as a cable can actually add energy to the sound, of course, more that the Tonik is great at preserving the energy already in the signal.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"A Superb Entry-Level Cable\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"There's a lovely liquid quality to well-recorded upper frequencies, which makes the cable easy to recommend for lovers of unemphatic detail and good imaging,\" notes Richard Black, \u003cem\u003etechradar.com\u003c\/em\u003e, March 25, 2010. He sums up Tonik as \"tonally neutral and highly compatible.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Tonik is a superb entry-level cable that allows us to experience sophisticated Kimber sound, or at least 90 percent of it, without having to break the bank,\" notes Karsten Hein in his review for Germany's \u003cem\u003eeiaudio.de\u003c\/em\u003e, January 6, 2021. \"The Tonik is definitely a good starting point. 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But it’s true Kimber Kable all the way, with tri-braid field geometry and ultra-pure copper for accurate audio performance on the cheap!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980619800749,"sku":"NEW-KKTON-4-PR-RCRC","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKTON_RCRC_01_2023__71557.1692300772.1280.1280_15243410-0114-431f-83a5-c34965958ea7.jpg?v=1778138852"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-hero-hb-interconnect-cable-3-0-meter-wbt-102cu-rcas-pair","title":"Kimber Kable Hero HB Interconnect Cable - 3.0 Meter - WBT 102Cu RCA's - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHero HB Interconnect with Premium WBT CU RCA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber Kable's Hero 102 CU is a four-wire braided analog interconnect using Hyperpure copper and silver conductors. Premium WBT 0102 CU RCA termination gives this cable a performance edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHero relies on the same advanced gyroquadradic geometry that's used to such great success in critically acclaimed Hero copper interconnect. The dielectric is clear Teflon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAmong its many other benefits, Hero offers increased noise rejection capability, allowing you to hear the details of your music as if against a silent, 'black' background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTreating your system to Hero as opposed to lesser cables, you'll enjoy bass response that is tighter more defined. You'll also notice increased high frequency extension and bass impact. Increased midrange transparency and dynamics accompanies a wider soundstage. Vocals and instruments have an increased image focus, for extraordinary realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePremium WBT 0102 CU RCA Termination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHero is terminated with the WBT 0102 CU, a locking RCA featuring contacts manufactured form pure Oxygen Free Copper and plated with a thin layer of 24k Gold to provide protection from oxidation. The plug body is constructed with brass and then platinum plated. The two-piece clamping sleeve is finished in black piano lacquer. The locking RCA offers maximum contact pressure for a secure connection that also minimizes the transition resistance. Strain relief is effectively provided via a Torx screw.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980621930669,"sku":"NEW-KKHEHB102-3-PR-RCRC","price":2860.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/kkhehb102__37760.1691584718.1280.1280_c97f786e-da3c-4bf8-a63f-10db8c7f47c8.jpg?v=1778136639"},{"product_id":"cardas-audio-clear-cygnus-interconnect-cable-4-0-meter-xlr-to-xlr-pair","title":"Cardas Audio Clear Cygnus Interconnect Cable - 4.0 Meter - XLR to XLR - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOffers Cardas Musicality with a Neutral Tonal Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCardas Clear Cygnus interconnect benefits greatly from developments in the Clear product line, including a more economical version of Clear Beyond interconnect's air-tube suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis cable replaces Clear Light and brings added performance to the table without adding much to the price. Clear Cygnus is more detailed, but also slightly richer with better low frequency performance. Clear Cygnus performs well in any system at any length, in both singled ended and balanced configurations. If you want Cardas musicality but with a neutral tonal balance, look no further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdvanced Conductors and Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Clear Cygnus conductors are Matched Propagation Kevlar core, Cardas Grade One 99.9999% pure OFHC copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. The conductors use cross-field layer geometry, insulated in double-layered PTFE tape-wrapped jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Star-Quad four conductor geometry has anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with carbon-impregnated PTFE tape wrap. The outer layer uses PTFE air tubes scaled to 1.618 larger than the core tubes to suspend the composite shield of tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"More Precise Detail and Open Air\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you want a sense of more precise detail and open air, the 4-wire Cygnus fits the bill. Definitely more neutral in my systems,\" reports ecooney, \u003cem\u003eforum.audiogon.com\u003c\/em\u003e, February 20, 2024. \"This cable comes from the newer generation of the Clear line, down in the line…. A nice cable if you have subwoofers, for example, and need to open up the sound a bit more and want more of the upper register detail to come through.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"The Best Copper on the Planet\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear Cygnus features conductors made with Cardas Grade One copper, which George Cardas calls \"the best copper on the planet.\" This copper is mined in Arizona, then shipped to a New England factory where it is very S-L-O-W-L-Y drawn into conductors in a process that includes reduction annealing between steps to further purify and meld the copper into what George calls \"the most amazing audio conductor I have ever experienced.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTermination and Jacket\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear Cygnus is available as an unbalanced cable terminated with Cardas GRMO RCA plugs or as a balanced cable terminated with Neutrik XLRs. It is finished in an ultra soft extruded TPR jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Organic, Rich, and Spacious\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I just borrowed the Cardas Clear Cygnus, DH Labs Revelation, and Synergistic Research Foundation interconnects to compare,\" notes rrrumblenh, \u003cem\u003ewhatsbestforum.com\u003c\/em\u003e, December 1, 2021. \"The Cardas was the most organic, rich, and spacious sounding of the three. Instrument and voice were vivid and realistic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Love what this cable does in my system. I've used Cardas cables for over twenty years. I'm a big fan,\" observes Clear Cygnus user Darrell, \u003cem\u003eaudioshark.org\u003c\/em\u003e, August 14, 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCardas Clear Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCardas Clear cables use newly applied technology that is George Cardas' breakthrough solution to the smeared, unfocused sound that's inherent in standard cable designs. Cardas Clear uses Matched Propagation Conductors to deliver what George calls \"an unprecedented window of clarity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear technology is scientifically demonstrable. It presents a 'clear' technical solution to a core problem that is intrinsic to signal-carrying cables (speaker cables, interconnects, etc.) and will quite 'clearly' improve the sound of connected hi-fi and home theater components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Trouble is Dielectrics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOne problem with standard audio cable designs is that the cable dielectric (also known as cable insulation) produces an electrical effect that interferes with the audio signal. While there is no current flow in dielectric materials, the dielectric accumulates and releases an electrical charge in response to the current flow in the conductor, much like the charging and discharging of a capacitor. But the electrical discharge from the dielectric is out of sync with the electrical signal in the conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhile the electrical signal in the conductor moves at the speed of light, the charge propagation in dielectric material is limited to approximately 78 percent of the speed of light. The discharge of the dielectric lags behind the charge in the conductor, causing a smearing of low-level information in the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Lagging Charge Problem\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt very high frequencies, cables can appear to propagate faster because the slower dielectric materials don't have the time to charge at very high frequencies, and the lag is diminished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt audio frequencies, however, this lag creates a noticeable problem. That's why dielectric manufacturers may brag about what their dielectrics will do at a million cycles per second, but don't talk about what they do at a thousand cycles per second, where the negative effects are audible. Jitter is one directly observable artifact of this conductor\/dielectric relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSome cable manufacturers try to compensate for this differential lagging in a cable by adding an electrical network (for example, by using a load coil), but the damage has already been done. Once the low level information in the signal has been smeared, it is lost and cannot be recovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Matched Propagation Solution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSince the so-called 'charge propagation velocity' of the dielectric can never equal the speed of electrical changes in the conductors, George Cardas' ingenious solution with Cardas Clear cables is to slow the conductor to match the rate of the dielectric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn a concentrically stranded conductor with individually coated strands (such as the constant \"Q\" conductor used in Cardas cables) the vector velocity and decay time of the conductor can be matched to that of the dielectric by controlling the lay length progression (twists per inch or TPI) of successive strand layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA matched propagation velocity conductor of this type, as used in Cardas Clear cables, mitigates the effects of capacitance much as a load coils do, but it does this continuously in the cable rather than at intervals. Eliminating the time delay between storage elements in the cable itself eliminates the bandwidth and dynamic range limitation seen in periodically loaded cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Short_History%20_Audio%20_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“A Short History of Audio Cable” by George Cardas (4mb PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Short_History%20_Audio%20_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/DPV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Dielectric Propagation Velocity” by George Cardas (120k PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/DPV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Signal_Audio_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Signal in an Audio Cable” by George Cardas (120k PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Signal_Audio_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardas","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980625240237,"sku":"NEW-CRCLCYIC-4-PR-XLXL","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CRCLCYIC_XLR_01_2024__08793.1720716352.1280.1280_fe26f6b4-fbf3-46a1-b20d-2504e74d3d29.jpg?v=1778141894"},{"product_id":"cardas-audio-parsec-interconnect-cable-1-0-meter-xlr-to-xlr-single","title":"Cardas Audio Parsec Interconnect Cable - 1.0 Meter - XLR to XLR - Single","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAn Affordable Cable with Matched Propagation Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eParsec interconnect from Cardas Audio is the successor to the legendary Quadlink, delivering the familiar warmth and musicality of Quadlink, but with better imaging, transparency and dynamics. Parsec is also much more flexible than Quadlink, thanks to its TPR jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eParsec is the first Cardas interconnect in the Cross product line to feature Matched Propagation Conductors, the technology originally developed for Clear. Parsec has a .370\" outer diameter and uses a PFA and airtube dielectric. It uses shielded, Golden Ratio-scaled stranding, Pure Copper litz, Matched Propagation conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eParsec interconnect is terminated with Cardas GRMO RCA connectors or Neutrik XLR plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOvercoming the Dielectric Problem\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOne problem with standard audio cable designs is that the cable dielectric (also known as cable insulation) produces an electrical effect that interferes with the audio signal. While there is no current flow in dielectric materials, the dielectric accumulates and releases an electrical charge in response to the current flow in the conductor, much like the charging and discharging of a capacitor. But the electrical discharge from the dielectric is out of sync with the electrical signal in the conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhile the electrical signal in the conductor moves at the speed of light, the charge propagation in dielectric material is limited to approximately 78 percent of the speed of light. The discharge of the dielectric lags behind the charge in the conductor, causing a smearing of low-level information in the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Lagging Charge Problem\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt very high frequencies, cables can appear to propagate faster because the slower dielectric materials don't have the time to charge at very high frequencies, and the lag is diminished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt audio frequencies, however, this lag creates a noticeable problem. That's why dielectric manufacturers may brag about what their dielectrics will do at a million cycles per second, but don't talk about what they do at a thousand cycles per second, where the negative effects are audible. Jitter is one directly observable artifact of this conductor\/dielectric relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSome cable manufacturers try to compensate for this differential lagging in a cable by adding an electrical network (for example, by using a load coil), but the damage has already been done. Once the low level information in the signal has been smeared, it is lost and cannot be recovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Matched Propagation Solution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSince the so-called 'charge propagation velocity' of the dielectric can never equal the speed of electrical changes in the conductors, George Cardas' ingenious solution is to slow the conductor to match the rate of the dielectric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn a concentrically stranded conductor with individually coated strands (such as the constant \"Q\" conductor used in Cardas cables) the vector velocity and decay time of the conductor can be matched to that of the dielectric by controlling the lay length progression (twists per inch or TPI) of successive strand layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA matched propagation velocity conductor of this type mitigates the effects of capacitance much as a load coils do, but it does this continuously in the cable rather than at intervals. Eliminating the time delay between storage elements in the cable itself eliminates the bandwidth and dynamic range limitation seen in periodically loaded cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCardas Matched Propagation Conductors maintain low level information and natural transients in a way that no other cable can. It does not exaggerate the leading edge of the signals or smear low-level information as conventional conductors do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Short_History%20_Audio%20_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“A Short History of Audio Cable” by George Cardas (4mb PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Short_History%20_Audio%20_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/DPV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Dielectric Propagation Velocity” by George Cardas (120k PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/DPV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Signal_Audio_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Signal in an Audio Cable” by George Cardas (120k PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Signal_Audio_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardas","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980629860525,"sku":"NEW-CRPARIC-1-SIN-XLXL","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/crparic_xlr-large__39227.1692103752.1280.1280_2315092f-c91d-4c52-9d6a-fec1a464ad9d.jpg?v=1778141437"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-cadence-subwoofer-cable-4-5-meter-black-ultraplate-rca-to-rca","title":"Kimber Kable Cadence Subwoofer Cable - 4.5 Meter - Black Ultraplate RCA to RCA","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTight, Well-Defined Bass Impact\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCadence is a high-performance subwoofer interconnect from Kimber Kable. It is specially engineered to excel at the low frequencies using a stranded copper coaxial design. The copper shielding helps eliminate common noise problems in subwoofers. The durable PVC jacket is ideal for custom installations. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith Cadence, you'll enjoy excellent clarity and dynamics with the tight, well-defined bass impact that a realistic movie and multi-channel music experience requires. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Ultraplate connector is precision machined out of solid metal stock. It features a solid Teflon dielectric and split center pin for enhanced performance. The Ultraplate surface provides high conductivity, great durability, and is compatible with all other plating surfaces. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981146448045,"sku":"NEW-KKCADULT-4.5","price":281.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKCADULT__91099.1689623331.1280.1280_728eda13-118b-4b1d-bdf4-1277c2daf551.jpg?v=1778118483"},{"product_id":"cardas-audio-parsec-interconnect-cable-0-5-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"Cardas Audio Parsec Interconnect Cable - 0.5 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRCA or XLR — Which Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fastest way to know is to look at the back of your gear. RCA jacks are small, round, and color-coded. Red is the right channel. White or black is the left. Most home audio gear uses RCA. Higher-end preamps and integrated amps may also have XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXLR jacks are larger, three-pin, and roughly cylindrical. They are often called \"balanced.