Kimber Kable Music Harmony with Science PowerKordsTM User's Manual
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5. 2 2 2 ODG CGO OGOGO 2 2 2 22 25 21 2 88 8488008 22 2 HIGHER PERFORMANCE FOR CRITICAL APPLICATIONS An affordable 75 ohm cable that offers most of the performance of our famous D 60 digital cable The precision construction including silver plated conductors and Teflon dielectric makes it the best choice for critical video and digital applications including DVD DV 75 is incredible with allowing the full measure of this technology to shine through Composite Component and RGB HV formats are available Termination options include BNC and RCA type connectors DV 75 is sold 1 2 meter increments and is only available factory terminated Video details are crystalline in their clarity edge focus is sharp while at the same time having a film like smoothness As a digital cable the DV75 has that see through transparency we all hope for along with perfect tonality DV 75 RGB Component Video Cable Also available as RGB HV five cable bundle 1 Connector Options Ultraplate type F type WBTO 0110 Cu Ag OO G O O O O O O O G
6. 2 2 S E m E m 7 z x m L m 1 m D um E 1 in DEFINITION DIGITAL VIDEO PERFORMANCE Most of today s high definition video and home theater components are equipped with HDMI or connections KIMBER KABLE has optimized these two standards to bring you digital multimedia cables of uncompromised performance HD19 High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI type cables play key role in the connection of today s digital video and audio components enhance the performance of and other high definition electronics KIM BER KABLE paid special attention to preserving the integrity of these delicate digital signals Picture quality in particular will enjoy vivid image clarity and deep accurate colors The HD19 has also been optimized to work at greater lengths than was previously thought possible The was created to provide compatibility in systems that use both HDMI and DVI equipped components Constructed of our ultra high per formance cable utilizing HDMI technology the will provide compati bility without a loss of critical picture fidelity even at unusually long lengths DVZ Digital Visual Interface DVI type cables have been adopted for use in high quality consumer video a
7. ES Ea ODGO 2 GOOG 2 2 2 2 22 2 2 2 22 25 OGOGO 22 2 2 2 22 22 REFERENCE BRAIDED DIGITAL CABLE Construction featuring our proven tri braid field geometry and VariStrand Hyper pure silver conductors AGDL is configured for balanced digital data transmission Designed specifically for digital applications in lengths from 0 5 through 10 0 metres AGDL offers accurate detailed and dynamic DAA The design philosophy 15 not transmission line based nor does it use metallic or semi conductive screens AGDL is available factory terminated with studio grade XLR type connectors with silver plated contacts Also available with the Kimber Ultraplate RCA type connector KIMBER KABLE AGDL The Revealer Once again the says it all The AGDL my preferred digital cable for some time was the undisputed king of the hill at retrieving information from all of those bits There were simply more sounds to be heard through the AGDL than through the other cables Jack English Stereophile Vol 15 No 2 TGDL Six wire braid version of AGDL Also available with studio grade XLR type connectors with silver plated contacts Connector Options Ultrapl
8. A M um il ee gt gt ll ll 01 1 gt I Wr mH m A p umm al ODGO 2 GOO 22 2 22 25 OGOGO 2 22 2 HIGH PERFORMANCE DIGITAL VIDEO CABLE A high performance 75 ohm RG6 type cable the DV 30 is both an excellent digi tal cable for audio applications and a high quality video cable for composite and HDTV formats The center conductor is pure solid core copper and is insulated with an air articulated Teflon dielectric Termination options include BNC and RCA type connectors Composite Component and RGB HV formats are available DV 30 15 sold in 1 2 meter increments and is only available factory terminated The picture has amazing color saturation and solid images The digital sound has incredible speed with absolutely explosive dynamics yet is un fatiguing DV 30 RGB Component Video Cable Also available as RGB HV five cable bundle Connector Options Ultraplate E type WBT 0110 Cu Oooo oo oo Oi uir 0 ooo 22
9. 5 MHz 62 1 pF 20 kHz 0 493 20 kHz PBJ Basic Electrical Specifications DUT PBJ 1m terminated with Ultraplate RCA type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance Rdc dc loop resistance 0 053 Xt total reactance 0 097 20 kHz Frequency response 0 5dB dc 3 MHz 55 0 pF 20 kHz 0 770 20 kHz Hero Basic Electrical Specifications DUT Hero 1m terminated with WBT 0144 RCA type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance dc loop resistance 0 033 Q Xt total reactance 0 051 Q O 20 kHz Frequency response 0 5 dB dc 8 MHz 76 5 20 2 0 401 20 kHz Basic Electrical Specifications DUT Silver Streak SE 1m terminated with WBT 0147 RCA type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance Rdc dc loop resistance 0 061 Q e Xt total reactance 0 095 20 kHz Frequency response 0 5dB 10 MHz 53 0 PF 20 kHz 0 750 20 kHz Tonik Balanced Basic Electrical Specifications Tonik 1m terminated with Ultratike RCA type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance e Rdc dc loop resistance Xt total reactance 43 9 pF 20 kHz 1 05 HH 20 kHz 0 0961 0 131 20 kHz Frequency response 0 5 dc 2 8 MHz Timbre Balanced Minimum Electrical Specifications DUT Timbre 1 0m te
10. F4 KIMBER KABLE SINCE 1979 QNM T Kimber enjoys the reputation of having the most EA research le field Karl Lozier Music com June 2001 INTRODUCTION For over two and a half decades KIMBER KABLE has led the audio video cable industry in technology and pre cision manufacturing Today we are more committed than ever to producing products of preeminent tech nical merit and performance KIMBER KABLE products are created using our own OSCaR engineering process OSCaR stands for Objective Subjective Correlation and Results Through this process we make the estimable and critical link between scientific measurements and listening impressions This process is aided in great measure by our exceptionally advanced test and research facility which is regarded as one of the most well equipped in the audio industry In addition KIMBER KABLE also has a vast research library which allows our engineering team access to past research as well as the latest technologies Our passion for cable is rooted in a simple philosophy develop and manufacture cables that offer the highest correlation of performance and price To reach this goal with each of our products requires extraordinary dedication engineering and team work This philosophy has required us to invest a large percentage of our resources in technological developments in depth research and innovative manufacturing techniques Our h
11. insulated Hyper pure copper conductor is used as the lead out wire silver leads available on a special order basis and 15 precisely attached They have exceptional inter transient silence high mechanical stability and low leakage They are also self healing and reliable KIMBER KAPS can be ordered through most KIMBER KABLE dealers A list of standard values is available Kimber Kaps are by a very large margin the best capacitors we can find They set the reference for accuracy neutrality low distortion and musicality Russ Andrews RAA Ltd Tests amp MEASUREMENTS Over twenty five years of manufacturing research and engineering have led KIMBER KABLE to explore in great detail the physical and electrical properties that influence signals and the correlation to sensory quality Through our OSCaR objective Subjective Correlation and Results engineering process KIMBER KABLE has developed many new proprietary proce dures for testing engineering manufacturing and evaluating cable This process has allowed us to make the vital link between scientific measurements and listening impressions The following precision laboratory test instruments are owned and operated in house by KIMBER KABLE Yokogawa PZ4000 Power Analyzer Klippel Analyzer System w all modules and Laser Displacement meter JTF Analysis System Similar to HP 3587 except with higher 96 24 resolution Agilent 54624A 2 Mb Memory Meg
12. H E 4 3 NN SX N 2 lt lt y B VN N y 4 A E NL NE M m B NE MS E NE NE A NE NE GL NE ND NE EE NN DOM E NE NE UM uL BD p S SE NM IHE M NE A uu o v Ny vou y so s gy s y v 101 uuu a m M ou ou uo m uu v M S ND ND E NE M NE M NE NM M TRANSLATING SCIENCE INTO INCREDIBLE SOUND Monocle XL is a fully optimized cable engineered to offer the most intimate interface of amplifier and single input loudspeaker Compared to the Monocle X Monocle XL offers increased dynamic range with greater speed and acceleration Timbre space detail intimacy the Monocle XL delivers musical nuances and color with emotion truth and realism Monocle XL features twenty four individual VariStrand conductors symmetrically inter woven around the proprietary X38R core compound All ends are terminated with WBT connectors The weight power and tonality of this speaker cable are amazing The mid range 15 transparent and so dynamic And the highs just perec 17 Em 79 rE N 1 twenty four discrete copper VariStrand conductors la X38R core compound
