Analysis Plus Black Coaxial Digital Cable - Black - 0.5 Meter - RCA to RCA

Black Digital Is Analysis Plus's 75-Ohm Coax at a Fair Price

Analysis Plus's Black Digital is the company's entry coaxial digital cable. It uses a braided oval signal conductor with a braided outer shield, mated to what Analysis Plus calls a true 75-ohm solder-less RCA connector. A low-loss dielectric and 100% shield coverage make, in its words, a great cable at a great price.

A Braided Oval Conductor Inside a Braided Shield

Analysis Plus builds the signal conductor as a braided oval, its patented hollow oval shape, rather than a round wire. A second braid around it forms the shield and the return path. The company says the shield covers 100% of the conductor, so radio and electrical noise stay out.

A Low-Loss Dielectric and a Solder-Less 75-Ohm Plug

Between conductor and shield sits a low-loss dielectric. At each end Analysis Plus fits a true 75-ohm RCA connector that is crimped rather than soldered, so the impedance stays matched right through the plug. The company lists the same cable with BNC plugs as well.

The RCA Plugs, Explained

Black Digital ends in a non-locking RCA plug at each end, which Analysis Plus calls a true 75-ohm solder-less connector. RCA is the single-pin plug on the coaxial digital output of most CD players, streamers and DACs. Analysis Plus does not publish the plug's plating, so we do not claim it.

Who Is This Digital Cable Best For?

• You are replacing the cable that came in the box — Black Digital adds a true 75-ohm plug and a fully shielded braid for little money, so the first step is easy
• Your CD player or streamer has a coaxial output — the RCA plugs fit the orange coax socket on most sources and DACs, so no adapter is needed
• You want the hollow oval at the lowest price — this is the least expensive Analysis Plus cable with the patented conductor shape, so the technology arrives here
• Your rack is crowded with power supplies — the braided shield covers 100% of the conductor, so noise has no gap to enter through
• Your gear has BNC or AES/EBU sockets — an RCA plug will not fit them. Call us and we will match the plug

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Plug one end into the coaxial digital output of your CD player, transport or streamer and the other into the coaxial digital input of your DAC or receiver. Then choose that input on the DAC and let it lock to the signal.

Then listen. Other and longer lengths available. Call for prices.

Pairs Well With

A digital cable is one link in a digital chain. It usually joins these categories.

• Digital-to-Analog Converters — the receiving end of the link
• CD Players and Transports — the classic coaxial source
• Music Streamers — a streamer with a digital output
• Power Cables — clean power at both ends

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hollow oval design?

Analysis Plus's patented conductor shape. Instead of a round bundle, the braided conductor forms a hollow oval, which the company says spreads current more evenly across the strands than a round or rectangular conductor.

Why a solder-less plug?

Analysis Plus crimps the true 75-ohm RCA onto the cable instead of soldering it. It says the connector keeps the 75-ohm impedance intact through the plug, where a soldered joint can disturb it.

What warranty does Analysis Plus give?

One year against mechanical defects, from the date of purchase, on cables sold as new. Keep your proof of purchase. The warranty is not transferable and does not cover cables that have been altered or misused.

Is there a step up?

Analysis Plus Digital Crystal is the next rung. It moves to Continuous Cast Copper braids in the same hollow oval design, the company's best digital cable.

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