Cables


There is a lot of "snake oil" out there (look it up on Google).  Cable should seamlessly and transparently transmit the sound, without adding or subtracting from it in any way.  Any cable that purports to be difficult, different or sensitive, very probably is.  We understand cable, we are engineers, and we know what sounds right.

If you buy the right cables the first time, it will save you money in the long run, take a long deep breath and just go for it.

 

Evolution II The best value cables from Furutech

Reference III For any high end system

Flux Lineflux, Powerflux, Speakerflux, Silver Arrows   Simply the ultimate cables !

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Silver Arrows tonearm cable
Made from pure silver this is simply the tonearm cable to have. 

From ToneAudio magazine : "Last year we gave Furutech’s AU12 tonearm cable an exceptional value award, and the new Silver 12 takes things a big step further in clarity and dynamics. It uses Furutech’s Alpha Pure Silver conductors, Alpha Rhodium/OCC RCA connectors and a CF or L DIN connector along with Furutech’s Alpha Cryo process. Bottom line: this is the best tonearm cable I’ve had the pleasure to use." 

If you have and SME V or better, then you owe it to yourself to have this cable. We use this cable on our reference SME20/3 Benz LP-S system.


• α (Alpha) Pure Silver Conductors
• Three-layer shielding for improved noise insulation
• Four-way grounding and external ground wire
• Insulation/Dielectric: Special-grade air-foamed polyethylene
• Connectors: Furutech-engineered rhodium-plated Carbon and Stainless finished CF-DIN connector or L-DIN connector and CF-102(R) α (Alpha) OCC RCA connectors
• Carefully engineered cable clamp improves grip and reduces mechanical and electrically-induced distortion

£1,550 5 pin tonearm to RCA plugs, right angle version.  In stock now!

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AG-12 Phono cable 1.2M
“I don’t know if the Furutech Ag-12 is the best phono cable on the market, but it's the best I've heard, a fact made all the more meaningful by its mid-level price. It's one of the phono cables to beat, and it's affordable to boot.”
-- Marc Mickelson, Soundstage.com

“The award for best performance and highest build quality at the lowest price goes to the Furutech AG-12.”
--- Michael Fremer, Stereophile July 2009 Vol.32 No.7

• α (Alpha) silver-plated μ-OFC Conductor
• 4-layer shield construction for improved noise insulation
• Main Insulation: Air-foamed polyethylene
•• Connectors
o Furutech-engineered rhodium-plated DIN or L-DIN and FP-126(R) Alpha-OCC RCA connectors
• The best damping and insulation materials for improved frequency extension and tonal balance
• Carefully engineered cable clamp improves grip and reduces mechanical and electrically-induced distortion

£475.00 RCA,   £595.00 fully balanced XLR (made only for us by Furutech Japan); both right angle version.  Both in stock now!

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Evolution II Interconnect RCA & XLR 1.2M 
Updated Evolution II Audio CablesPure Transmission Performance for Value Conscious Audiophiles

Furutech’s Evolution Series was awarded The Absolute Sound Editors’ Choice Award in both 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2012!

• High performance beautifully engineered gold-plated RCA connectors [FP-110 (G)] or [FP-701M(G)/FP-702F (G)] XLR connectors
• RCA center pin 24k gold-plated nonmagnetic α (Alpha)-OCC conductor with Teflon dielectric
• RCA connector backbone composed of nonmagnetic 24k gold-plated eutectic cast copper alloy with beautifully finished nonmagnetic copper alloy outer locking shell
• XLR connector pins beautifully engineered copper alloy α (Alpha)-conductor with PBT dielectric
• XLR body and housing made of nonmagnetic copper alloy
• Shield 1 0.12 mm α (Alpha) conductor wire braid
• Cable insulated with polypropylene reducing capacitance and damping vibration
• Results in greater resolution, clarity, powerful dynamics, and an ultra-quiet soundstage in which music develops more fully without artificial upper-frequency “presence region” glare
• α (Alpha) Conductor Is Composed Of Fine OCC Wire Strands
Treated With Furutech’s α (Alpha) Cryogenic and Demagnetizing Process
• α (Alpha)-OCC Conductor wires are treated with the FURUTECH α(Alpha) to minimize transmission loss.
• Finished with High Performance FP-110 (G) RCA or FP-701M(G)/702F(G) XLR Connectors.
• FP-110 (G) non-magnetic 24k Gold Plated PCOCC central pin with dielectric Teflon. Body made using non-magnetic 24k Gold Plated Eutectic cast Brass. Non-magnetic Brass Housing (Black).
• The pin of FP-601M(R)/602F(R) is made using non-magnetic 24k Gold Plated Eutectic cast Brass with dielectric PBT. Non-magnetic Brass Housing (Black).
• Shielded with 0.12 mm α(Alpha) conductor wire Braid realizing superior noise isolation.
• Insulated with high quality Polypropylene which contributes to a reduction in capacitance.

