Cables

Transparent Cable

Audio Cables

Transparent Cables are the world's finest. Use them to link the components in your first stereo system or to wire up a complete recording facility - as many Grammy-winning professionals have done. In most of our performance levels, you will find interconnects in single-ended (RCA) and balanced (XLR) configurations to complement the widest variety of equipment, and speaker cables terminated with a choice of spade lugs or bananas. Your dealer will be happy to discuss custom terminations with you, should you require anything outside of our standard offerings.
Housed within those distinctive "black boxes" on our audio cables are special passive electrical networks that reject noise. Noise at any point in the signal chain inhibits the ability of your music or film system to reveal all the subtle nuances of texture, tone, color, body, dimension, and contrast that are encoded in your favorite music and film program materials. These subtle nuances are the critical elements that help us to suspend our belief that we are only listening to or viewing electronic signals. They are the critical elements that bring our listening and viewing experiences to life.

Custom Configured:

Transparent Cables are the only audio cables in the world whose networks are custom configured for each specific cable length, ensuring the optimum in noise reduction and musical fidelity. The special Transparent networks allow us to optimize the performance of every length, so all of our cables are the "ideal" length.

Reference XL Single-Ended Interconnect

Reference XL Interconnect represents thousands of hours of research and design time. It uses MM Technology to gain many of the same performance benefits found in our OPUS MM and Reference MM cables. This painstakingly crafted RCA interconnect transfers low level signals with the quietness and precision required of the highest resolution applications.

 Reference XL Single-Ended Interconnect is available in two versions:

* optimized for solid-state components (SRXL SS)
* optimized for valve (tube) components (SRXL V)
 

Reference XL Balanced Interconnect

Reference XL Balanced Interconnects should only be a consideration for the finest differentially balanced components.

Reference XL Balanced Interconnect is available in two versions:

* optimized for solid-state components (BRXL SS)
* optimized for valve (tube) components (BRXL V)
 

Reference Single Ended Interconnect

From the OFHC tellurium copper RCA contacts to the precision hand crafted network, Reference Interconnect can help keep you on track as you assemble components for the ultimate music reproduction system. Every Reference Interconnect is made with great care, by hand, and optimized for its specific length.

Reference Balanced Interconnect

Each channel of Reference Balanced Interconnect has 2 beautifully finished modules, each housing a precision matched network for each signal carrying conductor. The circuit separation eliminates interference in this extraordinary differentially balanced cable. This balanced cable is used in the best recording studios, throughout the world.

Reference Phono Interconnect

Using all that we learned in developing our Reference XL cables, we set about to make the finest phono interconnect ever created. We designed a precision network to protect the delicate phono signal from external noise, and optimize the transfer of the analog signal. Each cable is hand assembled and calibrated in a multistage process that ensures optimum performance, regardless of the length. As with all our Reference and Reference XL cables, only our most experienced cable builders are trained to assemble cables to these exacting standards. If you love records, this is the cable for your turntable.
All of us at Transparent Audio enjoy listening to LP's for their unique naturalness and ease. In fact, records figure largely in the listening laboratory when we're designing and evaluating our products. Transparent Phono Interconnects are terminated with high quality, gold plated RCAs at both ends, but we can make XLR, Fischer or other custom terminations to fit your phono preamplifier or tonearm. If your tonearm has DIN outputs, use our DIN-to-RCA Wiring Harness with a Transparent Phono Interconnect.

Speaker Cables

Transparent Cables are the world's finest. Use them to link the components in your first stereo system or to wire up a complete recording facility - as many Grammy-winning professionals have done. In most of our performance levels, you will find interconnects in single-ended (RCA) and balanced (XLR) configurations to complement the widest variety of equipment, and speaker cables terminated with a choice of spade lugs or bananas. Your dealer will be happy to discuss custom terminations with you, should you require anything outside of our standard offerings.
Housed within those distinctive "black boxes" on our audio cables are special passive electrical networks that reject noise. Noise at any point in the signal chain inhibits the ability of your music or film system to reveal all the subtle nuances of texture, tone, color, body, dimension, and contrast that are encoded in your favorite music and film program materials. These subtle nuances are the critical elements that help us to suspend our belief that we are only listening to or viewing electronic signals. They are the critical elements that bring our listening and viewing experiences to life.

Reference XL Speaker Cable

Reference XL Speaker Cable transfers the full power of the music along with the finest nuances of instrumental timbre and recording venue. With our stringent requirements for parts selection and matching, the precision placement of all components required by the MM Technology Computer Model, the slow and careful assembly of the elements, and the many measurements taken to verify performance, it takes our skilled artisans longer to hand-make a pair of Reference XL cables than some companies take to build an amplifier. One of the finest speaker cables ever created.

