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QED Reference Audio 40 XLR Interconnects
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QED Reference Audio 40 XLR Interconnects

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THE REVOLUTIONARY REFERENCE AUDIO 40 ANALOGUE AUDIO INTERCONNECT CELEBRATES QED'S 40 YEARS AT THE FOREFRONT OF BRITISH DESIGNED AUDIO CABLES

QED Reference Audio 40 XLR Interconnects

REFERENCE XLR 40 BUILDS ON THE MULTI-AWARD WINNING AUDIO 40 RANGE OF PRODUCTS, NOW AVAILABLE IN XLR FORM.

XLR 40 is designed primarily for low capacitance as this has been identified by QED as a major factor which leads to a high fidelity experience. Further steps have been taken to eliminate minute timing errors in the cable by the use of a special floating Zn/Mn ferrite jacket alongside use of QEDs unique 'Tri-Conductor' technology reducing signal to ground capacitance to vanishingly low levels.

AWARD WINNING HERITAGE

Reference XLR 40 builds on the multi-award winning Audio 40 range of products, now available in XLR form. QED have joined forces with world renowned professional audio connector supplier Neutrik (UK) to bring you an innovative new XLR balanced interconnect cable with legendary build quality and reliability.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARD NEUTRIK PLUGS

Neutrik XX-14 Nickel Series XLR gold plated connectors are provided as standard with Reference XLR 40 cables. These connectors are rugged and reliable and are the connector of choice for audio professionals around the world. They are particularly suited to QED's Tri-Conductor(TM) geometry due to the additional ground spring contacts which make for better shell ground continuity for the unique electrostatic screen which is only connected at the source end of the cable.

JUST LISTEN

Silver plated conductors, LDPE dielectrics and legendary build quality combine to create audible sonic improvements. We urge you to compare it not only to your favourite cable but also alternative brands and models at any price!

UNIQUE TRI-CONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY

QEDs unique Tri-Conductor technology uses a third Silver plated 99.999% OFC conductor which is integrally twisted alongside the similarly constructed signal pair to carry the ground return currents. This reduces signal to ground capacitance to vanishingly low levels affording the cable improved common mode rejection of mains hum pickup over ordinary "hot cold and screen" cables. This geometry is particularly effective in pro hi-fi audio applications when connecting pre and power amps using balanced cables.

FLOATING FERRITE JACKET

Absorbs high frequency noise signal components outside the audio band. When measured using high frequency measurement equipment, Reference Audio 40 products convey a comparably cleaner and tighter signal pattern when its special Zn/Mn ferrite jacket is present. This has a beneficial effect on audio signal micro-timing and may account for the clear preference expressed for the ferrite jacket in listening tests.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • 99.999% Silver Plated Oxygen Free Copper (SPOFC) Tri-Conductors with foamed PE dielectric - for sonic purity
  • QED Tri-Conductors(TM) provide a level of common mode rejection not found in ordinary "hot cold and screen" cables
  • Unique floating Zn/Mn impregnated ferrite jacket -for advanced signal protection and reduction of unwanted frequency noise components
  • 99.999% OFC outer shield braid for 100% electromagnetic screening
  • High performance gold plated Neutrik XLR connectors with low contact resistance and high signal integrity
  • QED Lifetime Guarantee
  • XLR 40 is available for custom length termination in both Analogue and Digital AES EBU variants.
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Desired Qed. 0.6
11 October 2020  | 

Although Qed's supply problem made me suffer, Analogue Seduction offered me from the beginning the possibility of replacing it with the 1m one. Now I enjoy this wonderful patch cord. incredible sound quality !!!! five stars!!! Thank you Analogue Seduction

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excellent interconnects
19 September 2017  | 

This interconnect cables seem to carry analogue signal with as less loss as possible. At my first purchase of this, it was connected to a DAC and a pre-amp. I can say definitely it makes some improvement on my system for all audible frequency range, especially the treble and bass become clearer so that I can enjoy more music than before. I ordered it again to connect to pre-amp and poweramp! I am now completely satisfied with QED reference audio 40.

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