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AQVOX CONNECTIONS
- audiophile Cables, digital & analog
Handmade in Germany
1. USB HighEnd Audiocable
- no risk to test - 30 days money back guarantee
2. Digital precision COAX Cable 75-Ohm, versions:
RCA/RCA, BNC/BNC, BNC/RCA
- no risk to test - 30 days money back guarantee
3. Digital symmetrical Cable 110-Ohm XLR (AES/EBU)
- no risk to test - 30 days money back guarantee
4. Phono / Turntable cable info - important !
5. Phono / Turntable Cable
- symmetrical / balanced solid pure-Silver (XLR & Cinch)
- no risk to test - 30 days money back guarantee
6. Phono / Turntable Cable
- symmetrical / double-balanced Copper (XLR & Cinch)
- no risk to test - 30 days money back guarantee
7. IC- Interconnect
- symmetrical / balanced solid pure-Silver (XLR & Cinch)
- no risk to test - 30 days money back guarantee
8. IC- Interconnect
- symmetrical / double-balanced Copper (XLR & Cinch)
- no risk to test - 30 days money back guarantee
9. Powercable with special 5 conductor layout and high damping Insulation
- no risk to test - 30 days money back guarantee
10. High-End Ethernet-/network Cable-
Cat. 6a/7, 1200 MHz, S/FTP
- no risk to test - 30 days money back
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audiophile USB cables from AQVOX - the inventor of audio optimized USB-cables
Our HiRes High Resolution USB-cable transfers USB audio data from 44.1kHz - 384kHz reliable. It bridges distances up to 12meter in passive mode.
Without sound quality degrading electronic repeaters.
AQVOX audiophile USB cables beating any other USB audio cable in terms of sound quality.
No other transfers emotions and atmosphere like AQVOX USB cables - simply outstanding.
USB-audio data are different in many facts to USB-data transmission like eg. filetransfer:
here just some examples:
- different data format
- lower volume/speed of transferred data
- realtime transfer
USB audio data transferred by AQVOX USB-audio cables enables the USB-receiver chips (in the USB-audio devices) to generate a better sound quality.
The sound quality with the use of our USB-cables is better as a direct link without any USB-cable in between!
The AQVOX audiophile USB cable is for sure one of the best,
if not THE best USB cable on the market.
AQVOX was the first company who started the development of dedicated highend USB cables many years ago, we know how to do it right.
Aqvox was 2006 the first manufacturer, who developed USB-cables specially for the audiosector. Since 2006 we do offer audiophile USB cabels, which are technically and acoustically optimized that every user can instantly hear the improvenment.
Why is there any sound degradation ? it all depends on signal quality. And our USB-cables deliver the USB-audio signals in a specific format from what the USB-receiver chips can generate a far better sound quality. In USB-audio the computer sends the data to the USB-DAC in datapackets.
If the DAC receives error/missing packets there is only a very small timeframe during what the DAC can tell the computer to re-send the packets.
If this timeframe is passed, the music is played without these packets and this degrades the soundquality. USB-audio transfer is a completely different
thing as USB-data transfer.
Design guidelines from USB-chip manufacturers
Same rules as for other high-speed datatransfers, it needs Ultra Short USB-Adaptors, because the USB-signal is degraded if it
passes adaptors or PCB-traces which are more than 3cm long.
For verification of above statements, please check below links to the application notes of USB-chip manufacturers,
look for design guidelines or PCB layout recommendations :
Ti PCM2906 Stereo Audio USB Interface http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/pcm2906.pdf
http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/pcm2906b.pdf
Cypress CY7C68013A http://www.cypress.com/?docID=34060
Ferrite
Ferrite rings/beads have to be avoided, as they affecting
the highs. Because they filter in same frequency bandwith as the transmitted USB-audio datastream.
USB signal quality
Digital Audio signal cables for USB. Just because it is a USB-signal, it is not automatically resistant
against signal-alteration due to different influences! The trivial argument: that is digital, so 0 or 1, yes or no, there can nothing be wrong, is a statement in general only made by users who have no own experience in developing digital- or data-technology.