\" If both your source and your amp use RCA, get the RCA Parsec. If both use XLR, get the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-interconnect-xlr\"\u003eParsec XLR\u003c\/a\u003e. XLR is best for runs over 3 feet because it rejects more noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caveat:\u003c\/strong\u003e some gear has both RCA and XLR outputs, but only one is true balanced. The other is just derived from the balanced signal. Check your manual or call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e if you're not sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is the Parsec Interconnect Cable — What Does It Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interconnect carries music between two pieces of gear. From a DAC to an amp. From a streamer to a preamp. The cable sends a small line-level signal between source and amplification. Every home audio system needs at least one pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the RCA version of the Parsec. RCA is the most common analog audio plug — small, round, and color-coded. If your gear has RCA jacks on the back, this cable fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parsec sits two rungs above the Crosslink and one rung above the Iridium. It brings the air-tube dielectric and Kevlar-core construction from the Clear range down to a more affordable cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the Parsec, the next step is the Clear Sky — the entry to the Clear product line and the lowest-priced Cardas cable with Matched Propagation Conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the Difference With Cardas Parsec Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parsec is the successor to Cardas's legendary Quadlink cable. It keeps what people loved about Quadlink — warmth, richness, musicality — and adds the transparency and dynamics from the Clear product line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wire is Cardas Grade 1 Ultra Pure copper. It is 99.9999% pure (six nines). It is built as Litz wire, which means many tiny copper strands, each one coated, twisted together. The coating prevents oxidation and keeps each strand apart from the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside each Litz conductor, the strands grow from small in the middle to bigger on the outside. The size jump follows the Golden Ratio (1 to 1.618). George Cardas earned two patents for this stranding back in the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach conductor sits inside a poly-e air tube. Air has the lowest dielectric constant of any practical material, which means it stores almost no electrical charge between the cable's conductors. Cardas uses air-tube construction in their higher-tier cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conductors are arranged as a shielded twisted pair, wrapped in carbon-impregnated FEP tape. A tin-plated copper braided shield wraps the whole thing, blocking RFI (radio, Wi-Fi, cell signals) and EMI (transformers, motors). A flexible alcryn rubber jacket finishes the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connectors on this RCA version are \u003cstrong\u003eCardas GRMO\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA plugs. Cardas machines these in their own shop. Each plug is hand-soldered to the wire with Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder, in Bandon, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas has been a family business for almost 40 years. George Cardas started the company in 1987. He used to be a phone-line engineer. He moved the shop to Bandon, Oregon in 1992. His daughter Angela runs it now. The Parsec is hand-built there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Does the Parsec Cable Belong in Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parsec is built for systems where you want a real Cardas cable with the family's signature warmth, plus the air-tube construction Cardas uses in the Clear range. It is one of Cardas's best sellers for good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-level to nicer stereo systems; integrated amps in the $2,500–$8,000 range; tube preamps and amps; bright digital sources that could use a touch of warmth; systems where you want the Cardas family sound without spending into the Clear range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reference-level systems where Clear or Clear Reflection match the gear better; very small or entry-level systems where Iridium or Crosslink are all the cable you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your gear uses XLR, see the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-interconnect-xlr\"\u003eCardas Parsec XLR\u003c\/a\u003e sister page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooking to step up?\u003c\/strong\u003e The next rung is the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-clear-sky-interconnect\"\u003eCardas Clear Sky\u003c\/a\u003e, the entry to the Clear product line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the shortest cable that reaches your two pieces of gear, with a little slack. See the length selector above for the SKUs we stock. Need a custom length? Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat About the Parsec Warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas backs the Parsec with a \u003cstrong\u003elifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. The warranty covers shorts, loose plugs, and other defects in the cable. It does not cover normal wear, scratches, or pet damage. Cardas honors the warranty out of their Oregon shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your needs change later, Cardas can re-terminate the cable. They can swap RCAs for XLRs, or cut a long pair into two shorter pairs. Pricing varies. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e or contact Cardas for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some natural matches for the Parsec:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up the Cardas ladder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-clear-sky-interconnect\"\u003eCardas Clear Sky Interconnect\u003c\/a\u003e is the next rung up and the entry to the Clear product line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e See the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-interconnect-xlr\"\u003eCardas Parsec XLR\u003c\/a\u003e if your gear uses balanced connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching speaker cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-speaker-cable\"\u003eCardas Parsec Speaker Cable\u003c\/a\u003e is the natural partner. Same family, same construction philosophy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching power cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-power-cable\"\u003eCardas Parsec Power Cable\u003c\/a\u003e brings the same family to your wall outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDACs and streamers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/digital-to-analog-converters\"\u003eDACs and digital sources\u003c\/a\u003e at Audio Advisor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated amps and preamps:\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/integrated-amplifiers\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/preamplifiers\"\u003epreamps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConductor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas Grade 1 Ultra Pure OFHC copper, 99.9999% pure (six nines), in Litz construction with SPN clear coat, built around a Kevlar core. Two conductors total at 23.5 AWG each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShielded twisted pair with poly-e (polyethylene) air-tube dielectric. Braided cross-field layer geometry inside each Litz conductor. Gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio. The compressed poly-e air tubes also suspend the shield away from the conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDielectric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoly-e (polyethylene) air-tubes around each conductor. Carbon-impregnated FEP tape wrap. Compressed poly-e air tubes also suspend the shield away from the conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShielding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTin-plated copper braided shield. Rejects both RFI (radio, Wi-Fi, cell signals) and EMI (transformers, motors).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas GRMO RCA plugs. Machined by Cardas. The Parsec XLR sister cable uses Neutrik XLR connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTermination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-soldered with Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder in Bandon, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutside Diameter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.360\" \/ 9.14 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtruded alcryn rubber. Flexible and easy to dress behind a rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple lengths stocked at Audio Advisor. See the length selector above for current SKUs. Need a custom length? Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas Audio lifetime warranty against functional defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eConductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCardas Grade 1 Ultra Pure OFHC copper, 99.9999%, Litz, Kevlar core, 2 x 23.5 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGeometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShielded twisted pair, Golden Ratio strand sizing, Crossfield, air-tube suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDielectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePoly-e air-tubes, carbon-impregnated FEP tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShielding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTin-plated copper braided shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCardas GRMO RCA, machined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTermination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHand-soldered with Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutside Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.360\" \/ 9.14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJacket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExtruded alcryn rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSee length selector above for stocked SKUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHand-built in Bandon, Oregon, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCardas lifetime warranty against functional defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat components benefit most from an upgraded interconnect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe link between your source and your amp matters most. That means the cable from a DAC, streamer, or CD player to your preamp or integrated amp. The Parsec is a strong choice for this hop in nicer mid-level systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the XLR Parsec a better cable than the RCA Parsec?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally no. The internals are very similar — same copper, same Kevlar-core geometry, same air-tube dielectric, same Litz construction. The main difference is the connector. XLR can reject more noise on long runs because it carries the signal on three conductors instead of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy equipment has both RCA and XLR outputs. Which should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the run is over 3 feet between your two components, XLR is generally the better pick — it rejects more noise. For short runs on the same shelf, RCA does just as well. Some gear is also \"true balanced\" only on the XLR side, so XLR may sound better there. Check your manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the shortest cable that reaches your two pieces of gear, with a little slack. Most rack systems do well with a 1-meter pair. Measure the actual path the cable will take and round up to the next length we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Parsec compare to the Cardas Iridium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Iridium uses the same Grade 1 copper but a star-quad geometry without air tubes. The Parsec adds Kevlar-core construction and poly-e air-tube dielectric — design language Cardas uses across the higher-end Clear cables. Both are warm, but the Parsec adds more transparency from the air-tube dielectric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Cardas re-terminate or repair the Parsec later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cardas offers re-termination and repair on their own cables, in their Oregon shop. They can change RCA plugs to XLRs, or cut a long pair into shorter ones. Pricing varies. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Advisor's video tour of the Cardas factory shows how the Parsec and the rest of the Cardas line are built — the same shop, the same hands, on every cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xmjVJNxKV5Q\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second Audio Advisor video walks through Cardas cable construction step-by-step — Litz strands, Golden Ratio sizing, Crossfield layering, and hand-soldered terminations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OdDJBBxrzY8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #2563eb; background: #dbeafe; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #1e3a8a;\"\u003eQuick check before you order — RCA or XLR?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eRCA version\u003c\/strong\u003e of Cardas Parsec. The internals — conductors, geometry, dielectric, and termination quality — are similar to the XLR version. The difference is the connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRCA and XLR are not interchangeable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm both your source and your destination have matching RCA jacks before ordering. Need the XLR version? See the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-interconnect-xlr\"\u003eCardas Parsec XLR\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Take your time. 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It is an optimal analog interconnect for source components, preamplifiers and amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCarbon's electrostatically dissipative carbon polymer reduces mechanically induced electrical noise and improves the uniformity of the voltage gradient within the insulating dielectric. As a result, carbon provides a natural sound profile without being excessively bright or overly dark. In other words, Carbon sounds exactly right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAs used in Kimber Kable's Axios series, Carbon boasts a seamless braided transition to right and left RCA connectors. This eliminates the need for soldered joints and facilitates signal transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber Kable Carbon won a Highly Recommended rating from \u003cem\u003eHiFi Pig\u003c\/em\u003e reviewer Russ Andrews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Careful system matching will pay big dividends and in the right system I would expect results to be absolutely breathtaking. Keywords being dynamic, fast, detailed and able to convey real drama, wallop and kick with a splash of top-end brilliance in abundance. I found the soundstage to match the overall dynamic grip these cables offered and was huge.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"A New Benchmark\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Kimber Kable Carbon Series Interconnect sets a new benchmark in analogue interconnect design,\" reports \u003cem\u003etheaudiotailor.com.au\u003c\/em\u003e \"It represents a significant investment in your system's performance, but the returns in musical enjoyment are substantial.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The carbons are even and impactful right out of the box,\" observes reviewer stargate11, \u003cem\u003eforum.audiogon.com\u003c\/em\u003e, March 6, 2022. \"They brought all the clarity and detail at a lower volume, as though my system all of a sudden could breathe easier. I mostly listen to vinyl and I use a Macintosh c22 mk v pre, Mc275 mk 3 power. I highly recommend them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWBT-0114Cu RCA Connectors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis version of Kimber Kable Carbon interconnects features high-quality WBT-0114Cu RCA connectors, featuring contacts that utilize pure OFC Oxygen Free Copper. The connectors use clamping mechanism which functions similar to a drill chuck, firmly clamping the outer contact against the RCA jack. This mechanism compensates for any size variation between the plug and the jack, ensuring a perfect fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Kimber Kable Carbon Series\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe introduction of the Kimber Kable Carbon interconnect coincides with Kimber Kable's fortieth anniversary and promises to be the first of several Carbon Series products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Carbon series takes its name from the electrostatically dissipative carbon polymer used between the Teflon dielectric and VariStrand 19.5 AWG conductors. Retained is the classic Kimber Kable braiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to Ray Kimber (as quoted in \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStereoNET\u003c\/em\u003e), the Carbon cable series \"won't be inexpensive, but will outperform the current products in the line that are at the same price. We've improved the quality of the strands. Solid core works better theoretically but stranded is more practical, so we are pressuring a conductive polymer over the top of the strands before we insulate. So, it behaves like a solid core. It's quieter, and handling noise goes down. It's kind of a big jump for us.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981147332781,"sku":"NEW-KKCAR114-0.75-PR-RCRC","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKCAR114_01-Large__60584.1692285940.1280.1280_b6eac252-0dfc-4f6e-9260-40e3b327c750.jpg?v=1778137627"},{"product_id":"cardas-audio-parsec-interconnect-cable-4-0-meter-xlr-to-xlr-pair","title":"Cardas Audio Parsec Interconnect Cable - 4.0 Meter - XLR to XLR - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAn Affordable Cable with Matched Propagation Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eParsec interconnect from Cardas Audio is the successor to the legendary Quadlink, delivering the familiar warmth and musicality of Quadlink, but with better imaging, transparency and dynamics. Parsec is also much more flexible than Quadlink, thanks to its TPR jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eParsec is the first Cardas interconnect in the Cross product line to feature Matched Propagation Conductors, the technology originally developed for Clear. Parsec has a .370\" outer diameter and uses a PFA and airtube dielectric. It uses shielded, Golden Ratio-scaled stranding, Pure Copper litz, Matched Propagation conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eParsec interconnect is terminated with Cardas GRMO RCA connectors or Neutrik XLR plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOvercoming the Dielectric Problem\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOne problem with standard audio cable designs is that the cable dielectric (also known as cable insulation) produces an electrical effect that interferes with the audio signal. While there is no current flow in dielectric materials, the dielectric accumulates and releases an electrical charge in response to the current flow in the conductor, much like the charging and discharging of a capacitor. But the electrical discharge from the dielectric is out of sync with the electrical signal in the conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhile the electrical signal in the conductor moves at the speed of light, the charge propagation in dielectric material is limited to approximately 78 percent of the speed of light. The discharge of the dielectric lags behind the charge in the conductor, causing a smearing of low-level information in the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Lagging Charge Problem\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt very high frequencies, cables can appear to propagate faster because the slower dielectric materials don't have the time to charge at very high frequencies, and the lag is diminished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt audio frequencies, however, this lag creates a noticeable problem. That's why dielectric manufacturers may brag about what their dielectrics will do at a million cycles per second, but don't talk about what they do at a thousand cycles per second, where the negative effects are audible. Jitter is one directly observable artifact of this conductor\/dielectric relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSome cable manufacturers try to compensate for this differential lagging in a cable by adding an electrical network (for example, by using a load coil), but the damage has already been done. Once the low level information in the signal has been smeared, it is lost and cannot be recovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Matched Propagation Solution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSince the so-called 'charge propagation velocity' of the dielectric can never equal the speed of electrical changes in the conductors, George Cardas' ingenious solution is to slow the conductor to match the rate of the dielectric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn a concentrically stranded conductor with individually coated strands (such as the constant \"Q\" conductor used in Cardas cables) the vector velocity and decay time of the conductor can be matched to that of the dielectric by controlling the lay length progression (twists per inch or TPI) of successive strand layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA matched propagation velocity conductor of this type mitigates the effects of capacitance much as a load coils do, but it does this continuously in the cable rather than at intervals. Eliminating the time delay between storage elements in the cable itself eliminates the bandwidth and dynamic range limitation seen in periodically loaded cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCardas Matched Propagation Conductors maintain low level information and natural transients in a way that no other cable can. It does not exaggerate the leading edge of the signals or smear low-level information as conventional conductors do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Short_History%20_Audio%20_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“A Short History of Audio Cable” by George Cardas (4mb PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Short_History%20_Audio%20_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/DPV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Dielectric Propagation Velocity” by George Cardas (120k PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/DPV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Signal_Audio_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Signal in an Audio Cable” by George Cardas (120k PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Signal_Audio_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardas","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981153689773,"sku":"NEW-CRPARIC-4-PR-XLXL","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/crparic_xlr-large__53786.1692104018.1280.1280_f348a590-b3be-4fcf-a265-66e2f354dabe.jpg?v=1778141406"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-pbj-interconnect-cable-0-5-meter-xlr-to-xlr-pair","title":"Kimber Kable PBJ Interconnect Cable - 0.5 Meter - XLR to XLR - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2024 – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighly Affordable Cable with \"Clarity, Detail, Depth, and Presence\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe highly acclaimed PBJ interconnect exhibits simple, elegant construction incorporating proven tri-braid field geometry, VariStrand™, Hyper-pure copper conductors and extruded fluorocarbon dielectric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePBJ has become a classic with performance that continues to be unmatched by competing cables. Tonally balanced with clear, articulate highs, accurate midrange, tight extended bass, and three dimensional soundstaging are common descriptions echoed by surprised reviewers and satisfied customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored PBJ by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, \"Originally released in the late 1980s, PBJ is a minimalist design comprising three high-quality, multistrand wires in individual Teflon jackets, braided together and terminated with Kimber's Ultraplate connectors. With the PBJs in his system, SM heard greater clarity, detail, depth, and presence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn his \u003cem\u003eSecrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/em\u003e review, John E. Johnson, Jr. writes, \"Kimber PBJ… has been one of my favorites for many years. It is beautifully made… is relatively inexpensive, and sounds great.