QED Reference XLR 40 Analogue Interconnect Cable

Reference XLR 40 Analogue Interconnect Cable, by QED. Builds on the multi-award winning Audio 40 range of products, now available in XLR form.

XLR 40 is designed primarily for low capacitance, identified by QED as a major factor which leads to a high-fidelity experience. Further steps have been taken to eliminate minute timing errors in the cable by the use of a special floating Zn/Mn ferrite jacket alongside use of QEDs unique Tri-Conductor technology reducing signal to ground capacitance to vanishingly low levels.

Neutrik XX-14 Nickel Series XLR gold plated connectors are provided as standard with Reference XLR 40 cables. These connectors are rugged and reliable and are the connector of choice for audio professionals around the world. They are particularly suited to QED's Tri-ConductorTM geometry due to the additional ground spring contacts which make for better shell ground continuity for the unique electrostatic screen which is only connected at the source end of the cable.

Silver plated conductors, LDPE dielectrics and legendary build quality combine to create audible sonic improvements. We urge you to compare Reference XLR 40 not only to your favourite cable but also alternative brands and models at any price!

QEDs unique Tri-Conductor technology uses a third Silver plated 99.999% OFC conductor which is integrally twisted alongside the similarly constructed signal pair to carry the ground return currents. This reduces signal to ground capacitance to vanishingly low levels affording the cable improved common mode rejection of mains hum pickup over ordinary hot, cold and screen cables. This geometry is particularly effective in pro hi-fi audio applications when connecting pre and power amps using balanced cables.

Features

• Award-Winning Heritage.
• Professional Standard Neutrik plugs.
• Silver plated conductors, LDPE dielectrics.
• Floating ferrite jacket.
• Unique Tri-conductor Technology.

Specifications

• 99.999% Silver Plated Oxygen Free Copper 24 AWG Tri-Conductors with foamed PE dielectric.
• QED Tri-Conductors provide a level of common mode rejection not found in ordinary hot, cold + screen cables.
• Unique floating Zn/Mn impregnated ferrite jacket.
• 99.999% OFC outer shield braid for 100% electrostatic screening.
• High performance gold plated Neutrik XLR connectors with low contact resistance and high signal integrity.
• Conductor Section: 0.25 mm2
• Parallel Capacitance: 35 pF
• Self Inductance: 0.8 μH
• Loop Resistance: 0.130 Ω/m
• Dissipation Factor @ 10kHz: 0.0001
• Nominal Outside Diameter: 8 mm
• QED Lifetime Guarantee.

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