The development of best USB-cables requires appropriate measuring
equipment, where signal-problems can be detected and
on construction level and proper material selection nearly
be eliminated.
Even here: the ear is also a development tool.
USB Signal Measurements
If we find the time, we will publish here some screenshots and measurement protocols of USB-signals. Professional USB-developers will explain the results in an understandable manner. We will compare and analyse standard USB-cables with AQVOX USB-cables.
To be honest: for our experience, the audible differences
between USB cables can be huge when it comes to audiophile
standards. The AQVOX USB cable sounds very open, transprent and natural, without any harshness. Our customers
can go sure, that the AQVOX highend USB cable is made of the very
best materials, provides maximum soundquality. A good hifi set will reveal
the advantages of a good USB connection. The sound improves over the complete frequency bandwidth and in all aspects.
Just try it !
Design
Not to forget the mechanical strength, craftsmanship build
quality and the attractive professional design.
Product-Details
90-ohms Impedance corrected and audio optimized audiophile
High End USB cable.
Massive full metall USB plugs, 24k gold plated contacts, silver
solder joints, double shielding is optimized for low inductivity
and capacity.
No ferrite-elements. Specially Gas-filled conductor insulation, this has far better damping values as the mostly used cheap PVC insulation
and keeps the signal quality in better shape.
Accessories
for sound improvement we recommend our USB-LowNoise Power Supply, this interrupts and replaces the mostly dirtorted 5V USB-power from computer
with very low noise and more powerfull 5V energy. More info here:
Length of the USB cable
Our experiments with cable length showed,
that the sonic degradation issued by the length of a quality
USB-cable has very little/no effect.
Length 0,50 m see orderform for prices
Length 1,00 m see orderform for prices
Length 1,70 m see orderform for prices
Length 3,00 m see orderform for prices
Length 5,00 m see orderform for prices
Length 7,00 m see orderform for prices
Length 10,00 m see orderform for prices
Review in german AUDIO magazine, best USB cable in contest.
http://www.audio.de/ratgeber/tipps-und-tricks-zur-musik-uebertragung-per-usb-1163895.html
 
audiophile quality USB cable - best USB cable for connecting
computers to DACs or streaming devices and the like.
HighEnd COAX-75 - COAX - Digitalcable
Handmade in Germany
Audiophile Coaxial-Digitalcable - with enormus resolution
and phantastic imaging.
RCA-plug to RCA-plug.
Real 75 Ohm ( wave impedance ) RCA plug of beryllium copper,
gold plated.
Cable 75 Ohm, gas-filled dielelectricum, OFC, double copperbraid-screening/return
conductor.
Cold-forged connections, no solder, in hermetically sealed connectors.
Extremely musical and precise. Other lengths on request
Length 1,00 m Other lengths on request
see orderform for prices
(versions:
RCA to RCA / BNC to BNC / BNC to RCA)
HighEnd COAX-75 - COAX - Digitalcable of audiophile
quality - versions: RCA to RCA / BNC
to BNC / BNC to RCA
Contrary to most offered 75-Ohm digital audio cables where
the RCA plugs have just 20 - 30-Ohm, the AQVOX COAX cable
incorporates not only a 75-Ohm precision cable of finest quality
and technology, but also real 75-Ohm RCA plugs. Only this
ensures that a consistent 75-Ohm wave impedance troughout
the connection line is kept, for which the digitalelectric
(COAX) In- and Outputs of the digital audio devices are designed
for.
AQVOX cooperates with one of the best manufacturers of
high frequency- and digital connectors and can offer COAX
cable with RCA plugs in 75-Ohm and best quality.
Here some background regarding the importance of correct wave
impedance at Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coax_cable
Chapter: Significance of impedance
or here
http://www.epanorama.net/documents/wiring/cable_impedance.html
The WAVE RESISTANCE is based on frequency and is not measurable
with a Ohm-meter!
