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Interconnects
Level 1 interconnects
feature:
-Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) for accurate signal transfer.
-Foam Polyethylene / Polypropylene insulation presents details
more clearly.
-High Coverage Dual Braid and Foil Shields block external
noise and interference.
-Gold Plugs connected with Silver Solder for maximum signal
transfer.
Concerto
Is best for modest components who's performance might otherwise
be severely limited by traditional "patchcords".
Its gold plated plugs, braid shielding and quality solder
ensure better bass, highs & conductivity.
Harmony
Improves the performance of receivers, CD players, VCRs, cassette
decks and home theater components. Its dual shields and high
quality insulation block out annoying hum and background noise.
Harmony's beveled gold connectors and low resistance conductors
deliver more signal and more music.
Musicable II
Is a favorite for unleashing the potential of surround sound
receivers, Hi-Fi VCRs, subwoofers, CD players and other components.
Its advanced insulation brings out the depth and subtleties
from your favorite recordings. XLR (balanced termination available)
Level 2 interconnects
feature:
- Oxygen Free High Conductivity (OFHC) Copper.
- Teflon / TPR insulation preserves low level information.
- Fine Braid Shield for EMI free background.
- Gold Plugs with better insulation & Silver Solder.
Chorus
Reveals the details in your favorite movies and music to improve
your home entertainment experience. Teflon insulation and
OFHC conductors produce great sonic realism and depth. It
will capture and release all the subtleties that you enjoy
hearing. Cable of the Year Award Winner - What Hi Fi Magazine.
Symphony II
Assists the presentation capabilities of better electronics.
Its silky midrange and rich bass convey all the natural texture
of vocals and instruments. Great for CD players! XLR (balanced
termination available)
Sonata
Elevates the resolving power of any mid-level system. Its
advanced symmetrical design and foam Teflon result in uncompromised
midrange clarity and high frequency extension. Right for systems
that need improved detail or utilize soft dome tweeters.
Level 3 cables by Straight
Wire offer unique benefits such as:
-Copper strands that are individually polymer coated during
extrusion to minimize corrosive effects of air and moisture.
-Advanced fabric braids to control resonances and reduce microphonics.
All electrical and mechanical parameters have been optimized
in our laboratory for real-life performance in your home.
Encore II
Utilizes the highest grade of foam insulation for astonishing
midrange fidelity. Our most advanced Star-Quad design, Encore
II outperforms all other cable designs in this price class
and insures high compatibility with nearly all components.
Discover the significant improvement a Level 3 cable can make
with Encore II wired throughout your system. XLR (balanced
termination available) Grand Prix Award Winner - Audio Video
International Magazine.
Rhapsody II
Dual coaxial design of coated OFHC precision copper braids
bridges any performance gap with detailed articulation and
luxurious musicality. You'll enter a holographic soundstage
just like the original one. A tool for the knowledgeable system
builder, Rhapsody II delivers near reference grade performance
at a reasonable price. XLR (balanced termination available)
Maestro II
The reference coated copper cable, opens the door to unsurpassed
resolution. Supermicroporus Foam Teflon insulation exhibits
extraordinary bass tonality with effortless dynamics. Level
4 research and technology abound in this highly evolved, award-winning
design. Interfaces highly neutral components synergistically.
Available in twin symmetrical coaxial version, BMI specifically
designed for balanced use. XLR (balanced termination available)
Level 4 Features
-Supermicroporous Teflon Insulation.
-Premium locking Gold/Teflon connectors.
-Unique Silver/Copper coated conductors.
-These cables are not for the casual listener, utilizing Supermicroporous
foam Teflon insulation and premium locking gold/Teflon connectors
for high velocity of propagation and the best connections.
Unique pure silver/copper coated conductors deliver speed,
clarity & bass impact unobtainable from other cables.
Serenade
Certified copper conductors in an advanced helix design. Articulate,
yet spatial soundstage with an engaging, unrestricted performance.