RCA £647.00 In stock now! 
XLR £740.00 In stock now!

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Evolution II IEC UK mains power 1.8M 
Updated Evolution II Audio Cables. Pure Transmission Performance for Value Conscious Audiophiles

Furutech’s Evolution Series was awarded The Absolute Sound Editors’ Choice Award in both 2007 and 2008

“… wholeheartedly recommend these cables to someone looking for more from their present system.” -- Brett Rudolf EnjoyTheMusic.com

“Furutech’s cables offer great transparency and purity, plus an uncanny ability to block out noise and grunge.” -- Chris Martens The Absolute Sound

• Furutech FI-1363(R) Cryo Treated Rhodium Plated UK Mains Plug
• High performance FI-11(R) IEC connector nonmagnetic α (Alpha)
• Beautifully engineered power cords featuring α (Alpha) μ-OFC Conductors
• Special polyethylene insulation withstands high voltage and heat for lower capacitance and better mechanical damping
• Patented Ground/Earth Jumper Technology
• Featuring “W” wire-clamping mechanism for firm contacts and pure, stable power transmission
• Unique construction offers the industry’s firmest contacts
• Twin RoHS Compliant Ultra Flexible Pb free PVC Sheaths provide improved vibration isolation.
• Insulated with Polyethylene (PE) reducing capacitance
• Results in greater resolution, clarity, powerful dynamics, and an ultra-quiet soundstage in which
music develops more fully without artificial upper-frequency “presence region” glare

£680.00 In stock now!

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Evolution II Loudspeaker cable
Furutech’s Evolution Series was awarded The Absolute Sound Editors’ Choice Award in both 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2012.

• 6 bundles 20-strand α (Alpha)μ–OFC Conductor ・ 0.18mm, 2.81mm diameter
• Insulation: Special polyethylene (Red/White) 5.1mm diameter
• Cable Lay: Two cores twisted together with cotton yarn
• Sheath: RoHS Compliant flexible PVC (Dark Green) 13.5mm diameter
• Jacket: Nylon yarn braid approx. 14.5mm
• Connectors FP-218 (G) spade or FP-202(G) Banana
 

4.0M 2 x 2M £595.00  2 x 3M £773.00  2 x 4M £950.00 In stock now!

 

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Reference III Interconnect RCA & XLR 1.2M

“The Furutech cable sound is easily described as one that completely avoids those peculiar striations that result from highlighting, the providence of certain silver cables that emphasize edge definition for nearly surreal image lock. Such sharp edging then becomes synonymous with etching. It gives a short-lived appearance of exceptional detail - short-lived since such sound is not only unrealistic but fatiguing.

“The Furutech cables patently don't cause this. However, they are exceptionally detailed. I can't help but think that the hexagonal barrel innards [Formula GC-303 Modules] are at least somewhat responsible for this wealth of clearly intelligible inner detail. Rather than throwing detail at you, they throw out inter-note noise. While the end result might seem the same -- more detail -- the way it communicates is very different. Put plainly, the Furutechs never fatigue even at elevated levels yet they do remain ultra resolved.”
-- Srajan Ebaen, 6moons.com

