Description
Designed and handcrafted using Duelund tinned copper conductors, the Reference Series AES/EBU Digital Cable is carefully fine-tuned to deliver exceptional sound quality while minimizing signal transmission loss.
Audiolund AES/EBU Digital Cable ~ Reference Series
Construction & Design
- Enhanced Construction: Revised cable architecture designed to further improve overall sound quality.
- Main Signal Conductors: 2 × (16 AWG + 20 AWG) Duelund tinned copper wires.
- Multi-Layer Shielding: Multiple types and layers of shielding materials are employed to reduce noise and RFI/EMI interference.
- Advanced Damping: A unique damping design incorporates multiple anti-vibration and damping materials to suppress mechanical vibration and improve isolation.
- Standard Length: 1.0 m.
Sound Characteristics
The Reference Series AES/EBU Digital Cable reflects the natural and musical sonic character traditionally associated with Western Electric-style tinned copper conductors. It delivers a natural, detailed, and smooth presentation with a quiet background, while maintaining a strong sense of musicality.
The Duelund tinned copper conductors contribute to a relaxed, natural, and musical presentation, with a slightly more laid-back character.
110-Ohm Performance Verification
Although we do not use precision impedance-measurement equipment, the Reference Series AES/EBU Digital Cable has been extensively evaluated with several high-end digital transport and DAC combinations.
Throughout these evaluations, the cable demonstrated stable digital signal transmission without observed signal errors and performed favorably against several established branded 110-ohm AES/EBU cables.
Based on these practical system evaluations, the cable is designed and verified for reliable use in 110-ohm AES/EBU digital applications.
Humble Comments
The Reference Series AES/EBU Digital Cable is recommended for listeners seeking a natural, detailed, and smooth presentation with a quiet background and strong musicality. Its relaxed tonal balance makes it particularly suitable for systems where musical engagement and long-term listening comfort are priorities.
XLR Plug Orientation
Audiolund cables use a substantial multi-core construction and are consequently thicker and stiffer than conventional cables. Although the cable can be bent for installation, excessive twisting should be avoided.
Correct XLR connector orientation is therefore important, particularly when routing the cable between components.
The standard XLR plug orientation is shown above. However, the ideal orientation may vary depending on the position and arrangement of your equipment, such as:
- Top to bottom
- Left to right
- Right to left
To ensure the correct XLR plug orientation for your installation, please provide a photo of the rear of your equipment clearly showing the XLR connectors and the relative positions of the connected components.
This will allow us to determine the appropriate connector orientation before assembling your cable.
Cable Run-In
Audiolund cables primarily employ multi-core designs with carefully selected combinations of conductors. As a result, sufficient run-in time is recommended for the cables to reach their intended performance.
OCC silver conductors, particularly thicker solid-core designs, generally require a longer run-in period than Duelund tinned copper conductors, which use multiple parallel fine strands.
As a general guideline, we recommend approximately 100–200 hours of run-in.
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