Furutech NCF Clear Line-RCA Line (input/output) Optimizer

Description

…I experimented with the NCF Clear Line (RCA on the line input and output of my Accuphase Preamp C-2450. The effects using the line input terminal were outstanding, as follows:
– The signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) improved, resulting in each sound becoming clear and distinct.
– There was an enhancement in transient response and dynamic control, leading to a dramatic improvement in the sense of power and liveliness.
– The transparency increased, making vocals and string instruments more melodious.
– The coloration disappeared, leading to a natural sound texture.
– The dynamic range expanded, resulting in a sound full of warmth.
– The overall sound became similar to an upgraded preamp or power amp, providing significant returns on investment.
…….. Japanese HiFi commentator – Stereo Magazine Japan

The Furutech NCF Clear Line-RCA is a high-end line optimizer designed to improve the performance of audio systems by enhancing the signal quality through Furutech’s proprietary NCF (Nano Crystal² Formula) technology. This product is intended for use with RCA input and output connections, and it aims to reduce electrical noise, interference, and distortions that can degrade audio quality, resulting in a cleaner, more refined sound.

• NCF (Nano Crystal² Formula) Technology:
  • The core feature of the NCF Clear Line-RCA is Furutech’s patented NCF technology, which generates negative ions to eliminate static, while its piezoelectric properties convert mechanical and electrical vibrations into heat, dissipating unwanted energy that can otherwise affect sound quality.
  • The dual-action of NCF material helps in reducing both static noise and vibrations, which can interfere with the delicate signals passing through RCA connections.
• RCA Input/Output Optimization:
  • Designed specifically for use with RCA inputs and outputs, this device is inserted into unused RCA connectors on audio equipment, such as amplifiers, preamps, DACs, or CD players. Its purpose is to act as a line filter, helping to reduce electrical noise and optimize the signal path for clearer sound reproduction.
  • By stabilizing the signal and eliminating background noise, the NCF Clear Line-RCA contributes to better imaging, cleaner midrange, and tighter bass.
• Reduction of High-Frequency Noise:
  • Furutech’s NCF technology is particularly effective at reducing high-frequency noise, which can introduce distortion and harshness into an audio system. The result is a smoother, more natural sound that is free from digital glare or noise artifacts.
• Plug-and-Play Convenience:
  • The NCF Clear Line-RCA is incredibly easy to use. It does not require any complicated setup—simply plug it into an available RCA jack, and it begins to optimize the signal immediately. This makes it an ideal solution for audiophiles who want to fine-tune their system without making significant hardware changes.
• Durable Construction:
  • As with all Furutech products, the NCF Clear Line-RCA is made with premium materials to ensure durability and long-term performance. The RCA connectors are often gold-plated, which improves conductivity and resists oxidation over time.

Applications:

• High-End Audio Systems:
  • The NCF Clear Line-RCA is ideal for audiophiles who want to enhance the performance of their high-fidelity audio systems by reducing noise and interference in the signal chain. By optimizing the RCA input/output path, this device can help improve sound quality across the entire system.
• Professional Studios:
  • In professional recording or mastering studios, where maintaining clean and accurate audio signals is crucial, the NCF Clear Line-RCA can be used to improve the signal integrity of various components, ensuring precise audio reproduction without unwanted noise or distortion.
• Home Theater Systems:
  • Home theater enthusiasts can also benefit from the NCF Clear Line-RCA, particularly in systems where clean audio signals are necessary for immersive soundscapes. The reduction of background noise and improved clarity enhances the overall experience in movies, music, and gaming.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Audio Clarity: By reducing electrical noise and static, the NCF Clear Line-RCA helps to produce a cleaner, more accurate audio signal, leading to better soundstage, clarity, and overall sonic performance.
• Improved Dynamics and Detail: The device works to reduce the microphonic noise and vibrations that can affect RCA connections, resulting in improved dynamics, greater detail retrieval, and a more natural sound across frequencies.
• Easy Installation: The plug-and-play nature of the NCF Clear Line-RCA makes it a simple yet effective upgrade for anyone looking to improve their system’s performance without needing any special tools or expertise.