Pristine highs, brilliant mid range and vigorous bass are
all characteristics of this advanced level four product. Serenade
delivers all of the nuances of your favorite musical passages
with an effortless neutral pace. XLR.
Virtuoso R
Strikes the captivating balance of articulation and lifelike
musical presentation with distinguished coherency and dynamics.
No other cable has undergone such extensive refinement nor
been scrutinized by as many critical music lovers. Many of
the world's most respected audiophile manufactures rely on
Virtuoso interconnects for the final "voicing" of
their reference systems. We hope that you too will also trust
Virtuoso to serve in your reference system. Virtuoso R is
the latest version of this acclaimed cable. It performs equally
well in both solid state and tube based systems. XLR
Crescendo
Is a dramatic departure from all existing interconnect designs.
No other Straight Wire cable has utilized the advanced field
testing and dealer input or undergone such minute refinement.
With an advanced helix array of many conductor groups, it
has the lowest resistance of any interconnect. All dynamic
constraints are eliminated; remaining is the most holographically
believable soundscape, capable of transporting the listener
to the original recording space. With Crescendo, music more
than captivates the listener. You'll distinguish each musician
and their instrument. Without the slightest hint of grain
or glare, you'll take in every ounce of detail, allowing you
to hear the entire performance venue. This component is for
a select few who have the resources and environment to truly
appreciate such a cable. Available for audition. XLR.
Speaker Cables
Level 1 Speaker Cables:
-Abundant OFC & OFHC Conductors for low resistance.
-Advanced insulations for extended frequency range.
-Twisted (non-parallel) conductors for less noise.
Duo
Unlike conventional (twin lead) speaker cables, accurately
delivers the full power and frequency range of your receiver.
Its larger, Oxygen Free Copper conductors are twisted to retard
signal loss. Various colors to suit your decor.
Rhythm
Helps your speakers reproduce the delicate high frequency
range with improved OFHC (Oxygen Free High Conductivity) conductors
and polypropylene insulation in a quad twist. Tight focus
& detailed presentation. IBW (internally bi-wireable cable)
Quartet
Large four conductor design is a must for basic bi-wireable
speakers. It's hybrid-foam TPR insulation maintains a warmer
sound with full extended bass that contributes to the overall
enjoyment of your system. IBW (internally bi-wireable cable)
Level 2 Speaker Cables feature:
-Foam hybrid TPR insulation for full non resonant control.
-Coated and bare OFHC conductor in bi-wirable groupings.
-Helical arrays with non-conductive cores.
-Flexible non-marring jackets of soft durable polymer.
Stage
Eclipses competing cables in this class with an eight conductor
helix design that excels in midrange precision and focused
highs; both positioned in a 3-D soundstage. IBW (internally
bi-wireable cable)
Symphony
Like all Level 2 cables, offers the option of internal bi-wiring
for many of today's better speakers. Full, developed bass
with rich midrange make Symphony is a great cable for a variety
of speaker applications. IBW (internally bi-wireable cable)
Octave
Features eight coated CCT copper conductor groupings for a
significant advance in detail and precision. Far greater control
of all cable properties is achieved through a costly process
of coating each individual copper strand. The benefit is a
level of sound quality and long term conductor purity that
is otherwise impossible to achieve. IBW (internally bi-wireable
cable)
Level 3
Encore II
Elevates the performance of any speaker to a higher level
with it's Sintered Foam Teflon and coated OFHC copper. Both
positive and negative signals are resistance balanced, resulting
in even propagation at all frequencies. Its musical presentation
is resultantly deeper, with more defined placement.
Rhapsody S
Advanced Helix design uses the same premium materials found
in the Rhapsody S interconnect. Ideal for listeners who prefer
smooth, extended highs with a warm, but never loose, bass
foundation. Rendering of spatial details is accomplished with
convincing weight and outstanding dynamic contrast. Rhapsody
S is universally compatible with nearly all speakers. Great
choice for internal bi-wiring.