• Double-shielded α (Alpha)-OCC Conductors eliminate radiated noise
• Formula GC-303 Antimagnetic EMI-Absorbent Modules surround each cable
• High performance beautifully engineered rhodium plated XLR [FP-601M/602F (R)] connectors
• XLR pins [FP-601M (R)/602F (R)] high-contact luxuriously-finished nonmagnetic rhodium-plated phosphor bronze for stable Furutech Pure Transmission signal
• High performance beautifully engineered rhodium plated RCA [FP-106 (R)]
• Center filament pin [FP-106 (R)] a high-contact work of engineering art composed of nonmagnetic rhodium-plated phosphor bronze with Teflon dielectric
• RCA connector backbone composed of nonmagnetic rhodium-plated eutectic cast brass with beautifully-finished nonmagnetic brass outer locking shell.
• Shield 1 0.12 mm α (Alpha) conductor wire braid
• Shield 2 special EMI-absorbent Formula GC-303 Modules for superior noise isolation
• Insulated with air-foamed HDPE reducing capacitance and damping vibration
• Results in greater resolution, clarity, powerful dynamics, and an ultra-quiet soundstage in which music develops more fully without artificial upper-frequency “presence region” glare.
• GC-303 allows a deeper, tighter bass to form a solid foundation for the rest of the frequency range, better defining the original recording’s venue. Natural, unforced detail reveals nuance and energy for an engaging musical experience.
• α (Alpha) Conductor Is Composed Of Fine PCOCC Wire Strands
Treated With Furutech’s α (Alpha) Cryogenic and Demagnetizing Process

RCA £1,155.00
XLR £1,320.00

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Reference III IEC UK mains power 1.8M

• Double-shielded α (Alpha)μ-Conductors eliminate radiated noise
• Formula GC-303 Antimagnetic EMI-Absorbent Modules surround each cable
• High performance beautifully engineered rhodium-plated IEC [FI-25 (R)] and power connector [FI-25M (R)]
o Male: Rhodium-plated nonmagnetic pure copper
o Female: Rhodium-plated phosphor bronze
• Furutech’s unique wire-clamping mechanism guarantees ultra firm connections for Furutech Pure Transmission signal
• Twin Flexible PVC sheaths improve vibration isolation.
• Insulated with high-quality polyethylene PE reducing capacitance
• Results in greater resolution, clarity, powerful dynamics, and an ultra-quiet soundstage in which music develops more fully without artificial upper-frequency “presence region” glare.
• GC-303 allows a deeper, tighter bass to form a solid foundation for the rest of the frequency range, better defining the original recording’s venue. Natural, unforced detail reveals nuance and energy for an engaging musical experience.

£1,210.00

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Reference III  Loudspeaker cable

• Shielded α (Alpha)-OCC Conductors eliminate radiated noise
• Formula GC-303 Antimagnetic EMI-Absorbent Modules surround each cable
• High performance beautifully engineered and finished with nonmagnetic rhodium plated pure copper spades
• (Nonmagnetic rhodium-plated eutectic cast brass FP-202 (R) Banana connectors by request).
• Insulated with Special Grade PE reducing capacitance and damping vibration
• Results in greater resolution, clarity, powerful dynamics, and an ultra-quiet soundstage in which music develops more fully without artificial upper-frequency “presence region” glare.
• GC-303 allows a deeper, tighter bass to form a solid foundation for the rest of the frequency range, better defining the original recording’s venue. Natural, unforced detail reveals nuance and energy for an engaging musical experience.

Biwire version
• 6 bundles of 25-strand α (Alpha)-OCC Conductor・0.16mm for Treble,
• 6 bundles of 41-strand α (Alpha)-OCC Conductor・0.16mm for Bass,
• Insulation: Special grade PE (Red/White for Bass, 5.1mm diameter)
(Blue/Black for Treble, 4.8mm diameter)
• Cable Lay: Four cores twisted together with cotton yarn, PVC core in center
• Sheath: Two layers flexible PVC (Purple/Red) 16.0±0.2mm diameter
• Shield: Special EMI- and noise-absorbent Formula GC-303 module
• Jacket: Nylon yarn braid approx. 17.0±0.2mm

2 x 2M £1,320.00  2 x 3M £1,573.00
Bi-wire version 4.0M 2 x 2M £1,716  2 x 3M £2,046.00

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Lineflux Interconnect RCA & XLR 1.2M 

Top of the Line  Furutech Lineflux Series Interconnects

Refinement Personified : All audiophiles search for the same qualities: Verisimilitude to the original event, a sense of engagement promoting suspension of disbelief, a visceral immersion in the audio video experience.

