Japanese cable and connector specialist Furutech announces the release of its new top-of-range XLR 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.
The new CF-601M NCF and CF-602F NCF balanced signal connectors feature bodies formed with NCF Liquid Crystal Polymer Resin. The resin incorporates nylon, fiberglass, nano-sized crystalline piezo ceramic particles, carbon powder and Furutech’s Nano Crystal² Formula (NCF).
Both designs feature rhodium-plated, Alpha-treated* pure copper, one-piece construction conductors. In the CF-601M, NCF is also injected into the conductor pins.
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 ensures firm contact between the connector and conductor. Additionally, the CF-602F
Additionally, the CF-602F has a chrome-plated, brass stamped inner housing. It also features NCF material damping clips, and a special resonance damping composite release button formed with stainless steel powder and vibration resistant metal powder.
Both of these high-end XLR connectors are specified for cable with a maximum diameter of 10mm.
*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.
Specifications
CF-601M NCF
• Accommodates: 14AWG (2.08 sq.mm) max. stranded wire / 12AWG (3.3 sq.mm) max solid core wire. Wire diameter 2.1mm max.
• Dimensions: ø18.6mm X 64.6mm overall length approx.
• Net Weight: 46.9g approx.
CF-602F NCF
• Accommodates: 13AWG (2.62 sq.mm) max. stranded wire / 12AWG (3.3 sq.mm) max solid core wire. Wire diameter 2.4mm max.
• Dimensions: ø18.6mm X 70.85mm overall length approx.
• Net Weight: 58.2g approx.
Pricing & availability
Furutech’s new CF-601M NCF and CF-602F NCF XLR connectors are available now, priced as follows (inc VAT):
CF-601M NCF £128 each
CF-602F NCF £144 each