Maestro II
With Supermicroporus Foam Teflon insulation in a Symmetrical
Coaxial design, paints one of the most expansive, precisely
defined soundstages available. Ideal for ultra pure systems
which require critical resolution, Maestro II leaves no detail
to chance. A recommended classic.
Level 4
Serenade speaker cable
Advanced Helical design featuring "CCT" (compressed
copper technology) conductors and super foamed polypropylene
insulation. Serenade delivers an engaging, full soundstage
for true "lifelike" performance. You hear all of
the details and inflections of the performance totally unrestricted
by this low resistance speaker cable. There is no cable in
the industry that can touch Serenade's performance attributes
at it's price. IBW (internally bi-wireable cable)
Virtuoso R
Speaker cable stays true to the lifelike musical presentation
of its interconnect sibling while managing the more difficult
task of simultaneously passing both current and signal. This
is accomplished effortlessly and gracefully by this super
premium design, which has been calibrated to match the widest
array of reference speakers. Instruments and voices are precisely
placed in your room with a level of realism that will make
you shiver during dynamic passages.
Crescendo
Technological breakthrough in speaker cable design and performance.
Crescendo features ultra pure, certified, compressed copper
conductors in an advanced helix design. Compressed copper
technology (CCT) delivers all of the best characteristics
of solid core and stranded wire conductors. This means that
Crescendo is the most transparent cable on the market while
transferring all of the sonic information from your source.
A truly holographic soundstage that puts you into the performance,
an experience previously only dreamt about. Crescendo is the
new standard in reference level cables and will be for years
to come. IBW (internally bi-wireable cable)
Speciality Cables
Silver Surfer
Is a large format, internally bi-wireable speaker cable. With
hybrid silver / OFHC conductors in a Helix design, the quality
of material and construction are completely unexpected in
this price range. Offering one of the most engaging robust
performances available, Silver Surfer renders detail with
a sense of space and smooth articulation that will allow most
any system to perform on an advanced level. IBW (internally
bi-wireable cable)
Pro Special
Speaker cable has the smallest diameter relative to its audiophile,
high performance design. Without the advanced fabric braid
jacket and coated conductors, Pro Special features the same
geometry and overall design of Encore II speaker cable. The
result is a performance cable that excels in detail and solid
bass foundation - all in a compact, affordable package.
Backstage
Is the industry's first speaker cable optimized for use in
rear channel applications. With special twisted OFC conductors
in a low loss dielectric design, it excels in runs over 20
feet. Backstage will allow rear and surround speakers to coherently
reproduce all the information available with spacious and
powerful dynamics.
Black Silc
Utilizes certified coated silver/copper in a helical grouping
of 12 conductors. Internally bi-wireable, Black Silc's unforgiving
nature mates best with components that can withstand scrutiny.
Speakers with true extension below 40Hz will reveal Black
Silc's strength and delivery in the lower bass registers.
Vocal and higher registers are conveyed in an amazing combination
of speed, focus & resolution. IBW (internally bi-wireable
cable)
B-Flat speaker cable
Designed for maximum flexibility with a low profile. B-Flat
solves those problem wiring areas as the perfect cable to
run across floors, under carpet, around doors and along baseboards
and ceilings. With a durable jacket which is easy to paint
or glue, B-Flat can become almost invisible in your installation.
14 gauge OFC copper braided conductors provide outstanding
performance from this economical flat speaker cable. The off
white jacket does not absorb dirt and stains like other competing
flat cable made with interior insulation.
Digital Cables
DIGITAL cables have many of the same design
requirements as high quality video cables such as accurate
impedance with little variation over the relevant frequency
range and great shielding to prevent unwanted interference.
Issues of minimizing reflections and phase angle are also
important for high quality digital cables. The use of premium
insulation for high velocity of propagation and minimal absorbtion
is mandatory for consistent good performance. Terminations
(both the connectors and methods of attachment to various
cables) are critical to obtaining favorable results.
V-Link
Economic true 75 OHM digital cable. OFHC stranded copper conductors
with dual foil/braid shields. RCA or BNC
S- Link
75 OHM cable is used by many manufacturers for digital applications.
Silver plated copper conductors for fast data transmission.