The dilemma faced by many is that poor recording values are more apparent as audio systems gain clarity, transparency and resolution. Recordings that are acceptable sounding on a compromised system may grate as the bass, midrange and upper frequencies open up.

The wideband, smooth, extremely low noise and utterly musical presentation achieved by Furutech’s beautifully finished Lineflux cables is down to meticulous engineering and a careful audition of various suitable materials. These results in the superb overall balance of qualities that Furutech is known for that allow you to feel, experience and communicate with music.

Furutech Lineflux interconnects feature solid-core α (Alpha) OCC conductor, double-layer shielding, and a high-grade polyethylene dielectric with insulating materials that further dampen the transmission line. The substantially-built extremely nonresonant RCA or XLR connectors are finished in layered carbon fiber and stainless steel with rhodium-plated pins.  The results are extremely fine resolution down and through the very low noise floor, improved soundstaging and image palpability, a musical, attractive, “round” midrange, tight and controlled bass, plus power and dynamics to spare.

• Solid α (Alpha) OCC Conductor
• Double-layer shielding for improved noise insulation
• Insulation/Dielectric: High-grade polyethylene
• Connectors:
o Beautiful, hefty rhodium-plated carbon fiber and stainless steel
o CF-102R RCAs or CF-601MR / CF602FR XLR connectors
• The best damping and insulation materials available for improved frequency extension and smooth tonal balance
• Carefully engineered cable clamp improves grip reduces mechanical and electrically-induced distortion
• Dimensions: Cable diameter approx. 13.0mm • Overall length: 1.2M/set

Click here to read a review

RCA £1,780.00
XLR £2,220.00

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Powerflux IEC UK mains power 1.8M 

Enthusiasts know that everything in the signal path makes a difference and that what they see and hear is, in a very direct way, the AC power itself. The sweeping way in which Furutech goes about thoroughly engineering and refining their products is a tour de force of detail and design work.

Powerflux conductors are 68-strand α (Alpha) OCC twisted around μ–conductor strands with a special-grade PE insulation or dielectric. (Alpha conductors are fine OCC wire treated with Furutech’s Alpha Cryogenic and Demagnetizing process.) The dielectric is surrounded by an inner sheath of RoHS-compliant PVC incorporating carbon powder that enhances damping, and that in turn is covered by a full α (Alpha) conductor wire braid shield. Another flexible PVC outer sheath and a Nylon braid jacket finish the job.

• Furutech FI-1363(R) Cryo Treated Rhodium Plated UK Mains Plug
• Furutech’s beautifully-finished FI-50(R) IEC and FI-50M(R) Piezo Ceramic series connector housings are made of layers of carbon fiber in a damping and insulating acetal copolymer surrounded by nonmagnetic stainless steel. Europe version features FI-E50(R) Schuko Connector
• The connector bodies combine two “active” materials: Nano-sized ceramic particles and powdered carbon. Nylon and fiberglass are incorporated as well forming an extremely effective, mechanically and electrically nonresonant connector body that may just be the most sophisticated in the world.
• Piezo Ceramic series connectors feature α (Alpha) Pure Copper conductors equipped with Furutech’s advanced Earth/Ground Jumper System (US Patent No.: 6,669,491)
• Patent-pending metal cable clamps improves grip and reduces mechanically- and electrically-induced distortion -- also features patent-pending specially-engineered pressure plates
• Cable features a full α (Alpha) conductor shield to protect the signal from radiated noise
• RoHS-compliant flexible PVC sheaths enhances vibration control
• Special high-grade PE insulation/dielectric reduces capacitance

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£1,870.00

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Speakerflux Loudspeaker cable

Top-of-the-Line for 2009! Furutech Speakerflux Cables
Comes Standard with CF201r Spades for the Amplifier and CF202r Bananas for the Speaker Other Combinations on Request

The Effective Diameter of Your Music!
The link between speakers and amplifiers is one of the most critical in a system. Speaker cables carry high current and require low resistive loss to avoid turning part of the signal energy into heat; high performance construction techniques call for large cable diameters or bundles of smaller conductors for an effective large diameter. Low resistance also keeps an amplifier’s damping factor high avoiding uncontrolled driver movements.

