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Analog Cable Stage III Concepts ANALORD MASTER 5pin to XLR
Description
Analord Master – reference phono cable with vacuum dielectric and silver/palladium conductors
The Analord Master is a specialised interconnect for the tonearm and phono signal, i.e. for the most sensitive part of the analogue chain, where levels are measured in microvolts. The conduction path consists of four cryogenically treated AeroStrand Ultra ribbon conductors made of a silver and palladium alloy, produced by slow custom extrusion and arranged in a twisted helix. This geometry limits mutual inductive coupling between the conductors and contributes to stable transfer of the low-level signal from the cartridge to the phono stage.
The insulation system is built around a vacuum dielectric with an inner core of nylon and FEP Teflon, evacuated to a level of 675 mm Hg. Air, or rather vacuum, is among the lowest-loss dielectrics, which reduces the absorption and subsequent release of energy that smears microdetail in ordinary plastic insulation. Each conductor has its own shield, complemented by H.D.A. shielding with 100 % coverage against radio-frequency interference.
The construction is multi-layered and combines ferrite, ceramics and a high-density alloy granulate, which serves a dual purpose: mechanical damping and interference absorption. Suppressing micro-vibrations is essential in a phono cable, because mechanical energy transmitted through the structure manifests itself in an extremely low-level circuit as a raised noise floor and a loss of resolution. The result is a quieter background, more precise localisation of instruments within the stereo stage and clearer decay of notes.
The termination matches the cable's reference status: cryogenically treated Hyperion connectors in a silver version in RCA or XLR configuration, with insulators made of a ceramic-infused polymer, plus custom DIN connectors in straight or right-angled form for connection to the tonearm. The whole is finished with hand-woven carbon fibre sleeves, which add rigidity and damping at the transition points between cable and connector.
Key features
- Conductors: Four AeroStrand Ultra silver/palladium ribbon conductors
- Dielectric: Vacuum dielectric with nylon and FEP core
- Shielding: Individually shielded conductors plus H.D.A. shielding
- Damping: Multi-layer construction with ferrite and ceramics
- Connectors: Cryo Hyperion RCA, XLR and custom DIN
Specification
| Shield | Individuálne tienené vodiče + H.D.A. 100% fóliový štít odolný voči radiácii |
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| Conductors | 4× kryogénne ošetrené strieborno-paládiové pásikové vodiče AeroStrandUltra™ (pomalá extrúzia) |
| Dielectric | Vákuové dielektrikum; vnútorné jadro z Nylonu a FEP Teflónu (vákuované na 675 mmHg) |
| Geometry | Krútená helix konfigurácia (twisted helix) |
| Damping | Viacvrstvová konštrukcia s granulami z feritu, keramiky a zliatiny s vysokou hustotou |
| Connector Housings | Ručne vyrábané puzdrá z tkaného uhlíkového vlákna |
| Terminations | Kryogénne ošetrené HYPERION strieborné RCA alebo XLR konektory s keramikou plnenou polymérovou izoláciou + vlastné priame alebo pravouhlé DIN konektory |
| Cable Type | Špeciálny gramofónový / ramienkový prepojovací kábel (Phono / Tonearm Interconnect) |
Stage III Concepts
The American company Stage III Concepts, founded in 1996 by the passionate audiophile and engineer Luis de la Fuente, represents the very pinnacle of the ultimate high-end cabling category. The brand has made history as the world’s first manufacturer to use pure silver ribbon conductors and air dielectric technology in its cable designs. Stage III Concepts’ philosophy rejects any form of mass production and relies exclusively on handcrafted manufacturing, proprietary patented solutions and uncompromising materials that ensure signal transmission without any electrical or mechanical distortion.
The brand’s comprehensive portfolio includes speaker, signal, power and digital cables designed for the most demanding audio systems on the planet. Stage III Concepts products utilise unique cryogenically treated monocrystalline silver conductors, advanced shielding comprising Teflon-air tubes, and solid protective sheaths filled with granules and mats that dampen micro-vibrations. The result is an extremely low noise floor, surgically precise spatial localisation, enormous dynamic headroom and sonic neutrality that allows the music to retain its full emotional impact. For listeners seeking a cable connection without any technical or acoustic compromises, Stage III Concepts cables represent the ultimate solution.
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