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Great Bass Accuracy and Midrange Qualities\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The PBJ has the same great bass accuracy and midrange qualities of the [AudioQuest] Diamondback, but gives soundstaging depth and incredible air in the treble area that the DB is missing,\" notes reviewer steveninaz, \u003cem\u003eforum.polkaudio.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Kimber PBJ, at its price is a no-brainer… It's my new reference cable. It gives me everything I've been looking for, great neutral sound, fair price, and durability. I can't think of any cable near its price that can convey its neutrality and tonal accuracy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChoose RCA or XLR Termination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePBJ is available with either unbalanced single-ended RCA termination or balanced XLR termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePBJ single-ended features Kimber Kable's Ultraplate™ RCA type connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePBJ Balanced features \"studio grade\" XLR type connectors with silver plated contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"A Near Legendary Interconnect\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"This is a near legendary interconnect. It's price to performance ratio is very high, and the parts quality is excellent,\" observes PBJ owner badman, \u003cem\u003eforum.audiogon.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Reference wire you can afford. They are great, and the wire is of such high quality that you don't even think of upgrading just to get better materials, unless you're going to silver. Very good cable indeed.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981154279597,"sku":"NEW-KKPBBAL-0.5-PR-XLXL","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKPBBAL_XLXL_01_2024__94098.1731348109.1280.1280_21f6f714-7363-4972-a220-5d6dd355859d.jpg?v=1778136753"},{"product_id":"analysis-plus-solo-crystal-oval-interconnect-cable-1-0-meter-rca-to-rca-single","title":"Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval Interconnect Cable - 1.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Single","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAn \"Utterly Clear\" Transmission Line\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTrue to their name, Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval interconnect cables \"always sound like utterly clear conduits between your components and music,\" reports Marc Mickelson in the October 2002 issue of \u003ci\u003eSoundStage!\u003c\/i\u003e. \"I was able to hear \u003ci\u003einto\u003c\/i\u003e the recordings in new ways, which elevated these CDs so close to SACDs that telling the difference between the two would be very difficult at best in a blind test.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePatented hollow oval geometry controls current bunching and frequency effects for the truest possible sound. Premium Continuous Cast Copper braids produce the smoothest possible transmission medium, eliminating grainy sound, while proprietary Teflon dielectrics resist energy storage. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe 100-percent shield coverage goes way beyond the level of shielding that lesser cables provide. The Solo Crystal copper shield provides the ultimate barrier against airborne RF and EMI interference. A special conductive sheath eliminates microphonic movement noise. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch5\u003e\"These Are Fabulous Cables\"\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoundStage!\u003c\/i\u003efairly froths at the mouth over the virtues of Solo Crystal Oval. \"These are fabulous cables that won't act as filters or tone controls for your equipment, putting forth sound that's as direct and vivid as that of any cables I've used,\" raves Mickelson. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch5\u003e\"A Bracing, High Resolution View\"\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHand-crafted Solo Crystal Oval cables comes standard terminated with locking RCA connectors. Even this 'unbalanced' cable takes advantage of a balanced configuration offering symmetry between signal and return, using 'hot' and 'cold' current paths along with a shield for an extremely quiet noise floor. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you are looking for cables that offer a bracing, high-resolution view of your equipment and music, you've found them in the Solo Crystal Oval cables,\" concludes \u003ci\u003eSoundStage!\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Analysis Plus","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 1.0 Meter \/ Single \/ RCA to RCA \/ New","offer_id":45981162078381,"sku":"NEW-ANCROV-1-SIN-RCRC","price":302.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ANACROIS_000__04107.1689623271.1280.1280_b771bd5c-4b2e-4170-9db3-459d1a54107f.jpg?v=1778105837"},{"product_id":"analysis-plus-oval-one-interconnect-cable-5-0-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"Analysis Plus Oval One Interconnect Cable - 5.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEnjoy \"Increased Weight and Power\" to Your Music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOval One Interconnects from Analysis Plus were developed for audiophiles who don’t need XLR connections but want great sound and superb value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudio components with balanced connections are justifiably praised for their performance potential. But Analysis Plus shows how far you can take the signal quality of an unbalanced system with Oval One.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I enjoyed the increased weight and power of the music, along with the system's improved transparency,\" reports the March 2002 issue of \u003cem\u003eGood Sound!\u003c\/em\u003e magazine. \"Everything sounded just a little bit clearer and more refined.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Man, What a Difference\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I just purchased a pair of these interconnects out of curiosity,\" reports Cody W, \u003cem\u003eforums.stevehoffman.tv\u003c\/em\u003e, August 13, 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Man, what a difference. I placed the pair between my Primaluna preamp and Primaluna power amp. It eliminated graininess that I didn't even know my system had. The sound is more open and liquid.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"So Superb\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I found the Oval 1 interconnects so superb that even the sound of instruments have been unmasked as to its brand and model! Observes Audio-Tyro, \u003cem\u003ewiredstate.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Stradivarius violin in Linda Rosenthal’s \u003cem\u003eOh! That Stradivarius\u003c\/em\u003e CD is now quite as truthful as to how Racio’s lovely Guarneri projected them, with exact sonic texture, timbre and all… My favorite disc, Sarah Mclachlan’s \u003cem\u003eSurfacing\u003c\/em\u003e is never forgotten of course. With the Analysis Plus Oval 1, her rendition of the song \"Angel\" is chilling, hence doubly melancholic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHollow Oval Conductor Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOval One uses an oval braided signal conductor in its proprietary hollow oval design along with a braided outer shield mated to a true 75 ohm RCA connector with a low-loss dielectric. The patented hollow oval geometry controls current bunching and frequency effects for the truest possible sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBecause Oval One is handmade using first-rate materials, it will outperform many higher-price cables. The 100-percent shield coverage ensures the very low noise floor that's essential to experiencing the entire dynamic range of symphonic music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RCA connection is solder-less, using a compression contact technique which spares the dielectric from damage that heat from soldering can cause. This technique also eliminates the poor signal transfer that results from a cold solder joint. The performance increase is worth the added care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAnd It's \"Priced Reasonably,\" Too\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eGood Sound!\u003c\/em\u003e, Oval One is \"well-built, attractively designed, and, perhaps most importantly, priced reasonably enough that the cost of this upgrade is easy to justify.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Analysis Plus","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 5.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ RCA to RCA \/ New","offer_id":45981162143917,"sku":"NEW-ANOV1-5-PR-RCRC","price":241.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ANOV1_RCRC_02_2024__45911.1710436647.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778122388"},{"product_id":"analysis-plus-oval-one-interconnect-cable-7-0-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"Analysis Plus Oval One Interconnect Cable - 7.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEnjoy \"Increased Weight and Power\" to Your Music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOval One Interconnects from Analysis Plus were developed for audiophiles who don’t need XLR connections but want great sound and superb value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudio components with balanced connections are justifiably praised for their performance potential. But Analysis Plus shows how far you can take the signal quality of an unbalanced system with Oval One.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I enjoyed the increased weight and power of the music, along with the system's improved transparency,\" reports the March 2002 issue of \u003cem\u003eGood Sound!\u003c\/em\u003e magazine. \"Everything sounded just a little bit clearer and more refined.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Man, What a Difference\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I just purchased a pair of these interconnects out of curiosity,\" reports Cody W, \u003cem\u003eforums.stevehoffman.tv\u003c\/em\u003e, August 13, 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Man, what a difference. I placed the pair between my Primaluna preamp and Primaluna power amp. It eliminated graininess that I didn't even know my system had. The sound is more open and liquid.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"So Superb\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I found the Oval 1 interconnects so superb that even the sound of instruments have been unmasked as to its brand and model! Observes Audio-Tyro, \u003cem\u003ewiredstate.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Stradivarius violin in Linda Rosenthal’s \u003cem\u003eOh! That Stradivarius\u003c\/em\u003e CD is now quite as truthful as to how Racio’s lovely Guarneri projected them, with exact sonic texture, timbre and all… My favorite disc, Sarah Mclachlan’s \u003cem\u003eSurfacing\u003c\/em\u003e is never forgotten of course. With the Analysis Plus Oval 1, her rendition of the song \"Angel\" is chilling, hence doubly melancholic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHollow Oval Conductor Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOval One uses an oval braided signal conductor in its proprietary hollow oval design along with a braided outer shield mated to a true 75 ohm RCA connector with a low-loss dielectric. The patented hollow oval geometry controls current bunching and frequency effects for the truest possible sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBecause Oval One is handmade using first-rate materials, it will outperform many higher-price cables. The 100-percent shield coverage ensures the very low noise floor that's essential to experiencing the entire dynamic range of symphonic music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RCA connection is solder-less, using a compression contact technique which spares the dielectric from damage that heat from soldering can cause. This technique also eliminates the poor signal transfer that results from a cold solder joint. The performance increase is worth the added care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAnd It's \"Priced Reasonably,\" Too\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eGood Sound!\u003c\/em\u003e, Oval One is \"well-built, attractively designed, and, perhaps most importantly, priced reasonably enough that the cost of this upgrade is easy to justify.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Analysis Plus","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 7.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ RCA to RCA \/ New","offer_id":45981162930349,"sku":"NEW-ANOV1-7-PR-RCRC","price":307.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ANOV1_RCRC_02_2024__89899.1710436695.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778122394"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-hero-interconnect-cable-5-0-meter-wbt-114-rcas-pair","title":"Kimber Kable Hero Interconnect Cable - 5.0 Meter - WBT 114 RCA's - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2025 – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAbsolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e Interconnect Cable of the Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Vision\u003c\/em\u003e \"Editors' Choice\" Award Winner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed and Dynamic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber's Hero interconnect offers more detailed and dynamic sound than Kimber's famous PBJ cables. Utilizing Kimber's patented VariStrand conductor geometry, new metallurgy, new GyroQuadratic field geometry and Teflon dielectrics, Hero offers imaging and transparency close to Kimber's more expensive Silver Streak cables, but at a fraction of the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored Hero Interconnect with WBT-114 termination by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, Hero is \"the 'strong, silent type' when it comes to cables, says the inestimable JM. 'And reasonably priced, into the bargain.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Best Interconnect\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHero has been listed in \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound High-End Buyer's Guide\u003c\/em\u003e and\/or praised as a \"Best Interconnect\" by the magazine since at least 2003!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThat kind of longevity gives Hero 'legendary cable' status. Superb performance never goes out of date, and the November 2018 issue of \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e brings more raves for Hero. \"Yielding only a tiny bit in control, top-end transparency, and detailing to PS’s reference, Hero’s bass lives up to its name, prodigious in amplitude and definition,\" says the magazine, which terms Hero as \"dead neutral, with dynamics at once powerful yet finely resolved in an essentially grain-free presentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Bass is Prodigious\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e magazine rated the Kimber Kable Hero interconnect and Kimber Kable 8TC speaker cable as the \"Best Interconnect and Speaker Cable\" in the Winter 08 \/ Spring 09 issue. \"The Hero's bass is prodigious; the mids are either dead neutral or a notch light, with dynamics at once powerful yet finely shaded. The 8TC is always musical, balancing detail, liveliness, tonal neutrality, and dynamic contrasts with a very realistic, holographic soundstage.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Ray Kimber has always delivered exceptional sound and value in his low- and mid-priced cables and interconnects; the Hero takes the Finalist honors in a very competitive category. With an accurate tonal balance, great transparency, and wonderful bass definition, the Hero sets the standard in affordable interconnects.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"A Sonic Near-Twin\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber Kable Hero Interconnect won an \"Editors' Choice\" award in the Winter 2007 \u003cem\u003eHome Theater Buyer's Guide\u003c\/em\u003e from \u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Vision\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"A sonic near-twin to the more costly Kimber Select KS-1021, Hero yields by direct comparison only a tiny bit in sheer control, ultimate transparency, and inner detail to its pricier brother,\" reports \u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Vision\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis version of Kimber Kable Hero interconnects features high-quality WBT-0114 RCA connectors, featuring contacts that utilize pure OFC Oxygen Free Copper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981169287341,"sku":"NEW-KKHE114-5-PR-RCRC","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKHE114__19346.1692298732.1280.1280_42a539e6-bdf8-4211-896d-708863f8636d.jpg?v=1778138194"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-tonik-interconnect-cable-5-0-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"Kimber Kable Tonik Interconnect Cable - 5.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTonik interconnect costs only a little. But it’s true Kimber Kable all the way, with tri-braid field geometry and ultra-pure copper for accurate audio performance on the cheap!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981175972013,"sku":"NEW-KKTON-5-PR-RCRC","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKTON_RCRC_01_2023__84907.1692300779.1280.1280_2c792bd1-0237-459e-abba-f532817f9049.jpg?v=1778138855"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-cadence-subwoofer-cable-6-0-meter-wbt-0114-rcas","title":"Kimber Kable Cadence Subwoofer Cable - 6.0 Meter - WBT 0114 RCA's","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTight, Well-Defined Bass Impact\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCadence is a high-performance subwoofer interconnect from Kimber Kable. It is specially engineered to excel at the low frequencies using a stranded copper coaxial design. The copper shielding helps eliminate common noise problems in subwoofers. The durable PVC jacket is ideal for custom installations. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith Cadence, you'll enjoy excellent clarity and dynamics with the tight, well-defined bass impact that a realistic movie and multi-channel music experience requires. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCadence now features high-quality WBT-0114 RCA connectors, featuring contacts that utilize pure OFC Oxygen Free Copper. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981185933485,"sku":"NEW-KKCAD114-6","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45981185966253,"sku":"DEMO-KKCAD114-6","price":319.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":45981185999021,"sku":"OPEN-KKCAD114-6","price":204.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKCAD114__70599.1689623335.1280.1280_94ecd790-9bcc-4e9f-b02a-ecef5ffa6afe.jpg?v=1778118492"},{"product_id":"cardas-audio-clear-interconnect-cable-1-5-meter-xlr-to-xlr-pair","title":"Cardas Audio Clear Interconnect Cable - 1.5 Meter - XLR to XLR - Pair","description":"Cardas Clear Interconnect brings a new approach to conductor technology, applying advanced Matched Propagation technology for unprecedented performance.\n\t\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600;color: #040451;font-size: 18px;padding: 10px 15px;background: #e7ecef;border-radius: 6px;margin: 20px auto;width: 85%;\"\u003e\n\t  \n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px auto 10px auto;font-size: 16px;text-align: center;width: 90%;\"\u003eSelect a length from the Additional Options below for pricing and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\t  \n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;justify-content: center;\/* align-items: center; *\/font-weight: 400;font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\t    \n\u003cdiv style=\"align-self: flex-end;margin-top: 5px;\"\u003e\n\t      \n\u003cp\u003eStill don't see what you need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\t    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t    \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/search-results\/?lp=AA-CRCLEIC\"\u003e\n\t      \u003cbutton style=\"padding: 6px 10px; color:#ffffff; background-color:#000a86; border-radius:6px;margin: 0 0 0 20px; font-size: 16px;border: 0;\"\u003eSee More Options\u003c\/button\u003e\n\t      \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cardas","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981187834029,"sku":"NEW-CRCLEIC-1.5-PR-XLXL","price":3870.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CRCLEIC_XRL-LARGE__06452__62691.1692574394.1280.1280_cd3d7fa0-f8ff-461e-8fa2-282ffb94d4b7.jpg?v=1778142861"},{"product_id":"cardas-audio-parsec-interconnect-cable-1-0-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"Cardas Audio Parsec Interconnect Cable - 1.