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Van den Hul The First Metal Screen RCA Analogue Interconnect Cable - Pair
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Van den Hul The First Metal Screen builds upon the acclaimed linear-structured carbon conductor design with an added dense silver-coated OFC metal braid for exceptional noise rejection. It's designed specifically for demanding audio applications—tube gear, phono stages, microphones, or long cable runs—where ground currents or EMI may cause interference. With ultra-low shield resistance (~0.005 Ω/m), it virtually eliminates hum and retains signal purity even in complex setups. Offering clarity nearly indistinguishable from The First Ultimate, it’s a trusted choice for critical listeners in noisy environments.
Ultra-Low Shield Resistance for Interference Control
The First Metal Screen offers a shield resistance of ~0.005 Ω per meter—far lower than standard interconnects or even other versions in the same series. This dense metal armor ensures ground currents or EMI cannot introduce hum, especially when used with tube equipment or long cable runs. In electrically noisy environments, this shielding provides an audible difference: cleaner backgrounds and focused imaging. It’s especially useful when connecting phono stages, DACs, or microphones in systems vulnerable to interference.
Refined Tonal Purity with Linear Structured Carbon Conductor
At its core, the cable pairs a precision-wound Linear Structured Carbon® conductor with high-purity matched crystal silver-plated OFC strands. This unique construction reduces distortion and surface noise while ensuring smooth, transparent tonal response. Capacitance is around 61 pF per meter, helping maintain timing and clarity even over longer runs. The result is natural sound reproduction that maintains spatial depth and resolution typically found in high-end systems.
Key Features
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Engineered for interference-free audio in tube gear and long cable runs
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Dense metal screening minimizes ground loop hum and EMI noise
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Linear Structured Carbon (LSC) conductor delivers refined, clean sound
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Low capacitance (~61 pF/m) preserves timing and high-frequency detail
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Durable Hulliflex® jacket resists wear and handling over time
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Suitable for both analogue (RCA) and digital (S/PDIF) connections
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Available in standard lengths (0.8 m, 1.0 m, longer on request)
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Offers high-end performance nearly matching top-tier variants