Description
Designed and handcrafted using carefully selected combinations of Duelund tinned copper conductors and 5N OCC silver conductors, the Xtreme Silver Series is meticulously fine-tuned to achieve the highest level of sound quality while minimizing signal transmission loss.
Audiolund XLR Balance Interconnect Cable ~ Xtreme Silver Series
Construction & Technical Features
- Improved Version: The XLR cable construction has been revised and further optimized to improve overall sound quality.
- 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 eight solid-core 5N OCC silver conductors in multiple gauges: 18GA + 24GA + 26GA + 28GA + 29GA + 29GA + 32GA + 32GA.
- A 1.0-meter stereo pair uses a total of 4m × 12GA + 4m × 20GA Duelund tinned copper conductors, together with 4m × eight solid cores of 18GA to 32GA 5N OCC silver conductors, plus 2m of silver-plated copper wire for grounding.
- Multiple types and layers of shielding materials are incorporated to help reduce noise and minimize RFI/EMI interference.
- A unique damping design utilizes various anti-vibration and damping materials to help suppress unwanted vibration and improve mechanical isolation.
- Standard length: 1.0m, with other lengths available upon request.
Fischer XLR Option for Cello Amplifiers
For systems requiring Fischer XLR male plugs, such as certain Cello amplifiers, this termination option is available.
XLR Plug Selection & Sound Characteristics
Different XLR plug materials can subtly influence the overall tonal presentation:
- Gold-plated XLR plugs tend to provide a slightly warmer presentation.
- Rhodium-plated XLR plugs can offer a more refined and silky high-frequency presentation.
- Pure silver XLR plugs can introduce a greater sense of air and perceived detail, potentially taking the overall performance to another level.
Selecting the appropriate plug is ultimately a matter of personal preference and system matching. Like many aspects of high-end audio, connector selection is both a technical consideration and an art, and the preferred choice may vary depending on the characteristics of the individual audiophile system.
These observations are based on critical listening using a carefully balanced reference system. Although differences between connector materials are noticeable, they are generally less significant than the sonic differences between the various Audiolund cable and conductor series.
Xtreme Silver Series Sound Characteristics
The Xtreme Silver Series XLR Interconnect Cable uses eight solid-core 5N OCC silver conductors ranging from 18GA to 32GA per signal path, combined with Duelund tinned copper conductors.
The Xtreme Silver Series is designed to bring together the strengths of both the Xtreme Series and True Silver Series, while presenting a more balanced combination of their individual sonic characteristics.
It retains the comprehensive and highly refined presentation of the Xtreme Series, together with the musical character associated with classic Western Electric-style sound. The presentation is natural, smooth, and musical, supported by a quiet background.
At the same time, the Xtreme Silver Series incorporates the sweetness, delicacy, power, speed, and dynamic qualities associated with the sterling-silver presentation of the True Silver Series.
The Xtreme Silver Series XLR Interconnect Cable is therefore designed to combine the musical character associated with Western Electric-style sound with the clarity, speed, and refinement of a modern pure-silver presentation.
This carefully balanced combination allows the Xtreme Silver Series to integrate exceptionally well with a wide range of high-end audio systems.
Conductor Cross-Sectional Area
The estimated conductor cross-sectional area per meter, per positive/negative signal channel, is:
- 5N OCC Silver: 1.48 mm²
- Duelund Tinned Copper: 3.83 mm²
Humble Comments
If you appreciate both the musical character of Western Electric-style sound and the clarity, detail, speed, and refinement of pure silver, and find it difficult to choose between the Xtreme Series and True Silver Series, the Xtreme Silver Series may offer the ideal balance between the two.
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.
XLR Plugs Orientations
Audiolund cables use substantial multi-conductor construction and are therefore relatively thick and firm. Although the cables can be bent into position, twisting the cable can be more difficult when the XLR connector orientation does not match the equipment layout.