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRCA or XLR — Which Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fastest way to know is to look at the back of your gear. RCA jacks are small, round, and color-coded. Red is the right channel. White or black is the left. Most home audio gear uses RCA. Higher-end preamps and integrated amps may also have XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXLR jacks are larger, three-pin, and roughly cylindrical. They are often called \"balanced.\" If both your source and your amp use RCA, get the RCA Parsec. If both use XLR, get the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-interconnect-xlr\"\u003eParsec XLR\u003c\/a\u003e. XLR is best for runs over 3 feet because it rejects more noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caveat:\u003c\/strong\u003e some gear has both RCA and XLR outputs, but only one is true balanced. The other is just derived from the balanced signal. Check your manual or call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e if you're not sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is the Parsec Interconnect Cable — What Does It Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interconnect carries music between two pieces of gear. From a DAC to an amp. From a streamer to a preamp. The cable sends a small line-level signal between source and amplification. Every home audio system needs at least one pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the RCA version of the Parsec. RCA is the most common analog audio plug — small, round, and color-coded. If your gear has RCA jacks on the back, this cable fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parsec sits two rungs above the Crosslink and one rung above the Iridium. It brings the air-tube dielectric and Kevlar-core construction from the Clear range down to a more affordable cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the Parsec, the next step is the Clear Sky — the entry to the Clear product line and the lowest-priced Cardas cable with Matched Propagation Conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the Difference With Cardas Parsec Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parsec is the successor to Cardas's legendary Quadlink cable. It keeps what people loved about Quadlink — warmth, richness, musicality — and adds the transparency and dynamics from the Clear product line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wire is Cardas Grade 1 Ultra Pure copper. It is 99.9999% pure (six nines). It is built as Litz wire, which means many tiny copper strands, each one coated, twisted together. The coating prevents oxidation and keeps each strand apart from the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside each Litz conductor, the strands grow from small in the middle to bigger on the outside. The size jump follows the Golden Ratio (1 to 1.618). George Cardas earned two patents for this stranding back in the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach conductor sits inside a poly-e air tube. Air has the lowest dielectric constant of any practical material, which means it stores almost no electrical charge between the cable's conductors. Cardas uses air-tube construction in their higher-tier cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conductors are arranged as a shielded twisted pair, wrapped in carbon-impregnated FEP tape. A tin-plated copper braided shield wraps the whole thing, blocking RFI (radio, Wi-Fi, cell signals) and EMI (transformers, motors). A flexible alcryn rubber jacket finishes the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connectors on this RCA version are \u003cstrong\u003eCardas GRMO\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA plugs. Cardas machines these in their own shop. Each plug is hand-soldered to the wire with Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder, in Bandon, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas has been a family business for almost 40 years. George Cardas started the company in 1987. He used to be a phone-line engineer. He moved the shop to Bandon, Oregon in 1992. His daughter Angela runs it now. The Parsec is hand-built there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Does the Parsec Cable Belong in Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parsec is built for systems where you want a real Cardas cable with the family's signature warmth, plus the air-tube construction Cardas uses in the Clear range. It is one of Cardas's best sellers for good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-level to nicer stereo systems; integrated amps in the $2,500–$8,000 range; tube preamps and amps; bright digital sources that could use a touch of warmth; systems where you want the Cardas family sound without spending into the Clear range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reference-level systems where Clear or Clear Reflection match the gear better; very small or entry-level systems where Iridium or Crosslink are all the cable you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your gear uses XLR, see the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-interconnect-xlr\"\u003eCardas Parsec XLR\u003c\/a\u003e sister page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooking to step up?\u003c\/strong\u003e The next rung is the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-clear-sky-interconnect\"\u003eCardas Clear Sky\u003c\/a\u003e, the entry to the Clear product line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the shortest cable that reaches your two pieces of gear, with a little slack. See the length selector above for the SKUs we stock. Need a custom length? Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat About the Parsec Warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas backs the Parsec with a \u003cstrong\u003elifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. The warranty covers shorts, loose plugs, and other defects in the cable. It does not cover normal wear, scratches, or pet damage. Cardas honors the warranty out of their Oregon shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your needs change later, Cardas can re-terminate the cable. They can swap RCAs for XLRs, or cut a long pair into two shorter pairs. Pricing varies. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e or contact Cardas for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some natural matches for the Parsec:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up the Cardas ladder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-clear-sky-interconnect\"\u003eCardas Clear Sky Interconnect\u003c\/a\u003e is the next rung up and the entry to the Clear product line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e See the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-interconnect-xlr\"\u003eCardas Parsec XLR\u003c\/a\u003e if your gear uses balanced connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching speaker cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-speaker-cable\"\u003eCardas Parsec Speaker Cable\u003c\/a\u003e is the natural partner. Same family, same construction philosophy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching power cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-power-cable\"\u003eCardas Parsec Power Cable\u003c\/a\u003e brings the same family to your wall outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDACs and streamers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/digital-to-analog-converters\"\u003eDACs and digital sources\u003c\/a\u003e at Audio Advisor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated amps and preamps:\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/integrated-amplifiers\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/preamplifiers\"\u003epreamps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConductor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas Grade 1 Ultra Pure OFHC copper, 99.9999% pure (six nines), in Litz construction with SPN clear coat, built around a Kevlar core. Two conductors total at 23.5 AWG each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShielded twisted pair with poly-e (polyethylene) air-tube dielectric. Braided cross-field layer geometry inside each Litz conductor. Gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio. The compressed poly-e air tubes also suspend the shield away from the conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDielectric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoly-e (polyethylene) air-tubes around each conductor. Carbon-impregnated FEP tape wrap. Compressed poly-e air tubes also suspend the shield away from the conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShielding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTin-plated copper braided shield. Rejects both RFI (radio, Wi-Fi, cell signals) and EMI (transformers, motors).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas GRMO RCA plugs. Machined by Cardas. The Parsec XLR sister cable uses Neutrik XLR connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTermination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-soldered with Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder in Bandon, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutside Diameter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.360\" \/ 9.14 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtruded alcryn rubber. Flexible and easy to dress behind a rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple lengths stocked at Audio Advisor. See the length selector above for current SKUs. Need a custom length? Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas Audio lifetime warranty against functional defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eConductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCardas Grade 1 Ultra Pure OFHC copper, 99.9999%, Litz, Kevlar core, 2 x 23.5 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGeometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShielded twisted pair, Golden Ratio strand sizing, Crossfield, air-tube suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDielectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePoly-e air-tubes, carbon-impregnated FEP tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShielding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTin-plated copper braided shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCardas GRMO RCA, machined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTermination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHand-soldered with Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutside Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.360\" \/ 9.14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJacket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExtruded alcryn rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSee length selector above for stocked SKUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHand-built in Bandon, Oregon, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCardas lifetime warranty against functional defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat components benefit most from an upgraded interconnect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe link between your source and your amp matters most. That means the cable from a DAC, streamer, or CD player to your preamp or integrated amp. The Parsec is a strong choice for this hop in nicer mid-level systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the XLR Parsec a better cable than the RCA Parsec?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally no. The internals are very similar — same copper, same Kevlar-core geometry, same air-tube dielectric, same Litz construction. The main difference is the connector. XLR can reject more noise on long runs because it carries the signal on three conductors instead of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy equipment has both RCA and XLR outputs. Which should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the run is over 3 feet between your two components, XLR is generally the better pick — it rejects more noise. For short runs on the same shelf, RCA does just as well. Some gear is also \"true balanced\" only on the XLR side, so XLR may sound better there. Check your manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the shortest cable that reaches your two pieces of gear, with a little slack. Most rack systems do well with a 1-meter pair. Measure the actual path the cable will take and round up to the next length we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Parsec compare to the Cardas Iridium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Iridium uses the same Grade 1 copper but a star-quad geometry without air tubes. The Parsec adds Kevlar-core construction and poly-e air-tube dielectric — design language Cardas uses across the higher-end Clear cables. Both are warm, but the Parsec adds more transparency from the air-tube dielectric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Cardas re-terminate or repair the Parsec later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cardas offers re-termination and repair on their own cables, in their Oregon shop. They can change RCA plugs to XLRs, or cut a long pair into shorter ones. Pricing varies. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Advisor's video tour of the Cardas factory shows how the Parsec and the rest of the Cardas line are built — the same shop, the same hands, on every cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xmjVJNxKV5Q\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second Audio Advisor video walks through Cardas cable construction step-by-step — Litz strands, Golden Ratio sizing, Crossfield layering, and hand-soldered terminations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OdDJBBxrzY8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #2563eb; background: #dbeafe; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #1e3a8a;\"\u003eQuick check before you order — RCA or XLR?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eRCA version\u003c\/strong\u003e of Cardas Parsec. The internals — conductors, geometry, dielectric, and termination quality — are similar to the XLR version. The difference is the connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRCA and XLR are not interchangeable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm both your source and your destination have matching RCA jacks before ordering. Need the XLR version? See the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-interconnect-xlr\"\u003eCardas Parsec XLR\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Take your time. 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Three 18 gauge conductors and FEP dielectric in a micro design give you a superb cable with a compact design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCopper Oval-In Micro Interconnect was designed using the Analysis Plus patented hollow oval geometry to control current density in a form suitable for braiding from pure oxygen free copper. The signal lines are then wrapped with a shield to provide protection from EMI\/RFI. The result is a super quiet, extremely neutral cable, priced well within any budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Transparency, Clarity, a Deep and Wide Soundstage\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you are looking for transparency, clarity, a deep and wide soundstage, inky backgrounds, transient definition, rhythmic qualities and bottom-to-top balance, then look no further,\" advises Czech Republic audiophile journal \u003cem\u003eaudiodrom.net\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Copper Oval-IN does not overplay - it is not bright, it does not have boomy bass, and it is not overdetailed. Instead, it respects silences between notes, the natural development of sound, and musical realism. Thumbs Up!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePatented Hollow Oval Conductor Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe majority of cables on the market employ round diameter cables as conductors. Unfortunately, cylindrical cable designs have a number of serious drawbacks, including current bunching, skin effect phenomenon, and frequency effects that lower the performance of the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAfter many computer simulations and other exhaustive tests, the engineers at Analysis Plus determined that a Hollow Oval cable constituted the best possible conductor design. The primary advantage of an oval conductor design rather than cylindrical conductor geometry is that the oval shape allows more of the return current to be closer to the outgoing current, thus reducing the negative effects associated with excessive current bunching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSince the center part of the conductor is not used at high frequencies, Analysis Plus simply eliminates it. Using a hollow conductor helps minimize the change in resistance with frequency and the cable becomes more efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChoose RCA or XLR Termination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Analysis Plus Copper Oval-In Micro Interconnect is available with single ended RCA connectors or with balanced XLR connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Analysis Plus","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 1.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ PRCRC \/ New","offer_id":45981194453165,"sku":"NEW-ANCOOV-1-PR-PRCRC","price":346.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ANCOOV_01-Large__34246.1710445525.1280.1280_fed6cee4-4c62-4a58-b743-b2f012b62e13.jpg?v=1778134144"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-timbre-interconnect-cable-1-0-meter-rca-to-rca-single","title":"Kimber Kable Timbre Interconnect Cable - 1.0 Meter - RCA To RCA - Single","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Product of the Year\" and \"Editor's Choice\" Winner - \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e Magazine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Five Stars\" - \u003cem\u003etechradar.com\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Affordable Interconnect with Deep, Holographic Imaging\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIt's the affordable cable that delivers superb sound way, way past its price point. Timbre interconnect boasts a non-shielded, classic Kimber Kable three-wire braided copper design and delivers deep, holographic imaging. Timbre has a great ability to pop a central performer forward in the soundstage with clean and clear separation of instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eGet a glimpse past the 'what' and into the 'why' on all your favorite recordings with this insightful cable that's been a Kimber bestseller for decades. One listen and you'll understand the reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eStand back as the trophies come flying at Kimber Kable's Timbre interconnect! England's audiophile journal \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e bestowed its \"Product of the Year\" award on Timbre. But that's not all. The same issue gave the Kimber its \"Editor's Choice\" award, complimenting the Timbre interconnect on its \"lean, extended, and detailed\" performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e, Timbre's \"pleasing, relaxed character complements many musical styles, while the excellently neutral balance and stereo imaging [are] equally good.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"One of the Best Interconnects We Know of.\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTech Radar\u003c\/em\u003e honored Timbre with a top rating of Five Stars. \"The Timbre is only halfway up Kimber's range, but its performance frankly belies that: excellent in every way… This is one of the best interconnects we know of.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Timbre sets a wonderful stage which is at once wide and deep. There is ample space between the instruments and individual notes are often flung deeply into the room or beyond the left or right of the speaker position,\" reports Karsten Hein for Germany's \u003cem\u003eeiaudio.de\u003c\/em\u003e, September 1, 2021. Musical instruments are clearly discernible in their individual character - or timbre - and given their own space to perform.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Dynamic, tonally balanced, slightly laid back with good clarity, definition and a well-controlled bass, the Timbre's very 'relaxing' sound made me sit back and listen for hours,\" notes mozart23, \u003cem\u003eaudioreview.com\u003c\/em\u003e, May 5, 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Cable that Gets the Timbre Right\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIts name comes from the complex sound characteristics that differentiate one musical instrument from another. Timbre interconnect from Kimber Kable is distinctly transparent, full-bodied, and harmonically complete. It gets the timbre right. Timbre reveals the natural sound of instruments with three-dimensionality and precise image focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTimbre uses proven tri-braid conductor geometry and VariStrand, hyper-pure copper conductors with a clear Teflon dielectric. Single-ended termination features the latest version of Kimber Kable's high-performance Ultraplate RCA-type connectors that are machined with precision out of solid metal stock. The split center pin and ground sleeve ensure solid signal connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExtensive Research and Testing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Kimber enjoys the reputation of having the most extensive research section of any company in the cable field,\" reports Karl Lozier at \u003cem\u003eenjoythemusic.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTimbre takes full advantage of these research capabilities. 