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AudioQuest SYDNEY1M Sydney 3.3 Feet Audio Cable
Features
- Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors
Perfect-Surface Copper+ has an astonishingly smooth and pure surface. Proprietary metal-processing technology protects the wire's surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication. When high-purity low-oxide copper is kept as soft, pure and smooth as possible, it becomes a wonderfully low-distortion PSC+ conductor. PSC+ is manufactured by applying the same exceptional technology to an ultra-pure copper. The resulting sound quality is even more focused and simply less in the way. For over 30 years AudioQuest has pioneered the use of superior metals; yet even we were surprised by the huge leap in performance made possible with Perfect-Surface Technology. PSC+ simply outperforms all previously available copper metals at any price. All of Sydney's conductors are solid. Electrical and magnetic interaction between strands in a conventional cable is the greatest source of distortion, often causing a somewhat dirty, harsh sound. Solid conductors are fundamental toward achieving Sydney's very clean sound - Polyethylene Air-Tube Insulation
Any solid material adjacent to a conductor is actually part of an imperfect circuit. Wire insulation and circuit board materials all absorb energy (loss). Some of this energy is stored and then released as distortion. All of Sydney's conductors use PE Air-Tube Insulation because air absorbs next to no energy, and Polyethylene is low-loss and has a benign distortion profile. PE Air-Tube Insulation causes much less of the out-of-focus effect common to other materials - Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS)
100% shield coverage is easy. Preventing captured RF Interference from modulating the equipment's ground reference requires AQ's Noise-Dissipation System. Metal and Carbon-Loaded synthetics prevent most RFI from reaching the equipment's ground plane - Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry
Purpose designed for single-ended applications, Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry offers a relatively lower impedance on the ground for a richer, and more dynamic experience. While many single-ended cable designs use a single path for both the ground and the shield, Double-Balanced designs separate the two for cleaner, quieter performance - Cold-Welded, Direct-Silver Plated Pure Purple Copper Terminations
This plug design allows for a connection devoid of solder, which is a common source of distortion. Because the ground shells are stamped instead of machined, the metal can be chosen for low distortion instead of machinability. Purple Copper offers a cleaner, clearer sound over nickel-plated or OFHC metals commonly found in competing manufacturers' plugs. Direct-Silver Plating offers one more important step toward greater clarity and doing no harm to the signal - 3.5mm male mini to 2x RCA
- 1 Meter (3.3 Feet)
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General
Color
Black
Type
Mini to RCA Cable
Connector Type (End 1)
3.5mm
Connector Type (End 2)
2x RCA
Insulation
Polyethylene Air-Tube Insulation
Conductor
Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors
Approximate Dimensions
Length (ft.)
3.3
Package Size HxWxL (in)
8 x 7 x 10
Warranty Information
Parts Warranty
1 year
Labor Warranty
1 year
Approximate Weight
Package Weight (lbs)
1
Frequently Asked Questions
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The cable uses Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, which are ultra-pure copper wires with an exceptionally smooth surface. This technology reduces distortion and results in clearer, more focused sound quality compared to standard copper conductors.
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The cable features Polyethylene Air-Tube Insulation, which uses air as a dielectric material around the conductors. This design minimizes energy absorption and distortion typically caused by solid insulation materials, resulting in cleaner and more natural sound transmission.
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The cable incorporates a Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) that shields against radio frequency interference (RFI). It ensures 100% shield coverage and uses metal and carbon-loaded synthetics to prevent unwanted noise from affecting the audio signal, delivering quieter and more reliable performance.
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Connectors are cold-welded with direct-silver plated pure purple copper terminations. This solder-free design reduces distortion by providing a clean, low-resistance connection. The silver plating also enhances conductivity, resulting in clearer sound compared to typical nickel-plated or OFHC metals.
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The cable measures 3.3 feet (1 meter) in length and features a 3.5mm male mini plug on one end and two RCA connectors on the other, making it ideal for connecting devices with corresponding audio ports.