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If you're searching for high-quality XLR interconnect cables to connect your hi-fi equipment, cables made with Canare DA206 cable and Neutrik XLR connectors with gold-plated pins are a fantastic choice. Here’s what makes these cables stand out:
Key Features
- Low Impedance: Canare DA206 cables are engineered to offer relatively low impedance, ensuring minimal signal loss and preserving audio fidelity for a rich and dynamic sound.
- High-Quality Materials: Canare DA206 cable, known for its robust shielding and pure copper conductors. This results in excellent noise rejection and durability, making them a favourite in both professional studios and home hi-fi setups.
- XLR plugs with gold plated pins: The Neutrik gold-plated pin XLR connectors provide strong oxidation resistance, long-term reliability, and a secure connection. Gold plating also helps maintain low contact resistance for optimal signal transfer.
- Excellent Value: Users appreciate the cost-effectiveness of the DA206 cable. Often citing its performance as being close to or on par with cables many times its price.
PRODUCT INFO
- Cable type – XLR male to XLR female
- Cable brand – Canare DA206
- 110Ω coaxial cable
- Stranded core
- Suitable for analogue and digital audio
- Cable diameter – 7.3mm
- Colour - Blue
- Neutrik XLR Male and Female connectors with gold plated pins
- QTY - Single
- Handmade
- QA checked and tested
USER IMPRESSIONS
- Sound Quality and Performance: Users report that the DA206 delivers notable improvements in clarity, top-end resolution, and micro-dynamics when used as an XLR interconnect compared to more generic or lower-quality cables. One user described a "big improvement" in their system's musicality and detail after switching to DA206, highlighting its low capacitance as a technical advantage over star quad cables.
- Versatility: Although designed as a 110-ohm AES/EBU digital audio cable, several users have successfully used DA206 for analogue interconnects, noting that its electrical properties (low capacitance, robust shielding) make it suitable for both digital and analogue signals. Some DIY enthusiasts specifically compared it to much more expensive cables and found its performance to be competitive, especially considering the price difference.
- Build Quality: The cable is praised for its robust construction and flexibility, making it a preferred choice for long cable runs in professional audio and broadcast environments. Its heavy gauge and braided shield help reduce interference and signal loss, even over considerable distances.
- Many users and audio professionals report that Canare XLR cables deliver clear, detailed, and dynamic sound across all frequencies, enhancing the listening experience for both casual listeners and audiophiles.
- The cables are also appreciated for their durability and build quality, with robust shielding and flexible construction that withstands regular use.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Connecting streamers, or DACs to amplifiers
- Linking preamplifiers to power amplifiers
- Integrating with home theatre systems for superior audio performance
WHY CHOOSE CANARE RCA INTERCONNECTS?
- Professional Reputation: Trusted in studios and live sound environments for their reliability and performance.
- Sound Quality: Delivers a full, natural sound with excellent detail and minimal coloration.
- Affordability: Offers premium quality at a price point much lower than many boutique brands.
SUMMARY
"Obsidian"Canare XLR DA206 interconnect cables with Neutrik gold-plated connectors are well regarded by users for its sound quality, versatility, robust construction, and value, making it a popular choice for both professional and enthusiast audio applications.
$39.00Price