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GAMMA Phono
Coaxial phono interconnect with OCC copper conductors, fluorocarbon dielectric, and a 10-gauge OFE copper ground cable.
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GAMMA Phono
IC-GAM-PHO-100
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Gamma Phono uses coaxial construction with OCC copper conductors, fluorocarbon dielectric, and an SPC braided shield. The saved specs list 18-gauge conductors, gold-plated brass contacts with a nickel mirror finish, a 10-gauge OFE copper ground cable, Shunyata's PMZ process, 4 days of KPIP v2 processing, and a 1.00 m standard length.
Specifications
| PURITY IN TONE. DYNAMIC BY NATURE. | PURITY IN TONE. DYNAMIC BY NATURE. |
|---|---|
| Precision Matched Z | Shunyata Research produces select cables using a (PMZ) concept. This means that tolerances of the conductor surface, dielectric extrusion, and the precision of the braided shield are held to minute variances. To achieve these tight tolerances, the extrusion and braiding machines must be run at one-quarter speed during the manufacturing process. (Note: Z means impedance) |
| Ohno | wire, also called PCOCC was invented in 1986 by professor Atsumi Ohno of the Chiba Institute of Technology in Japan. Copper wire is created by an extrusion process that pulls a rod of cold copper through a small orifice which creates multiple crystalline boundaries. By contrast, Ohno wire is made by a process using heated molds that cast a wire to form a single crystalline structure. Ohno wire is well known for its exceptionally pure, grain-free sonic qualities. |
| Fluorocarbon dielectrics | Fluorocarbon dielectrics are usually only found in wire used in the aerospace industry, satellites and only the most expensive audiophile cabling. It has special electrical characteristics; very low dielectric absorption, high dielectric strength and exceptional heat resistance. When used in audio and power cables is reduces the perception of dynamic compression and it improves sonic low-level resolution and clarity. |
| Cable Type | Coaxial |
| Conductors | OCC copper (Ohno Continuous Cast) |
| Shield | SPC braided shield |
| Dielectric | Fluorocarbon |
| Connectors | Gold plated brass contacts, nickel mirror finish |
| Gauge | Gauge: 18 |
| Ground Cable | Ground Cable: 10 gauge OFE copper |
| KPIP v2 Processing | 4-days |
| Standard Length | 1.00 meters |
| Color | Charcoal flex |
| Safety Assurance | Safety Assurance: Continuity and polarity tests – by two technicians HiPOT tests insulation breakdown @ 1,200 VAC |