Description
Audiolund XLR to RCA/RCA to XLR Interconnect Cable ~ Xtreme Silver Series
- Upgrade Version: The XLR/RCA cable construction has been further refined to deliver improved sound quality and overall performance.
1. Standard XLR to RCA Configuration
- Constructed according to the standard XLR-to-RCA configuration, with Pin 1 and Pin 3 connected to ground, suitable for transformer-coupled outputs.
- Each positive and negative signal path uses 1 × 12GA + 1 × 20GA Duelund tinned copper conductors, combined with 5N OCC silver conductors.
- Each positive and negative signal path incorporates 8 solid-core 5N OCC silver conductors in multiple gauges: 18GA + 24GA + 26GA + 28GA + 29GA + 29GA + 32GA + 32GA.
- A 1.0-meter pair uses a total of 4m × 12GA + 4m × 20GA Duelund tinned copper conductors, together with 4m × 8 solid-core 18GA to 32GA 5N OCC silver conductors, plus 2m of silver-plated copper wire for grounding.
2. XLR to RCA with Pin-3 Open
- Constructed according to the MERGING+NADAC method, also applicable to Benchmark, Weiss, and other equipment using a similar configuration.
- The positive signal path uses 1 × 12GA + 1 × 20GA Duelund tinned copper conductors, combined with 5N OCC silver conductors.
- The positive signal path incorporates 8 solid-core 5N OCC silver conductors in multiple gauges: 18GA + 24GA + 26GA + 28GA + 29GA + 29GA + 32GA + 32GA.
- A 1.0-meter pair uses a total of 2m × 12GA + 2m × 20GA Duelund tinned copper conductors, together with 2m × 8 solid-core 18GA to 32GA 5N OCC silver conductors, plus tinned copper shielding for grounding.
3. XLR to RCA with Pin-3 Open added 10K Ohm resistor to ground
- Multiple types and layers of shielding materials are incorporated to help minimize noise and RFI/EMI interference.
- A specialized damping design uses multiple anti-vibration and damping materials to suppress unwanted mechanical vibration and improve isolation.
- Standard length: 1.0m, with other lengths available.
Sound Characteristics
The Xtreme Silver Series XLR to RCA / RCA to XLR Interconnect Cable combines 8 solid-core 5N OCC silver conductors ranging from 18GA to 32GA per signal path with 12GA + 20GA Duelund tinned copper conductors.
The Xtreme Silver Series combines the natural, smooth, and musical character associated with vintage Western Electric-style sound with the sweetness, delicacy, speed, dynamics, and power of pure silver conductors. The result is a highly balanced and comprehensive presentation with a quiet background and excellent musicality.
Designed to integrate the tonal qualities of Western Electric-style sound with the clarity and responsiveness of modern pure silver, the Xtreme Silver Series offers a well-balanced sonic character that makes it highly versatile across a wide range of high-end audio systems.
Conductor Cross-Sectional Area
The estimated conductor cross-sectional area per meter, per +/− channel, is:
- 5N OCC Silver: 1.48 mm²
- Duelund Tinned Copper: 3.83 mm²
Humble Comments
If you appreciate both the natural and musical character of Western Electric-style sound and the clarity, delicacy, speed, and dynamics of pure silver, but find it difficult to choose between the Xtreme Series and True Silver Series, the Xtreme Silver Series offers an ideal balance of both.
Selecting the Right Audiolund Series
For simplified product selection:
- Xtreme Series – For enthusiasts who prefer the classic vintage Duelund/Western Electric sonic character.
- True Silver Series – For listeners seeking the purity, speed, and transparency of modern 5N OCC Silver.
- Xtreme Silver Series – For those who enjoy the Duelund/Western Electric signature with additional silver-derived refinement and detail.
- Ultimate Silver Series – For listeners who favor silver performance while retaining elements of the classic Duelund character.
- Flagship Series – For those seeking an equal balance of both sonic signatures.
OPTION: Select Cable Sleeve Color:
1) Default: Red copper + Black Strip with Black Backgrounds
2) Optional: Red Copper + Red Stripe with Black Background
Cable Run-In
Most Audiolund cables use multi-core designs incorporating various conductor types, gauges, and combinations. As a result, they require an extended run-in period to reach their intended sonic performance.
The thick, solid-core OCC silver conductors typically require a longer run-in period than Duelund tinned copper conductors, which use multiple parallel strands of finer wire.
As a general guideline:
- Most Audiolund cables: approximately 100 to 200 hours
- Xtreme Silver Series: approximately 200 to 400 hours
Because the Xtreme Silver Series incorporates multiple solid-core OCC silver conductors together with Duelund tinned copper conductors, additional run-in time is recommended before making final critical listening evaluations.
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