13. WBTG 0660Cu WBT 0680Cu WBT09 0645 Upgrade Connector Options WBT09 0600 WBT 0660Ag WBT 0680Ag speaker end only Introduction to PowerKords de 1 I N MON Y W I T H SCIENCE The notion of power cables offering improved system performance has become a hotly debated topic The interaction between a power cable and a component has often been misunderstood or dismissed Research and experience have shown us that this interaction should not be underestimated A power cord has direct correlation to the musical signal By utilizing our OSCaR Objective Subjective Correlation and Results engineering process we have been able to correlate just how significant the role of a power cable is to system performance The improvements obtained by our PowerKord products in terms of sound and or video performance are in parity with the improvements that can be obtained by high quality speaker cables or interconnects In other words we highly recommend you experience the wonderful improvements of our PowerKords for yourself KIMBER KABLE PowerKord products achieve their remarkable performance through close observance to fundamental technical realities as well as innovative approaches to obtaining highly sought after parameters Of particular note are the outstanding Palladian PowerKords which incorporate a breakthrough SWR enhancement technology that allows for the cleanest cleares
14. 2 Teflon composite dielectric Wp cable skin 3 polyethylene dielectric Standard Connector MM WBT 0660Cu WB TG 0680Cu WBT09 0645 Upgrade Connector Options WB TG 0660Ag WBT 0680Ag 0600 Focal X LOUDSPEAKER CABLE 0 oc OFORE 45 gt D5 A c le g 2 o o e 5 2 NE o s s aa uou wow ox o os so s o 7 01 070 M NP BE Nu uo o s wo xu s oy s NEL NE M M NM JE E NE M NM NM NS NM M B NM BM M M BM M NM V BM M NE M ED M E NM NM M M M M BM NM BM NM NM BM BM NM BM BM BM M D D BD M BM M BM M M UNIQUE BI WIRE TECHNOLOGY BiFocal X is as elegant as it is performance oriented Designed specifically for bi wire loudspeaker systems the BiFocal X delivers the clarity and openess sought after by speaker designers and enthusiasts alike The dual concentric circuits of the BiFocal X feature a total of eighteen individual VariStrand conductors six for the inner high frequency circuit and twelve for the outer low frequency circuit Electrical isolation is accomplished by c
15. 20 kHz 0 119 0 065 2 X 0 359 0 162 20 kHz 5 MHZ e Crosstalk 60dB 92 0 kHz 58 0 20 kHz 0 81 UH 20 kHz 0 087 Q 0 097 20 kHz 54 0 20 kHz 0 77 20 kHz 0 082 0 096 20 2 dc 8 MHZ 150 0 kHz de 10MHZ 360 0 KHz GUN NIE 46 90 O 20 kHz 0 901 20 kHz 0 105 R 0 061 X 0 310 0 160 20 kHz dc 8 MHz 46 50 pF 20 kHz 0 89 LH 20 kHz 0 089 Q R 0 046 Q X 0 257 0 120 Q 20 kHz dc 10 MHZ 150 0 kHz 360 0 kHz Refer to page 73 for parameters of test IN TERCONNECTS S Video Cu Basic Electrical Specifications DUT S Video Cu 1m terminated e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance Rdc dc loop resistance Xt total reactance Frequency response 0 5 dB Crosstalk 2 3odB V 24 Basic Electrical Specifications DUT V 21 1m terminated 73 50 pF 20 kHz 1 08 HH 20 kHz 0 254 Q 0 0068 Q 20 kHz dc 15 MHz 4 0 MHZ with Ultraplate RCA type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance dc loop resistance e Xt total reactance e Frequency response 0 5 dB 60 10 PF 20 kHz 0 487 20 kHz 0 164 0 073 Q 20 kHz dc 15 MHz 62 40 pF 20 kHz 0 818 LH 20 kHz 0 201 Q 0 0051 Q 20 kHz dc 20 MHz MUENTE CONNECTS Basic Elec
16. Ea ELI il all EX p um 110m mm um EN i E M AR RA A A M um il ee gt gt ll ll 01 1 gt I Wr mH A ml umm Pl e il ll di le al 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 OPTIMIZED VIDEO PERFORMANCE This 75 ohm RG59 coax cable has performance vastly superior to common grade 75 ohm cables The center conductor is pure solid core copper and insulated with a foamed PE dielectric This cable is perfect for multi room wiring Termination options include high quality BNC and RCA type j connectors Composite Component and RGB HV formats are available The V 21 is also available unterminated in bulk rolls of 100 250 and 500 feet UL CL 2 approved The grain and roughness of typical coax cables is gone while the colors remain richly intact and vivid 21 RGB Component Video Cable Also available as RGB HV five cable bundle 1 Connector Options Ultraplate RGA type E type WB T0 0110 Cu
17. musical While the 4PR enjoyed upgrades over time other technologies emerged from the fertile minds and laboratory at KIMBER KABLE all the time improving and expanding upon Ray Kimber s original cable concept and design The part played by cables in an audio or video system is not to be underestimated Loudspeaker cables must be able to handle and deliver with poise the relatively high voltages and larger currents associated with the amplifier to speaker interface The quality of the dielectric and conductors in combination with intelligent cable geometries are the most important factors in determining desirable electrical parameters Through our own OSCaR Objective Subjective Correlation and Results engineering process we are able to make the crit ical link between scientific measurements and listening impressions Information on some of the unique technologies and materials used in the manufacture of KIMBER KABLE loudspeaker cables 18 listed below Special Formula PE Dielectric A special recipe polyethylene dielectric that has carefully selected electrical and mechanical properties for a smooth sweet and very natural sound Teflon Dielectric A high pressure low temperature extruded Teflon engineered for maximum signal transfer The sound quality is accurate detailed and has incredible dynamic contrasts VariStrand Ultra pure and Copper and Hyper pure Silver Conductors We begin with c
18. 1 ae 1 li e ai ml rl A E M EL NP Ng 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A CF 0101 0101 HIGH QUALITY OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE Construction of the OP I 1 begins with medical grade light conducting fiber The fiber 15 then encapsulated in a thermal barrier that inhibits heat warping of the light carrying fiber A mechanical damping outer barrier is also applied to further protect the cable from damage The ends are then cold polished 4 helping to further reduce the incidence of reflections With such excellent light transfer characteristics the result 15 a sound which 15 full relaxed and transparent the opens the soundstage reduces digital hardness and reveals air and transparency previously missing from the Toslink 14 Gary A Galo Audio Electronics Vol 30 No 4 Connector Toslink DO O O
19. DO KIMBER KABLE understands that a turntable 15 an extension of the audiophile s commitment to musical enjoyment preserves all the precious detail that can be extracted from vinyl OGQ 2 Orthogonal GyroQuadratic 2 channel braiding virtually eliminates electromagnetic interference radio frequency interference and crosstalk Proprietary shielding material drastically reduces low frequency hum is available in three models copper TAK H hybrid of silver and copper and silver Standard terminations are high quality 5 pin DIN to RCA or XLR Other termination options are available on request TAK Ag it handily bested all other cables on hand at retrieving the finest details from within the spiral grooves One has an immediate impression of speed clarity and excitement The pace and rhythm contingent will readily adopt it no question Bruce C Kinch Primyl Vinyl Vol 4 No 2 La pant Studio Grade SME M 90 DIN Ultraplate XLR type Connector Options WBT 0102 Cu Ag WBT 0110 Cu Ag GQ Mini M UP UR CABLE 2 U CRRI ae Eum n cs a IEA PE Mini VariStrand Hyper pure E copper and or silver OGG 2 geometry 2 Teflon dielectric a GYROQUADRATIC TECHNOLOGY GOES PORTABLE Today s portable audio
20. eventually perceived as system noise or often a sense that playback has been altered or is lacking in clarity or purity Our three wire braid rejects the RF EMI noise without the use of a signal damaging shield GyroQuadratic Geometry The unique four wire GyroQuadratic braided geometry is our most sophisticated geometry both in terms of radio emissions rejection and preservation of signal integrity GyroQuadratic field geometry improves sound quality by maintaining signal strength and linearity Ultratike and Ultraplate Connectors At the heart of these connectors is the Ultraplate contact surface The Ultraplate surface provides high conductivity and great durability and is compatible with all other plating surfaces The Ultraplate connector which is precision machined also features a solid Teflon dielectric and a split center pin for enhanced sonic performance RCA Type Connectors The WBT 0147 and WBT 0144 RCA type connec tors feature a patented locking mechanism multi layer plating process with a final plating of 24 karat gold Teflon insulation and a slotted cen ter pin for a snug internal connection Patent 5 226 841 WETA Topline RCA Type Connectors The finest connectors available Topline connectors incorporate a higher copper content and ultra fine machining The WBT 0108 features a solder free crimp technique termination which utilizes T 6 Torx screws for a secure c
