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

Description

The Furutech Ag-16-XLR Silver-plated α (Alpha) OCC Phono Cable (DIN-XLR) (Custom Order, 1.1m) is a high-end, custom-made phono cable designed to provide exceptional signal transfer and audio fidelity for audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts who demand the absolute best performance from their turntable setups. Constructed with Furutech’s advanced technologies, high-purity materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, the Ag-16-XLR ensures minimal signal loss, reduced interference, and optimal conductivity, making it the perfect choice for those who wish to unlock the full potential of their vinyl playback system.

Introduction

Phono cables play a vital role in transmitting the delicate audio signals generated by your turntable’s cartridge to your audio system. The Furutech Ag-16-XLR Phono Cable is designed to maintain the purity and accuracy of these signals, delivering clean, clear, and highly detailed sound. This 1.1-meter cable, with its DIN-to-XLR configuration, is ideal for turntables equipped with tonearms that have DIN outputs and systems that require balanced XLR inputs, making it an essential component for achieving the highest level of audio fidelity.

Key Features

1. Silver-Plated α (Alpha) OCC Conductor
   • The Ag-16-XLR features high-purity, silver-plated Alpha-OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) copper conductors. The Alpha-OCC conductor material offers superior conductivity and ensures minimal signal loss, while the silver plating enhances detail and clarity. This results in a cable that delivers a highly accurate and transparent sound, allowing every nuance of your vinyl records to be heard with exceptional precision.
2. Dual-Layer Shielding for Noise Protection
   • The cable is designed with a dual-layer shielding system, including a braided copper shield and an aluminum foil shield, which effectively protects against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). This shielding ensures that your audio signal remains pure and free from external noise, providing a cleaner, more detailed sound experience.
3. High-Quality DIN and XLR Connectors with Teflon Insulation
   • The Ag-16-XLR is fitted with a high-quality right-angle DIN connector on one end and precision-engineered XLR connectors on the other end. The XLR connectors are gold-plated to provide a secure, stable connection and optimal signal transfer, ensuring minimal signal degradation. The connectors are insulated with Teflon (PTFE), which offers excellent dielectric properties, reducing signal loss and maintaining signal integrity.
4. Alpha Cryogenic and Demagnetization Treatment
   • Furutech applies its proprietary Alpha (α) Cryogenic and Demagnetization treatment to the conductors and connectors, enhancing conductivity and reducing internal stresses. This treatment results in smoother signal transmission, delivering a more natural, dynamic, and detailed audio experience.
5. Flexible and Durable Design
   • Despite its high-performance construction, the Ag-16-XLR is designed to be flexible and easy to handle, making it convenient to install in various turntable setups. The durable outer jacket ensures long-lasting performance and protection, even with regular use.

Benefits

• Exceptional Audio Clarity and Detail: The silver-plated Alpha-OCC conductors provide superior signal transfer, resulting in a clearer, more 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 and signal degradation, ensuring that your turntable’s audio signal remains pure and unaltered.
• Reliable and Secure Connection: The high-quality DIN and XLR connectors provide a stable and reliable connection, minimizing signal loss or distortion, and ensuring consistent performance.

Ideal for Audiophiles and Vinyl Enthusiasts

The Furutech Ag-16-XLR Phono Cable (DIN-XLR) (Custom Order, 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, especially when using a balanced audio system.
• Professional Audio Installers: Who require a high-quality, durable cable for custom installations in high-end turntable systems with DIN outputs and XLR connections.

Technical Specifications

• Conductor Material: High-purity, silver-plated Alpha-OCC copper
• Connectors: Right-angle DIN connector to gold-plated XLR connectors with Teflon insulation
• Shielding: Dual-layer shielding with a braided copper shield and aluminum foil
• Cable Length: 1.1 meters (Custom Order)
• Application: Ideal for connecting turntables with DIN tonearm outputs to audio equipment with balanced XLR inputs

Installation Tips

• Ensure Secure Connections: Insert the DIN connector firmly into the tonearm output and the XLR connectors into the corresponding inputs of your 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-XLR is built for durability, handle the cable carefully to avoid unnecessary stress or bending, ensuring long-term performance.

Why Choose the Furutech Ag-16-XLR Silver-plated α (Alpha) OCC Phono Cable?

• Superior Signal Transfer: The combination of silver-plated Alpha-OCC 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-XLR delivers consistent, interference-free performance for years to come.

The Furutech Ag-16-XLR Silver-plated α (Alpha) OCC Phono Cable (DIN-XLR) (Custom Order, 1.1m) is an outstanding choice for anyone looking to elevate their vinyl playback experience to the highest level. 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, accuracy, and fidelity.

Whether you’re an audiophile aiming for the ultimate 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-XLR 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 your vinyl collection with exceptional realism and depth.

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