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Clear Cygnus is more detailed, but also slightly richer with better low frequency performance. Clear Cygnus performs well in any system at any length, in both singled ended and balanced configurations. If you want Cardas musicality but with a neutral tonal balance, look no further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdvanced Conductors and Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Clear Cygnus conductors are Matched Propagation Kevlar core, Cardas Grade One 99.9999% pure OFHC copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. The conductors use cross-field layer geometry, insulated in double-layered PTFE tape-wrapped jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Star-Quad four conductor geometry has anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with carbon-impregnated PTFE tape wrap. The outer layer uses PTFE air tubes scaled to 1.618 larger than the core tubes to suspend the composite shield of tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"More Precise Detail and Open Air\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you want a sense of more precise detail and open air, the 4-wire Cygnus fits the bill. Definitely more neutral in my systems,\" reports ecooney, \u003cem\u003eforum.audiogon.com\u003c\/em\u003e, February 20, 2024. \"This cable comes from the newer generation of the Clear line, down in the line…. A nice cable if you have subwoofers, for example, and need to open up the sound a bit more and want more of the upper register detail to come through.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"The Best Copper on the Planet\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear Cygnus features conductors made with Cardas Grade One copper, which George Cardas calls \"the best copper on the planet.\" This copper is mined in Arizona, then shipped to a New England factory where it is very S-L-O-W-L-Y drawn into conductors in a process that includes reduction annealing between steps to further purify and meld the copper into what George calls \"the most amazing audio conductor I have ever experienced.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTermination and Jacket\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear Cygnus is available as an unbalanced cable terminated with Cardas GRMO RCA plugs or as a balanced cable terminated with Neutrik XLRs. It is finished in an ultra soft extruded TPR jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Organic, Rich, and Spacious\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I just borrowed the Cardas Clear Cygnus, DH Labs Revelation, and Synergistic Research Foundation interconnects to compare,\" notes rrrumblenh, \u003cem\u003ewhatsbestforum.com\u003c\/em\u003e, December 1, 2021. \"The Cardas was the most organic, rich, and spacious sounding of the three. Instrument and voice were vivid and realistic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Love what this cable does in my system. I've used Cardas cables for over twenty years. I'm a big fan,\" observes Clear Cygnus user Darrell, \u003cem\u003eaudioshark.org\u003c\/em\u003e, August 14, 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCardas Clear Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCardas Clear cables use newly applied technology that is George Cardas' breakthrough solution to the smeared, unfocused sound that's inherent in standard cable designs. Cardas Clear uses Matched Propagation Conductors to deliver what George calls \"an unprecedented window of clarity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear technology is scientifically demonstrable. It presents a 'clear' technical solution to a core problem that is intrinsic to signal-carrying cables (speaker cables, interconnects, etc.) and will quite 'clearly' improve the sound of connected hi-fi and home theater components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Trouble is Dielectrics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOne problem with standard audio cable designs is that the cable dielectric (also known as cable insulation) produces an electrical effect that interferes with the audio signal. While there is no current flow in dielectric materials, the dielectric accumulates and releases an electrical charge in response to the current flow in the conductor, much like the charging and discharging of a capacitor. But the electrical discharge from the dielectric is out of sync with the electrical signal in the conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhile the electrical signal in the conductor moves at the speed of light, the charge propagation in dielectric material is limited to approximately 78 percent of the speed of light. The discharge of the dielectric lags behind the charge in the conductor, causing a smearing of low-level information in the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Lagging Charge Problem\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt very high frequencies, cables can appear to propagate faster because the slower dielectric materials don't have the time to charge at very high frequencies, and the lag is diminished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt audio frequencies, however, this lag creates a noticeable problem. That's why dielectric manufacturers may brag about what their dielectrics will do at a million cycles per second, but don't talk about what they do at a thousand cycles per second, where the negative effects are audible. Jitter is one directly observable artifact of this conductor\/dielectric relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSome cable manufacturers try to compensate for this differential lagging in a cable by adding an electrical network (for example, by using a load coil), but the damage has already been done. Once the low level information in the signal has been smeared, it is lost and cannot be recovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Matched Propagation Solution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSince the so-called 'charge propagation velocity' of the dielectric can never equal the speed of electrical changes in the conductors, George Cardas' ingenious solution with Cardas Clear cables is to slow the conductor to match the rate of the dielectric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn a concentrically stranded conductor with individually coated strands (such as the constant \"Q\" conductor used in Cardas cables) the vector velocity and decay time of the conductor can be matched to that of the dielectric by controlling the lay length progression (twists per inch or TPI) of successive strand layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA matched propagation velocity conductor of this type, as used in Cardas Clear cables, mitigates the effects of capacitance much as a load coils do, but it does this continuously in the cable rather than at intervals. Eliminating the time delay between storage elements in the cable itself eliminates the bandwidth and dynamic range limitation seen in periodically loaded cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Short_History%20_Audio%20_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“A Short History of Audio Cable” by George Cardas (4mb PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Short_History%20_Audio%20_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/DPV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Dielectric Propagation Velocity” by George Cardas (120k PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/DPV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Signal_Audio_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Signal in an Audio Cable” by George Cardas (120k PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Signal_Audio_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardas","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981201203373,"sku":"NEW-CRCLCYIC-5-PR-RCRC","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CRCLCYIC_RCA_01_2024__53261.1720716759.1280.1280_2db386e6-4d6f-44b2-a96a-8b7b254dbe68.jpg?v=1778141880"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-timbre-interconnect-cable-2-0-meter-rca-to-rca-single","title":"Kimber Kable Timbre Interconnect Cable - 2.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Single","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\"Product of the Year\" and \"Editor's Choice\" Winner\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eStand back as the trophies come flying at Kimber Kable's amazing Timbre interconnect!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEngland's audiophile journal \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e bestowed its \"Product of the Year\" award for 2003-04 on Timbre in its special Awards 2003 issue. But that's not all. The same issue gave the Kimber its \"Editor's Choice\" award, complimenting the Timbre interconnect on its \"lean, extended, and detailed\" performance. According to \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e, Timbre's \"pleasing, relaxed character complements many musical styles,\" while the \"excellently neutral balance and stereo imaging [are] equally good.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Cable that Gets the Timbre Right\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIts name comes from the complex sound characteristics that differentiate one musical instrument from another. Timbre interconnect from Kimber Kable is distinctly transparent, full-bodied, and harmonically complete. It gets the timbre right. Timbre reveals the natural sound of instruments with three-dimensionality and precise image focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTimbre uses proven tri-braid conductor geometry and VariStrand, hyper-pure copper conductors with a clear Teflon dielectric. Single-ended termination features the latest version of Kimber Kable's high-performance Ultraplate RCA-type connectors that are machined with precision out of solid metal stock. The split center pin and ground sleeve ensure solid signal connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExtensive Research and Testing\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Kimber enjoys the reputation of have the most extensive research section of any company in the cable field,\" reports Karl Lozier in the June 2001 issue of \u003cem\u003eEnjoy the Music.com\u003c\/em\u003e. Timbre takes full advantage of these research capabilities. It was created using the company's exclusive OSCaR (Objective Subjective Correlation and Results) engineering process, which makes the link between scientific measurements and listening impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981204742317,"sku":"NEW-KKTI-2-SIN-RCRC","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKTI_RCRC_01_2024__74743.1718899378.1280.1280_9f3cfc7e-f182-4834-802b-1c1d47942266.jpg?v=1778138695"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-silver-streak-interconnect-cable-4-0-meter-pair-ultraplate-black-rca-to-rca","title":"Kimber Kable Silver Streak Interconnect Cable - 4.0 Meter - Pair - Ultraplate Black RCA to RCA","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Recommended Component\" – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cable with \"Remarkable Clarity\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eStep up to superb sound with Silver Streak. Ideal for all \"upscale\" audio and video applications, fast, clean, and clear Silver Streak includes many advanced cable technologies found in Kimber's costliest models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSilver Streak won a \"Recommended Component\" rating in \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, which reports, \"This low-impedance, low-resistance cable 'represents a major performance breakthrough for the price,' said ST. Its secret? Only the signal-carrying portion of the braid is silver—the returns are copper. ST reported gains in clarity and quickness. 'The sound is cleaner, quicker, less confused...I suggest you run with the Streak.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Complex and Organic\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The presentation of the Silver Streak was not just about the good bass - the sound was complex and organic, with plenty of inner detail,\" observes the Czech Republic's \u003cem\u003eaudiodrom.net\u003c\/em\u003e audiophile website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I liked that the Kimber could play both loud and soft…. This type of resolution was great for any acoustic music where the natural tonality and dynamics are needed if the listening experience should be realistic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Dynamic, Involving, Accurate\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Each instrument had a golden glow of sound surrounding it, and yet each instrument was as precisely delineated as it had been before. This type of presentation seems to me far more like what I hear at a jazz club. Detail, with bloom, makes it easier to follow instrumental lines, and this was precisely what the Silver Streak delivered,\" notes Todd Warnke \u003cem\u003esoundstagenetwork.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It's dynamic, involving, accurate, detailed and harmonically pure… The Silver Streak sets a new standard for me [at its price].\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAndrew Marshall in \u003cem\u003eAudio Ideas Guide\u003c\/em\u003e praises \"the remarkable clarity of Kimber silver cables, and the Silver Streak maintains all of that.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHyper-Pure Silver Conductor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber Kable Silver Streak interconnect incorporates separately insulated silver and copper conductors into the proven tri-braid geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe signal is carried via the same Hyper-pure, VariStrand™ silver found in the world renowned KCAG. The ground plane is comprised of Hyper-pure, VariStrand™ copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProprietary Black Ultraplate RCA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSilver Streak offers exceptional speed, clarity, and spaciousness at a very reasonable cost. A great cable deserves a great connector, so it uses proprietary Kimber Kable Ultraplate™ Black RCA connectors. At the heart of these connectors is the Ultraplate contact surface. The Ultraplate surface provides high conductivity, great durability, and compatibility with all other plating surfaces. The Ultraplate connector, which is precision machined out of solid metal stock, also features a solid fluorocarbon dielectric and split center pin for enhanced performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981207036077,"sku":"NEW-KKSSUPB-4-PR-RCRC","price":1836.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKSSUPB_RCRC_01_2024__38103.1713384449.1280.1280_1b15663b-291f-42e0-804c-8f36e8ef560f.jpg?v=1778138646"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-tonik-interconnect-cable-1-0-meter-rca-to-rca-single","title":"Kimber Kable Tonik Interconnect Cable - 1.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - SIngle","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTonik interconnect costs only a little. But it’s true Kimber Kable all the way, with tri-braid field geometry and ultra-pure copper for accurate audio performance on the cheap!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981209690285,"sku":"NEW-KKTON-1-SIN-RCRC","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKTON_RCRC_01_2023__45768.1692300748.1280.1280_2e918faf-fcfb-4718-ad54-4870923c006b.jpg?v=1778138828"},{"product_id":"cardas-audio-clear-interconnect-cable-1-0-meter-xlr-to-xlr-pair","title":"Cardas Audio Clear Interconnect Cable - 1.0 Meter - XLR to XLR - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Clear Could Be the Last Upgrade You Make\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCompletely neutral and transparent, Clear is Cardas Audio's flagship interconnect designed for reference level systems in acoustically neutral listening rooms. Clear offers superb dynamics, high frequency extension, and speed, along with perfect control over the entire frequency. Extractsing every detail while remaining musical, it works great in either long or short cable runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear brings a new approach to conductor technology, applying advanced design, engineering, and metallurgy for unprecedented performance. This same technology is used throughout the Cardas Clear family of cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdvanced Conductor Design and Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear's conductors use a Matched Propagation Kevlar core, ultra fine Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), and gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. The conductors range from 41 AWG to 39 AWG. Utilizing ross-field layer geometry, insulated in an ultra thin extruded PTFE jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe advanced geometry features equilateral triad 3 conductors with anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with carbon impregnated PTFE tape wrap. The outer layer uses PTFE air-tubes scaled 1.618 times larger than the core tubes to suspend the composite shield of tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal carrying conductors. The cable is finished in an ultra-soft extruded TPR jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"The Best Copper on the Planet\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear boasts conductors made with Cardas Grade One copper, which George Cardas calls \"the best copper on the planet.\" This copper is mined in Arizona, then shipped to a New England factory where it is very S-L-O-W-L-Y drawn into conductors in a process that includes reduction annealing between steps to further purify and meld the copper into what George calls \"the most amazing audio conductor I have ever experienced.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Just Spot On\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The interesting thing about the Clear is that it not only sounds incredibly neutral, it manages to do this while maintaining the fulness of sound and the acoustically convincing midrange that the Hexlink did so well,\" observes Christiaan Punter, \u003cem\u003ehifi-advice.com\u003c\/em\u003e, September 21, 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Focus and soundstage layering is also much improved compared to the Hexlink… It’s not razor-sharp, but just right: not overcooked, not underdone. Some cables portray images so sharply delineated, so etched, that the music loses its natural cohesion and 3D effect. The Clear’s balance between accuracy and musicality really is just spot on.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCardas Clear Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCardas Clear cables use newly applied technology that is George Cardas' breakthrough solution to the smeared, unfocused sound that's inherent in standard cable designs. Cardas Clear uses Matched Propagation Conductors to deliver what George calls \"an unprecedented window of clarity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Clear represents the best of Cardas,\" reports Alan Sircom in issue 66 of \u003cem\u003eHiFi+\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, \"so if you are already impressed with Cardas but want more, Clear could be the first, 'last' upgrade you make, sure in the knowledge that however high up the audiophile ladder you climb, Clear will be there, waiting for you to catch up.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear technology is scientifically demonstrable. It presents a 'clear' technical solution to a core problem that is intrinsic to signal-carrying cables (speaker cables, interconnects, etc.) and will quite 'clearly' improve the sound of connected hi-fi and home theater components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Trouble is Dielectrics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOne problem with standard audio cable designs is that the cable dielectric (also known as cable insulation) produces an electrical effect that interferes with the audio signal. While there is no current flow in dielectric materials, the dielectric accumulates and releases an electrical charge in response to the current flow in the conductor, much like the charging and discharging of a capacitor. But the electrical discharge from the dielectric is out of sync with the electrical signal in the conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhile the electrical signal in the conductor moves at the speed of light, the charge propagation in dielectric material is limited to approximately 78 percent of the speed of light. The discharge of the dielectric lags behind the charge in the conductor, causing a smearing of low-level information in the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Lagging Charge Problem\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt very high frequencies, cables can appear to propagate faster because the slower dielectric materials don't have the time to charge at very high frequencies, and the lag is diminished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt audio frequencies, however, this lag creates a noticeable problem. That's why dielectric manufacturers may brag about what their dielectrics will do at a million cycles per second, but don't talk about what they do at a thousand cycles per second, where the negative effects are audible. Jitter is one directly observable artifact of this conductor\/dielectric relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSome cable manufacturers try to compensate for this differential lagging in a cable by adding an electrical network (for example, by using a load coil), but the damage has already been done. Once the low level information in the signal has been smeared, it is lost and cannot be recovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Matched Propagation Solution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSince the so-called 'charge propagation velocity' of the dielectric can never equal the speed of electrical changes in the conductors, George Cardas' ingenious solution with Cardas Clear cables is to slow the conductor to match the rate of the dielectric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn a concentrically stranded conductor with individually coated strands (such as the constant \"Q\" conductor used in Cardas cables) the vector velocity and decay time of the conductor can be matched to that of the dielectric by controlling the lay length progression (twists per inch or TPI) of successive strand layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA matched propagation velocity conductor of this type, as used in Cardas Clear cables, mitigates the effects of capacitance much as a load coils do, but it does this continuously in the cable rather than at intervals. Eliminating the time delay between storage elements in the cable itself eliminates the bandwidth and dynamic range limitation seen in periodically loaded cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Huge Dynamic Range of Resolution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear has a constant transfer characteristic, exponentially lower resonance, and a huge dynamic range of resolution. Its Matched Propagation Conductors maintain low level information and natural transients in a way that no other cable can. It does not exaggerate the leading edge of the signals or smear low-level information as conventional conductors do. Clear maintains the overall time signature of the original sound elements making it easier to pick out what George Cardas calls \"the head in the choir or the emotion in the individual voice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe insights and technology in all the Cardas Clear cables brings a new level of clarity and realism to your listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSignal Propagation in a Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe signal in a cable is propagated two ways: electrostatically and electromagnetically. At high impedances, problems are predominantly related to electrostatics through the transfer of charge in the dielectric. As we've seen, George's matched propagation conductor resolves that issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt low impedances, the situation changes. The signal is also transferred as current, because you need current to do work such as moving speaker drivers. So here the magnetic fields are the analogous issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInterconnects vs. Speaker Cables\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBecause interconnect cables flow very little current, the 'magnetic shadow' from their magnetic field is tiny compared to their 'electrostatic shadow.