For example: in the professional broadcasting field or in
recording studios, digital cables terminated with plugs or
jacks which do not have same wave resistancy as the ccable,
are not used at all.
In Practice
Following disadvantages arising from interconnections running
out of specifications (eg. 75-Ohm, 110-Ohm etc..):
(this affects digital Audio- as well as digital Videosignals
and results from damaged cables or wrong parts)
mainly responsible are signal reflections, standing waves,
signal return losses and signal dampening for signal errors/alterings,
signal losses/creations and further the sound quality affecting
factors, all called jitter. This results in audible losses
of details, transients, stage imaging and transparency .
Under monitoring conditions, it is noticeable like
this example: if a backround Hi-Hat is whiped with the
metalbrush, not the details like the fine metalwires working
on the brass are audible, it sounds more undefinded like rustle
or noise.
Balanced Digitalcable
AES/EBU 110-Ohm
Audiophile 110-Ohm Digitalcable with high resolution.
XLR-Plug on XLR-Jack.
Precisioncable with 110-Ohms, latest Neutrik connectors soldered
with high-silversolder.
Connector contacts made from bronce, coated directly with
hardsilver.
99,999% OFC conductor, double-screening with copper-braid
and foilscreen.
Interesting:
Contrary to 75-Ohm or 50-Ohm digital-connections, there was
never introduced a standard for the plugs and jacks of 110-Ohms
digital-connections.
Other lengths on request
Length 1,00 m Euro 159.--
Other lengths on request
plus shipping charges
Here are our long awaited Phonocables,
Turntable cables, Phono interconnects
5-pin
SME-Mini-Din ( Tiffany-Plug) Orientation / layout here
Intro:
The symmetrical/balanced XLR-input of AQVOX Phonostages is
in some ways completely different from 99,9%-100% of all phonostages
on the market.
1.- it is not only a Voltage-amplifier (für MM´s
and MC´s) but also a Current-amplifier (only for MC´s).
2.- has a true balanced input.
3.- the input-amplification is adjustable and all this together
plus some other audiophile circuit-features making AQVOX Phonostages
unique on the worldmarket and producing a soundquality which
is incomparable.
BUT an Symmetrical-Current-Amp requires phonocables with different
attributes as normal phonocables have, which are made in 99,9%-100%
of all cases for voltage-amps.
Remember:
Voltage-amplifiers require cables with low capacity.
Symmetrical Voltage-amplifiers require symmetrical cables
with low capacity.
Current-amplifiers require cables with low inductivity.
Symmetrical Current-amplifiers require symmetrical cables
with low inductivity.
Therefore an symmetrical Current-amplifier requires braided
or at least twisted conductors.
This arrangement reduces the inductivity and stray pick-up
of distrurbances/humm/radio and improves signal to noise ratio.
Screening/Shielding:
A symmetrical Phonocable requires not essentially a shielding,
it depends on the electromagnetical pollution of its operational
area, if a shield is needed or not.
If the user does not hear any radio/humm/distortions/noise,
with a unshielded cable, then it is OK. But otherwise he must
use a screened cable. The sonically difference shield or No
shield is: without shield it sounds more open and the resolution
is better.
AQVOX Phonocable / Turntable cable can be used with all kinds of phonostages
We do strongly recommend our vinyl-fans to make listening
tests with both cable materials -silver & copper- at home.
Only an auditioning in the own setup wil show, what cable
the audiophile prefers. The majority of our customers states: silver sounds more
brilliant with better resolution and copper sounds warmer
- but listen yourself...
AQVOX Phono Turntable Silvercable
Handmade in Germany
The AQVOX SILVER balanced phonocable is made of nearly 100%
pure solid-silver conductor (0,6mm ) braided and stream-net
teflon coated. The third conductor is only connected at the
side of the phonostage but runs in the braid all the way up
to the phonostage, but is open. This copper-conductor has
the function of an distrurbances/humm/radio arrester. Sonically
a very good resolution and open soundstage without any hardness.
