QED Reference 40 XLR analogue audio cable

Experience unparalleled sound quality with the Reference XLR 40 specially designed balanced cable for connecting high-end audio systems.

Starts at 188 EUR /pc.

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Highlights:

• Award-winning heritage and partnership with Neutrik for exceptional quality and reliability.
• Professional standard Neutrik connectors with gold plated connections.
• Listen and experience noticeable sonic improvement with silver plated conductors and LDPE dielectrics.
• Unique Tri-conductor technology for improved rejection of noise.

Reference XLR 40:

Connect your DAC, streamer, pre-amp or Surround Sound Pre-amp to your AV amplifier or stereo amplifier. The Reference XLR 40 is the latest addition to the award-winning Audio 40 product range, now available in XLR format. This cable is primarily designed to have low capacitance, which QED has identified as a critical factor for an authentic hi-fi experience. Further improvements include a specially designed Zn/Mn ferrite jacket which eliminates minute timing errors, as well as the use of QED's unique 'Tri-Conductor' technology. This technology reduces the signal to ground capacitance to almost non-existent levels. In collaboration with the renowned supplier of professional audio connections, Neutrik (UK), Reference XLR 40 offers cables with exceptional build quality and reliability. Neutrik XX-14 Nickel series XLR gold connectors are used as standard, ensuring robustness and reliability demanded by audio professionals worldwide. These cables exhibit noticeable sound improvements thanks to their silver-plated conductors and LDPE dielectrics. The QED Reference Analog XLR 40 is especially recommended for professional or audiophile use and can easily find its place in a high-quality system.

Specifications:

• 99.999% silver-plated, oxygen-free copper (OFC) 24 AWG Tri-Conductors with foamed PE dielectric
• Unique floating Zn/Mn impregnated ferrite jacket
• 99.999% OFC outer shield braid for 100% electrostatic shielding
• High-performance gold-plated Neutrik XLR connectors
• Conductor cross section: 0.25 mm²
• Parallel capacitance: 35 pF
• Self-induction: 0.8 µH
• Loop resistance: 0.130 O/m
• Dissipation Factor@10kHz: 0.0001
• Nominal outer diameter: 8 mm

Brand description - QED

QED is a British specialist in audio cables that has been designing and developing superior AV cables for nearly five decades. Since the launch of their groundbreaking QED 79-strand cable in 1976, which was the world's first "specialist" speaker cable, QED has been a pioneer in cable technology. This product clearly demonstrated how cables can have a noticeable impact on sound quality. Since then, the company has utilized extensive scientific research and computer-aided design to ensure that their products remain cutting-edge.

This rich heritage and constant pursuit of innovation are at the heart of QED's latest products. All cables deliver superior performance, without compromising their competitive price points. QED offers a wide range of high-quality products, from entry-level to high-end cables.

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