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSpeaker cable problems tend to fall in both worlds, though. That's because the impedance circuit can run from as little as 2 ohms or less in a loudspeaker to as much as 1000 ohms or more in a headphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHow the magnetic fields interact with their surroundings is affected by the geometry of the cable. This is where Cardas Clear's constant \"Q\" conductors and Perfect Mirror Quadaxial (an application of Matched Propagation Technology) construction come into play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAs George explains it, \"Perfect Mirror Quadaxial construction nulls the magnetic field of the cable from the perspective of the universe that surrounds the cable, so that the shadow of the cable's electromagnetic activity is not reflected in the signal.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNulling the effect of the magnetic field removes one more cause of distortion from the musical signal. Combined with their groundbreaking elimination of differential lagging in a cable, Cardas Clear's constant \"Q\" conductors and Perfect Mirror Quadaxial construction create a cable that is breathtakingly clear, as the name suggests -- a cable that will let the full potential of your source material and system shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"They Do EVERYTHING Right\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"From the time the first note started playing, I began to hear these cables start to do EVERYTHING right,\" observes Cardas Clear owner enjac26, \u003cem\u003eforum.audiogon.com\u003c\/em\u003e, April 30, 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSoundstage Width – Check. Soundstage Depth - Double Check. Bass Accuracy - Impressive is an understatement. Soundstage Detail and Clarity - Yup, everywhere in spades.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Short_History%20_Audio%20_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“A Short History of Audio Cable” by George Cardas (4mb PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Short_History%20_Audio%20_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/DPV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Dielectric Propagation Velocity” by George Cardas (120k PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/DPV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Signal_Audio_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Signal in an Audio Cable” by George Cardas (120k PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Signal_Audio_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardas","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981213851821,"sku":"NEW-CRCLEIC-1-PR-XLXL","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45981213884589,"sku":"DEMO-CRCLEIC-1-PR-XLXL","price":2499.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":45981213917357,"sku":"OPEN-CRCLEIC-1-PR-XLXL","price":1504.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CRCLEIC_XRL-LARGE__28186.1691710198.1280.1280_465ca073-4ebd-4791-a076-a17d354b8986.jpg?v=1778107491"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-cadence-subwoofer-cable-3-0-meter-wbt-0114-rcas","title":"Kimber Kable Cadence Subwoofer Cable - 3.0 Meter - WBT 0114 RCA's","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTight, Well-Defined Bass Impact\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCadence is a high-performance subwoofer interconnect from Kimber Kable. It is specially engineered to excel at the low frequencies using a stranded copper coaxial design. The copper shielding helps eliminate common noise problems in subwoofers. The durable PVC jacket is ideal for custom installations. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith Cadence, you'll enjoy excellent clarity and dynamics with the tight, well-defined bass impact that a realistic movie and multi-channel music experience requires. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCadence now features high-quality WBT-0114 RCA connectors, featuring contacts that utilize pure OFC Oxygen Free Copper. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981217423533,"sku":"NEW-KKCAD114-3","price":267.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKCAD114__80454.1689623335.1280.1280_c6dbf192-77b6-427b-8e7e-69b8426517b9.jpg?v=1778118494"},{"product_id":"audioquest-angel-interconnect-cable-3-0-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"AudioQuest Angel Interconnect Cable - 3.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePremium Analog Interconnect for Uncompromising Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest Angel is a premium analog interconnect offering uncompromising performance. Angel has solid 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors, FEP Air-Tube insulation, AudioQuest's exclusive Dielectric-Bias System (DBS), Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS), Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry, and Cold-Welded Direct-Silver Plated Pure Red Copper RCA Plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis version of Angel interconnect has RCA termination on both ends for an RCA-to-RCA connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAngel's Inspiration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eVenezuela's Angel Falls is the world's highest waterfall, with a height of 3,212 ft. and a plunge of 2,648 ft. The Spanish name \"Salto Ángel,\" and the English name \"Angel Falls,\" come from Jimmie Angel's surname. Angel was a US aviator who was the first to fly over the falls. In addition to its singular status as a waterfall, and the above-and-beyond status of angels, pure-silver Angel cable gets its name in part because Ag is the chemical name for silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSolid 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) Conductors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePerfect-Surface Technology applied to extreme-purity silver provides unprecedented clarity and dynamic contrast. Solid conductors prevent strand interaction, a major source of cable distortion. Extremely high-purity Perfect-Surface Silver minimizes distortion caused by the grain boundaries which exist within any metal conductor, nearly eliminating harshness and greatly increasing clarity compared to OFHC, OCC, 8N and other coppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Astonishing Depth\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAlexander Aschenbrunner in Germany's \u003cem\u003efidelity-magazine.com\u003c\/em\u003e describes Angel as \"extremely quiet, an astonishing depth in the musical staggering, complete elimination of the visual perception of the speakers (in other words: the analog processed music plays far beyond the speaker boundaries).\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Angel is not a show cable. No matter what style of music is required – only the music plays (especially voices are reproduced extremely authentically) in an extremely realistic and tangible presentation of musicians, instruments and their interplay. Pure music. Any questions?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Coherent Sound\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Angel is the top-level cable from the Bridges \u0026amp; Falls series, evidenced by the fact that it employs solid 100% perfect surface silver conductors, notes Christiaan Punter, \u003cem\u003ehifi-advice.com\u003c\/em\u003e, December 1, 2015. \"Like the Yosemite, it has FEP air-tube insulation. Connectors are cold-welded direct-silver plated pure red copper.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Being the top model of the series I expected a lot from the Angel. The Angel does sound more refined than either of the lower models. It has more airy treble, better low-level resolution, and an overall more coherent sound.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFEP Air-Tube Insulation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAny solid material adjacent to a conductor is actually part of an imperfect circuit. Wire insulation and circuit board materials all absorb energy (loss). Some of this energy is stored and then later released as distortion. All of Angel's conductors use Air-Tube insulation because air absorbs next to no energy, and FEP is the best extrudable solid insulation and absorbs less energy than other materials. The FEP Air-Tubes used in Angel have almost nothing but air around the solid PSS conductors. (FEP is a Fluoro-Polymer.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDielectric-Bias System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAll insulation slows down the signal on the conductor inside. When insulation is unbiased, it slows down parts of the signal differently, a big problem for very time-sensitive multi-octave audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest's DBS creates a strong, stable electrostatic field which saturates and polarizes (organizes) the molecules of the insulation. This minimizes both energy storage in the insulation and the multiple nonlinear time-delays that occur. Sound appears from a surprisingly black background with unexpected detail and dynamic contrast. The DBS battery packs will last for years. A test button and LED allow for the occasional battery check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCarbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e100% shield coverage is easy. Preventing captured RF Interference from modulating the equipment's ground reference requires AQ's Noise-Dissipation System. Metal and Carbon-Loaded synthetics prevent most RFI from reaching the equipment's ground plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAsymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePurpose designed for single-ended applications, Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry offers a relatively lower impedance on the ground for a richer, and more dynamic experience. While many single-ended cable designs use a single path for both the ground and the shield, Double-Balanced designs separate the two for cleaner, quieter performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCold-Welded Direct-Silver Plated Pure Red Copper RCA Plugs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis plug design allows for a connection devoid of solder, which is a common source of distortion. Because the ground shells are stamped instead of machined, the metal can be chosen for low distortion instead of machinability. Red Copper offers a cleaner, clearer sound over nickel-plated or OFHC metals commonly found in competing manufacturers' plugs. Direct-Silver Plating offers one more important step toward greater clarity and doing no harm to the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981220077741,"sku":"NEW-AQAN-3-RCRC","price":2299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/aqanrr-large__10472.1689623245.1280.1280_900c8072-8893-47d5-8a26-1fb326cdcfe8.jpg?v=1778099666"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-silver-streak-interconnect-cable-1-0-meter-pair-ultraplate-black-rca-to-rca","title":"Kimber Kable Silver Streak Interconnect Cable - 1.0 Meter - Pair - Ultraplate Black RCA To RCA","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Recommended Component\" – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cable with \"Remarkable Clarity\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eStep up to superb sound with Silver Streak. Ideal for all \"upscale\" audio and video applications, fast, clean, and clear Silver Streak includes many advanced cable technologies found in Kimber's costliest models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSilver Streak won a \"Recommended Component\" rating in \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, which reports, \"This low-impedance, low-resistance cable 'represents a major performance breakthrough for the price,' said ST. Its secret? Only the signal-carrying portion of the braid is silver—the returns are copper. ST reported gains in clarity and quickness. 'The sound is cleaner, quicker, less confused...I suggest you run with the Streak.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Complex and Organic\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The presentation of the Silver Streak was not just about the good bass - the sound was complex and organic, with plenty of inner detail,\" observes the Czech Republic's \u003cem\u003eaudiodrom.net\u003c\/em\u003e audiophile website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I liked that the Kimber could play both loud and soft…. This type of resolution was great for any acoustic music where the natural tonality and dynamics are needed if the listening experience should be realistic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Dynamic, Involving, Accurate\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Each instrument had a golden glow of sound surrounding it, and yet each instrument was as precisely delineated as it had been before. This type of presentation seems to me far more like what I hear at a jazz club. Detail, with bloom, makes it easier to follow instrumental lines, and this was precisely what the Silver Streak delivered,\" notes Todd Warnke \u003cem\u003esoundstagenetwork.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It's dynamic, involving, accurate, detailed and harmonically pure… The Silver Streak sets a new standard for me [at its price].\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAndrew Marshall in \u003cem\u003eAudio Ideas Guide\u003c\/em\u003e praises \"the remarkable clarity of Kimber silver cables, and the Silver Streak maintains all of that.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHyper-Pure Silver Conductor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber Kable Silver Streak interconnect incorporates separately insulated silver and copper conductors into the proven tri-braid geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe signal is carried via the same Hyper-pure, VariStrand™ silver found in the world renowned KCAG. The ground plane is comprised of Hyper-pure, VariStrand™ copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProprietary Black Ultraplate RCA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSilver Streak offers exceptional speed, clarity, and spaciousness at a very reasonable cost. A great cable deserves a great connector, so it uses proprietary Kimber Kable Ultraplate™ Black RCA connectors. At the heart of these connectors is the Ultraplate contact surface. The Ultraplate surface provides high conductivity, great durability, and compatibility with all other plating surfaces. The Ultraplate connector, which is precision machined out of solid metal stock, also features a solid fluorocarbon dielectric and split center pin for enhanced performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981223714989,"sku":"NEW-KKSSUPB-1-RP-RCRC","price":576.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKSSUPB_RCRC_01_2024__70045.1713382977.1280.1280_85c5411f-3fdb-4329-8be4-66964ad03eb4.jpg?v=1778138608"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-hero-interconnect-cable-0-5-meter-ultraplate-black-rca-to-rca-single","title":"Kimber Kable Hero Interconnect Cable - 0.5 Meter - Ultraplate Black RCA to RCA - Single","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDetailed and Dynamic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber's Hero interconnect offers more detailed and dynamic sound than Kimber's famous PBJ cables. Utilizing Kimber's patented VariStrand conductor geometry, new metallurgy, new GyroQuadratic field geometry and Teflon dielectrics, Hero offers imaging and transparency close to Kimber's more expensive Silver Streak cables, but at a fraction of the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHero has received numerous accolades in pages of the audiophile press and has been listed in \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound High-End Buyer's Guide\u003c\/em\u003e and\/or praised as a \"Best Interconnect\" by the magazine since at least 2003!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThat kind of longevity gives Hero 'legendary cable' status. Superb performance never goes out of date, and the November 2018 issue of \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e brings the latest raves for Hero. \"Yielding only a tiny bit in control, top-end transparency, and detailing to PS’s reference, Hero’s bass lives up to its name, prodigious in amplitude and definition,\" says the magazine, which terms Hero as \"dead neutral, with dynamics at once powerful yet finely resolved in an essentially grain-free presentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Bass is Prodigious\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e magazine rated the Kimber Kable Hero interconnect and Kimber Kable 8TC speaker cable as the \"Best Interconnect and Speaker Cable\" in the Winter 08 \/ Spring 09 issue. \"The Hero's bass is prodigious; the mids are either dead neutral or a notch light, with dynamics at once powerful yet finely shaded. The 8TC is always musical, balancing detail, liveliness, tonal neutrality, and dynamic contrasts with a very realistic, holographic soundstage.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"A Sonic Near-Twin\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber Kable Hero Interconnect won an \"Editors' Choice\" award in the Winter 2007 \u003cem\u003eHome Theater Buyer's Guide\u003c\/em\u003e from \u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Vision\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"A sonic near-twin to the more costly Kimber Select KS-1021, Hero yields by direct comparison only a tiny bit in sheer control, ultimate transparency, and inner detail to its pricier brother,\" reports \u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Vision\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Ultraplate connector is precision machined out of solid metal stock. It features a solid Teflon dielectric and split center pin for enhanced performance. The Ultraplate surface provides high conductivity, great durability, and is compatible with all other plating surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981233184941,"sku":"NEW-KKHEUPB-0.5-SIN-RCRC","price":115.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKHEUPB_RCRC_01_2024__50142.1721764342.1280.1280_fde0a35b-f9e9-43b7-82f8-2fed37078ba7.jpg?v=1778138304"},{"product_id":"kimber-kable-hero-interconnect-cable-5-0-meter-wbt-114-rcas-single","title":"Kimber Kable Hero Interconnect Cable - 5.0 Meter - WBT 114 RCA's - Single","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2024 – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAbsolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e Interconnect Cable of the Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Vision\u003c\/em\u003e \"Editors' Choice\" Award Winner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed and Dynamic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber's Hero interconnect offers more detailed and dynamic sound than Kimber's famous PBJ cables. Utilizing Kimber's patented VariStrand conductor geometry, new metallurgy, new GyroQuadratic field geometry and Teflon dielectrics, Hero offers imaging and transparency close to Kimber's more expensive Silver Streak cables, but at a fraction of the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored Hero Interconnect with WBT-114 termination by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, Hero is \"the 'strong, silent type' when it comes to cables, says the inestimable JM. 'And reasonably priced, into the bargain.