21. formats have definitely found their way into the world of traditional hi fi facilitate the connection of an 1Pod player satellite radio or even a computer to your home stereo system KIMBER KABLE developed the GQ Mini series of multi purpose cables The GQ Mini uses the advanced OGQ 2 geometry 4 wire braid which keeps the grunge not the rock and roll type away and the music powerful Just connect the 1 8 3 5mm mini plug to your portable device or computer and the end with the stereo RCA connectors to your home stereo system The Mini cables come in three versions GQ Cu copper GQ Mini HB two silver and two copper conductors and GQ Mini Ag silver Optional connectors are also available 1 4 6 3mm connectors studio grade XLR connectors and the WBT nextgen connectors Wow The difference was not subtle and bet this is true even to the ABX ers out there The midrange has a wonderful smoothness while the frequency extremes sounded more extended clarity imaging and the usual audiophile stuff was vastly improved there is no going back Enjoy the Music com Steven R Rochlin April 2006 CQ Mim HB Mim Connector Options 1 8 mini Standard 1 8 mini Gold Ultraplate WBTO 0147 al A Introduction to Digital Video Interconnects I N AR MON Y W I T H S C IE E Digital and vi
22. frequency dependent property Cp ability to store energy in electrostatic fields Cp parallel aspect of capacitance Ls L ability to store energy in magnetic fields Ls series inductance Gain Phase testing Gain the increase or loss of signal and Phase test for the cables variances caused by the C L R and other numerous properties of the cable system Crosstalk testing Conductors were separated at the amplifier end These test parameters are used for production testing and in house comparisons Other extensive tests such as RF broad band tests gain phase R I GAMA S PARAMETERS etc are used in research diagnostics Our research diagnostics further includes listening evaluation Correlations between sensory and electrical measurements are proprietary 74 ANALOG INTERCONNECTS Tonik Basic Electrical Specifications DUT Tonik 1m terminated with Ultratike RCA type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance Ls series inductance e Rdc dc loop resistance 0 055 Q e Xt total reactance 0 098 Q 20 kHz Frequency response 0 5 dB dc 2 8 MHz 52 0 pF 20 kHz 0 772 20 kHz Minimum Electrical Specifications DUT Timbre 1 terminated with Ultraplate Blk RCA type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance dc loop resistance 0 057 Q e Xt total reactance 0 065 20 kHz Frequency response 0 5dB
23. in the computer industry The USB interface was designed to ease the difficulties in connecting peripherals to a Because of the undeniable reliability and ease of use the USB standard has crept into the audio video industry The dependable transfer of data is crucial to proper component operation Our USB type cables are the B BUS and the Mini BUS 1010 1010 1010 S Video 5 VIDEO INTERCONNECT 1010 SV Gu E i 558 ood Hyper pure m conducting materials MST geometry m m Me a ru um ol ml mol ml mM I ll ol ml mi 2 11 na ml il e gt gt ll e ld Sl gt e lll Ea Lp m s n Mm M ES uu A ol i uu uw Ht S M um i ib m uu mm ee gy 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A A AR SUPERLATIVE COLOR AND IMAGE RESOLUTION KIMBER KABLES high performance S Video cable utilizes MST geometry with two balanced electrically isolated signals to improve upon traditional coaxially based S Video cables Our S Video series takes full advantage of the Y C high
24. kHz 0 946 uH 20 kHz 0 036 Q 0 115 20 kHz dc 750 y Basic Electrical Specifications DUT 8PR 2 5m bare wire ends e parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance dc loop resistance Xt total reactance Frequency response 0 5 dB 8VS Basic Electrical Specifications DUT 8VS 2 5m bare wire ends e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance dc loop resistance e Xt total reactance e Frequency response 0 5 dB Basic Electrical Specifications DUT 8TC 2 5m bare wire ends e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance Rdc dc loop resistance Xt total reactance Frequency response 0 5 dB Monocle XL Basic Electrical Specifications 742 0 20 kHz 0 459 20 kHz 0 021 Q 0 057 20 kHz 50 kHz 744 0 PF 20 kHz 0 378 H 20 kHz 0 021 Q 0 047 Q 20 kHz dc 150 kHz 821 0 pF 20 kHz 0 345 20 kHz 0 018 0 044 20 kHz dc 300 kHz DUT MXL 2 5m terminated with WBT 0660 Cu spades e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance e Rdc dc loop resistance e Xt total reactance e Frequency response 0 5 dB Refer to page 73 for parameters of test 1 199 0 PF 20 kHz 0 874 20 kHz 0 015 0 109 20 2 MHZ LOUDSPEAKER CABLES BiFocal X Basic Electrical Specifications DUT BF
25. relaxed effortless cleaner and more see through sharper sound Adnan Arduman Stereo Times August 21 2001 31mm diameter 1 HIGH twelve discrete copper VariStrand conductors 1 122 i 2 LOW twenty four discrete copper VariStrand 22 isolating matrix 3 polyethylene dielectric X38R core compound 4 Teflon composite dielectric 8 cable skin Standard Connector o JN WB TG 0660Cu WB TG 0680Cu WBT 0645 Upgrade Connector Options WBT 0600 WBT 0680Ag speaker end only WB TG 0660Ag TriFocal X LOUDSPEAKER CABLE E E NL _ amp 32 N E D E X S MN E NP NE uu v p WBT6 Cu connectors 1 Twenty eight discrete conductors 7 5 9 5 NEON e ATRIO O Ay Woy gt lt PRAEC A OX 2 AS T f ER A ES 4 SS S NS FS N N B ON EN Ne 4 4 PY e 22 n 50 3236 VEN AS T A AY BALM M 4 d 23 b 234 v 21 AM S 35 d 2 2 5 4 4 gt 3 T 4
26. this connector is the compressible wafer between the contacts which maintains dynamic pressure on the binding post This prevents an increase in impedance due to vibration or temperature changes Pressure ridges insure a gas tight contact which dramatically reduces contact resistance The plating is our proprietary Ultraplate finish The PostMaster is available in two sizes PM 25 for 1 4 binding posts and PM 33 for 5 16 binding posts Patent 5 108 320 WBT Sandwich Spades A high current spade lug with an elastomeric shock absorber for progressive contact pressure eliminating structure born and air born noise as well as magnetostriction The fully insulated body is safe to use and conforms to international safety standards WBT 0660 6mm 1 4 and WBT 0680 8mm 5 16 utilize a solder free crimp type connection fitted with two Torx screws T6 for secure connection optimum performance Color code red or white Easy fit for wire size up to 10mm 8 awg Int Pat 19 813 370 709 Int Pat 49 811 554 2 Patent 6 319 078 Patent D437 830 Patent 45 108 320 WBT Banana Plugs The WBT line of Banana plugs includes three mod els WBT 0600 WBT 0644 WBT 0645 The WBT 0645 is top quality CE compliant banana plug and is approved worldwide as a loudspeaker connector due to the safety pin design Obtaining high contact pressure is possible due to an expanding inner spike The extremely com
27. um Eu uu un gy 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 REFERENCE S PDIF DIGITAL CABLE D 60 has proven to be the worldwide reference for digital cables Featuring a unique Hyper pure silver conductor contained in an air articulated dielectric with twin helically wound shields to protect from RF interference The remaining layers and technology are proprietary Termination MUNI include BNC and type connectors Composite Component and RGB HV formats are available D 60 15 sold in 1 2 meter increments and 15 only available factory terminated Fast open and detailed raved J 10 Focused and nuanced says WP Smooth yet highly detailed spacious soundstage and lack of hardness and edge says RH Stereophile Recommended Components D 60 RGB Component Video Cable Also available as RGB HV five cable bundle Connector Options Ultraplate RCA BNC type WBT 0110 Cu Ag OPT 1 OPTICAL DIGITAL INTERCONNECT Medical grade light conducting fiber Warp resistant thermal barrier S E E mn 0 all ol M 4 guum m m m m e 1
28. 0 Hz 99 dB Crosstalk Mid High 200 2 1 kHz lt 80 dB e Crosstalk Mid High 1 kHz kHz lt dB TriFocal XL Basic Electrical Specifications DUT TFXL 2 5m terminated with WBT 0660 Cu spades Cp parallel capacitance 1 760 0 pF 20 kHz e Ls series inductance 0 425 20 kHz dc loop resistance 0 009 e Xt total reactance 0 053 20 kHz Frequency response 0 5 dB High dc 1 0 MHz Med dc 1 0 MHz Low dc 1 0 MHz Crosstalk Low Mid 20 100 Hz lt 100 dB e Crosstalk Low Mid 200 Hz 1 kHz lt 1 dB e Crosstalk Low Mid 1 kHz kHz lt 61 dB e Crosstalk Mid High 20 100 Hz 102 dB Crosstalk Mid High 200 Hz 1kHz lt 82dB Crosstalk Mid High 1 kHz kHz lt 62 dB Refer to page 73 for parameters of test Music iN HARMONY WITH SCIENCE SO F4 KIMBER KABLE Visit our website or contact KIMBER KABLE for more information and nearest dealer 2752 South 1900 West Ogden Utah 84401 phone 801 621 5530 fax 801 627 6980 www kimber com Products and specifications subject to change without notice O KIMBER KABLE 2007
29. 7 m Pe 4 5 277 4 E 32 ote Y no X 9 5 d i 4 gU vee Lu 43 8 i A 7 222 ES m ON 00 03 202010002721 Nu uu D 6 B ND M uu B NM ND E EM M M uu T uo y s s MM 30mm diameter TRI WIRED APPLICATION OF MoNOCLE TECHNOLOGY IriFocal cables are a testament to KIMBER KABLE s manufacturing processes and the unparalleled pursuit of excellence Comprised of hundreds of individual components per pair of cables the IriFocal X M is formatted ja a seven layer poly concentric geometry Interaction between HIGH MID and LOW frequency circuits are dramatically lower than other internal tri wire cables RF and EMI problems have been identified and solved using proprietary balanced KIMBER KABLE technologies Your tri wireable speakers never had it so good Supplied with connectors 1 HIGH four discrete copper VariStrand conductors 5 Teflon composite dielectric EM 2 MID eight discrete copper VariStrand conductors 6 isolating matrix 3 LOW sixteen discrete copper VariStrand conductors 10 X38R core compound 4 polyethylene dielectric cable skin ad Standard Connector Options WBTG 0660
