Horizon 2 Analogue Interconnect is a balanced design; the two large gauge silver-plated copper conductors are arranged in a twisted pair geometry for effective noise rejection, then encased in an outer tube and fitted with a carbon-fiber based resonance damper to suppress microphonic and mechanically-induced noise. We then fit our low metal-mass ‚RCA-2‘ plugs, which feature tellurium copper conductors and 24k gold-plating. Horizon 2 gives a detailed and precise sound, but with a sweet top-end and surprising refinement for the price.

Available in balanced XLR format with Neutrik XX series silver-plated XLR plugs and optimised cable geometry.

Specifications

Burn-in

An ongoing subject of contention, our experience leads us to believe this is real and as our cables are all silver-based designs, we have found it results in a longer burn-in period than for plain copper cables. Brand new cables can often sound slightly unbalanced, emphasising a certain frequency range, constricting the soundstage… generally less clarity and detail. As the cable starts to burn-in, these issues will all disappear. As a rule of thumb, we advise that interconnects will be initially burned-in after around 50-75 hours, (speaker and power cables in around 100-150 hours), and well burned-in after around 100-150 hours of solid use (speaker and power cables around 200-250 hours). Further use will completely burn-in the cables and let them work optimally.

Artykuł Horizon 2 <br />Analogue Interconnect pochodzi z serwisu Rogers HiFi.