Description
Designed and meticulously handcrafted using carefully selected combinations of 5N OCC Silver and Duelund Tinned Copper conductors. Each design is extensively tuned to deliver exceptional musicality, resolution, and balance.
Audiolund AES/EBU Digital Cable ~ Flagship Series
Key Features
- Enhanced Design: Revised cable construction for further improvements in overall sonic performance.
- Advanced Multi-Core Architecture: Utilizes 2 × 11 solid-core conductors (15GA, 21GA ×3, 24GA, 26GA, 28GA, 29GA ×2, 32GA ×2) of 5N OCC Silver, combined with 2 × 12GA and 2 × 20GA Duelund Tinned Copper conductors.
- Comprehensive Shielding System: Multiple layers and types of shielding materials are employed to minimize noise and reduce RFI/EMI interference.
- Vibration Control Design: Incorporates a proprietary damping structure with multiple anti-vibration materials to suppress mechanical resonance and improve isolation.
- Standard Length: 1.0m, with custom lengths available upon request.
While the cable is not verified using dedicated impedance measurement equipment, the Flagship Series AES/EBU Digital Cable has been extensively tested across multiple high-end transport and DAC combinations. Testing confirmed error-free signal transmission and performance comparable to, or exceeding, renowned branded 110-ohm AES/EBU digital cables, demonstrating compliance with AES/EBU requirements.
Sonically, the Flagship Series is designed to combine the rich, natural character associated with vintage Western Electric-inspired Duelund Tinned Copper conductors with the transparency, speed, and refinement of modern 5N OCC Silver. This balanced presentation makes it suitable for a wide range of high-end audio systems.
Choosing the Right Series
A simplified guide to selecting the series that best matches your sonic preferences:
- Xtreme Series
For listeners who prefer the classic vintage Duelund Western Electric sound. - True Silver Series
For those seeking the speed, transparency, and detail of modern 5N pure silver conductors. - Xtreme Silver Series
For enthusiasts who enjoy the Duelund Western Electric presentation while adding the refinement and openness of silver. - Ultimate Silver Series
For listeners who favor pure silver characteristics but appreciate additional warmth and musicality from Duelund Tinned Copper. - Flagship Series
For those seeking an equal balance between the vintage Western Electric character and the transparency of modern pure silver.
Flagship Series – Ultra High-End Version
Additional Features
- Incorporates an additional Duelund Silver Foil V1 conductor alongside the existing 11-core 5N OCC Silver array and enhanced Duelund Tinned Copper configuration, including an extra 16GA conductor.
- Flagship Series conductor cross-sectional area (per channel):
- 3.61 mm² (OCC Silver)
- 3.82 mm² (Duelund Copper)
- Flagship Ultra High-End Version conductor cross-sectional area (per channel):
- 3.61 mm² (OCC Silver)
- 5.14 mm² (Duelund Copper)
- 0.82 mm² (Duelund Silver Foil)
Built using highly specialized construction techniques, this version adds both Duelund Silver Foil V1 and an additional 16GA Duelund Tinned Copper conductor. With no limiting factors elsewhere in the system, it represents Audiolund’s most advanced AES/EBU digital cable design for reference-level systems.
The Flagship Series was developed to achieve the best attributes of both worlds: the organic musicality of Duelund Tinned Copper and the accuracy and resolution of 5N OCC Silver. It is intended for ultra high-end systems and audiophiles seeking uncompromising AES/EBU digital cable performance.
Personal Recommendation
For listeners who value both the Western Electric-inspired sound and the characteristics of pure silver equally, the Flagship Series is the recommended choice. If budget is not a primary consideration, it represents Audiolund’s highest recommendation for AES/EBU applications.
Alternatively, the other four series offer equally high levels of performance, each with its own distinctive sonic signature. Personal favorites include the Xtreme Silver Series, Ultimate Silver Series, and Flagship Series, all of which combine the unique strengths of Duelund Tinned Copper with 5N OCC Silver and/or Duelund Silver conductors.
OPTION: Select Cable Sleeve Color:
1) Default: Gold Foil + Black Stripe on Black Background
- Elegant appearance
- Gold foil finish requires careful handling due to lower wear resistance
2) Gold Foil + Transparent Stripe on White Background
- Premium aesthetic
- Gold foil finish requires careful handling due to lower wear resistance
3) Red Copper + White Stripe on Black Background
- Improved durability
- Better wear resistance compared to gold foil finishes
4) Black + Grey Stripe on White Background
- Clean contemporary appearance
- Excellent wear resistance
XLR Plugs Orientation
Audiolund cables use substantial multi-conductor constructions and are therefore relatively thick and firm. Although the cables can be bent easily for normal installation, twisting the cable can be more difficult if the XLR plug orientation does not align correctly with the equipment connectors.
The standard XLR plug orientation is shown above. However, the ideal orientation may vary depending on the physical arrangement of your equipment, such as:
- Top to bottom
- Left to right
- Right to left
For the best cable configuration, please provide a photo of your equipment viewed from the rear, clearly showing the XLR connectors. This allows us to determine the most suitable plug orientation before assembly.
Cable Run-In
Most Audiolund cables utilize complex multi-core conductor architectures and therefore require an extended burn-in period to achieve optimal performance.
The solid-core 5N OCC silver conductors used in the Flagship Series generally require longer run-in times than Duelund’s multi-strand tinned copper conductors.
Recommended Run-In Period
- General Audiolund cables: 100-200 hours
- Flagship Series: 200-400 hours
Actual run-in time may vary depending on system configuration, listening conditions, and usage patterns.
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