30. Cu WB TG 0680Cu WBT09 0645 Upgrade Connector Options WBT 0600 speaker end only WB TG 0660Ag WBTO 0680Ag Fourty two discrete conductors LOUDSPEAKER CABLE 3 awg 26 7 e E en 1X B NE NM uu B NM ND E uu E EM M M uu uu c o y s o NM FoR THE FULL MUSICAL EXPRESSION OF YOUR TRI WIRED LOUDSPEAKERS Comprised of hundreds of components per pair of cables the IriFocal XL M is formatted in a seven layer poly concentric geometry Aside from the Model 88 The Black Pearl this is quite possibly the most elaborate loudspeaker cable ever designed Termination alone on this titan takes a full eight hours to complete a single matched pair A production run of 250 feet 76 metres of this cable takes over 50 hours of machine time TriFocal XL M will allow the most intimate union possible between tri wire loudspeakers and an amplifier All ends are furnished with connectors 4 E e Ze 1 HIGH six discrete copper VariStrand conductors 5 Teflon composite dielectric 2 MID twelve discrete copper VariStrand conductors isolating matrix d 4 3 LOW twenty four discrete copper VariStrand conductors 1 7 38 core compound cable skin 4 polyethylene dielectric Standard Connector
31. ESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIFFERENT FORMATS AVAILABLE Coaxial Cable 75 ohm RG59 and RG6 coax cables are designed with an inner hot conductor and an outer shield separated by an insulating dielectric Through the use of high quality conductors and dielectrics we have optimized our coaxially configured designs to offer superior digital audio and high definition video performance Dielectric The insulation dielectric that surrounds the conductor and provides the proper spacing has a dramatic effect upon performance The foamed PE and Teflon dielectrics have been chosen to optimize performance for each of the various KIMBER KABLE models Ultraplate Connectors The proven KIMBER KABLE Ultraplate connec tors are precision machined and feature a solid Teflon dielectric All of this along with the split center pin and ground sleeve ensures solid signal connections resulting in a wonderfully detailed and accurate audio and video presentation BNC and F Type Connectors These custom made connectors feature gold plated contacts except on D o three piece body design and Teflon dielectric BNC connectors are a locking type often used on high quality projectors F type connectors are a threaded screw on type connector commonly used on RF antenna cables S Video Cables S Video is one of the high quality methods of transmitting video by providing separate Chrominance color and Luminance brightness sign
32. M L NN GE MN E HE MN NM NE NM NL NE D m m amp s So y s 0 s v v 0 M aa o os so s o Ss y 7 01 070 M NP BE Nu uo o s wo xu s oy s E NF NE ND EE NE UM M NM ZH M M S M M B M M E BM M M NM 1 BM M NM NU M M BM M M NM BM NM NM BM NM NM D NE S BD 2 B BM BM M D D BD M BM M Mo M Ss BM BM M NM 2 BM M BM MM DESIGNED FOR THE FINEST LOUDSPEAKERS BiFocal XL has impressed consumers and reviewers around the globe Similar in construction and technology to BiFocal X M BiFocal XL is designed for increased speed articulation and impact in particular when used with larger loudspeaker systems BiFocal XL features a total of thirty six individual VariStrand conductors twelve for the inner high frequency circuit and twenty four for the outer low frequency circuit All cable ends are terminated with connectors The Kimbers also offer more headroom dynamics air effortless feeling palpability and better defined contours the Kimber s considerably bigger and deeper soundstage gives you the feeling of a more
33. X 2 5m terminated with WBT 0660 Cu spades Cp parallel capacitance 648 0 PF 20 kHz e Ls series inductance 0 470 uH 20 kHz e Rdc dc loop resistance 0 064 e Xt total reactance 0 168 Q 20 kHz Frequency response o 5 dB High dc 750 kHz Low dc 750 kHz e Crosstalk 20 100 Hz lt 98 dB e Crosstalk 200 Hz 1 kHz lt 79 dB e Crosstalk 1 kHz kHz 59 dB BiFocal XL Basic Electrical Specifications DUT BFXL 2 5m terminated with WBT 0660 Cu spades Cp parallel capacitance 1 500 0 pF 20 kHz e Ls series inductance 0 369 20 kHz e Rdc dc loop resistance O 024 e Xt total reactance 0 046 9 20 kHz Frequency response 0 5 dB High dc 1 5 MHz Low dc 1 5 MHz e Crosstalk 20 100 Hz lt 99 dB Crosstalk 200 Hz 1 kHz lt 80 dB e Crosstalk 1 KHz kHz 60 dB STU ECO UD SPEAKER CABLES TriFocal X Basic Electrical Specifications DUT TFX 2 5m terminated with WBT 0660 Cu spades e Cp parallel capacitance 1 150 0 20 kHz e Ls series inductance 0 543 WH 20 kHz e Rdc dc loop resistance 0 014 Q e Xt total reactance 0 068 20 kHz Frequency response 0 5 dB High dc 750 kHz Med dc 750 kHz Low dc 750 kHz e Crosstalk Low Mid 20 100 Hz 98 dB e Crosstalk Low Mid 200 Hz 1 kHz lt 79 dB e Crosstalk Low Mid 1 kHz kHz 59 dB Crosstalk Mid High 20 10
34. a Zoom Oscilloscope CLIO Electro Acoustic Analyzer 4194A Impedance Gain Phase Analyzer HP 4284A Precision LCR Meter HP 4395A Network Spectrum Impedance Analyzer 87511A 500 MHz S Parameter Test Set HP 33120A Function Arbitrary Waveform Generator HP 3458A Digital Multimeter 1141A amp 1142A 200 MHz Differential Probe and Control Module HP 4338B Milliohmmeter HP 54616C 500 MHz Color Oscilloscope Rhode amp Schwartz Audio Analyzer UPD 05 1030 Other in house test systems and components include LEAP MLSSA Linear X TEF 20 Spatial Analyzer Pad HP3325B Tektronix 4284A Oscilloscope Tektronix 2247A Oscilloscope Counter Timer Tektronix CFG280 Function Generator Tektronix 11053012 Color Oscilloscope Tektronix 2201 Br el amp Kjaer 4007 ACO 4012 IVIE 30 Audio Analyzer Spellman 51 150 High Voltage Power Supply Audio Control Industrial SA 30504 Third Octave S C V 80 Phase Checker Sencore PR 57 Sencore LC53 Leader LCR 740 Morrell MI 10 Meiji EMZ TR Microscope For production testing and quality assurance we use the following basic parameters resistance basic de resistance X reactance ac resistance due to the capacitance and inductance of the cable a frequency dependent property capacitive reactance XI inductive reactance Z impedance total electrical opposition due to both ac reactance and dc resistance
35. als from a source to a TV or display device By minimizing the encoding and decoding of the signal and eliminating the need for comb filtering S Video provides greater clarity and sharpness of the picture Our S Video series consists of our 5 and SV Ag cables Component Video Cables A method of transferring video using three cables that carry Luminance Y and color difference Cr Cb or Pr Pb signals Used for DVD player connections and high definition applications The best method for obtaining the finest image quality between video equipment that is so equipped Available in our 21 DV75 D o model cables RGB HV The most common method for connecting high performance video projectors A five wire cable bundle that caries the RGB red green blue and horizontal and vertical sync signals Available in our V21 DV75 and D o model cables DVI and HDMI Cables Digital Visual Interface cables and High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI cables were designed to transmit digital video and audio signals Digital source and display devices benefit greatly when the signal is kept in the digital domain The resulting increase in picture realism especially with HDTV 15 easy to see and appreci ate Our digital multi media interface cables are the HD19 and DV24 058 Type Cables The Universal Serial Bus CUSB is arguably the most successful interconnect
36. ate RCA WBT 0110 WBTO 0110 Ag Studio Grade XLR type Orchid Orchid DIGITAL INTERCONNECT Proprietary technology 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 ES E EC S o Er a E E all a i 1 1 E ES E M A mu A ES 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 THE REFERENCE IN AES EBU DIGITAL CABLE An AES EBU cable of exceptional achievement the Orchid has captured the passions of digital devotees and the respect of ana
37. changes in orchestration 168 LEGENDARY MUSICALITY Consisting of sixteen individual 55 conductors eight blue and eight black arranged in a large format braid Individual conductors are Hyper pure copper and utilize our proven VariStrand conductor geometry The insulating dielec tric is a high pressure low temperature extruded Teflon The aggregate wire size 15 two 9 awg conductors By virtue of its full accurate and dimensional sound 8TC ranks as one of the best high end audio values of all time and 1 without question is the best sounding moderately priced cable on the market The most accurate performer Ben Duncan Record Review Vol 42 No 2 Single Banana PostMaster Connector Options WB TG 0660Cu WB TG 0680Cu WB TG 0645 Series Teflon dielectric 21 VariStrand Hyper pure silver IN 4AQ Four four discrete conductors 2 x 14 awg 8 G Serles LOUDSPEAKER CABLES Eight eight discrete conductors 2 x 10 5 27 B M NM uM M uU P NE ND NM a E M M uu oux v s s o oM MX S ND ND E NE M NE M NE NM M NE m 4 HE E GNE NE ND THE SILVER ADVANTAGE Four positive and four negative VariStrand Hy
