Chord Signature Super ARAY Streaming Cable

Technical Specifications

Conductor Material: Silver-plated oxygen-free copper (OFC)
Insulation: High-performance dielectric
Shielding: Multi-layered EMI/RFI shielding
Connectors: Precision-engineered RJ45 with silver-plated contacts
Cable Geometry: Super ARAY conductor configuration
Build: Hand-built in the UK

Applications

Home Audio Systems: Ideal for high-fidelity home audio systems, ensuring accurate data transfer and enhanced sound quality during streaming.

Professional Studios: Perfect for use in recording studios, mastering suites, and broadcast environments, where signal integrity is critical.

Audiophile Setups: A must-have for audiophiles seeking the highest level of detail and realism in their digital streaming audio systems.

Hand-Built in the UK

Craftsmanship and Quality Assurance: Each Signature Super ARAY Streaming Cable is meticulously hand-built by Chord’s skilled technicians in the UK. This hand-building process allows for greater quality control and ensures that each cable meets the high standards expected by audiophiles and audio professionals.

Rigorous Testing: Before leaving the factory, every cable undergoes rigorous testing to verify its electrical properties and overall build quality. This includes checks for continuity, impedance, and shielding effectiveness, ensuring that every cable performs flawlessly right out of the box.

Super ARAY Technology

Precision Data Transfer: Chord's Super ARAY technology is engineered to handle high-frequency digital signals with exceptional accuracy. By optimising the arrangement of the conductors within the cable, Super ARAY minimises timing errors (jitter) and preserves the integrity of the digital signal. This results in a clearer, more detailed sound, with improved dynamics and spatial accuracy.

Enhanced Timing and Signal Integrity: The Super ARAY configuration is particularly effective in reducing the phase distortion that can occur during data transmission. This leads to a more natural and coherent sound, particularly noticeable in the improved timing and rhythm of streamed audio.

Silver-Plated Oxygen-Free Copper Conductors

Superior Conductivity: The use of silver-plated oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors in the Signature Super ARAY Streaming Cable is crucial for maintaining the purity of the audio signal. Silver, being an excellent conductor, enhances the transmission of high-frequency signals, ensuring that no detail is lost during the streaming process.

Detailed and Accurate Sound: The combination of silver plating with OFC provides a well-balanced sound profile that is both detailed and accurate. This choice of materials allows the cable to handle the high data rates required for modern high-resolution streaming services with ease.

Advanced Insulation

Low Signal Loss: The conductors in the Signature Super ARAY Streaming Cable are insulated with high-performance materials designed to minimise energy loss and maintain signal integrity. This ensures that the digital signal remains as close to its original form as possible, even over longer cable runs.

Stable Performance: The advanced insulation materials used in this cable are also highly resistant to temperature fluctuations and environmental factors, ensuring that the cable performs consistently over time without degradation in sound quality.

Long-Term Durability

Robust Construction: The cable’s robust construction ensures that it can withstand the rigors of both home and professional use. The high-quality materials used in its construction, combined with the precision hand-building process, make it a durable and reliable choice for any audio setup.

Future-Proof Design: As digital streaming technology continues to evolve, the Signature Super ARAY Streaming Cable is designed to keep pace with the latest developments. Its advanced design ensures that it will remain a key component of any high-performance audio system for years to come.

High-Performance Shielding

Protection Against Interference: The Signature Super ARAY Streaming Cable features multi-layered shielding that provides robust protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). This shielding is essential for maintaining the purity of the audio signal, particularly in environments with high levels of electronic noise.

Lower Noise Floor: By effectively blocking out external interference, the shielding in this cable contributes to a lower noise floor, allowing the subtle details in the music to be heard more clearly. This is particularly important for high-resolution audio formats where dynamic range and detail retrieval are critical.

Precision-Engineered Connectors

Optimised for Ethernet: The Signature Super ARAY Streaming Cable is equipped with high-quality RJ45 connectors that are designed for optimal performance in Ethernet applications. These connectors are precision-engineered to provide a secure and reliable connection, with low contact resistance and excellent durability.

Silver-Plated Contacts: The contacts within the RJ45 connectors are also silver-plated, further enhancing conductivity and ensuring a stable, high-speed connection. This attention to detail ensures that the cable delivers consistent performance, even in demanding audio setups.

Versatile Applications

High-Resolution Audio Streaming: The Signature Super ARAY Streaming Cable is designed to excel in high-resolution audio streaming applications. Whether you're streaming from a music server, network-attached storage (NAS), or directly from the internet, this cable ensures that the digital signal is transmitted with the highest possible fidelity.

Professional Audio Setups: In professional audio environments, where accuracy and reliability are paramount, the Signature Super ARAY Streaming Cable provides the performance needed for critical listening and high-precision digital audio applications. It’s particularly well-suited for use in mastering studios, broadcast facilities, and other professional settings.