The braided conductors are reducing the inductivity and stray
pick-up of distrurbances/humm/radio tremendously.
Build in standard 120cm/47.24 inches - other lengths on request.
XLR-(or RCA)plugs to 5pol-SME-DIN-angled-plug (tiffany plug)
Integrated ground-wire
No screen/shield
Inductivity (1,2m)= 1,7µH
Capacity (1,2m)= 36pF
review AQVOX Phonocable 2008 - Link
5-pin
SME-Mini-Din ( Tiffany-Plug) Orientation / layout here
We do strongly recommend our vinyl-fans to make listening
tests with both cable materials -silver & copper- at home.
Only an auditioning in the own setup will show, what cable
the audiophile prefers. We can say in general, silver is more
brilliant with better resolution and copper sounds warmer
- but listen yourself...
AQVOX Phono Turntable Silvercable
Handmade in Germany
The AQVOX SILVER balanced phonocable is made of nearly 100%
pure solid-silver conductor (0,6mm ) braided and stream-net
teflon coated. The third conductor is only connected at the
side of the phonostage but runs in the braid all the way up
to the phonostage, but is open. This copper-conductor has
the function of an distrurbances/humm/radio arrester. Sonically
a very good resolution and open soundstage without any hardness.
The braided conductors are reducing the inductivity and stray
pick-up of distrurbances/humm/radio tremendously.
Build in standard 120cm/47.24 inches other lengths on request.
XLR-(or RCA)plugs to 5pol-SME-DIN-straight-plug (tiffany plug)
Integrated ground-wire
No Screen/shield
Inductivity (1,2m)= 1,7µH
Capacity (1,2m)= 36pF
review AQVOX Phonocable 2008 - Link
We do strongly recommend our vinyl-fans to make listening
tests with both cable materials -silver & copper- at home.
Only an auditioning in the own setup wil show, what cable
the audiophile prefers. We can say in general, silver is more
brilliant with better resolution and copper sounds warmer
- but listen yourself...
AQVOX Phono Turntable Silvercable
Handmade in Germany
The AQVOX SILVER balanced phonocable is made of nearly 100%
pure solid-silver conductor (0,6mm ) braided and stream-net
teflon coated. The third conductor is only connected at the
side of the phonostage but runs in the braid all the way up
to the phonostage, but is open. This copper-conductor has
the function of an distrurbances/humm/radio arrester. Sonically
a very good resolution and open soundstage without any hardness.
The braided conductors are reducing the inductivity and stray
pick-up of distrurbances/humm/radio tremendously.
Build in standard 120cm/47.24 inches other lengths on request.
XLR-(or RCA)plugs to RCA plugs,
Separate Ground-cable.
No Screen/shield
Inductivity (1,2m)= 1,7µH
Capacity (1,2m)= 36pF
review AQVOX Phonocable 2008 - Link
We do strongly recommend our vinyl-fans to make listening
tests with both cable materials -silver & copper- at home.
Only an auditioning in the own setup wil show, what cable
the audiophile prefers. We can say in general, silver is more
brilliant with better resolution and copper sounds warmer
- but listen yourself...
AQVOX Phono Turntable Copper cable
Handmade in Germany
Alternatively our Phonocables made of copper-litz. The twisted-quad-conductors
are reducing the inductivity and the copper-screen reduces
stray pick-up of distrurbances/humm/radio nearly completely.
The double-balanced configuration (per channel 4 conductors
to twin-pairs) improves the signal to noise by 10-20db compared
to regular two-conductor balanced cables.
Build in standard 120cm/47.24 inches other lengths on request
XLR-(or RCA)plugs to 5pol-SME-DIN-angled-plug (tiffany plug)
Integrated Ground-wire
With copper screen/shield
Inductivity (1,2m)= 1,2µH (micro Henry)
Capacity (1,2m)= 126pF (pico Farad)
5-pin
SME-Mini-Din ( Tiffany-Plug) Orientation / layout here
review AQVOX Phonocable 2008 - Link
We do strongly recommend our vinyl-fans to make listening
tests with both cable materials -silver & copper- at home.
