Cardas Clear Cygnus phono cable 1.25m

Cardas Clear Cygnus Phono Cable

The Cardas Clear Cygnus phono cable, part of the prestigious Clear product line, skillfully combines recent technological advancements with a design inherited from classic Cardas cables, delivering exceptional musical clarity with every listen.

Clear Technology at the Heart of Cygnus

The Clear Cygnus fully leverages the latest developments from the Clear range, notably incorporating an economical version of the Clear Beyond Interconnect’s air-tube suspension. This innovation ensures uncompromising signal transmission, preserving sound purity throughout your listening experience.

The Cygnus’ matched propagation conductors are directly inspired by its “big brother,” the Clear Interconnect. Featuring a crossed-conductor geometry, these conductors adopt a proven design principle from classic Cardas cables such as Hexlink and Golden Cross. Wrapped in PTFE tape and insulated in a dual-layer bundle, these conductors ensure optimal signal transmission.

Ingenious Geometry

The Cygnus’ geometry is a true engineering feat, with a 4-conductor star-quad core and antistatic LDPE air tubes bound by a carbon-impregnated PTFE tape. The outer layer uses PTFE air tubes, 1.618 times larger than the core tubes, to suspend the tin-plated copper composite shield and magnetic wire, preserving the integrity of the signal conductors. The ultra-flexible extruded TPR jacket gives the Cygnus exceptional flexibility, facilitating its installation in any audio system.

Performance

The Clear Cygnus Phono 1.25m transcends the mere function of a cable to become a true conduit to musical clarity. Whether you’re listening to mono or stereo LPs with various cartridges, the Clear’s distinctive trait is exceptional clarity. Instrumental timbres are revealed in wonderful detail and tonal richness. Its fine organic flow, extremely low noise, and ability to render attack transients with panache make the Cygnus an ideal partner for discerning audiophiles.

Technical Specifications

Conductors and Materials

• Conductors: 4 x 25.5 AWG pure OFHC copper (99.9999%)
• Core: reinforced with Kevlar
• Treatment: Litz wires with clear SPN coating
• Proportions: based on the golden ratio (1.618)
• Technology: synchronized propagation

Construction and Geometry

• Structure: 4-conductor Star-Quad geometry
• Dielectric: antistatic LDPE (low-density polyethylene) air tubes
• Wrapping: carbon-loaded PTFE tape
• Conductors: braided Litz wire
• Secondary dielectric: PFA / air
• Section: proportioned according to the golden ratio

Insulation and Shielding

• Shielding: composite of tinned copper + magnetic wire
• Suspension: oversized PTFE air tubes (x 1.618)
• Insulation: double layer of PTFE tape
• Outer jacket: ultra-flexible TPR
• Protection: double insulation

Connectors

• Default configuration: S-DIN to GRMO or RCA-RCA
• Available options: R-DIN, SME 90° DIN
• RCA connectors: GRMO
• XLR connectors: Neutrik
• Customizations: available on request

Physical Characteristics

• Outer diameter: 9.76 mm (0.384 inch)
• Outer jacket: Alcryn

Audio Performance

• Sound signature: precise detail, without harshness
• Bass reproduction: solid and articulate
• Tonal balance: neutral
• Recommended use: ideal for enhancing turntables with musicality and precision