We therefore recommend confirming the required XLR plug orientation before the cable is built.
The standard XLR orientation is suitable for most installations. However, the ideal orientation may vary depending on your equipment arrangement, for example:
- Top to bottom
- Left to right
- Right to left
For custom orientation, please provide a clear photograph of the rear of your equipment showing the XLR connectors and their orientation. This will allow us to determine the most suitable cable and connector alignment for your system.
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.
Hi Danny, I hope to find you well.
Talking about the Xtreme Silver cable I bought, We(I and a friend of mine, copied) had been running intensive tests, we did it in order to integrate the experiences paid in the past with OCC copper and silver conductors and with Duelund/WE as well. The outcome sound is our aim!
We love the synthesis you had been able to realize with the Xtreme silver XLR/Fischer interconnect cable, as per quality execution and audio outcomes.
After an intensive burning, its contribution to the system sound, results in a more detailed sound, sound with a warm body easy to listening, voices and instruments timbre are accurate… for instance, the Violin’s playing cords and the wood of its body harmonics or the piano harmonics are now more perceived, they weren’t before …. very natural and crisp enough at the highest frequencies as well(scent of silver!) dynamics are improved…. . We love it! Well done, Danny!
We played either in a digital amplified system (at hi efficiency) either in a vintage solid-state chain(at low efficiency). I apologize for the late feedback but It took some additional time since the interconnect cables were not burned(because of Fischer plugs).
Said that I am happy to tell we should be ready to upgrade all our connectors(two systems) to Audiolund. ….
We should need:
2 couples of interconnect XLR cables
10 power cords
1 USB
1 Lan
1 interconnect RCA cables
1 3.5 mt speaker’s cables
Since, in the meantime, you introduced the FLAGHSHIP design and we would like to listen it as well, in order to listen and understand we will proceed by splitting the order in two blocks.
Ready to order
1, 1 mt FLAGSHIP interconnect XLR
1, 1.5 mt FLAGSHIP interconnect XLR
2, 1mt XTREME Silver 1mt Powercords with solid silver plugs
1, 1mt FLAGSHIP USB
1, 1mt FLAGSHIP RJ45 ethernet cable
Details and plugs orientation will follow.
I will fulfill the needs with and additional order block…once we will have weighted what is different and better with FLAGSHIP.
Ordered one pair 7.5m Xtreme Silver Series ~ XLR Balance Interconnect Cable (Duelund + OCC Silver) for connecting the Studer C37 Master Recorder to the Allnic L-10000 OTL/OCL Preamp last January 2023.
The cables are professionally assembled.
They have a very natural and live sound throughout the dynamics.
With this quality, the price is more than fair!
Thanks very much
I received my cables yesterday afternoon. They sound absolutely delicious. I want to double-check whether these cables have burned in or if I should wait to hear their full potential. Once these cables settle into my system, I’ll start considering either the extreme silver or the extreme for my preamp and phono stage. This will include Power cables and an RCA phono cable. Highly impressed with what I’m hearing through my system. Thank you again for setting me in the right direction. I look forward to doing business with you soon.
Peace,
Séan
The Xtreme Silver series from Danny is my sweet spot, I’ve tried many super expensive cables but non of them matches the balance of musicality, details and tonality of the Xtreme Silver. The combination of the Duelund wires and silver is well balanced and the craftsmanship of Danny is top notch.
音质音效：声音自然好听，好评！ 第一次在这家店买了喇叭线，挺满意，这次买平衡线。
2021年08月05日 16:45颜色分类：aeco XLR AMI-1060S 镀银[极银系列，1对] 长度：1.5米
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Google Translate : Sound quality and sound effect: The sound is natural and nice, praise! I bought a speaker cable from this store for the first time, and I was very satisfied. This time I bought a balanced cable.
August 05, 2021 16:45 Color classification: aeco XLR AMI-1060S silver plated [extremely silver series, 1 pair] Length: 1.5 meters
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