Only an auditioning in the own setup wil show, what cable
the audiophile prefers. We can say in general, silver is more
brilliant with better resolution and copper sounds warmer
- but listen yourself...
AQVOX Phono Turntable Copper cable
Handmade in Germany
Alternatively our Phonocables made of copper-litz. The twisted-quad-conductors
are reducing the inductivity and the copper-screen reduces
stray pick-up of distrurbances/humm/radio nearly completely.
The double-balanced configuration (per channel 4 conductors
to twin-pairs) improves the signal to noise by 10-20db compared
to regular two-conductor balanced cables.
Build in standard 120cm/47.24 inches other lengths on request
XLR-(or RCA)plugs to 5pol-SME-DIN-straight-plug (tiffany plug)
Integrated Ground-wire
With copper screen/shield
Inductivity (1,2m)= 1,2µH (micro Henry)
Capacity (1,2m)= 126pF (pico Farad)
5-pin
SME-Mini-Din ( Tiffany-Plug) Orientation / layout here
review AQVOX Phonocable 2008 - Link
We do strongly recommend our vinyl-fans to make listening
tests with both cable materials -silver & copper- at home.
Only an auditioning in the own setup wil show, what cable
the audiophile prefers. We can say in general, silver is more
brilliant with better resolution and copper sounds warmer
- but listen yourself...
AQVOX Phono Turntable Copper cable
Handmade in Germany
Alternatively our Phonocables made of copper-litz. The twisted-quad-conductors
are reducing the inductivity and the copper-screen reduces
stray pick-up of distrurbances/humm/radio nearly completely.
The double-balanced configuration (per channel 4 conductors
to twin-pairs) improves the signal to noise by 10-20db compared
to regular two-conductor balanced cables.
Build in standard 120cm/47.24 inches other lengths on request
XLR-(or RCA)plugs to RCA-plug (tiffany plug)
Separate Ground-wire
With copper screen/shield
Inductivity (1,2m)= 1,2µH (micro Henry)
Capacity (1,2m)= 126pF (pico Farad)
review AQVOX Phonocable 2008 - Link
AQVOX Phono Copper- & Silvercable
Handmade in Germany
Here the casted contact-jacks for professional installation
into the tonearm base of REGA tonearms and derivatives.
Avalable with XLR- or RCA- plugs at braided pure-silver or
twisted OFC-copper-conductors.
The simple installation can be done by us, by DIY or by a electronics workshop - please
contact us.
Build in standard 120cm/47.24 inches other lengths on request
XLR-(or RCA)plugs to contack-jack.
Integrated Ground-cable
The silver-version is has no screen/shield
The copper-version has a copper screen/shield
AQVOX Interconnect IC Silvercable
Handmade in Germany
The AQVOX SILVER balanced interconnect cable is made of nearly
100% pure solid-silver conductor (0,6mm ) braided and stream-net
teflon coated. The third conductor (ground) is OFC-solid-core
copper. Sonically a very good resolution and open soundstage
without any hardness.
The braided conductors are reducing the inductivity and stray
pick-up of distrurbances/humm/radio tremendously.
Build in standard 100cm/39.36 inches other lengths on request
XLR-(or RCA)plugs to XLR-plugs
No screen/shield
Inductivity (1m)= 1,2µH
Capacity (1m)= 30pF
Interconnect - balanced braided pure solid silver conductors
AQVOX Interconnect IC Silvercable
Handmade in Germany
The AQVOX SILVER balanced interconnect cable is made of nearly
100% pure solid-silver conductor (0,6mm ) braided and stream-net
teflon coated. The third conductor (ground) is OFC-solid-core
copper. Sonically a very good resolution and open soundstage
without any hardness.
The braided conductors are reducing the inductivity and stray
pick-up of distrurbances/humm/radio tremendously.