Furutech specifies α (Alpha) OCC Pure Transmission conductors terminated with beautifully-engineered high-performance rhodium-plated nonmagnetic pure copper spade connectors for the amplifier end and rhodium-plated banana connectors at the other end. Other connector combinations are available on request. The substantially-built extremely nonresonant connector bodies are finished in layered carbon fiber and stainless steel. The dielectric/insulation is high-grade PE reducing capacitance and improving mechanical damping for greater resolution, clarity, powerful dynamics, plus an ultra-quiet soundstage in which music develops more fully without artificial upper-frequency “presence region” glare.

The smooth, natural, utterly musical presentation is down to meticulous engineering and careful audition of various suitable materials. These results in the superb overall balance of qualities that Furutech has long been known for that allows you to feel, experience and communicate with music.

• α (Alpha) OCC Pure Transmission Conductors
• Beautifully-engineered high-performance rhodium-plated nonmagnetic pure copper spades Type CF-201R
• Nonmagnetic rhodium-plated banana connectors Type CF-202R
• Dielectric/insulation: High grade PE reduces capacitance for improved vibration damping
• Results in greater resolution, clarity, powerful dynamics, and an ultra-quiet soundstage in which music develops more fully without artificial upper-frequency “presence region” glare.

Click here to read a review

2 x 2M £2,400.00  2 x 3M £2,830.00

PA-2075DR Oyaide straight tonearm cable for SME and Jelco

PCOCC-A is a core component of all PA series line-up and is a key factor for high-quality and high-performance only from Oyaide Electric. Each model of PA series has its own concept and identity individualized by materials and structures.

The PA-2075 coaxial cable is a parallel-layout structure designed to be compact and lightweight. In order to reduce conductor resistance and transmit weak analogue signal effectively, the overall diameter of the conductor strands was increased to 0.5sq. The high density spiral shielding structure is composed of PCOCC-A for its highly effective behaviour in an ultra compact layout. The semiconductor (carbon PVC) layer is provided for the purpose of eliminating static electricity without exerting any influence on the conductor. As an insulator, we selected high polymer polyethylene which has the same permittivity as Teflon but is halogen-free for audio application.

The genuinely innovative product is produced by applying the latest materials and structures based on solid data. PA-2075 expands possibility and enjoyment of your life with analogue audio.  This is the cable that we used on the Timestep EVO when Hi Fi World reviewed it.  It's a really great cable and truly remarkable value for the money.

Our price £260.00


Performance
Enhancing Affordable

Interconnect (phono RCA)
Rhapsody  1M £33.00
Rhythm  0.5M £45.00  1M £50.00  2M £65.00
Harmony  0.5M £50.00  1M £60.00
Prelude  0.5M £70.00  1M £80.00
Symphony  0.5M £170.00  1M £200.00
Coda 0.5M £130.00  1M £150.00
Illusion Diva DCT  0.5M £ 190.00  1M £250.00
Polar Opera DCT  0.5M £300.00  1M  £400.00
Phantom DCT  0.5M £330.00  1M  £390.00
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Interconnect (balanced XLR male-female, price per stereo pair)
Symphony 1m £200.00
Opera DCT 1m £500.00 
Cantata DCT  0.5M £2,100.00  1M £3,500.00  2M £5,000.00

Loudspeaker
Rumba  £4.00M plus £60.00 spades or banana
Jive  £5.00M plus £60.00 spades or banana
Jive BiWire £14.00M plus £90.00 spades or banana
Tango  £15.00M plus £60.00 spades or banana
Tango BiWire £30.00M plus £90.00 spades or banana
Salsa  £25.00M plus £75.00 spades or banana
Salsa BiWire £50.00M plus £125.00 spades or banana
Polar Gladiator DCT 3M pair £540.00  5M pair £800.00 (either spades or banana) Extra per linear metre £65.00
Polar Samurai DCT BiWire  3M pair £825.00  5M pair £1,225.00 (either spades or banana) Extra per linear metre £100.00
Polar Ninja DCT BiWire 3M pair £1,500.00  5M pair £2,300.00 (either spades or banana) Extra per linear metre £200.00

