Reference Analog Cabling

Design Challenges

Analog cables typically operate at line level, while phono cartridges operate at very low levels. One important consideration for line-level cabling is the impedance, capacitance, and reactance, as these electrical properties can vary between the input and output resistance of audio equipment, especially when comparing solid-state and tube equipment or a combination of both.

Line-level equipment often faces an issue with a common zero point: the voltage swing between positive and negative voltage passing through zero. Some designs may introduce a DC offset, which can cause problems if the connection between components does not share a common reference point of zero.

The XerXes reference establishes a directional signal flow, decoupling noise from polarity attraction as the music flows downstream toward the speakers. Its unique design incorporates multi-layered materials that are either electronegative or inert to isolate every conductor from near-field distortive effects.

The musical benefits are instantly discernible: increased velocity, dynamics, image focus, and essential low-level harmonics are unimpeded.

The Reference series creates a personal immersive audio environment.

Solution

Conductor: Silver lattice

Effective Wire Gauge: 18

Dielectric: multi-mode with varying electronegativity

Shielding: External EMI/RFI with multilayer internal decoupling

Connector Bond: Exothermic high-temperature

Distortion preemption: Directional passive energy network

Geometry: Bilateral mirror image for optimal signal retention

Base Configurations:

RCA interconnects

Constructed with two identical eutectic silver conductor cores
Conductors are independently shielded
Parallel path, noninvasive noise dissipation network

XLR interconnects

Constructed with three identical eutectic silver conductor cores
Conductors are independently shielded
Fully symmetrical ground
parallel path, noninvasive noise dissipation network

Phono interconnects

Constructed with five identical eutectic silver conductor cores
Conductors are independently shielded
Fully symmetrical ground
parallel path, noninvasive noise dissipation network
Connector choices: RCA, XLR, DIN, and 90º DIN

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