How It Works:

• The NCF Clear Line-RCA acts as a filter when plugged into unused RCA inputs or outputs on an audio device. By reducing high-frequency noise and vibrations at the input/output level, it ensures that the signal remains clean and free of interference as it travels through the rest of the system.
• Static and vibration control are particularly important in high-end audio because even slight imperfections in the signal can lead to noticeable degradation in sound quality. The NCF Clear Line-RCA mitigates these issues by leveraging Furutech’s advanced NCF technology.

The Furutech NCF Clear Line-RCA is a specialized tool for audiophiles and professionals who want to extract the maximum performance from their audio systems by ensuring that RCA connections are optimized for noise-free, high-fidelity sound. Its combination of NCF technology, ease of use, and high-quality construction makes it a valuable addition to any high-end audio setup, helping to achieve clearer, more detailed sound with reduced interference and distortion. Whether you’re fine-tuning a home system or a professional studio, the NCF Clear Line-RCA offers a simple yet powerful way to enhance signal purity and improve overall audio performance.

RATING
NCF Clear Line-RCA (NCF center pin multi-material hybrid structure)
A one-piece center conductor made of Alpha OCC with rhodium plating and injected with Furutech’s special antistatic damping material ‘NCF’. NCF features a special crystalline material that has two ‘active’ properties. First, it generates negative ions that eliminate static. Second, it converts thermal energy into far infrared. Furutech combines this remarkable material with nano-sized ceramic particles and carbon powder for their additional ‘piezoelectric effect’ damping properties.

Hybrid Ceramic Capacitors
Features audio grade ceramic capacitor (passive type) to enhance the acoustic performance of your devices. Our team has put in countless hours of testing to determine the perfect type and specifications of capacitor to help you achieve the ultimate sound quality. We have coated the outer layer of our ceramic capacitor with a high-performance silver-colored special damping treatment to suppress any unwanted vibration and boost sound clarity. The ceramic capacitor also features advanced tuning technology that eliminates any noise interference induced from your equipment’s output terminals, ensuring that you get the best possible sound experience.
FEATURES
NCF Clear Line-RCA (Center conductor -Nano Crystal² Formula (NCF))

1. NCF Clear Line-RCA (CF-102(R) NCF RCA-P)
• α (Alpha) OCC Rhodium-plated one-piece construction conductor tube pin injected with heat resistant NCF Liquid Crystal Polymer Resin.
NCF delivers improvements in the depth and focus of the sound stage, harmonics and tonal balance.
Low frequencies are cleaner, with a greater sense of definition made possible by a lowered noise floor.
• α (Alpha) Copper Alloy Rhodium-plated Body
• Housing: Multilayer hybrid NCF carbon housing composed of an outer hard clear coat over with another layer of Hybrid NCF forged texture carbon fiber on a nonmagnetic stainless-steel Housing. The best of damping and insulation materials improve frequency extension and tonal balance.

2. The NCF Clear Line housing body ring has been formed from special resonance damping Stainless Steel and Furutech’s NCF material and the housing constructed of 4 layers of special hybrid NCF forged texture carbon fiber.

3. Semi-sealed air chamber – The internal air chamber is pressure sealed to for additional damping effects.

4. The NCF End Cover is formed from special heat resistant nylon and Furutech ‘s NCF material for improved effectiveness – ultimate resonance damping for improved tonal balance.

5. The main body and shell of the product are fixed with special anti-shock stainless steel
security screws customized. Factory adjusted to optimum torque value for performance.
*(The screws are fixed, please do not disassemble, and modify by yourself.)

SPECIFICATIONS
NCF Clear Line-RCA
Line Optimizer (1pcs)