{"product_id":"kimber-kable-silver-streak-interconnect-cable-xlr-to-xlr","title":"Kimber Kable Silver Streak Interconnect Cable - XLR to XLR","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSilver Streak Is Kimber's Copper and Silver Hybrid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eKimber Kable's Silver Streak in balanced form pairs two silver conductors with one copper one. Kimber calls it its first copper and silver hybrid cable and places it in the Summit Series. It has been in the line since the mid-1990s. Like every Kimber cable, it is braided and terminated by hand in Ogden, Utah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Strands of Silver, One Strand of Copper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eKimber names the conductors: two strands of its AGSS silver and one strand of its TCSS copper, each in VariStrand form with mixed gauges. The RCA version reverses the mix. The three are woven in Kimber's three-wire braid. The braid does the noise rejection. There is no separate shield around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLow-Loss Fluorocarbon and Hand-Soldered Ends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach conductor sits in a low-loss fluorocarbon dielectric. Kimber publishes the result: 53 pF of capacitance, 0.75 µH of inductance and 0.061 ohms of resistance per meter. Those are Kimber's single-ended figures; it lists none for the balanced cable. The plugs are soldered on by hand under nitrogen, which keeps the joint clean as it cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Switchcraft XLR Plug, Explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSilver Streak ends in the plug Kimber fits to its balanced cables: a studio-grade Switchcraft XLR with silver-plated contact pins. Kimber solders it on by hand under nitrogen in Ogden, Utah. The plug latches into the jack and will not pull loose by accident. The silver plating keeps the contact clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSam Tellig, writing in the November 1996 issue of \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, said the Silver Streak \"represents a major performance breakthrough for the price.\" He added: \"The sound is cleaner, quicker, less confused.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTodd Warnke, reviewing for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage!\u003c\/em\u003e in April 1996, wrote that \"the Silver Streak sets a new standard for me.\" Both reviews date from the cable's first year, and Kimber has kept the design in the line since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Interconnect Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a taste of silver without an all-silver price\u003c\/strong\u003e — the balanced Silver Streak puts two silver strands with one copper, and reviewers heard a cleaner, quicker sound, so busy passages untangle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour sources sit near power supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e — the three-wire braid cancels induced noise along its length, so the shelf stays out of the music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou dress cables in tight spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e — three thin jacketed wires bend where a fat cable will not, so the plugs sit square on the jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a plug that locks\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Switchcraft XLR latches into the jack and its silver-plated pins resist tarnish, so the connection stays put\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour components have only RCA jacks\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Silver Streak XLR is balanced at both ends and will not fit an RCA jack. Choose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/kimber-kable-silver-streak-interconnect-cable-1-0-meter-pair-ultraplate-black-rca-to-rca\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eKimber Silver Streak RCA\u003c\/a\u003e instead, or call us and we will match the connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the Silver Streak from a balanced XLR output on your DAC, streamer, CD player or phono stage to a balanced XLR input on your preamp or amplifier. Keep left to left and right to right. Line up the pins and push until the latch clicks. Press the latch tab to release the plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThen listen. Other and longer lengths available. Call for prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn interconnect is one link in the chain. It usually joins these categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the usual input end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital-to-Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — DAC output to amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePhono Preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — phono stage to line input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the last link to the speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat XLR connector does Kimber use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA studio-grade Switchcraft XLR with silver-plated contact pins. Kimber names it on its balanced Tonik, PBJ, Silver Streak, Hero HB and Hero AG. Kimber solders it on by hand under nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does VariStrand mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach conductor is made of strands in more than one gauge. Kimber uses this stranding in every interconnect it makes and says the mix of gauges spreads the signal across the bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs Silver Streak shielded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is no separate shield. Kimber relies on the three-wire braid to reject noise, which is why the cable has no outer jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy mix copper and silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eKimber built the Silver Streak as its first hybrid. In the balanced cable Kimber lists two silver strands and one copper. The silver is Kimber's AGSS, the copper its TCSS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a step up from the Silver Streak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/kimber-kable-hero-hb-interconnect-balanced-cable-0-5-meter-xlr-to-xlr-pair\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eKimber Hero HB XLR\u003c\/a\u003e is the next rung. It moves to four conductors of hyper-pure copper and silver in Kimber's GyroQuadratic braid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about interconnects, braided cables, or RCA versus XLR? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"0.5 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":45983257002157,"sku":"NEW-KKSSBAL-0.5-PR-XLXL","price":576.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":45983241437357,"sku":"NEW-KKSSBAL-1-PR-XLXL","price":976.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.0 Meter \/ Single \/ New","offer_id":45982851727533,"sku":"NEW-KKSSBAL-1-SIN-XLXL","price":488.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":45982869455021,"sku":"NEW-KKSSBAL-1.5-PR-XLXL","price":1376.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 Meter \/ Single \/ New","offer_id":45983206375597,"sku":"NEW-KKSSBAL-1.5-SIN-XLXL","price":688.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":45983217221805,"sku":"NEW-KKSSBAL-2-PR-XLXL","price":1776.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":45982003462317,"sku":"NEW-KKSSBAL-3-PR-XLXL","price":2576.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":45981452632237,"sku":"NEW-KKSSBAL-4-PR-XLXL","price":3376.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKSSBAL-PR-XLXL_02_ends_pair_2025__91855.1756132543.1280.1280_97f8270f-c45c-4a05-9de2-a63d57f526e3.jpg?v=1778118186","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/kimber-kable-silver-streak-interconnect-cable-xlr-to-xlr","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}