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Best Interconnect\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHero has been listed in \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound High-End Buyer's Guide\u003c\/em\u003e and\/or praised as a \"Best Interconnect\" by the magazine since at least 2003!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThat kind of longevity gives Hero 'legendary cable' status. Superb performance never goes out of date, and the November 2018 issue of \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e brings more raves for Hero. \"Yielding only a tiny bit in control, top-end transparency, and detailing to PS’s reference, Hero’s bass lives up to its name, prodigious in amplitude and definition,\" says the magazine, which terms Hero as \"dead neutral, with dynamics at once powerful yet finely resolved in an essentially grain-free presentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Bass is Prodigious\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e magazine rated the Kimber Kable Hero interconnect and Kimber Kable 8TC speaker cable as the \"Best Interconnect and Speaker Cable\" in the Winter 2008 \/ Spring 2009 issue. \"The Hero's bass is prodigious; the mids are either dead neutral or a notch light, with dynamics at once powerful yet finely shaded. The 8TC is always musical, balancing detail, liveliness, tonal neutrality, and dynamic contrasts with a very realistic, holographic soundstage.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Ray Kimber has always delivered exceptional sound and value in his low- and mid-priced cables and interconnects; the Hero takes the Finalist honors in a very competitive category. With an accurate tonal balance, great transparency, and wonderful bass definition, the Hero sets the standard in affordable interconnects.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"A Sonic Near-Twin\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKimber Kable Hero Interconnect won an \"Editors' Choice\" award in the Winter 2007 \u003cem\u003eHome Theater Buyer's Guide\u003c\/em\u003e from \u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Vision\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"A sonic near-twin to the more costly Kimber Select KS-1021, Hero yields by direct comparison only a tiny bit in sheer control, ultimate transparency, and inner detail to its pricier brother,\" reports \u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Vision\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis version of Kimber Kable Hero interconnects features high-quality WBT-0114 RCA connectors, featuring contacts that utilize pure OFC Oxygen Free Copper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981235544237,"sku":"NEW-KKHE114-5-SIN-RCRC","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKHE114__64333.1692298738.1280.1280_2c85a272-dcf5-4dad-bfbc-bbc988a82a66.jpg?v=1778138208"},{"product_id":"analysis-plus-solo-crystal-oval-interconnect-cable-1-0-meter-xlr-to-xlr-single","title":"Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval Interconnect Cable - 1.0 Meter - XLR to XLR - Single","description":"\u003ci\u003e Image shows a pair of cables. \u003c\/i\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eAn \"Utterly Clear\" Transmission Line\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTrue to their name, Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval interconnect cables \"always sound like utterly clear conduits between your components and music,\" reports Marc Mickelson in the October 2002 issue of \u003ci\u003eSoundStage\u003c\/i\u003e. \"I was able to hear \u003ci\u003einto\u003c\/i\u003e the recordings in new ways, which elevated these CDs so close to SACDs that telling the difference between the two would be very difficult at best in a blind test.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePatented hollow oval geometry controls current bunching and frequency effects for the truest possible sound. Premium Continuous Cast Copper braids produce the smoothest possible transmission medium, while proprietary Teflon dielectrics resist energy storage. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch5\u003e\"These Are Fabulous Cables\"\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoundStage\u003c\/i\u003e fairly froths at the mouth over the virtues of Solo Crystal Oval. \"These are fabulous cables that won't act as filters or tone controls for your equipment, putting forth sound that's as direct and vivid as that of any cables I've used,\" raves Mickelson. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch5\u003e\"A Bracing, High Resolution View\"\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHand-crafted Solo Crystal Oval cables comes terminated with Neutrik XLR connectors. It offers symmetry between signal and return, using 'hot' and 'cold' current paths along with a shield for an extremely quiet noise floor. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you are looking for cables that offer a bracing, high-resolution view of your equipment and music, you've found them in the Solo Crystal Oval cables,\" concludes \u003ci\u003eSoundStage\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Analysis Plus","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 1.0 Meter \/ Single \/ XLR to XLR \/ New","offer_id":45981238231213,"sku":"NEW-ANCROV-1-SIN-XLXL","price":302.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/anchovi_hand-large__53517.1689623272.1280.1280_cc384018-703a-45bf-824d-97d62a5590a9.jpg?v=1778105842"},{"product_id":"cardas-audio-clear-cygnus-interconnect-cable-1-5-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"Cardas Audio Clear Cygnus Interconnect Cable - 1.5 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOffers Cardas Musicality with a Neutral Tonal Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCardas Clear Cygnus interconnect benefits greatly from developments in the Clear product line, including a more economical version of Clear Beyond interconnect's air-tube suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis cable replaces Clear Light and brings added performance to the table without adding much to the price. Clear Cygnus is more detailed, but also slightly richer with better low frequency performance. Clear Cygnus performs well in any system at any length, in both singled ended and balanced configurations. If you want Cardas musicality but with a neutral tonal balance, look no further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdvanced Conductors and Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Clear Cygnus conductors are Matched Propagation Kevlar core, Cardas Grade One 99.9999% pure OFHC copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. The conductors use cross-field layer geometry, insulated in double-layered PTFE tape-wrapped jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Star-Quad four conductor geometry has anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with carbon-impregnated PTFE tape wrap. The outer layer uses PTFE air tubes scaled to 1.618 larger than the core tubes to suspend the composite shield of tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"More Precise Detail and Open Air\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"If you want a sense of more precise detail and open air, the 4-wire Cygnus fits the bill. Definitely more neutral in my systems,\" reports ecooney, \u003cem\u003eforum.audiogon.com\u003c\/em\u003e, February 20, 2024. \"This cable comes from the newer generation of the Clear line, down in the line…. A nice cable if you have subwoofers, for example, and need to open up the sound a bit more and want more of the upper register detail to come through.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"The Best Copper on the Planet\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear Cygnus features conductors made with Cardas Grade One copper, which George Cardas calls \"the best copper on the planet.\" This copper is mined in Arizona, then shipped to a New England factory where it is very S-L-O-W-L-Y drawn into conductors in a process that includes reduction annealing between steps to further purify and meld the copper into what George calls \"the most amazing audio conductor I have ever experienced.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTermination and Jacket\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear Cygnus is available as an unbalanced cable terminated with Cardas GRMO RCA plugs or as a balanced cable terminated with Neutrik XLRs. It is finished in an ultra soft extruded TPR jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Organic, Rich, and Spacious\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I just borrowed the Cardas Clear Cygnus, DH Labs Revelation, and Synergistic Research Foundation interconnects to compare,\" notes rrrumblenh, \u003cem\u003ewhatsbestforum.com\u003c\/em\u003e, December 1, 2021. \"The Cardas was the most organic, rich, and spacious sounding of the three. Instrument and voice were vivid and realistic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Love what this cable does in my system. I've used Cardas cables for over twenty years. I'm a big fan,\" observes Clear Cygnus user Darrell, \u003cem\u003eaudioshark.org\u003c\/em\u003e, August 14, 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCardas Clear Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCardas Clear cables use newly applied technology that is George Cardas' breakthrough solution to the smeared, unfocused sound that's inherent in standard cable designs. Cardas Clear uses Matched Propagation Conductors to deliver what George calls \"an unprecedented window of clarity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClear technology is scientifically demonstrable. It presents a 'clear' technical solution to a core problem that is intrinsic to signal-carrying cables (speaker cables, interconnects, etc.) and will quite 'clearly' improve the sound of connected hi-fi and home theater components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Trouble is Dielectrics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOne problem with standard audio cable designs is that the cable dielectric (also known as cable insulation) produces an electrical effect that interferes with the audio signal. While there is no current flow in dielectric materials, the dielectric accumulates and releases an electrical charge in response to the current flow in the conductor, much like the charging and discharging of a capacitor. But the electrical discharge from the dielectric is out of sync with the electrical signal in the conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhile the electrical signal in the conductor moves at the speed of light, the charge propagation in dielectric material is limited to approximately 78 percent of the speed of light. The discharge of the dielectric lags behind the charge in the conductor, causing a smearing of low-level information in the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Lagging Charge Problem\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt very high frequencies, cables can appear to propagate faster because the slower dielectric materials don't have the time to charge at very high frequencies, and the lag is diminished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt audio frequencies, however, this lag creates a noticeable problem. That's why dielectric manufacturers may brag about what their dielectrics will do at a million cycles per second, but don't talk about what they do at a thousand cycles per second, where the negative effects are audible. Jitter is one directly observable artifact of this conductor\/dielectric relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSome cable manufacturers try to compensate for this differential lagging in a cable by adding an electrical network (for example, by using a load coil), but the damage has already been done. Once the low level information in the signal has been smeared, it is lost and cannot be recovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Matched Propagation Solution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSince the so-called 'charge propagation velocity' of the dielectric can never equal the speed of electrical changes in the conductors, George Cardas' ingenious solution with Cardas Clear cables is to slow the conductor to match the rate of the dielectric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn a concentrically stranded conductor with individually coated strands (such as the constant \"Q\" conductor used in Cardas cables) the vector velocity and decay time of the conductor can be matched to that of the dielectric by controlling the lay length progression (twists per inch or TPI) of successive strand layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA matched propagation velocity conductor of this type, as used in Cardas Clear cables, mitigates the effects of capacitance much as a load coils do, but it does this continuously in the cable rather than at intervals. Eliminating the time delay between storage elements in the cable itself eliminates the bandwidth and dynamic range limitation seen in periodically loaded cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Short_History%20_Audio%20_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“A Short History of Audio Cable” by George Cardas (4mb PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Short_History%20_Audio%20_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/DPV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Dielectric Propagation Velocity” by George Cardas (120k PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/DPV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Signal_Audio_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Signal in an Audio Cable” by George Cardas (120k PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"pdf\/Signal_Audio_Cable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/images\/pdficon_large.gif\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardas","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981238493357,"sku":"NEW-CRCLCYIC-1.5-PR-RCRC","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CRCLCYIC_RCA_01_2024__43823.1720718171.1280.1280_138b93a6-d53d-41d7-9feb-0d42ad10b252.jpg?v=1778141921"},{"product_id":"cardas-audio-clear-interconnect-cable-5-5-meter-xlr-to-xlr-pair","title":"Cardas Audio Clear Interconnect Cable - 5.5 Meter - XLR to XLR - Pair","description":"Cardas Clear Interconnect brings a new approach to conductor technology, applying advanced Matched Propagation technology for unprecedented performance.\n\t\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600;color: #040451;font-size: 18px;padding: 10px 15px;background: #e7ecef;border-radius: 6px;margin: 20px auto;width: 85%;\"\u003e\n\t  \n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px auto 10px auto;font-size: 16px;text-align: center;width: 90%;\"\u003eSelect a length from the Additional Options below for pricing and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\t  \n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;justify-content: center;\/* align-items: center; *\/font-weight: 400;font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\t    \n\u003cdiv style=\"align-self: flex-end;margin-top: 5px;\"\u003e\n\t      \n\u003cp\u003eStill don't see what you need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\t    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t    \n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/search-results\/?lp=AA-CRCLEIC\"\u003e\n\t      \u003cbutton style=\"padding: 6px 10px; color:#ffffff; background-color:#000a86; border-radius:6px;margin: 0 0 0 20px; font-size: 16px;border: 0;\"\u003eSee More Options\u003c\/button\u003e\n\t      \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cardas","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981452894381,"sku":"NEW-CRCLEIC-5.5-PR-XLXL","price":10830.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CRCLEIC_XRL-LARGE__00609.1691710152.1280.1280_9136a6d8-cac8-402c-8ef3-421c98a7452f.jpg?v=1778141838"},{"product_id":"audioquest-angel-interconnect-cable-1-0-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"AudioQuest Angel Interconnect Cable - 1.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePremium Analog Interconnect for Uncompromising Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest Angel is a premium analog interconnect offering uncompromising performance. Angel has solid 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors, FEP Air-Tube insulation, AudioQuest's exclusive Dielectric-Bias System (DBS), Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS), Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry, and Cold-Welded Direct-Silver Plated Pure Red Copper RCA Plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis version of Angel interconnect has RCA termination on both ends for an RCA-to-RCA connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAngel's Inspiration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eVenezuela's Angel Falls is the world's highest waterfall, with a height of 3,212 ft. and a plunge of 2,648 ft. The Spanish name \"Salto Ángel,\" and the English name \"Angel Falls,\" come from Jimmie Angel's surname. Angel was a US aviator who was the first to fly over the falls. In addition to its singular status as a waterfall, and the above-and-beyond status of angels, pure-silver Angel cable gets its name in part because Ag is the chemical name for silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSolid 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) Conductors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePerfect-Surface Technology applied to extreme-purity silver provides unprecedented clarity and dynamic contrast. Solid conductors prevent strand interaction, a major source of cable distortion. Extremely high-purity Perfect-Surface Silver minimizes distortion caused by the grain boundaries which exist within any metal conductor, nearly eliminating harshness and greatly increasing clarity compared to OFHC, OCC, 8N and other coppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Astonishing Depth\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAlexander Aschenbrunner in Germany's \u003cem\u003efidelity-magazine.com\u003c\/em\u003e describes Angel as \"extremely quiet, an astonishing depth in the musical staggering, complete elimination of the visual perception of the speakers (in other words: the analog processed music plays far beyond the speaker boundaries).\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Angel is not a show cable. No matter what style of music is required – only the music plays (especially voices are reproduced extremely authentically) in an extremely realistic and tangible presentation of musicians, instruments and their interplay. Pure music. Any questions?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Coherent Sound\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Angel is the top-level cable from the Bridges \u0026amp; Falls series, evidenced by the fact that it employs solid 100% perfect surface silver conductors, notes Christiaan Punter, \u003cem\u003ehifi-advice.com\u003c\/em\u003e, December 1, 2015. \"Like the Yosemite, it has FEP air-tube insulation. Connectors are cold-welded direct-silver plated pure red copper.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Being the top model of the series I expected a lot from the Angel. The Angel does sound more refined than either of the lower models. It has more airy treble, better low-level resolution, and an overall more coherent sound.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFEP Air-Tube Insulation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAny solid material adjacent to a conductor is actually part of an imperfect circuit. Wire insulation and circuit board materials all absorb energy (loss). Some of this energy is stored and then later released as distortion. All of Angel's conductors use Air-Tube insulation because air absorbs next to no energy, and FEP is the best extrudable solid insulation and absorbs less energy than other materials. The FEP Air-Tubes used in Angel have almost nothing but air around the solid PSS conductors. (FEP is a Fluoro-Polymer.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDielectric-Bias System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAll insulation slows down the signal on the conductor inside. When insulation is unbiased, it slows down parts of the signal differently, a big problem for very time-sensitive multi-octave audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest's DBS creates a strong, stable electrostatic field which saturates and polarizes (organizes) the molecules of the insulation. This minimizes both energy storage in the insulation and the multiple nonlinear time-delays that occur. Sound appears from a surprisingly black background with unexpected detail and dynamic contrast. The DBS battery packs will last for years. A test button and LED allow for the occasional battery check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCarbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e100% shield coverage is easy. Preventing captured RF Interference from modulating the equipment's ground reference requires AQ's Noise-Dissipation System. Metal and Carbon-Loaded synthetics prevent most RFI from reaching the equipment's ground plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAsymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePurpose designed for single-ended applications, Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry offers a relatively lower impedance on the ground for a richer, and more dynamic experience. While many single-ended cable designs use a single path for both the ground and the shield, Double-Balanced designs separate the two for cleaner, quieter performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCold-Welded Direct-Silver Plated Pure Red Copper RCA Plugs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis plug design allows for a connection devoid of solder, which is a common source of distortion. Because the ground shells are stamped instead of machined, the metal can be chosen for low distortion instead of machinability. Red Copper offers a cleaner, clearer sound over nickel-plated or OFHC metals commonly found in competing manufacturers' plugs. Direct-Silver Plating offers one more important step toward greater clarity and doing no harm to the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981453713581,"sku":"NEW-AQAN-1-RCRC","price":1299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/aqanrr-large__12389.1689623347.1280.1280_7e5e9a61-393c-4859-ad35-ccb2d05e3d14.jpg?v=1778122725"},{"product_id":"analysis-plus-oval-one-interconnect-cable-2-0-meter-rca-to-rca-single","title":"Analysis Plus Oval One Interconnect Cable - 2.