Furutech Ag-16 Silver-plated α (Alpha) OCC Phono Cable (DIN-RCA) (1.1m)

Description

The Furutech Ag-16 Silver-plated α (Alpha) OCC Phono Cable (DIN-RCA) (1.1m) is a high-end phono cable designed to provide exceptional signal transfer and audio fidelity for vinyl enthusiasts and audiophiles who demand superior sound quality from their turntable setups. Built using Furutech’s advanced technologies, high-purity materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, the Ag-16 ensures minimal signal loss, reduced interference, and optimal conductivity. This cable is ideal for those looking to elevate their analog listening experience, ensuring that every detail and nuance of their vinyl records is reproduced with clarity and accuracy.

Introduction

Phono cables play a crucial role in transferring delicate audio signals from the turntable’s cartridge to the phono preamplifier, making their quality a significant factor in achieving the best sound reproduction. The Furutech Ag-16 Phono Cable is specifically engineered to maintain signal integrity and purity, delivering the highest level of fidelity and dynamic range from your vinyl collection. With its 1.1-meter length and DIN to RCA configuration, the Ag-16 is compatible with a variety of tonearms and integrates seamlessly into high-end vinyl playback setups.

Key Features

1. Silver-Plated Alpha-OCC Conductors
   • The Ag-16 features Furutech’s high-purity, silver-plated Alpha-OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) copper conductors. These conductors offer exceptional conductivity and minimal resistance, ensuring an accurate, transparent, and dynamic audio signal. The silver plating enhances detail and clarity, resulting in a cable that faithfully reproduces the full range of frequencies, capturing every nuance of your vinyl playback.
2. Dual-Layer Shielding for Noise Protection
   • The Ag-16 Phono Cable incorporates dual-layer shielding, consisting of a braided copper shield and an aluminum foil shield, providing excellent protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). This shielding ensures that the audio signal remains pure and free from external noise, resulting in a cleaner, more detailed, and accurate sound.
3. High-Quality DIN and RCA Connectors with Teflon Insulation
   • The cable is equipped with a high-quality right-angle DIN connector on one end and gold-plated RCA connectors on the other end. The connectors are insulated with Teflon (PTFE), which offers superior dielectric properties, reducing signal loss and maintaining signal integrity. The gold plating ensures optimal conductivity and corrosion resistance, providing a stable and reliable connection over time.
4. Alpha Cryogenic and Demagnetization Treatment
   • Furutech applies its proprietary Alpha (α) Cryogenic and Demagnetization treatment to the conductors and connectors. This treatment enhances conductivity, reduces internal stresses, and ensures smoother signal transmission, resulting in a more natural, dynamic, and detailed sound that brings out the best in your vinyl records.
5. Flexible and Durable Design
   • Despite its high-performance construction, the Ag-16 is designed to be flexible and easy to handle, making installation convenient in various turntable setups. The durable outer jacket protects the cable, ensuring long-term performance even with regular use.

Benefits

• Exceptional Audio Clarity and Detail: The silver-plated Alpha-OCC conductors ensure superior signal transfer, resulting in clear, detailed, and dynamic sound reproduction from your vinyl records.
• Reduced Signal Loss and Interference: The dual-layer shielding and Teflon insulation protect against external noise, ensuring that your audio signal remains pure and unaltered.
• Reliable and Secure Connection: The high-quality DIN and RCA connectors provide a stable and reliable connection, minimizing signal loss or distortion, and ensuring consistent high-fidelity performance.

Ideal for Audiophiles and Vinyl Enthusiasts

The Furutech Ag-16 Silver-plated α (Alpha) OCC Phono Cable (DIN-RCA) (1.1m) is perfect for:

• Audiophiles: Who demand the highest level of audio fidelity and want to experience their vinyl collection with exceptional clarity, precision, and depth.
• Vinyl Enthusiasts: Looking to upgrade their turntable setup with a cable that offers superior signal transfer and reduced noise.
• Professional Audio Installers: Who require a high-quality, durable cable for custom installations in high-end turntable systems.

Technical Specifications

• Conductor Material: Silver-plated Alpha-OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) copper
• Connectors: Right-angle DIN connector to gold-plated RCA connectors with Teflon insulation
• Shielding: Dual-layer shielding with braided copper and aluminum foil
• Cable Length: 1.1 meters
• Application: Ideal for connecting tonearms with DIN outputs to phono preamps, amplifiers, or other audio equipment with RCA inputs

Installation Tips

• Ensure Secure Connections: Insert the DIN connector firmly into the tonearm output and the RCA connectors into the phono preamp or amplifier to maintain a stable connection and optimal signal transfer.
• Avoid Signal Interference: Keep the phono cable away from power cables or other potential sources of interference to maintain signal purity and integrity.
• Handle with Care: While the Ag-16 is built for durability, handle the cable carefully to avoid unnecessary stress or bending, ensuring long-term performance.

Why Choose the Furutech Ag-16 Phono Cable?

• Superior Signal Transfer: The combination of high-purity, silver-plated conductors and advanced shielding ensures the cleanest, most accurate audio signal possible.
• Enhanced Audio Performance: The use of Alpha-OCC conductors, cryogenic treatment, and high-quality connectors results in noticeably improved sound clarity, detail, and dynamic range.
• Reliable and Durable Construction: The precision-engineered connectors, robust insulation, and flexible design ensure that the Ag-16 delivers consistent, interference-free performance for years to come.

The Furutech Ag-16 Silver-plated α (Alpha) OCC Phono Cable (DIN-RCA) (1.1m) is an outstanding choice for anyone looking to enhance their vinyl playback experience. With its high-purity, silver-plated Alpha-OCC conductors, advanced shielding, and precision-engineered connectors, this cable ensures that your turntable’s audio signal is transmitted with exceptional clarity and accuracy.

Whether you’re an audiophile aiming for superior sound quality, a vinyl enthusiast seeking to unlock the full potential of your turntable, or a professional installer working on a high-end audio setup, the Ag-16 offers the level of performance needed to bring out the best in your vinyl records. Investing in this premium phono cable guarantees a more dynamic, detailed, and lifelike audio experience, allowing you to rediscover the full depth and warmth of your vinyl collection.

RATING
The Ag-16 series
Silver-plated α (Alpha) OCC Phono Cable
Ag-16 (straight DIN)
Ag-16-L (angled DIN)
Ag-16-R4 (RCA connectors)
Ag-16-XLR (DIN to XLR connectors) – by request

FEATURES
La Grande Épreuve
Grand Prix racing‘s single focus: Testing the absolute limits of technology and performance. Furutech builds each and every cable in their line the same way. Optimized engineering solutions applied to advanced materials and processes with utterly meticulous build quality for the ultimate test.
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.
The Ag-16 Phono Cable achieves its remarkably quiet soundstage and transparent presentation with silver-plated α OCC conductors, three-layer shielding and external ground wire, even a specially engineered cable clamp to improve grip and avoid any potential distortion.

SPECIFICATIONS
• Silver-plated α (Alpha) OCC Conductors
• Three-layer shielding for improved noise insulation
• Four-way grounding and external ground wire
• Insulation/Dielectric: Special-grade nitrogen injected skin-foam-skin polyethylene
• Connectors: Furutech-engineered rhodium-plated Carbon and Stainless finished CF-DIN connector or L-DIN connector and CF-126(R) α (Alpha) OCC RCA connectors or CF-601M XLR connectors.
• Carefully engineered cable clamp improves grip and reduces mechanical and electrically-induced distortion
• Dimensions: Cable diameter approx. 8.0 mm • Overall length: 1.1M/set