Build in standard 100cm/39.36 inches other lengths on request
XLR-(or RCA)plugs to XLR-plugs
No screen/shield
Inductivity (1m)= 1,2µH
Capacity (1m)= 30pF
Interconnect - balanced braided pure solid silver conductors
AQVOX Interconnect IC Silvercable
Handmade in Germany
The AQVOX SILVER balanced interconnect cable is made of nearly
100% pure solid-silver conductor (0,6mm ) braided and stream-net
teflon coated. The third conductor (ground) is OFC-solid-core
copper. Sonically a very good resolution and open soundstage
without any hardness.
The braided conductors are reducing the inductivity and stray
pick-up of distrurbances/humm/radio tremendously.
Cold-forged connections of signal conductors in hermetically sealed connectors.
Build in standard 100cm/39.36 inches other lengths on request
RCA-(or XLR)plugs to RCA-plugs
No screen/shield
Inductivity (1m)= 1,2µH
Capacity (1m)= 30pF
Interconnect - balanced braided pure solid silver conductors
AQVOX Interconnect IC Coppercable
Handmade in Germany
Alternatively our interconnect made of copper-litz. The twisted-quad-conductors
are reducing the inductivity and the copper-screen reduces
stray pick-up of distrurbances/humm/radio nearly completely.
The double-balanced configuration (per channel 4 conductors
to twin-pairs) improves the signal to noise by 10-20db compared
to regular two-conductor balanced cables.
Cold-forged connections of signal conductors in hermetically sealed connectors.
Build in standard 100cm/39.36 inches other lengths on request
RCA-(or XLR)plugs to RCA-plugs
With copper screen/shield
Inductivity (1,2m)= 0,9µH
Capacity (1,2m)= 105pF
AQVOX Interconnect IC Coppercable
Handmade in Germany
Alternatively our interconnect made of copper-litz. The twisted-quad-conductors
are reducing the inductivity and the copper-screen reduces
stray pick-up of distrurbances/humm/radio nearly completely.
The double-balanced configuration (per channel 4 conductors
to twin-pairs) improves the signal to noise by 10-20db compared
to regular two-conductor balanced cables.
Build in standard 100cm/39.36 inches other lengths on request
XLR-(or RCA)plugs to XLR-plugs
With copper screen/shield
Inductivity (1,2m)= 0,9µH
Capacity (1,2m)= 105pF
9. Powercable with special 5-conductor geometry and impulse and highfrequency damping insulation
Handmade in Germany
Other lengths on request.
Free of PVC and halogen.
All metal parts heavy gold-plated. Silver-plated copper core cable ends.
OFC-Copper-Conductors with special insulation and coppermesh shielding.
Finelitz according to VDE 0295, Class 6 / IEC 60228 Cl. 6
High quality Schuko (also with US-wallplug available) and IES plugs made of tough polycarbonate.
Special 5-conductor geometry with different conductor diameters.
Insulation for higher damping performance for improved energy flow and
low in capacity due to
stranded conductors.
Isolation: Specific
contact resistance > 20TOhm x cm
rated voltage: 600/1000 V
insulation test voltage : 4000 V
How can a powercable improve the sound ?
in the works...
Simply test it...
Standard is European Schuko on IEC, other country specific plugs on request
Length 1,00 m see orderform for prices
Length 1,50 m see orderform for prices
Length 2,00 m see orderform for prices
Other lengths on request.
plus shipping charges
10. High-End Ethernet-/Network Cable
- Cat. 6a/7, 1200 MHz, S/FTP - Handmade in Germany
Full Metal Ethernet Plug with special internal conductor
geometry. This high end network cable offers better signal quality at any
transfer-speed as any other high end ethernet cable available for consumers.
A true outstanding quality for all types of audio and video or data transmission.
HighEnd video and sound reproduction will be improved by this excellent Ethernet Cable.
The material like plugs and the raw cable
are made and in germany and we carefully assemble them in hamburg.
1,0 m = see orderform for prices
2,0 m = see orderform for prices
3,0 m
= see orderform for prices
other lengths on request
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