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Chroma Cat8 Ethernet, OFC conductors, $15/meter + termination
Starlight Cat8 Ethernet, Silver-clad OFC conductors, $60/meter + termination
Platinum Starlight Cat8 Ethernet, OCC-7N solid silver conductors, $600/meter + termination
Nordost Valhalla2 USB 2.0 Cable
$3944.99
Nordost is proud to announce the introduction of the new, Valhalla 2 USB 2.0 Cable ($3499.99) at CES 2017 within the Venetian in room 29-136, thus further expanding the company’s acclaimed Valhalla 2 range. Due to the increasing amount of data and information being processed through music servers and hard-drive storage systems, as well as the rising popularity of high-resolution audio downloads, the use of hifi, audio-specific USB cables is critical to the fidelity of sound reproduction. In order to improve upon Nordost already stellar USB cable offerings, and meet Nordost lofty standard for its Reference Valhalla 2 range, a total redesign was in order.
The Valhalla 2 USB 2.0 is revolutionary in terms of USB cable design. For the first time, Nordost is introducing a flat, twin-axial geometry to its USB cables. This innovative layout allows the two signal wires to run parallel, compared to the standard twisted-pair configuration, shortening the signal path and drastically increasing transfer speeds.
Another advantage to a twin-axial design is the ability to separate the power (positive) and ground (negative) legs of the cable, isolating them from signal and each other, minimizing the effects of harmful interference. The Valhalla 2 USB 2.0 then goes one step further, taking the precaution of isolating the signal conductors, by covering each power leg with a finely-braided, silver shield, as well as enclosing both signal conductors in their own braided, silver shields. Each shield is connected to the metal plated backshell, completely ridding the cable of any EMI or RFI and eliminating noise.
In addition to these advances, the Valhalla 2 USB 2.0 still uses all of the main technologies and design structures that Nordost has built its reputation upon. The V2 USB 2.0 is constructed using four, 19 AWG solid core, silver-plated copper conductors. Each conductor, both power and signal, is suspended in Nordost proprietary Dual Mono-Filament technology, increasing the dielectric and mechanical damping, while maintaining the overall flexibility of the cable. It also takes advantage of Nordost unique, mechanically tuned lengths, reducing internal microphonics and high-frequency impedance resonance.
Of course, as with all of our Valhalla 2 cables, the V2 USB is completed with a HOLO:PLUG connector. Nordost purpose-built this fully shielded, low mass USB connector to ensure that there is no loss of signal transfer from the cable to the connectors themselves. The Valhalla 2 USB 2.0 is the only solution on the market capable of elevating digital streaming, attaining true, reference-quality results. The Valhalla USB 2.0 cable is available in one meter increments up to 7 meters. Suggested retail price for this product is set at $3,499.99 for a 1 meter length, while additional 1 meter increments are $1200.
CHORD Electronicsから、新製品３モデル登場予定。
CES2017 １/5 発表予定。
YG Acoustics is proud to announce its first audio rack series – Rack 1.3, 1.4 and 1.6.
Please see the short video below for details.
When designing Rack 1.3, 1.4 and 1.6, YG Acoustics adhered to its core values: straightforward, no-nonsense, precise science. The result is a rack series that isolates equipment from vibration extremely well. This is partly thanks to the fact that each shelf can be optimized in minutes for the weight of the specific component that it supports.
YG Acoustics Rack 1.3, 1.4 and 1.6 – straightforward, no-nonsense, precise science… handmade in U.S.A.
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Crystal Cable
THE ULTIMATE DREAM
CES2017 にて発表予定
[youtube width=”670″ height=”542″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxB68KjCBi8[/youtube]
Magic S3 Mk2
2017年1月発売
$28,000 /pair M-cast
$32,000 /pair M-coat
At Pass Labs we build Fet amplifi ers with excessive output stages, huge heat sinks and massive power supplies. We use the highest quality components in simple linear topologies, assembled and tested with care and subtlety in Auburn, California. They measure well, sound great, and are reliable. Twenty years of ongoing innovation have kept the X and XA amplifi ers at the forefront of high-end audio. The XA25 embodies all this and less. A smaller stereo Class A amplifi er at a lower price, it takes advantage of the lower power requirements to have simpler single-ended circuitry and fewer parts in the signal path. This also allows elimination of degeneration, “that other negative feedback” in all stages. Simpler and fewer gain stages improves speed and stability. Lower voltages means the ability to run gain devices at higher bias currents, more deeply into Class A. Newer power Fet technology replaces banks of parallel small transistors with a single pair of industrial devices, each having a 700 watt / 40 amp rating. With no current-hogging issues and a new constant-current bias circuit to compensate for temperature drift, they connect directly to the loudspeaker without ballast resistors for lowest possible distortion and highest damping factor. No degeneration also increases the effi ciency and Class A operating current, allowing greater Class A operation into low impedance and reactive loads. The simple front end circuit uses uses two pairs of NOS complementary Fets in common-source mode in a current feedback (CFA) confi guration. The amplifi er is direct coupled and has no DC servos or frequency compensation. As with all Pass amplifi ers, the technology and construction are strictly in the service of the listening experience. The XA25 measures superbly, but its subjective qualities are most special. In an industry where products with great specs are often found to be dry and boring, this amplifi er breathes new life into the music.
Specifications
– Output power:
2x 25 Watts Class A @ 8 ohms
2x 50 Watts Class A @ 4 ohms
2x 100 Watts Class A/AB @ 2 ohms
– Distortion: 0.1% @ 25 Watts, 8 ohm, 1 KHz, 0.1% @ 50 Watts, 4 ohms, 1 KHz
– Freq. Response: DC to -3 dB @ 200 KHz
– Gain: 20 dB gain
– Noise: Output 100 uV unweighted 20 to 20 KHz
– Damping Factor: 200
– Slew: 100 V/uS
– Input Impedance: 47 Kohm
– Peak Current: 10 Amp output (200 Watts into 2 ohms)
– Independent of loudspeaker load phase.
– Idle Power draw: 200 Watts total.
– Dimensions: 17”W x 17.375”D x 6”H
– Weight: approx. 55 lbs
Introducing Iridium Speaker & Interconnect. The Iridium cables replace & improve upon Twinlink & MIcrotwin, with all new conductor geometry and upgraded connectors. Super soft and flexible, Iridium outperforms it’s price point, and offers a great introduction to the Cardas sound.