Reference XL Speaker Cable is available in 3 versions:

* optimized for solid state components (RXL SS)
* optimized for valve (tube) components (RXL V)
* optimized for single-ended valve amplifiers (RXL SV)

Reference Speaker Cable

Reference Speaker Cable transfers bass energy down through the bottom octave with amazing accuracy and creates a quiet interface between some of the most challenging speaker and amplifier combinations. As evidenced in their exhibits at major trade shows, many of the world's finest audio component designers choose Reference Cable for use with their products.

Reference BiCable Speaker Cable

Reference BiCable delivers music with the same power and grace as its famous Reference Speaker Cable sibling, but has been designed to deliver the highest performance from speakers that are set up for biwiring. Two separate runs of cables -- each fitted with a network optimized for a different part of the audio spectrum -- are housed within a single exterior jacket for the utmost in simple, streamlined appearance.

Video Cables

Transparent's research continues to keep pace with the explosive growth of home theater. We experiment with a wide variety of product types and price levels, and can offer you substantial performance gains over comparably-priced cables, even at the lower end of our product line. When used with the best video components, Transparent Video Cables are able to transfer video signals that are amazingly close to high quality film reproduction. Many professional studios rely on our video cables because of their freedom from noise, their signal fidelity, and their robust construction.
Home theater requires thoughtful system-matching for the best visual and audio fidelity. Not sure what you need? Please call us so that we can guide you through the process.
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XLRGB Video Cable

XL Video is intended for the very finest video sources, and brings alive every nuance of color subtlety, tonal smoothness, sharp detail, and purity of sound. Boasting a heavy OFHC center conductor and multiple shields, XL Video uses all Teflon dielectric for the ultimate in low noise and high resolution. As you would expect from out finest video cable, it is terminated in rugged and superbly-made connectors, and the cable itself is clad in a beautiful red jacket.

Availability:

XL Video is available in composite, component and RGB versions, and can be terminated in weatherproof BNCs, F-connectors, or RCAs.

XLCV Video Cable

XL Video is intended for the very finest video sources, and brings alive every nuance of color subtlety, tonal smoothness, sharp detail, and purity of sound. Boasting a heavy OFHC center conductor and multiple shields, XL Video uses all Teflon dielectric for the ultimate in low noise and high resolution. As you would expect from our finest video cable, it is terminated in rugged and superbly-made connectors, and the cable itself is clad in a beautiful red jacket.

Availability:

XL Video is available in composite, component and RGB versions, and can be terminated in weatherproof BNCs, F-connectors, or RCAs.

XL Video Cable

XL Video is intended for the very finest video sources, and brings alive every nuance of color subtlety, tonal smoothness, sharp detail, and purity of sound. Boasting a heavy OFHC center conductor and multiple shields, XL Video uses all Teflon dielectric for the ultimate in low noise and high resolution. As you would expect from out finest video cable, it is terminated in rugged and superbly-made connectors, and the cable itself is clad in a beautiful red jacket.

Availability:

XL Video is available in composite, component and RGB versions, and can be terminated in weatherproof BNCs, F-connectors, or RCAs.

Reference RGB Video Cable

This is an integral part of any system that includes a high-resolution monitor or projector. RVC has incredible color, contrast and sound quality, due to its superior design and materials, and the superb craftsmanship with which we build all of our cables. As you can see in the photo, this cable has an extra-heavy OFHC center conductor and two high-coverage braided shields, plus an additional foil shield and precision expanded foam polyethylene dielectric.

Availability:

Reference Video is available in Composite, Component and RGB versions, and can be terminated in weatherproof BNCs, F-connectors, or RCAs. If you have worked hard to assemble a home entertainment system that gives a full measure of satisfaction, be sure to release *all* of its potential with Reference Video Cable.

Reference Component Video Cable

This is an integral part of any system that includes a high-resolution monitor or projector. RVC has incredible color, contrast and sound quality, due to its superior design and materials, and the superb craftsmanship with which we build all of our cables. As you can see in the photo, this cable has an extra-heavy OFHC center conductor and two high-coverage braided shields, plus an additional foil shield and precision expanded foam polyethylene dielectric.

Availability:

Reference Video is available in Composite, Component and RGB versions, and can be terminated in weatherproof BNCs, F-connectors, or RCAs. If you have worked hard to assemble a home entertainment system that gives a full measure of satisfaction, be sure to release *all* of its potential with Reference Video Cable.

