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THETA Phono
Coaxial phono interconnect with OCC copper conductors, fluorocarbon dielectric, and a 10-gauge VTX ground cable.
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THETA Phono
IC-THT-PHO-100
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Theta Phono is a coaxial analog interconnect built with OCC copper conductors, a pure copper braided shield, fluorocarbon dielectric, and Shunyata's PMZ process. The saved specs list 16-gauge construction, gold-plated brass contacts with a nickel mirror finish, a 10-gauge VTX ground cable, 4 days of KPIP v2 processing, and a 1.00 m standard length.
Specifications
| 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) |
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| 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 | Pure copper braided shield |
| Dielectric | Fluorocarbon |
| Connectors | Gold plated brass contacts, nickel mirror finish |
| Gauge | Gauge: 16 |
| Ground Cable | Ground Cable: 10 gauge VTX |
| KPIP v2 Processing | 4-days |
| Standard Length | 1.00 meters |
| Color | Black flex |
| Safety Assurance | Safety Assurance: Continuity and polarity tests – by two technicians HiPOT tests insulation breakdown @ 1,200 VAC |