38. deo interconnect cables call for parameters that are unique when compared to analog audio cables In digital and video applications the solutions are geared towards emphasis in wide frequency bandwidth low dielectric loss low parallel capacitance and low series inductance Due to the higher frequencies involved in digital audio and video transfer such specifications are of critical importance Digital signals contain a wide range of encoded information which include timing signals These high frequency timing signals must be precisely communicated between components to ensure that information is properly decoded before conversion back to analog Our digital cables are manufactured to strict standards reducing variations that could induce signal degrading reflections The requirements surrounding the transfer of video signals are as similarly demanding as those of digital the parameters are not carefully engineered the creation of color shifts or imbalances losses in brightness or contrast and loss of sharpness detail are common Our digital video cables have been optimized for both existing and emerging High Definition standards and are available in component and RGB HV configurations We also produce cables incorporating HDMI and DVI technology for those components designed to handle these digital multimedia interfaces IS SOME OF THE UNIQUE FEATURES OF OUR DIGITAL VIDEO CABLES ARE LISTED BELOW ALONG WITH BRIEF D
39. dian Series EEG ato AAA mi E _ d LI pcd SWR enhancement technology WATTGATE 7 Audio connectors Ay PK14 Palladian UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY UNDISPUTED PERFORMANCE With their unique SWR enhancement technology the Palladian PowerKords represent the finest power cable available The critics have been unanimous in their praise of the cable s transparency detail articulate bass dynamic contrasts musical ease and flow and freedom from grain It s spooky how much was revealed with the Palladians in the system Barry Willis Stereophile January 2002 The best heard so far and by a significant country mile Harry Pearson The Absolute Sound Aug Sept 2003 WATTGATE 5501 WATTGATE 5501 WATTGATE 3501 Connector Options 3301 Ag WATTGATE 3501 Ag WATTGATE 3501 HC Ag KWIK12 amp 16 a WV KWIK 12 p KWIK 16 Unique dual gauge stranding Special reciepe PE dielectric Low friction outer jacket UL CL2 rated INSTALLER S DELIGHT A MUSICAL DREAM Today s higher quality distributed sound and custom home theater installations need no longer be compromised by ordinary contractor type speaker cable Using our OSCaR M Objec
40. e KCAG ANALOG INTERCONNECT VariStrand 2 Hyper pure silver Proven Tri braid geometry B Teflon dielectric 12 UNCOMPROMISING DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE KCAG will release hidden sonic capabilities of most systems Expansive depth and resolution of the most minute details appear from an absolute silent background Instruments and voices remain tightly focused within a soundscape that defines the boundaries of the original stage itself KCAG 15 the ideal interconnect for all upscale music reproduction systems KCAG single ended features precision machined type connectors KCAG Balanced features studio grade XLR type connectors with silver plated contacts area of its performance that makes other cables fall flat by comparison Kimber s uncanny sense of side2side and front2back dimensionality The KCAG just killed every thing else tried Corey Greenberg Stereophile Vol 16 No 7 KCTG Six wire braid version of the KCAG Offers an even richer sonic picture KCTG is available with the WBT6e 0108 Topline and the WB T 0110 Cu and Ag nextgen connectors Connector Options Studio Grade WBTO 0147 WBT 0102 Cu Ag WBT 0110 Cu Ag XLR type PHONO LENT ER CONNECT VariStrand Hyper pure E copper and or silver OGG e geometry Proprietary shielding material WHEN ONLY ANALOG WILL
41. e faced with the task of delivering a very delicate signal with relatively low voltage Outside influences such as RF radio frequency interference can negatively affect the delivery of the signal KIMBER KABLE s well respected braided geometry is extremely effective at rejecting this RF interference NUMBER OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS ARE USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF KIMBER KABLE ANALOG INTERCONNECTS Special Formula PE Dielectric A special recipe polyethylene dielectric that has carefully selected electrical and mechanical properties for a smooth sweet and very natural sound Teflon Dielectri A high pressure low temperature extruded Teflon engineered for maximum signal transfer The low temperature extrusion process prevents conductor surface damage The sound quality 15 accurate detailed and has incredible dynamic contrasts VariStrand Ultra pure and Hyper pure Copper and Hyper pure Silver Conductors VariStrand technology controls internal and external vibration by minimizing resonance within the cable stranding This is accomplished by using variable sized strands in a specific ratio within each conductor Tri braid Geometry KIMBER KABLE s distinguishing three wire braid was created to reject the deleterious effects of radio emissions RF EMI and to preserve signal fidelity Radio emissions interact with the infor mation traveling down the cable becoming part of the signal They are
42. ectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance de loop resistance Xt total reactance 51 0 20 2 0 71 uH 20 kHz 0 065 Q 0 087 Q E 20 kHz Frequency response 0 5 dB 10 MHz GQ Mini Cu Basic Electrical Specifications DUT GQ Mini Cu 1m terminated with 1 8 mini Standard connector and Kimber Ultraplate RCA type connectors KCAG Balanced NT Basic Electrical Specifications DUT KCAG 1m terminated with XLR type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance e Rdc dc loop resistance e Xt total reactance 37 10 pF 20 kHz 1 05 HH 20 kHz 0 119 0 132 20 kHz Frequency response 0 5 dB 10 MHz GQ Mini HB with 1 8 mini Gold and WBT 0147 connectors with 1 8 mini Gold and WBT 0147 connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance 61 0 20 kHz 0 84 HH 20 kHz dc loop resistance 0 089 Q total reactance 0 104 20 kHz Frequency response 0 5 dB dc 5Mhz Crosstalk 2 60dB 92 0 kHz P H Oo N TAK Cu Basic Electrical Specifications DUT TAK 1m terminated with Ultraplate RCA type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance dc loop resistance e Ground Shield Xt total reactance Frequency response 0 5 dB 47 10 20 2 1 31 LH
43. er resolution format and offers a surprising improvement in the picture quality received from your VCR DVD or DBS satellite Video images are rendered with greater sharpness and clarity yet become visibly smoother and more relaxing S Video 15 available in two models SV Cu containing Hyper pure copper wire and SV Ag offering the refined performance of the finest quality silver The image is clean and solid with a pristine rendering of details Connector a m m gt _ a _ m host LI 34 ibl a al al L AL A __ Ji LM LE M ME N N b c 2 2 JI 2 E ll I E S S E E X MILLS E Q z E N 2 E 2 A m Carte ED D 9 O gt 5 o 5 5 5 C Rem 2 5 O LL 22 m Me a ru um A S M gi
44. ere s a creamy effortlessness about sounds through this cable Hi Fi Choice Issue 227 Connector Options Single Banana PostMaster Four four Eight eight discrete conductors 2 9 B 62mm discrete conductors 2 x 13 2 63mm verme les LOUDSPEAKER CABLES arc Ser gt iram E ab D ae gt IL 591195 NE NU NP a EP Nu D uu o s o s vs gs vox s so s gg s 7 1 uuu a m M M uu o uu uo m ou o M EE ND E ND Ou oW HE NE M NE M NE NM M Hu NE EE m m GNE NE ND AIC HIGH PERFORMANCE STANDARD Consisting of eight individual 55 conductors four blue and four black that utilize our proven braiding technique The insulating dielectric is high pressure low temperature extruded The individual conductors Hyper pure copper arranged in proven VariStrand conductor geometry The aggregate wire size 15 two 13 awg conductors The focus transparency and transient speed of 4T C are stunning 4T C continues to receive enthusiastic reviews and recommendations from consumers and critics worldwide It gives a solid three dimensional image It was one of the few cables that allowed listeners to hear clearly all the subtle
45. he survey The Absolute Sound Issue 138 Awarded Interconnect of the Year 2002 The Absolute Sound 2002 Connector Options Studio Grade WBT0 0144 WBT 0102 Cu WBTO 0108 XLR type Silver Streak IO Silver Streak ANALOG INTERCONNECT VariStrand 2 Hyper pure copper silver Proven Tri braid geometry B Teflon dielectric MAXIMUM HIGH END VALUE This analog interconnect incorporates separately insulated silver and copper conductors into the proven tri braid geometry The signal is carried via the same Hyper pure VariStrand silver found in the world renowned KCAG The ground plane is comprised of Hyper pure VariStrand copper This cable offers exceptional speed clarity and spaciousness at a very reasonable cost Silver Streak single ended features precision machined WBT RCA type connectors This low impedance low resistance cable represents a major performance breakthrough for the price The sound is cleaner quicker less confused suggest you run with the Streak Sam Tellig Stereophile Recommended Components Silver Streak Balanced Uses two silver conductors for signal and a single conductor for ground Connectors are studio grade XLR type with silver plated contacts Connector Options Studio Grade WBT 0147 WBT 0102 Cu LM XLR typ