Reference Composite Video Cable

This is an integral part of any system that includes a high-resolution monitor or projector. RVC has incredible color, contrast and sound quality, due to its superior design and materials, and the superb craftsmanship with which we build all of our cables. As you can see in the photo, this cable has an extra-heavy OFHC center conductor and two high-coverage braided shields, plus an additional foil shield and precision expanded foam polyethylene dielectric.

Availability:

Reference Video is available in Composite, Component and RGB versions, and can be terminated in weatherproof BNCs, F-connectors, or RCAs. If you have worked hard to assemble a home entertainment system that gives a full measure of satisfaction, be sure to release *all* of its potential with Reference Video Cable.

Digital Cables

Transparent has extensively examined the issues involved in the accurate transmission of digital signals through cabling. After years of research, experimentation with materials, shielding and grounding schemes, and consultation with digital experts, we build a select range of digital cable, based on three different performance levels.
We have experimented with many different cable configurations, including using the filter networks that are so strongly identified with Transparent Cable. Since passive networks on digital cables always affect bandwidth and therefore rise time of a digital signal -- resulting in distortion -- we do not use networks on our digital cables. This is in sharp contrast to our analog interconnect and speaker cabling, where we actually limit the cable's bandwidth via passive networks.

Characteristics:

The purpose of our low pass filter technology in the analog audio cables is to keep noise out of the audio signal; whereas, in digital signal transmission, our goal is to transmit the very signals we are trying to avoid in analog transmission and, at the same time, to avoid pollution of the digital signals by external noise. To meet these goals, cables must include the following characteristics:
• The conductor must be the highest quality available solid core, with a very smooth surface for minimum skin effect distortion.
• The cable must have as little capacitance and inductance as possible.
• The characteristic impedance of the cable must be as close as possible to the impedance of the digital operating system.
• The dielectric (insulating) materials must store and release energy uniformly.
• The cable must be extremely well shielded to prevent noise pollution from sources outside of the digital system.
• Ground references must avoid infiltration of analog noise.

Reference AES/EBU 110 Ohm Digital Link

Reference AES/EBU Digital Link has larger signal carrying conductors for increased surface area with proprietary air/spiral teflon insulation to reduce noise and increase propagation speed. Its 110 ohm impedance is exact and uniform. This precision manufactured cable has superior shielding and termination. It is the ideal partner for the very finest digital components.

Reference 75 Ohm Digital Link

The large, polished OFHC center conductor is surrounded by proprietary air/spiral teflon insulation to reduce noise and increase propagation speed. Superior shielding results in a cable that is free from interference. This hefty cable may be precision terminated with custom designed coaxial RCAs or instrument grade BNCs.

Wireworld

Series 52 HDMI & DVI Cables

Wireworld Series 52 HDMI and DVI cables are the first flat digital video cables in the world. Their revolutionary design is only .15” (4mm) thin and .7” (18mm) wide. In addition to the obvious advantages of superior flexibility and easier concealment, this design provides dramatically improved performance, including the ability to deliver 1080p signals over 50 feet (15 meters) without using an amplifier or repeater. Series 52 HDMI/DVI cables are also rated UL-CL3 and CSA-FT 4 for in-wall installations.
All round HDMI and DVI cables are essentially the same design that has been used in computer cables for decades. This conventional design introduces signal loss, crosstalk and timing errors that limit a cable’s ability to keep up with the extreme demands of digital video signals. Wireworld’s proprietary flat design eliminates the timing errors caused by the conductor length differentials in round cables.
The cables also feature unique composite shields, which are more conductive, yet more compact than the shields in round HDMI and DVI cables. Signal integrity in the Series 52 cables is further maintained by the use of die-cast zinc connectors, which provide high durability and superior shielding. These connectors also house the proprietary cable terminations, which maintain the cable’s precise 100-ohm impedance all the way to the plug contacts. The contacts are clad with a thick layer of silver, rather than the standard nickel, under their gold plating to reduce the contact loss by more than half.

Multiple Grades:

The signal conductors in Silver Starlight 52 are made of the finest material utilized in any digital video cable, silver-clad OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) copper of 6N (>99.9999%) purity. Starlight 52 and Ultraviolet 52 have silver-clad OFC conductors, but Starlight’s conductors contain more silver for increased efficiency. Chroma 52 has OFC conductors and molded connectors. The superior design of these cables produces the cleanest and sharpest images available at each price level. Series 52 HDMI and DVI cables provide amazing improvements in the definition, depth and contrast of digital video images.

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