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Single","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEnjoy \"Increased Weight and Power\" with Your Music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudio components with balanced connections are justifiably praised for their performance potential. But Analysis Plus shows how far you can take the signal quality of an unbalanced system with its superb-value Oval One interconnect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I enjoyed the increased weight and power of the music, along with the system's improved transparency,\" reports the March 2002 issue of \u003cem\u003eGood Sound!\u003c\/em\u003e magazine. \" Everything sounded just a little bit clearer and more refined.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHollow Oval Conductor Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOval One uses an oval braided signal conductor in its proprietary hollow oval design along with a braided outer shield mated to a true 75 ohm RCA connector with a low-loss dielectric. The patented hollow oval geometry controls current bunching and frequency effects for the truest possible sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBecause Oval One is handmade using first-rate materials, it will outperform many higher-price cables. The 100-percent shield coverage ensures the very low noise floor that's essential to experiencing the entire dynamic range of symphonic music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe RCA connection is solder-less, using a compression contact technique which spares the dielectric from damage that heat from soldering can cause. This technique also eliminates the poor signal transfer that results from a cold solder joint. The performance increase is worth the added care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnd It's \"Priced Reasonably,\" Too\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eGood Sound!\u003c\/em\u003e, Oval One is \"well-built, attractively designed, and, perhaps most importantly, priced reasonably enough that the cost of this upgrade is easy to justify.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Analysis Plus","offers":[{"title":"New \/ 2.0 Meter \/ Single \/ RCA to RCA \/ New","offer_id":45981455450285,"sku":"NEW-ANOV1-2-SIN-RCRC","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"New \/ 2.0 Meter \/ Single \/ RCA to RCA \/ Open Box","offer_id":45981455483053,"sku":"OPEN-ANOV1-2-SIN-RCRC","price":40.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ANOV1_RCRC_01_2024__26105.1710436949.1280.1280_2ab37bd6-ae8c-4f68-8719-57b61e609f69.jpg?v=1778135272"},{"product_id":"cardas-audio-parsec-interconnect-cable-3-0-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"Cardas Audio Parsec Interconnect Cable - 3.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRCA or XLR — Which Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fastest way to know is to look at the back of your gear. RCA jacks are small, round, and color-coded. Red is the right channel. White or black is the left. Most home audio gear uses RCA. Higher-end preamps and integrated amps may also have XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXLR jacks are larger, three-pin, and roughly cylindrical. They are often called \"balanced.\" If both your source and your amp use RCA, get the RCA Parsec. If both use XLR, get the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-interconnect-xlr\"\u003eParsec XLR\u003c\/a\u003e. XLR is best for runs over 3 feet because it rejects more noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caveat:\u003c\/strong\u003e some gear has both RCA and XLR outputs, but only one is true balanced. The other is just derived from the balanced signal. Check your manual or call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e if you're not sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is the Parsec Interconnect Cable — What Does It Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interconnect carries music between two pieces of gear. From a DAC to an amp. From a streamer to a preamp. The cable sends a small line-level signal between source and amplification. Every home audio system needs at least one pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the RCA version of the Parsec. RCA is the most common analog audio plug — small, round, and color-coded. If your gear has RCA jacks on the back, this cable fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parsec sits two rungs above the Crosslink and one rung above the Iridium. It brings the air-tube dielectric and Kevlar-core construction from the Clear range down to a more affordable cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the Parsec, the next step is the Clear Sky — the entry to the Clear product line and the lowest-priced Cardas cable with Matched Propagation Conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the Difference With Cardas Parsec Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parsec is the successor to Cardas's legendary Quadlink cable. It keeps what people loved about Quadlink — warmth, richness, musicality — and adds the transparency and dynamics from the Clear product line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wire is Cardas Grade 1 Ultra Pure copper. It is 99.9999% pure (six nines). It is built as Litz wire, which means many tiny copper strands, each one coated, twisted together. The coating prevents oxidation and keeps each strand apart from the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside each Litz conductor, the strands grow from small in the middle to bigger on the outside. The size jump follows the Golden Ratio (1 to 1.618). George Cardas earned two patents for this stranding back in the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach conductor sits inside a poly-e air tube. Air has the lowest dielectric constant of any practical material, which means it stores almost no electrical charge between the cable's conductors. Cardas uses air-tube construction in their higher-tier cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conductors are arranged as a shielded twisted pair, wrapped in carbon-impregnated FEP tape. A tin-plated copper braided shield wraps the whole thing, blocking RFI (radio, Wi-Fi, cell signals) and EMI (transformers, motors). A flexible alcryn rubber jacket finishes the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connectors on this RCA version are \u003cstrong\u003eCardas GRMO\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA plugs. Cardas machines these in their own shop. Each plug is hand-soldered to the wire with Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder, in Bandon, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas has been a family business for almost 40 years. George Cardas started the company in 1987. He used to be a phone-line engineer. He moved the shop to Bandon, Oregon in 1992. His daughter Angela runs it now. The Parsec is hand-built there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Does the Parsec Cable Belong in Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parsec is built for systems where you want a real Cardas cable with the family's signature warmth, plus the air-tube construction Cardas uses in the Clear range. It is one of Cardas's best sellers for good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-level to nicer stereo systems; integrated amps in the $2,500–$8,000 range; tube preamps and amps; bright digital sources that could use a touch of warmth; systems where you want the Cardas family sound without spending into the Clear range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reference-level systems where Clear or Clear Reflection match the gear better; very small or entry-level systems where Iridium or Crosslink are all the cable you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your gear uses XLR, see the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-interconnect-xlr\"\u003eCardas Parsec XLR\u003c\/a\u003e sister page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooking to step up?\u003c\/strong\u003e The next rung is the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-clear-sky-interconnect\"\u003eCardas Clear Sky\u003c\/a\u003e, the entry to the Clear product line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the shortest cable that reaches your two pieces of gear, with a little slack. See the length selector above for the SKUs we stock. Need a custom length? Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat About the Parsec Warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas backs the Parsec with a \u003cstrong\u003elifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. The warranty covers shorts, loose plugs, and other defects in the cable. It does not cover normal wear, scratches, or pet damage. Cardas honors the warranty out of their Oregon shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your needs change later, Cardas can re-terminate the cable. They can swap RCAs for XLRs, or cut a long pair into two shorter pairs. Pricing varies. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e or contact Cardas for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some natural matches for the Parsec:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up the Cardas ladder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-clear-sky-interconnect\"\u003eCardas Clear Sky Interconnect\u003c\/a\u003e is the next rung up and the entry to the Clear product line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e See the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-interconnect-xlr\"\u003eCardas Parsec XLR\u003c\/a\u003e if your gear uses balanced connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching speaker cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-speaker-cable\"\u003eCardas Parsec Speaker Cable\u003c\/a\u003e is the natural partner. Same family, same construction philosophy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching power cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cardas-parsec-power-cable\"\u003eCardas Parsec Power Cable\u003c\/a\u003e brings the same family to your wall outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDACs and streamers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/digital-to-analog-converters\"\u003eDACs and digital sources\u003c\/a\u003e at Audio Advisor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated amps and preamps:\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/integrated-amplifiers\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/preamplifiers\"\u003epreamps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConductor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas Grade 1 Ultra Pure OFHC copper, 99.9999% pure (six nines), in Litz construction with SPN clear coat, built around a Kevlar core. Two conductors total at 23.5 AWG each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShielded twisted pair with poly-e (polyethylene) air-tube dielectric. Braided cross-field layer geometry inside each Litz conductor. Gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio. The compressed poly-e air tubes also suspend the shield away from the conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDielectric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoly-e (polyethylene) air-tubes around each conductor. Carbon-impregnated FEP tape wrap. Compressed poly-e air tubes also suspend the shield away from the conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShielding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTin-plated copper braided shield. Rejects both RFI (radio, Wi-Fi, cell signals) and EMI (transformers, motors).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas GRMO RCA plugs. Machined by Cardas. The Parsec XLR sister cable uses Neutrik XLR connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTermination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-soldered with Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder in Bandon, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutside Diameter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.360\" \/ 9.14 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtruded alcryn rubber. Flexible and easy to dress behind a rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple lengths stocked at Audio Advisor. See the length selector above for current SKUs. Need a custom length? Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardas Audio lifetime warranty against functional defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eConductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCardas Grade 1 Ultra Pure OFHC copper, 99.9999%, Litz, Kevlar core, 2 x 23.5 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGeometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShielded twisted pair, Golden Ratio strand sizing, Crossfield, air-tube suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDielectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePoly-e air-tubes, carbon-impregnated FEP tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShielding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTin-plated copper braided shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCardas GRMO RCA, machined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTermination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHand-soldered with Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutside Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.360\" \/ 9.14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJacket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExtruded alcryn rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSee length selector above for stocked SKUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHand-built in Bandon, Oregon, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCardas lifetime warranty against functional defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat components benefit most from an upgraded interconnect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe link between your source and your amp matters most. That means the cable from a DAC, streamer, or CD player to your preamp or integrated amp. The Parsec is a strong choice for this hop in nicer mid-level systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the XLR Parsec a better cable than the RCA Parsec?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally no. The internals are very similar — same copper, same Kevlar-core geometry, same air-tube dielectric, same Litz construction. The main difference is the connector. XLR can reject more noise on long runs because it carries the signal on three conductors instead of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy equipment has both RCA and XLR outputs. Which should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the run is over 3 feet between your two components, XLR is generally the better pick — it rejects more noise. For short runs on the same shelf, RCA does just as well. Some gear is also \"true balanced\" only on the XLR side, so XLR may sound better there. Check your manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the shortest cable that reaches your two pieces of gear, with a little slack. Most rack systems do well with a 1-meter pair. Measure the actual path the cable will take and round up to the next length we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Parsec compare to the Cardas Iridium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Iridium uses the same Grade 1 copper but a star-quad geometry without air tubes. The Parsec adds Kevlar-core construction and poly-e air-tube dielectric — design language Cardas uses across the higher-end Clear cables. Both are warm, but the Parsec adds more transparency from the air-tube dielectric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Cardas re-terminate or repair the Parsec later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cardas offers re-termination and repair on their own cables, in their Oregon shop. They can change RCA plugs to XLRs, or cut a long pair into shorter ones. Pricing varies. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Advisor's video tour of the Cardas factory shows how the Parsec and the rest of the Cardas line are built — the same shop, the same hands, on every cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xmjVJNxKV5Q\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second Audio Advisor video walks through Cardas cable construction step-by-step — Litz strands, Golden Ratio sizing, Crossfield layering, and hand-soldered terminations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OdDJBBxrzY8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #2563eb; background: #dbeafe; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #1e3a8a;\"\u003eQuick check before you order — RCA or XLR?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eRCA version\u003c\/strong\u003e of Cardas Parsec. The internals — conductors, geometry, dielectric, and termination quality — are similar to the XLR version. The difference is the connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRCA and XLR are not interchangeable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm both your source and your destination have matching RCA jacks before ordering. Need the XLR version? 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Tower has Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors, Foamed-Polyethylene insulation, a Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS), and Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis version of Tower has Cold-Welded Gold-Plated RCA Plugs and RCA-to-RCA termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored Tower by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, \"[These cables] are insulated with foamed polyethylene, and are attractive, well made, and very flexible. Moving up the line, SM [Sasha Matson] heard improvements in image focus, tone color, drama, and overall clarity and extension. 'If you're in the market for truly affordable, truly high-quality interconnects, I can think of no better place to start than AudioQuest,' he concluded. SM used it between his laptop and PSB Alpha PS1 desktop speakers. Compared with the stock PS1 cable, the AQ produced a larger, more present overall sound, with deeper silences, longer decays, cleaner highs, more realistic bass, and richer tone color. 'Suddenly, I had real high-fidelity sound coming from my laptop,' SM enthused.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTower's Inspiration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe image of London’s dramatic Tower Bridge is so famous that it is often mistakenly thought of as London Bridge. Tower Bridge, completed in 1894, is an unusual combination of suspension bridges on the land side of the towers, and dual bascule spans in the center. As with the many bascule bridges in St. Petersburg, Russia and over the Chicago River, moving this weight-balanced roadway requires comparatively little energy, making it very efficient for allowing river traffic to pass. Tower Bridge’s original hydraulic accumulators were a significant advance in storing the energy required to be able to open the two 1,000 ton bascules in only five minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSolid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Conductors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSolid conductors eliminate strand-interaction distortion. Evergreen’s solid Long-Grain Copper allows a smoother and clearer sound than cables using regular OFHC (Oxygen-Free High-Conductivity) copper. OFHC is a general metal industry specification regarding “loss” without any concern for distortion. LGC has fewer oxides within the conducting material, less impurities, less grain boundaries, and definitively better performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFoamed-Polyethylene Insulation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAny solid material adjacent to a conductor is actually part of an imperfect circuit. Wire insulation and circuit board materials all absorb energy (loss). Some of this energy is stored and then released as distortion. Tower uses air-filled Foamed-Polyethylene Insulation on both conductors because air absorbs next to no energy and Polyethylene is low-loss and has a benign distortion profile. Thanks to all the air in Foamed-PE, it causes much less of the out-of-focus effect common to other materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMetal-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e100% shield coverage is easy. Preventing captured RF Interference from modulating the equipment’s ground reference requires AQ’s Noise-Dissipation System. Noise-Dissipation System prevents a significant amount of RFI from reaching the equipment’s ground plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAsymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePurpose designed for single-ended applications, Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry offers a relatively lower impedance on the ground for a richer, and more dynamic experience. While many single-ended cable designs use a single path for both the ground and the shield, Double-Balanced designs separate the two for cleaner, quieter performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCold-Welded Gold-Plated RCA Plugs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis plug design allows for a connection devoid of solder, which is a common source of distortion. 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