46. high performance USB type cables Our Mini BUS and BUS cables utilize copper conductors with an unusually thick 6 1 silver plating to enhance conductivity and signal support The largest gauge conductors possible under USB specification are used for both the sig nal and power conductors A high performance nitrogen infused polyethylene PE dielectric is used on the signal conductors to maximize signal integrity Ferrite noise reduction beads are used on both ends of the cable to prevent interference of the delicate data stream The Mini BUS 15 terminated with a USB A type connector on one end and a mini type connector on the other end The BUS 15 terminated with USB A type connector on one end USB type connector on the opposite end For the most reliable USB connections the Kimber Mini BUS and BUS are simply the best ever Connectors mini B type It was the 4PR that got all started in 1979 In the mid zos while working as a sound and lighting engineer Ray Kimber became increasingly disturbed by the buzzing snaps pops and crackles in the sound system which resulted from the high powered lighting used in conjunction with the audio He set out to solve the problem by constructing speaker cables that would reject the noise The finalized version of his braided wire concept not only rejected the RF noise but allowed the system to sound different better
47. ielectric Far superior both electrically and in terms of sound quality to the commonly used PVC dielectric PE provides a smoother cleaner and more free sound Custom Install Friendly The off white outer jacket is durable and pulls smoothly through studs without sticking or binding The neutral color of the jacket is less objectionable with regard to decor should the cable become visible In addition convenient foot labeling makes it easier to track cable usage AVAILABLE THROUGH QUALIFIED KIMBER KABLE CUSTOM INSTALL DEALERS ONLY 21001 72 PL KIMBER KABLE also offers custom built cables for specialty applications Headphone extensions portable stereo cables Y cables speaker jumpers etc may be available upon special request from your authorized KIMBER KABLE dealer These specialty cables are available with a variety of connector options connectors may also be available on certain specialty cables Also available 1s a female chassis mount version of our famous Ultraplate RCA type connector which is machined out of solid metal stock features solid Teflon dielectric and incorporates our highly conductive and durable Ultraplate contact finish Kimber Kaps Our metalized polypropylene capacitors are designed specifically for high quality audio use Each cap 15 meticulously hand wound and constructed for a minimum of self inductance Our
48. ions WB TG 0660Cu WB TG 0680Cu WBT 0645 Upgrade Connector Options 0600 WB TG 0660Ag WBT 0680Ag JL NE UD RHEE o u ou s o uu 1 pr x s gs y o y cw d wo 01 uu s gp gs NE ht xu a Sixteen discrete conductors LOUDSPEAKER CABLE onocle x WBT Cu connectors 10 awg 5 3mm M 2 NE NU NP A NP Nu s o o us o vou y so s gg s s v1 uuu a m M M o uU uo m ou a S ND ND E NE M NE M NE NM M WHAT YOUR SYSTEM IS BEGGING FOR Monocle X brings an unprecedented price to performance ratio to the audio cable world The level of engineering technology and beauty that this cable provides are without equal in particular when considering its price The transparency and accuracy of Monocle X is presented to the listener in true KIMBER KABLE fashion Monocle X is comprised of sixteen y individual VariStrand conductors symmetrically inter woven around the proprietary X38R core compou
49. log enthusiasts worldwide both for recording and playback The Orchid is smooth and detailed with amazing transient attack Only the finest materials are used in the Orchid s construction and the technology 15 proprietary Orchid is sold in 1 2 metre increments and is only available factory terminated with studio grade XLR type connectors with silver plated contacts soundstage immediately became quieter all round with blacker more velvety background Still the Orchid is several orders of magnitude faster and more energetic than balanced cables of any other manufacturer I ve tried 1 Jack English STEM Vol 15 No 5 Connector Studio Grade XER type HDMI and DVI DiciTAL MuLTIMEDIA INTERFACES silver plated larger gauge main conductors Foamed polyethylene B conductor dielectric Ferrite noise reduction beads Tri shield design HOM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I a i mu m a 1 LE E ee E E 22 2 2 2 23 25 2 23 lt 23 23
50. n the map and after improvements over time is still considered the reference for affordable loud speaker cables Millions of feet of this remarkable cable have been sold The construction consists of four brown and four black conductors that utilize our proven braiding technique The aggregate wire size is two 14 awg conductors Even the most basic systems old and new will benefit significantly from this legendary performer When demonstrating KIMBER KABLE to a new dealer this cable is used with the most modest system available With 4PR the system performs as if costing twice as much Bass and treble frequencies are allowed their full extension while dynamics emerge unrestrained The 4PR 15 also an excellent cable for professional and studio use due to its inherent ability to reject noise in any cable length What can I say This is a clear Best Buy Richard Black Hi Fi Choice Issue 192 SPR For GREATER CURRENT DEMANDS The construction consists of eight brown and eight black conductors arranged in a large format braid Individual conductors are high purity copper The aggregate wire size 15 two 10 conductors SPR provides a sound that 15 full bodied and powerful making 1t ideal for subwoofers and the low frequency section of bi wired speakers as well as full range applications there is much to praise with very fine detail and particularly striking command of wide dynamics Image depth 1s very good and percussi
51. namics 15 very noticeable The audio system components to which the PowerKords are connected always enjoy an increase in purity and a sense that instruments and images are firmer and more complete Connector Options WATTGATE 5266i WATTGATE 3201 3201 PK14 GOLD Ag PK Gold Ag Series PowERKoRDS PK10 GOLD Ag Specially optimized copper Chroma free E conductor dielectric WATTGATE Audio Grade connectors SUPERB PERFORMANCE FOR TOP CLASS COMPONENTS The PK14 GOLD PK14 Ag PK10 GOLD and PK10 Ag offer the additional advantages of the LY Audio Grade IEC and wall connectors hese connectors offer the high performance three layer conduc tive surface plating increase of speed in the bass and improved smoothness in the treble is realized with the 14 GOLD Ag and 1 GOLD Ag PowerKords M the salient audio attributes of this cable are indeed extremely quiet operation and delivery of solid bass transients I noticed a dead quiet background with this cord in my system which allowed all the nuances and details one could imagine to hear Chuck Bruce The Audiophile Voice Vol 8 No 3 GOLD Models 330i WATTGATE 3501 WAlITGATE 350 HC Connector Options Ag Models WATTGATE 3301 Ag WATTGATE 3501 Ag WATTGATE 350i Palla
52. nd Monocle X is terminated with WBT connectors 1 Wide open with see through transparency yet possessed of incredible smoothness and no vestige of hardness speedy dynamics are delivered with body and richness 24mm diameter 1 sixteen discrete copper VariStrand conductors 4 X38R core compound 2 Teflon amp composite dielectric 5714 cable skin 3 polyethylene dielectric Tm Standard Connector WM WBT 0660Cu WBT 0680Cu WBT 0645 Upgrade Connector Options WB TG 0660Ag WBT 0680Ag WBT 0600 Y o 2 o z Monocle XL LOUDSPEAKER CABLE a E NL NE D NM D M a NE E E NE NE WBT6 Cu connnectors Twenty four discrete conductors B 8 3 M A aN 4 Vk kee 3 iu AIT 44 S 5 13 EN 4 Y d 1 2 d pasties in 3 HT 122265 22 ire 3 EC 224 1223 E 42252 TEC 4 M 212 LE in 7 iiy His 4 4 54416 SI 1 H5 245 3 EE ME 28 22841 7 3 Sis 7 5 Ai E lt 4 7 y 945 7 Se 162755 5 245 X 47 12 1 ti 5 22 SN 17 i iy SNR 5 UN Y 3 5 x x b NS S 13 3 S SN N
53. nd audio equipment DVI D dual link type cable has been engineered to enhance the quality of high definition video and audio systems The DV24 provides pristine detail with accurate color ren dition and performs incredibly well at longer lengths The Kimber HD19 amp DV24 cables simply outperformed all other brands in an extensive head to head test Russ Andrews Russ Andrews Accessories Ltd HDV DV24 silver plated 6 1 signal conductors Maximum gauge signal and power conductors Nitrogen infused polyethylene signal conductor dielectric Ferrite noise reduction beads B BUS KiMBER USB TYPE CABLE MiniBUS Ba E NN E M AS uu a E ug E M BS RM M ue uu i a al E EO E on NU a ED NU Sc S uw ES E uuu E a ee a a 21 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 WM V ME WO BUS x M n BUS The popular USB interface now plays an important role in both consumer and professional audio and video Audio devices that utilize USB data modes require a reliable transfer of data operate properly address this need KIMBER KABLE created
54. on notably clean and detailed both strong points at this price Hi Fi Choice Issue 241 Connector Options Single Banana PostMaster Series Special formula PE dielectric VariStrand Ultra pure copper 4 5 Four four discrete conductors 2 x 13 awg 2 63mme VS Series LOUDSPEAKER CABLES RAVAS Eight eight discrete conductors 2 x9 awg E NE s v D V uu uo ou o o o s Y EEE y o HD NN ED s pn v xu 5 2 ou x x E OM M M s n o or M pn su E NE UND NN M UD NM D EN uw s m ur ur x x M s gs gs s aga NM E E E m HE ND ND NE NL M NE ND M m NM D BE M ND ND D D uw ug s y s o y so Li a No uU uou ou so v s sy o gg 5 MV m M m m S NE NE NM M MN M NE NE o v ws s x s y y NS b HE M E NM NE AE NE EL EM EM EIN MN M ID p AVS HIGH PERFORMANCE AMAZING VALUE Consi
