Japanese cable and connector specialist Furutech announces the release of its new top-of-range spade and banana connectors, incorporating the company’s proprietary anti-static, anti-resonance material, Nano Crystal2 Formula (NCF).
NCF, which already features in selected high-performance Furutech products, uses a special crystalline material that has two ‘active’ properties. First, it generates negative ions that eliminate static. Second, it converts thermal energy into far infrared. To this, Furutech adds nano-sized ceramic particles and carbon powder for their additional ‘piezoelectric effect’ damping properties. The resulting Nano Crystal2 Formula, found only in Furutech products, is the ultimate damping material. By eliminating electrical and mechanical resonance from signal and power transmission in high performance audio and video applications, it offers a dramatic reduction in noise, improved imaging and sound staging while enabling enhanced frequency extension and tonal balance. Low frequencies are cleaner, with a greater sense of definition made possible by a lowered noise floor.
The new CF-201 NCF and CF-202 NCF spade and banana connectors feature a damping collar (CF-201 NCF) and damping ring (CF-202 NCF) formed with NCF Liquid Crystal Polymer Resin. The resin incorporates nylon, fiberglass, nano-sized crystalline piezo ceramic particles, carbon powder and Furutech’s NCF. NCF is also incorporated into both connectors’ silver-plated carbon fibre housings.
Both designs feature rhodium-plated, pure copper, one-piece construction conductors.
The connectors’ housing is a multi-layered design, in which a hybrid of NCF and 3K silver carbon fibre is layered onto a nonmagnetic stainless steel shell. A specially engineered set- screw construction and stainless steel clamp ensure firm contact between the connector and conductor, delivering improved connection.
All metal parts are treated with Furutech’s trademark two-stage ‘Alpha’ cryogenic and demagnetization process, designed to render the metal stress-free, stable and highly electrically conductive, significantly improving every facet of audio and video performance.
Both of these high-end connectors are specified for cable with a maximum diameter of 5.5mm.
Pricing and availability
Furutech’s CF-201 NCF & CF-202 NCF spade and banana connectors are available now, priced as follows (inc VAT):
- CF-201 NCF (pack of 2) £180
- CF-202 NCF (pack of 2) £230