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The Design Principle

Technical evolution
The phase coherency of in-audible ultra-sonic components of sound dramatically affects how we hear hear the audiobile frequencies. Getting things to work well above the audio spectrum was the key to achieving a fast and relaxed, natural sound.

Dielectrics
Having a fast cable is one thing; having it with consistent electrical properties is another. With our unique twin dielectric system we have achieved both. All dielectrics have an electrical 'absorbency' and act like a 'sponge' slowing down the audio signal. Our gas foamed polyethylene primary dielectric reduces this. A secondary dielectric of solid polyethylene gives low and consistent capacitance. The twin dielectrics work together to give both speed and accuracy.

Cable with a twist
Abbey Road Cable’s characteristic starquad and pair twist has a purpose. Potential electromagnetic waves meet equal areas of positive and negative conductors causing them to cancel out the interference by phase reversal. This type of noise rejection does not
use a screen. Without a screen, capacitance is reduced significantly.
Capacitance affects imagery and muddies the signal. In short the less capacitance the better. We think it looks great too.

Conductors
Our study of electromagnetic fields in cables led to the development of our ultra fine stranded silver-OFC hybrid conductor. Constructed to eliminate the usual parasitics of stranding, this conductor gives linear phase response across the full audio spectrum and beyond. (Read more). Phase linearity and dielectric neutrality are the essentials behind the natural staging of Abbey Road Cable.

Know more about cable and how to make it work best
We have gone to the technological limits to get an asounding result. Have a look at our 'Technology Explained' pages to see what it is that is making our cable get the best reviews with both producers and enthusiasts all round the world. The example

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