Wireworld Eclipse 10 XLR 0.5m

The Wireworld Eclipse 10 XLR is an analog audio cable designed for audiophiles seeking precise sound quality. Developed with Wireworld’s expertise, this cable ensures faithful audio signal transmission, delivering a clear and immersive listening experience.

Revolutionary Design for Optimal Transmission

At the core of the Eclipse 10 XLR lies Wireworld’s patented Quad DNA HELIX technology. This unique design employs four helical conductors, optimizing geometry to minimize interference and preserve the integrity of the audio signal. Each conductor consists of 32 individually insulated strands, forming a total cross-section of 21 AWG (0.4 mm²) for each pole of the XLR cable. This intricate structure enables exceptionally precise and detailed signal transmission, significantly reducing distortion and loss.

Premium Materials for Unmatched Sound Purity

Wireworld has spared no expense in the materials used for the Eclipse 10 XLR. The conductors are made from OCC-7N copper, regarded as the purest copper available on the market. This material offers exceptional conductivity, ensuring audio signal transmission without coloration or loss. Surrounding the conductors is COMPOSILEX 5 insulation, a recent innovation from Wireworld. This advanced material dramatically reduces background noise and interference, contributing to remarkable sound clarity and a more precise, expansive soundstage.

High-Quality XLR Connectors

The XLR connectors of the Eclipse 10 match the cable’s exceptional quality. Made from silver-plated copper alloy, they ensure optimal contact and minimal resistance. The robust connector design guarantees a stable and durable connection, even after numerous plug-ins and removals. The choice of silver plating is deliberate: it provides excellent conductivity while resisting oxidation, ensuring consistent performance over time.

A Significant Evolution from Its Predecessor

The Eclipse 10 XLR represents a notable improvement over its predecessor, the Eclipse 8. Wireworld has doubled the number of strand groups from 8 to 16, resulting in even more precise signal transmission. The introduction of COMPOSILEX 5 insulation is another major advancement, offering greater noise reduction than the previous version. These enhancements translate to a more detailed soundstage, increased dynamics, and a more natural reproduction of instrumental and vocal timbres.

Versatility for High-End Audio Systems

While designed to excel in the most demanding audio systems, the Eclipse 10 XLR is compatible with a wide range of equipment. It is particularly recommended for connecting high-quality sources (CD/SACD players, DACs) to preamplifiers or integrated amplifiers, or for linking a preamplifier to a power amplifier. Its ability to preserve the finest nuances of the signal makes it an ideal choice for systems capable of revealing the subtleties of audiophile recordings.

A Transformed Listening Experience

Using the Eclipse 10 XLR in a quality audio system results in an audible improvement in many aspects of sound reproduction. Listeners report extended extremes of the audio spectrum, with deeper, more defined bass and more open, natural highs. The soundstage gains in width and precision, allowing for easier localization of instruments. Dynamics are also enhanced, with better rendering of contrasts between soft and intense passages. Finally, the cable’s increased transparency allows rediscovery of subtle details in familiar recordings.

Technical Specifications

Construction

• Quadruple DNA helix
• Reference helicoidal architecture
• Oxygen-free copper conductors (OCC-7)

Audio Performance

• Preservation of natural timbre
• Maintenance of sound dynamics
• Ultra-silent COMPOSILEX 5 insulation

Technical Specifications

• 4 conductors with 32 insulated strands
• Sections:
  • RCA: 0.8 mm²
  • XLR: 0.4 mm²

Major Developments

• Doubling of strand groups
• New COMPOSILEX 5 insulation
• Available in XLR and RCA connectors