Furutech La Source 101 High End Performance Silver Plated α (Alpha) OCC Lead Wire

Description

The Furutech La Source 101 is a high-end performance silver-plated α (Alpha) OCC lead wire designed specifically for turntable tonearms and other precision audio applications. These premium-grade wires are crafted to deliver exceptional signal transfer, making them a top choice for audiophiles and professionals looking to maximize the performance of their analog playback systems. The La Source 101 is ideal for those who demand superior signal purity and minimal signal loss in delicate tonearm setups.

• Silver-Plated α (Alpha) OCC Conductors:
  • The La Source 101 wires feature silver-plated α (Alpha) OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) copper. This is one of the highest-grade conductor materials available in the audiophile world, renowned for its superior conductivity and signal transfer properties.
  • The OCC process produces copper with extremely long and pure crystal structures, which helps to minimize signal degradation and deliver cleaner, more detailed audio performance.
  • The addition of silver plating further enhances conductivity, especially for high-frequency signals, ensuring that delicate audio signals are transmitted with maximum clarity and accuracy.
• α (Alpha) Cryogenic and Demagnetization Treatment:
  • Furutech applies its proprietary α (Alpha) process to the conductors, which involves a cryogenic treatment followed by demagnetization. This treatment process enhances the structural integrity of the metal, reducing internal stresses and improving the conductor’s overall performance.
  • The cryogenic treatment lowers the material’s electrical resistance and increases signal flow, while the demagnetization process removes residual magnetic fields that could interfere with signal transmission, resulting in cleaner, more natural sound.
• High-Performance Signal Transmission:
  • The combination of silver-plated OCC copper and Furutech’s Alpha processing ensures that the La Source 101 wires provide exceptional signal purity and minimal signal loss. This makes them ideal for use in turntable tonearms, where the delicate nature of the phono signal requires optimal conditions for precise signal transfer.
• Low Resistance and Superior Conductivity:
  • Silver plating and OCC copper offer extremely low resistance, which helps ensure that signals are transmitted with the least possible interference or degradation. This is especially important in analog setups, where signal clarity and tonal accuracy are paramount.
  • The La Source 101 delivers tight bass, clean mids, and extended highs, resulting in an improved overall soundstage and more accurate musical reproduction.
• Durable and Flexible Construction:
  • Despite the high performance, these lead wires are designed to be flexible and easy to work with, making them suitable for precision installations in tonearms and other audio components.
  • The durable insulation protects the delicate internal conductors while preventing unwanted electrical interference, ensuring that the wires continue to perform at a high level over time.

Applications:

• Turntable Tonearm Wiring:
  • The Furutech La Source 101 is primarily designed for use in turntable tonearms, where the utmost care is needed to ensure pure signal transfer from the cartridge to the phono stage. By using these high-performance wires, users can ensure that the delicate phono signal is transmitted with as little loss or interference as possible, resulting in better sound quality from vinyl records.
• Phono Interconnects and Signal Cables:
  • These wires are also suitable for use in other high-end audio signal transfer applications, such as phono interconnects or as internal wiring in preamps and other analog audio components. Their high conductivity and low resistance make them ideal for any application where signal purity is essential.

Benefits:

• Improved Sound Quality:
  • The silver-plated OCC copper and Alpha processing deliver ultra-clean signal transmission, resulting in improved sound clarity, better detail retrieval, and enhanced dynamics. Vinyl records will sound more open and natural, with better tonal balance across the frequency spectrum.
• Enhanced High-Frequency Performance:
  • Silver is known for its superior performance in transmitting high-frequency signals, and the silver plating on the La Source 101 ensures crisp, detailed highs, which are crucial in achieving a realistic and immersive soundstage.
• Long-Lasting Durability:
  • Thanks to Furutech’s high-quality materials and precision construction, the La Source 101 wires are built to last. The combination of OCC copper and silver plating, along with durable insulation, ensures that these wires will continue to perform at their best for years to come.
• Noise Reduction:
  • The Alpha processing helps reduce noise and interference, allowing for a quieter background and less signal distortion. This ensures that even the most delicate musical details are preserved.

The Furutech La Source 101 High-End Performance Silver-Plated α (Alpha) OCC Lead Wire is an exceptional choice for audiophiles looking to achieve maximum signal purity and performance from their analog playback systems, particularly in turntable tonearm setups. By combining silver-plated OCC copper, cryogenic treatment, and demagnetization, Furutech ensures that these lead wires offer exceptional conductivity, low resistance, and minimal signal loss, resulting in superior sound quality with improved clarity, detail, and dynamics. Whether used in tonearms or other high-end audio components, the La Source 101 represents the pinnacle of signal transmission technology, making it a must-have for serious vinyl enthusiasts and audiophiles.

RATING
La Grande Épreuve
Grand Prix racing‘s single focus: Testing the absolute limits of technology and performance for that final 10th of a second that makes the difference between victory and defeat.
Furutech builds each and every cable in their line the same way; optimized engineering solutions applied to advanced materials and processes, backed by utterly meticulous build quality.
Phono cartridge output is vanishingly small and easily polluted by RFI and EMI.
Every element of signal transfer must be perfectly engineered to avoid distortion that robs music of life.
If you’re going to the trouble of playing vinyl why swamp the low-level signal in a veritable soup of noisy distortion right at its source!
All enthusiasts are looking for the same qualities:
Verisimilitude to the original event, a sense of engagement promoting suspension of disbelief, an immersion in audio and video experience.
To engage without effort requires meticulous preparation of the entire playback chain especially including cables and most importantly at the signal source.

FEATURES
・α (Alpha) phosphor bronze rhodium-plated special designed terminal

SPECIFICATIONS
・α (Alpha) pure silver conductors,0.16mm x7pc strand wire (26 AWG)
・Teflon insulation OD: 1.0mm approx.
・Dimensions: Approx 2.5±0.1mm diameter x 43.5± 0.5mm overall length