55. onnection The Topline RCA features a unique multi layer duplex plating process with a final plating of 24 karat gold The barrel is finished in polished ruthenium Patent 5 226 841 nextgen Type Connectors WBT 0110 Ag are true 75 ohm connectors and utilize many innovative per formance features such as ultimate conductivity ultra rapid signal transfer elimination of eddy current and pure conducting materials The WBT patented locking sleeve is finished in cobalt blue Patent 7 001 220 B2 Int Pat 0 460 145 Patent 5 226 841 Tonik ANALOG INTERCONNECT VariStrand B Ultra pure copper Proven Tri braid geometry B PE dielectric A FOUNDATION OF MUSICAL ACCURACY Like the first tone of a scale the Tonik interconnect provides the foundation of truly accurate performance and value Through the use of KIMBER KABLE S legendary tri braid field geometry VariStrand Ultra pure copper conductors and our special recipe PE dielectric the Tonik allows music to flow with power smoothness and harmonic richness single ended uses our Ultratike RCA type connector Tonik balanced features studio grade XLR connectors with silver plated contacts The Tonik interconnects are a true bargain and 100 value product in the bargain audio area Karl Lozier Enjoy the Music com November 2002 Connector Options Ultra
56. ope is that the cables presented in this brochure help to enrich your home entertainment experience If your passion for music or video presentation increases as has ours then we have done our job There is nothing quite like experiencing a musical performance presented with all of music s natural timbre lifelike tonality and dimensional locale These experiences have changed our lives and persuaded us to make the reproduction of audio and video our lifelong pursuit Pages 2 170 Pages 18 39 n en d LES Pagos 62 69 be T SPEC E B 73 78 000 DA m Introduction to Analog Interconnects gt 2 H ARMON Y W ITH 5 CIE Interconnects are the group of cables which connect individual audio and video devices Analog interconnects transfer analog waveforms typically in the audio band of frequencies between electronic devices Analog interconnects allow a device such as a CD player to send information to a receiver or for a pre amp to send information to a power amplifier The analog interconnects shown were created using Kimber s own OSCaR Objective Subjective Correlation and Results engineering process which makes the link between scientific measurements and listening impressions For this purpose KIMBER KABLE has creat ed an exceptionally advanced test and research facility along with an extensive in house research library Analog interconnects ar
57. opper and silver formulations of extremely high purity and conductivity VariStrand technology controls internal and external vibration by minimizing resonance within the cable stranding This is accomplished by using variable sized strands in a specific ratio within each conductor KIMBER KABLE Proven Braiding Technique Kimber s famous braided geometry 15 incredibly effective at reducing the effects of RF interference Braided geometry also provides for increased performance with regard to signal flow greatly benefiting audible performance Whether incorporating our 4 4 8 8 conductor braids or our core centered braids used in the Monocle BiFocal and TriFocal cables each cable has been optimized to obtain certain electrical parameters and consequent sonic performance The proprietary X38R core compound provides proper geometric spacing as well as unique acoustic damping and electrical properties The ESD electrostatic dissapitive yarn works electrostatically to improve signal fidelity and creates an isolating matrix SPD and SBAN Spade and Banana Connectors Our standard SPD spade connector provides a high quality connection that is far superior to cheap gold plated spade connectors The SBAN is a great banana plug both mechanically and electrically It is convenient affordable and provides for a smooth and neutral sound PostMaster Our patented spade lug is made from ultra pure copper A unique feature of
58. orrelating circuit geometries with an isolating ESD matrix BiFocal X is terminated with WBT connectors T the BiFocal s strengths detail speed sharp transients exceptional reproduction of dynamic and pitch subtleties how easy it 15 to view the BiFocal as an evolutionary advance Brian Damkroger Stereophile Vol 21 No 5 0 M 4 5 a 1 HIGH six discrete copper VariStrand conductors 5 ESD yarn 2 LOW twelve discrete copper VariStrand conductors isolating matrix polyethylene dielectric J 17 X38Ricore compound polyetny 4 composite dielectric 8 cable skin Standard Connector WB TG 0660Cu WBT 0680Cu WBT 0645 Upgrade Connector Options WBT 0660Ag WBT 0680Ag 0600 BiFocal XL LOUDSPEAKER CABLE e DAR a CA E E ee t p the 3 bir oe ee WBTO connectors m _ Thirty six discrete conductors 5 5 15mm2 a NE 4 NE NM ND ND UU NM M M HE ND NE uou uo uox E E ND M ND NN E NL NE NE ND NE NL NE E NC E
59. pact design also allows easy one hand operation The sloping angle is easy on cable and equipment The WBT 0645 is stackable for bi wiring Two Torx screws 6 are incorporated for extra tight pres sure connection and additional strain relief Easy fit for wire size up to 8 Also avail able is the WBT 0644 Midline straight banana plug and the Topline WBT 0600 straight banana plug International Patent 29 703 602 5 Design Patent 4M9 500 657 5 4 Four four m discrete conductors 2 x 14 2 08mm PR Series LOUDSPEAKER CABLES Eight eight discrete conductors 2x 10 5 27mm8 Special formula PE dielectric E High purity 9 arn E NP ND uM ou s y s o vou NN NM ND D D m E x x s E NE NE NE BM BS 1 5 EN D Nu xac gu E E EE M HE M BE ND NM UND uu D uw Sg s y o y s a sc V xa S NE NE ND M NM Ab ON ML M M NE M MN NM BM EM BM M NM e SETTING THE STANDARD In 1979 this classic design put KIMBER KABLE o
60. per plating improves adhesion and conductivity 2 Electroless Nickel necessary to prevent the leeching of the copper through the gold layer 3 24k Gold or Pure Silver plating improves conductivity and prevents corrosion Special Connector Options A variety of wall connectors such as the European configuration may be available on certain model 5 20 amp high current WATTGATE Economy and Audio Grade IEC connectors are also available on all model PowerkKords Innovative Palladian Technology A true technological performance breakthrough The unprecedented Palladian Powerkords employ a unique SWR standing wave ratio enhancement technology that dampens musically destructive electrical standing wave reflections The sound quality simply must be experienced a Series PowERKorRDS Specially optimized copper Chroma free conductor dielectric WATTGATE M Economy connectors EM RELEASE THE POWER OF YOUR SYSTEM Your audio and video components never had it so good The PK14 and PK10 feature our specially optimized copper and our chroma free conductor dielectric In combination with Economy model and wall connectors these ultra quiet cables allow for unlimited dynamics toe tapping rhythmic articulation and exceptional low level resolution The increase in clarity and dy
61. per pure silver conductors make up this heavenly cable The aggregate wire size is two 14 awg conductors The insulating dielectric 15 pressure extruded virgin Teflon he listener will experience an expansive depth of image with resolution of the most minute details appearing from an absolutely silent background Images remain tightly focused their respective individual places 4AG 15 what musical dreams are made of y It Is capable of the best performance level I ve yet to hear from a cable true state of the art 8AG EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT AND MORE Dick Olsher Stereophile Vol 11 No 7 SAG uses twice the number of VariStrand Hyper pure silver conductors as for an aggregate wire size of two 10 conductors The insulating dielectric is pressure extruded clear virgin Teflon The power dynamics and timbral realism at all frequencies is breathtaking SAG uncovers the true essence of music Class A Background noise was essentially absent The music appeared to spring forth from a silent and velvety black background The soundstage was exceptionally well focused and transparent Resolution of low level detail and of massed voices was incredible Bass detail and sibilant control were Po beyond reproach And always that convincing spatial fusion of harmonic overtones Dick Olsher Stereophile Vol 11 No 7 Standard Connector Opt
62. rminated with Ultraplate Blk RCA type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance e dc loop resistance e Xt total reactance e Frequency response 0 5 dB Basic Electrical Specifications DUT PBJ 1m terminated with XLR type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance 15 series inductance e Rdc dc loop resistance e Xt total reactance e Frequency response 0 5 dB Hero Balanced Basic Electrical Specifications DUT Hero 1m terminated with XLR type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance dc loop resistance e Xt total reactance Frequency response 0 5 dB Silver Streak Balanced Basic Electrical Specifications 45 8 pF 20 kHz 1 00 20 kHz 0 0822 Q 0 124 Q 20 kHz dc 5 MHZ 45 70 pF 9 20 kHz 1 01 LH 20 kHz 0 0836 Q 0 128 20 kHz de MHZ 33 10 E 20 kHz 1 13 20 kHz 0 081 Q 0 143 20 kHz 8 MHz DUT Silver Streak Balanced terminated with XLR type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance de loop resistance Xt total reactance 37 10 pF 20 kHz 1 07 HH 20 kHz 0 105 0 135 20 kHz Frequency response 0 5dB 10 MHz Refer to page 73 for parameters of test ANALOG INTERCONNECTS KCAG Basic Electrical Specifications DUT KCAG 1m terminated with WBT 0147 RCA type conn
