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The assymetric1 (self-shielded technology)
This is a cable that has two main characteristics allowing everybody to experience pleasure from music: Very good sonic performance at a reasonable price.
The assymetric1 is a very light flexible non-shielded (unshielded) twin-core interconnect cable in purple color.
These types of cables are much less reactive to the signal than conventional fully shielded cables. In this way they have generally been perceived to sound faster, less coloured and more open than their fully shielded counterparts.
On the other hand, nowadays all kinds of uninvited and undesirable noises such as EMI, RFI, vibrations etc. produced by our home devices -including mobile phones- enter these "nude" cables, causing audible signal distortion.
Introducing a novelty, assymetric1 consists of unique configuration characteristics which minimize this problem, using our self-shielded technology.
The use of assymetric1 further increases the balance and transparency in any reproduction system in its category.
The two signal conductors are specially made of 99.999% (5N) extra soft temper pure fine silver, which has the best conductivity of all metals. The manufacturing process eliminates the surface mechanical anomalies improving the electrical signal transmission properties, giving extremely low distortion especially in high frequencies.
Each one of them is perfectly cleaned using a specific cleaning procedure which eliminates corrosion and polishes the surface in order to increase conductivity and prepare the conductor surface treatment.
To eliminate the problem of silver corrosion in the course of time, a thick liquid treatment oil is being used, specially designed for this purpose. The same oil is standardly applied to all our extra soft temper pure fine silver conductors. The result is a time-lasting stable product capable of avoiding chemical attacks, protected from atmospheric pollutants. This liquid treatment also works:
By using a specific process, each end of our silver conductors is perfectly polished, thus becoming elliptical to avoid electric evacuations.
The insulation tubing of the two conductors is made of PTFE, which is the original Teflon® formulation and has the lowest dielectric constant of all plastics. The conductors have the least possible contact with the insulation material according to the first principle of our sToa 8 technology increasing velocity of propagation.
Total cable capacitance is a very low 24pF/m adding the clearest sound you could ever imagine to this unusual cable.
We use single signal and signal return conductors providing similar field geometry per length unit.
Likewise, the use of a single conductor for signal and signal return eliminates chaotic electron migration through the usual conductor strands and their imperfect barriers.
By twisting the two silver conductors together and keeping cross-sections small we reduce magnetic hum and skin effect. The small twisting lengths minimizes the exterior interjections, causing the signal transmission to travel at faster speeds.
Using a unique anthropocentric mathematical algorithm we manage to make different lengths in the twisting process providing a significant diminution at the internal interjection between the conductors. This assymetrical "self-shielded technology" dramatically facilitates distortion rejection produced by the electromagnetic interface (EMI) and the radiofrequency interface (RFI), rendering the use of an external shield practically insignificant providing a good balance between shielded and unshielded "nude" interconnect cables and thus negating the otherwise notorious dilemma.
The sonic result is so clear and relaxing, that you are treated with an unforgettable experience.
Our patented Natural Flow Cooling System keeps the conductors temperature stable and quite low, increasing conductivity and eliminating further corrosion as any chemical activity. Moreover this cable is airproofed by carefully isolating the sensitive silver conductors out of the atmosphere and penetration of humidity keeping the capacitance stable and low.
An arrow printed in the outer label indicates the direction as the signal flows from the source.
Finally, a thin double layer halogen free jacket of 5.2mm external diameter provides excellent flexibility, electric insulation, and durability to this "musical transporter". This layer is independently hanging to the connectors using our patented Elastic hanging mechanism, offering significant advantages thus rendering assymetric1 practically uninfluenced by any alteration in the wires metal structure.
Total cable weight remains remarkably low (20gram/m) in order to protect your delicate equipment sockets.
The assymetric1 interconnect cable is available with our minimal metal content, gold plated RCA high quality connectors. These superb conductivity connectors are designed to present significant low capacitance.
Before lead-free and halogen-free soldering, using high purity, 4% silver solder, we apply pressure to stabilize the conductors and ensure a suitable low resistance contact. The process of melting and solidifying takes place within narrow temperature ranges so that the surface of the solder joint remains smooth and corrosion-protected. This connecting method seems to provide the best signal transfer results.
A thick liquid treatment oil is applied on the solder surface as well as on all our RCA connectors to eliminate corrosion increasing contact electrical stability. In addition, each connector is protected from dust and corrosion by a red soft plastic heavy duty cover cup. After unpacked we recommend not disposing the plastic cover cups. Use them in order to protect the unused RCA sockets to your amplifier from moisture, dust, corrosion and any accidental insert.
Before packing we use our cables demagnetizing method neutralizing all metal and non-metal parts on them in a three-stage procedure.
Finally, as with all our cables, the assymetric1 interconnect cable is carefully checked and separately tested in our laboratory by a highly skilled master technician to ensure a reliable product and a blissful owner, offering a significant upgrade to your audio system.
Assymetric1 is carefully packed in a luxury real wooden box specially designed to protect this cable and prevent any damage. Each of our wooden boxes has a unique serial number same as the cable. Inside you will find all documents and instructions manual required plus a bottle of our pastra advanced antistatic cleaner as a gift.
Please feel free to order your assymetric1 interconnect by using our premium online sales shop ...here
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Assymetric1 specifications *
Capacitance (Core to core) |
19.1 pF/m (5.8 pF/ft) at 10Khz |
Capacitance (Total cable) |
24.1 pF/m (13.4 pF/ft) at 10Khz |
Inductance |
1.22 uH/m (0.37 uH/ft) at 1Khz |
Resistance/m |
0.3205 Ohm/m at 20°C |
Resistance/ft |
0.0976 Ohm/ft at 20°C |
Conductors |
2 x Silver 99.999 % |
Geometry |
self-shielded technology |
Insulation |
PTFE-Teflon tube |
Screen |
No (self-shielded) |
Jacket |
PVC - polyethylene |
Connectors |
Gold plated RCA |
Colour |
Purple |
External diameter |
5.2 mm |
Total weight |
20 gram/m |
Lengths available |
0.8, 1.0, 1.3, 1.5 meter** |
Remarks: asymmetrical self-shielded geometry, patented Natural Flow Cooling System, factory mounted low capacitance connectors, lead-free and halogen-free silver soldering, halogen free jacket, patented Elastic hanging mechanism, airproofed, remarkably low weight, unique serial number, luxury real wooden box, demagnetized.
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* The right to change specifications without notice is reserved by the Manufacturer.
**Any other length can be custom made on your demand.
*** 6 years warranty against manufacturing defect.
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