Dual silver foil/braid shields for great noise rejection make
it a great value. RCA or BNC
Mega-Link II digital
cable
Offers the same advanced certified coated silver / copper
conductor groups as the award winning Virtuoso series. Optimized
for digital transmission, these conductors with Microporous
Foam Teflon Insulation help maintain signal purity and low
jitter for superlative musical performance. Mega-Link II unleashes
all the subtleties hidden in your favorite recordings, you'll
discover dimension, clarity and delineation that you might
otherwise have missed. Mega-Link II can also be used as a
reference level video cable. XLR (balanced termination available
on 110 OHM version - BMG) RCA or BNC
Info-Link
Digital cable is unsurpassed in its quest for musical perfection.
Utilizing laboratory grade solid silver conductors with the
highest grade Microporous Foam Teflon insulation, no other
design approaches Info-Link captivating balance of rich resolution.
Special digital phase-angle research and ultra high velocity
of propogation make this special. There is no reference digital
transmission without Info-Link. XLR (balanced termination
available on 110 OHM version - BIN) RCA or BNC
STX
Our finest AT&T style glass fiber-optic cable. Featuring
the highest grade surface polish available, STXs useable bandwidth
exceeds 400MHz. The multimode conductor is protected by a
strong Kevlar braid which helps ensure long life and consistent
performance.
Toslink
A quality version of the standard optical connection used
for many DVD, Laser Disc, and other components. Available
in long lengths.
Video
Advancements in VIDEO components and connection
options over the past few years require upgrade video cables
to get the whole picture. New and advanced modes such as RGB
(red,green,blue) and component video are being transferred
from the broadcast and professional video industry for pro-sumer
use (those who enjoy a great picture).
Generic products do an injustice to even the
casual viewer of big screen TVs through the use of inferior
materials, design and manufacturing. DVDs , Laser Disc players,
and high quality VCRs must be connected with high quality
cables to get the full benefits from their technologies and
capabilities.
True Blue
A precision RG6 cable rated for bulk in-wall applications.
With performance similar to Ghost Buster, True Blue features
an 18 gauge solid copper conductor with quad shielding for
maximum noise-free delivery of all basic video signals.
Ghost Buster video cable
Improves the performance of basic VCRs, TVs, cable boxes and
other video components. Its twin shields and advanced insulation
minimize annoying interference for a clear presentation. Ghost
Busters gold plugs ensure better conductivity for reliable
connections. Available with RCA or F connectors.
Grand Prix Award Winner - Audio Video International Magazine
Video-Link II cable
Illuminates the visual quality of all your standard video
components. Its OFHC multi-stranded conductors provide better
transmission than standard cables, without the distraction
of annoying distortions. With better resolution of details
and advanced shielding, Video-Link II is the natural selection
for all television systems up to 30" (.75m) screen size.
Silver-Link II video cables
Utilize advanced technology that enlightens the performance
of all video components. With silver plated OFHC conductors,
you'll discover depth, detail and color density that has been
missing. Silver-Link II retrieves the textures and subtle
hues to provide a visible improvement equivalent to a component
upgrade.
Video S
A cost effective upgrade to connect DSS, TVs, VCRs, video
disc players, camcorders and other components that feature
"S" style video connectors. Its OFC copper conductors
and gold connectors provide a needed improvement over standard
"S" cables. S-PLUG
Silver S video cables
Utilize advanced technology that enlightens the performance
of all "S" video components. With silver plated
OFHC conductors, you'll discover a level of improvement similar
to that of Silver-Link II. Silver S is the only way to achieve
maximum performance from all DSS installations. Great for
DVD and non RGB projectors. S-PLUG
Mega-HDS
The first "S" video cable with the bandwidth range
needed for high definition performance. Twin silver coated
OFHC copper conductors with silver shields and teflon foam
insulation make Mega-HDS the best performing "S"
video cable in the industry. "Improve your image"
with Mega-HDS. S-PLUG
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