Mains
Power Management 8 Way Filtered Distribution Mains Block £330.00
Fusion IEC mains 13A to IEC £90.00
Fusion 4 way Distribution £180.00
Jazz IEC mains 13A to IEC £135.00
Jazz 4 way Distribution £240.00
Polar DCT Power Management 8 Way Filtered Distribution Mains Block £495.00
Polar Warrior DCT Mains Cable £245.00
Polar Warrior DCT 4 way Distribution 2M £395.00

Van Damme Interconnects Cables RCA phono
Interconnects transfer information from a source such as a CD Player or Turntable to the preamplifier.  They must have low inductance, minimal capacitance, good linearity, good frequency response and must not suffer from any form of microphony.  Thin sliver plated wire has its place in Microwave engineering but can suffer from microphony and can be highly capacitive.  We use the Timestep Interconnect at Hi Fi Shows, it is that good!  No flash packaging though.

  Timestep 2.0M Retail price £20

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Interconnects Cables XLR Balanced
The best way to connect the Marantz SA-11S1 and SA-7S1 CD players to the PM-11S1, SC-11S1 & SC-7S2 via fully balanced XLR connectors.  And to connect the SC-7S2 preamplifier to the dual mono-block amplifiers MA-9S2 that you may want to locate next to the individual loudspeaker (a different length for each)?  Price each, you will need two for stereo.

Timestep XLR male - XLR female 0.5M £20.00
Timestep XLR male - XLR female   1M £25.00
Timestep XLR male - XLR female   2M £35.00
Timestep XLR male - XLR female   3M £45.00
Timestep XLR male - XLR female   6M £75.00

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Loudspeaker Cables
All our upper end amplifiers will source >80 amps of current, not many cables can handle this.  Loudspeaker cables are notionally better if they are big, but  copper is very expensive.  Loudspeakers often exhibit low impedances and heavy low loss cable is important to get the power from the amplifier.  We must never forget that loudspeakers will generate significant "back emf" and this should be minimised, again heavy cable achieves this.  When using thin and "special" cable, the amplifier cannot properly  "couple" with the loudspeakers and this will give a characteristic sound. The cable sounds differently but this is not good, as we said above "the cable should seamlessly and transparently transmit the sound, without adding or subtracting from it in any way".

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Premium Van Damme - Bi Wire Timestep Cable    4 x 4.0mm²
An affordable Bi Wire cable.  Bi Wiring stops the back E.M.F. from entering the tweeter.   The cables are joined at the amplifier where the impedance is virtually zero.  This improvement in sound quality is very noticeable and worthwhile. 


  Cable tested before despatch £7.50 a metre

Terminated with 12 x Furutech gold banana  plugs.
  Each Banana plug terminated (12 usually required) £25.00 each

    Prices are for a pair of cables terminated with 12 gold banana  plugs.
  2M pair £330   2.5M pair £338   3M pair £345  4M pair £360.00  5M £375.00

 

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Premium Van Damme Studio Timestep Cable   2 x 6.0mm²
The Studio Cable has the lowest resistance of any 2 way loudspeaker cable we know, it's 6.0mm
² construction is the largest of it's type. Bass will have the solidity and control that you always wanted. The multiple strands eliminate skin effect and allow your amplifier to properly and effectively control your loudspeakers, giving you dynamics and imagery unlike any other cable.  We use this cable on all our demo systems.


  Cable tested before despatch  £9.95 a metre

Terminated with 8 x Furutech gold banana plugs.
  Each Banana plug terminated (8 usually required) £25.00 each
    Prices are for a pair of cables terminated with 8 gold banana  plugs.
  2M pair £240.00  2.5M pair £250.00 3M pair £260 4M pair£280  5M £300

 

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Budget Van Damme - Timestep Cable   2 x 2.5mm²
An affordable 2.5mm² cable for budget systems. 

  Cable tested before despatch £3.75 a metre
  Each banana terminated (8 usually required) £5.00 each

    Prices are for a pair of cables terminated with 8 gold banana plugs.
  2M pair £55.00   2.5M pair £59.00   3M pair £63  4M pair £70.00 10M pair £115
 

 

 


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