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Van den Hul The CNT RCA/XLR Interconnect Cable - Pair
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Van den Hul The CNT represents the forefront of interconnect technology, using carbon nanotube conductors rather than traditional metals. These cables contain 19 ultra-thin carbon nanotube strands (each ~15 µm in diameter), woven into a single conductor per channel—unheard of in conventional cabling. While the impedance is higher (~40–65 Ω/m), it’s irrelevant when driving high-impedance audio gear. The sound signature is supremely neutral, spacious, and dynamically refined, prized by audiophiles looking for absolute clarity.
Top-Tier Sound Quality with Silver-Plated Precision
The MC Silver IT Mk III’s center conductor comprises precision-wound Matched Crystal OFC with a dense silver plate, delivering remarkably low resistance and wide bandwidth. The pure Teflon (PTFE) insulation further preserves signal fidelity, preventing coloration or harshness. Tested listening impressions consistently note pristine treble and highly dynamic midrange, yielding a vivid yet natural presentation. This cable reveals the depth of musical textures often masked by lesser interconnects, while maintaining tonal neutrality and composure.
Tri-Axial Double Shielding for Impeccable Signal Purity
Featuring a tri-axial layout, it includes two OFC braids and a silver ribbon shield wrapped around the core, plus LSC-treated layers as needed, to block interference and ground loops. This shielding effectively produces ultra-quiet backgrounds and tight imaging, particularly in electrically cluttered systems or long cable runs. With capacitance measured at approximately 77 pF/m, timing and high-frequency response remain intact over typical lengths. The result is spatial clarity, clean separation, and immersive realism commonly found only in elite interconnects.
Key Features
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Conducts audio via carbon nanotube strands instead of silver or copper
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Delivers extraordinarily calm, immersive sound without harshness
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Designed for RCA or balanced XLR setups in stereo pairs
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Slim, black Hulliflex® jacket preserves durability and flexibility
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Non‑metallic conductor reduces coloration and emphasizes neutrality
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Extraordinary soundstage depth and dynamic control
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A high-end cable built for true audiophile refinement