63. silver plated contacts The Timbre provides all of the natural detail and clarity of the famed PBJ The bass is very extended with a wonderful sense of richness and drive The Timbre has it all PBJ The Legend Continues I can t name single interconnect at any price that I know can best it Kimber s PBJ is an audio classic The Audio Observatory Vol 2 4 Connector Options Studio Grade XLR type Ultraplate 0147 WBT 0102 Cu ANALOG INTERCONNECT VariStrand Hyper pure copper GyroQuadratic geometry Teflon Dual Teflon dielectric 2 L a DESIGNED TO SURPASS YOUR EXPECTATIONS An analog interconnect based on proven KIMBER KABLE technologies and design goals Features include our unique GyroQuadratic field geometry VariStrand Hyper pure copper conductors and Dual Teflon insulating technology Hero draws you into the music by correctly presenting the harmonic structure and emotion of the actual performance as well as giving you holographic imaging detail and bass impact Hero single ended features precision machined RCA type connectors Hero Balanced features studio grade XLR type connectors with silver plated contacts To my ears this has the most accurate sounding tonal balance of the group the Hero obviously takes the best buy well as the top honors of t
64. sting of four gray and four black conductors that utilize our proven braiding technique The aggregate wire size is two 13 awg conductors The VariStrand Ultra pure copper conductor used in 4VS shares many similarities with the more advanced series cable 4VS is smooth and refined the midrange and treble allowing for hours of fatigue free performance without sacrificing detail One of the audio world s finest performance bargains the bass which is generally a Kimber strong point deep and full but always controlled the Kimber gave the cleanest and sweetest trumpet sound of the batch never getting mixed up with the accompanying lines Richard Black Hi Fi Choice Issue 183 8 5 PERFORMANCE AND POWER Consisting of eight gray and eight black conductors arranged in a large format braid The conductors feature VariStrand conductor geometry and are drawn from Ultra pure copper The aggregate wire ize is two 9 awg conductors The smooth power and authority of 8VS make it a great match for full range speakers subwoofers and the low frequency section of bi wired Tonal balance is finely judged with clear extended treble and full loudspeakers but not over prominent bass very tuneful while the midband is well defined and rich in detail Imaging is very good with unusually assured depth and dynamics are satisfyingly wide with no loss of detail at heavy climaxes All round th
65. t ike RCA type studio grade XLR type Timbre Timbre ANALOG INTERCONNECT 4 VariStrand B Hyper pure copper Proven Tri braid geometry B Teflon dielectric ND ur NM M D m uw m ou um E NM D M uu s uw v s y v y uu ry uv M M o s M E NE NU v us s s NY _ NE Nn E S EH GE D EM B EM M Eb A BE M S M B n mn un un x BM M ou EM GE NE EM NS p M EM S E M rx REVEALING THE NATURE OF Music Like the natural distinguishing sound of a musical instrument 50 15 the performance of the Timbre interconnect distinctly transparent full bodied and harmonically complete The KIMBER KABLE hallmarks of three dimensionality and precise image focus are immediately evident The Timbre uses proven tri braid field geometry and VariStrand Hyper pure copper conductors along with a clear dielectric Single ended termination features the latest version of the high performance Ultraplate type connectors RCA type connectors are also available Timbre Balanced utilizes studio grade XLR type connectors with
66. t and most grain free sound ever permitted by a power cable 02 SOME OF THE DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF OUR PoweErKorD LINE ARE HIGHLIGHTED BELOW Specially Optimized Copper A special recipe copper optimized to support the current demands of AC power The PK14 series features a 14 3 wire configuration while the series features 10 3 conductor grouping Chroma Free Conductor Dielectric Devoid of detrimental color doping our dielectric improves the integrity of the AC signal WATTGATE Economy IEC and Wall Plug Incorporated on the PK14 and PK10 the WATTGATE 320i IEC and 5266i US wall plug both use unique Perma Lock terminals and stainless hardware to provide tight and secure connections In addition heavy duty contacts or wipers provide optimal contact pressure and or surface area WATTGATE Audio Grade IEC and Wall Plug The WATTGATE 3501 and 3501 Ag IEC connectors as well as the WATTGATE 330i and 3301 Ag U S wall plugs are the finest power connectors avail able These Audio Grade connectors are installed on the following cables PK14 GOLD PK14 Ag GOLD Ag PK14 Palladian and the Palladian The 350i and 330 WATTGATE connectors utilize stainless steel hardware and Permalock terminals as well as heavy duty contacts with a special three layer plating process The three layer plated process is as follows 1 Oxygen Free Cop
67. tance e Frequency response 0 5 dB Refer to page 73 for parameters of test 78 10 pF 20 kHz 0 67 20 kHz 0 163 0 083 20 kHz dc 20 MHZ 37 10 pF 20 kHz 1 05 HH 20 kHz 0 119 0 132 20 kHz dc 10 MHz LOUDSPEAKER 4PR Basic Electrical Specifications DUT 4PR 2 5m bare wire ends e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance Rdc dc loop resistance Xt total reactance 312 0 pF 20 kHz 0 654 HH 20 kHz O O44 0 0825 Q 20 kHz Frequency response 0 5 dB dc 100 kHz 4 5 Basic Electrical Specifications DUT 4VS 2 5m 2 5m bare wire ends e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance e Rdc dc loop resistance Xt total reactance Frequency response 0 5 dB 4TC Basic Electrical Specifications DUT 4TC 2 5m bare wire ends e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance Rdc dc loop resistance Xt total reactance Frequency response 0 5 dB Monocle X Basic Electrical Specifications 340 0 20 kHz 0 596 uH 20 kHz 0 041 0 075 Q 20 kHz 250 kHz 362 0 20 kHz 0 715 20 kHz 0 038 Q 0 071 Q 20 kHz dc 500 kHz DUT MX 2 5m terminated with WBT 0660 Cu spades e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance Rdc dc loop resistance e Xt total reactance Frequency response 0 5 dB 789 0 PF 20
68. tive Subjective Correlation and Results engineering process KIMBER KABLE has engineered the KWIK to be audibly superior to all other custom install speaker cables Keeping in mind the needs of in wall and in ceiling speakers Kimber has designed the KWIK 16 and KWIK 12 to have incredible midrange clarity with tight and substantial mid bass response This is achieved through a unique dual gauge strand configuration and our special recipe PE dielectric A slippery off white PVC outer jacket and convenient foot labeling have made the UL CL2 rated a huge success with custom installers KWIK 16 Our 16awg x 2 conductor speaker cable contains two white and two yellow conductors which must be combined in like colors to achieve the specified gauge and performance that was engineered into our KWIK series KWIK 12 Our 12awg x 2 conductor speaker cable contains two white and two yellow conductors which must be combined in like colors to achieve the specified gauge and performance that was engineered into our KWIK series UL 2 rated Our KWIK 16 and KWIK 12 have been rated and certified UL C12 Dual GaugeStrandConfiguration One conductor of each color contains finer gauge copper strands while the other conductor of each color contains heavier gauge copper strands When the two gauges are combined they serve to help minimize resonance within the cable stranding thereby optimizing performance PE Conductor D
69. trical Specifications DUT DV 30 1m terminated with Ultraplate RCA type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance e Rdc dc loop resistance e Xt total reactance e Frequency response 0 5 dB Basic Electrical Specifications DUT D o 1m terminated 62 50 pF 20 kHz 0 505 2 20 kHz 0 114 Q 0 064 20 kHz dc 20 MHZ with Ultraplate RCA type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance dc loop resistance e Xt total reactance e Frequency response 0 5 dB Orchid Basic Electrical Specifications DUT Orchid 1m terminated with XLR type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance dc loop resistance e Xt total reactance e Frequency response 0 5 dB 55 20 PF 20 kHz 0 502 20 kHz 0 115 0 0032 20 kHz dc 40 MHz 47 10 20 kHz 1 06 HH 20 kHz 0 331 0 134 20 kHz dc 20 MHZ DV 75 Basic Electrical Specifications DUT DV 75 1m terminated with Ultraplate RCA type connectors e Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance dc loop resistance Xt total reactance Frequency response 0 5 dB AGDL XLR Basic Electrical Specifications DUT AGDL 1m terminated with XLR type connectors Cp parallel capacitance e Ls series inductance Rdc dc loop resistance e Xt total reac
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