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Shunyata Research Theta SPDIF Digital Audio Cable - 1m
£550.00 £458.33
SKU
DI-THT-SDF-100
Free UK Delivery
24 Months
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The Shunyata Research Theta SPDIF Digital Audio Cable epitomises cutting-edge technology with its use of continuous-cast Ohno copper and meticulous extrusion process, resulting in exceptional sonic qualities and precise shielding. Through advanced processes like the Kinetic Phase Inversion ProcessTM (KPIPv2TM), it achieves a relaxed, life-like sound with explosive dynamics and pitch-perfect frequency extension, setting a new standard in audio cable performance.
Shunyata Research Theta SPDIF Digital Audio Cable - 1m
If you are looking for the ultimate audio experience, look no further than the Shunyata Research Theta SPDIF Digital Audio Cable. This cable is the epitome of cutting-edge technology, with each component and material custom-designed to elevate the boundaries of signal resolution. Not only is it used in top recording studios and heart-surgery labs, but it also raises expectations for all products in its category.
One of the key features of the Theta Series is the use of continuous-cast Ohno copper. This ultra-pure conductor is drawn using heated molds to create a singular crystalline structure, resulting in exceptional sonic qualities. The extrusion process, which includes a fluorocarbon dielectric and custom-shielding elements, is meticulously done using Shunyata Research's exclusive PMZ (Precision Matched Impedance) process. This ensures tight tolerances and precise placement of the shield, contributing to the cable's outstanding performance.
Theta speaker cables and power cords also feature VTX™ and VTX-Ag™ conductors, with an outer layer of ultra-pure OFE copper for enhanced performance. The cable is then conditioned for four days using Shunyata Research's advanced Kinetic Phase Inversion ProcessTM (KPIPv2TM), which refines conductor metals at a molecular level. This significantly reduces burn-in time and delivers a more relaxed and life-like sound.
What sets the Theta Series apart from other cables is its ability to disappear in the system, allowing for sudden dynamic shifts in timing and frequency extension with effortless nuance. It brings a sense of coherence and clarity to the system, with an absence of perceived noise and distortion. The result is a more focused sound with explosive dynamics and pitch-perfect frequency extension, even when compared to more expensive cables.
Advancing Technology
Theta Series signal and digital cable products feature continuous-cast Ohno copper. Ohno copper is an ultra-pure conductor drawn using heated molds that cast the wire into a singular crystalline structure. The Ohno conductors used in the Theta Series are then extruded with a fluorocarbon dielectric and custom-shielding elements using Shunyata Research's exclusive PMZ (Precision Matched Impedance) process. This extrusion method tightens the tolerances of the conductor surface, dielectric and the precision placement of the shield. To achieve these finely drawn tolerances, the extrusion and braiding machines must be run at one-quarter normal speed during the manufacturing process.
Theta speaker cables and power cords feature VTX™ (hollow core) and VTX-Ag™ (pure silver center) conductors, both with an outer layer of ultra-pure OFE copper for enhanced performance. Finally, all Theta cables are conditioned for 4-days using Shunyata Research's advanced Kinetic Phase Inversion ProcessTM (KPIPv2TM), which conditions conductor metals at a molecular level. Theta Series cables are terminated with Shunyata's custom-designed connectors and cold-soldered terminals. These custom-designed attributes elevate Theta Series performance far beyond expectation, regardless of cost.
The Sound and Fury
Theta cables disappear, allowing the system to express sudden dynamic shifts in timing and frequency extension with effortlessness and nuance. A loom of Theta cables allows a complex system of electronics and speakers to speak with a single coherent voice.
Like their more affordable Gamma Series counterpart, Theta cables imbue the system with an unassailable sense of coherence, as if everything is in focus, without distortion or hard transients. There is an absence of perceived noise, allowing spectral and textural subtlety to come to the fore. Unlike common copper cables, Theta Series cables deliver explosive dynamics and pitch perfect frequency extension, even when compared to far more expensive cables. Theta's larger gauge VTX™ conductors add weight, dimensionality and an expansive, room-filling sound-stage.
Technology
Shunyata Research produces select cables using a Precision Matched Z (PMZ) concept. This means that tolerances of the conductor surface, dielectric extrusion, and the precision of the braided shield are held to minute variances. To achieve these tight tolerances, the extrusion and braiding machines must be run at one-quarter speed during the manufacturing process. (Note: Z means impedance)
Ohno wire, also called PCOCC was invented in 1986 by professor Atsumi Ohno of the Chiba Institute of Technology in Japan. Copper wire is created by an extrusion process that pulls a rod of cold copper through a small orifice which creates multiple crystalline boundaries. By contrast, Ohno wire is made by a process using heated molds that cast a wire to form a single crystalline structure. Ohno wire is well known for its exceptionally pure, grain-free sonic qualities.
Fluorocarbon dielectrics are usually only found in wire used in the aerospace industry, satellites and only the most expensive audiophile cabling. It has special electrical characteristics; very low dielectric absorption, high dielectric strength and exceptional heat resistance. When used in audio and power cables is reduces the perception of dynamic compression and it improves sonic low-level resolution and clarity.
Crystal clear transient detail.
KPIP v2™ Processing
Shunyata Research’s proprietary Kinetic Phase Inversion Process includes four days of continuous KPIP v2™ processing which refines conductor metals at a molecular level. This dramatically reduces burn-in time and significantly improves sonic performance, delivering a relaxed and life-like presentation. When compared to the original process, KPIP v2™ represents a dramatic performance upgrade on par with a component-level upgrade.
Specification
- Cable Type: Coaxial
- Conductors: OCC copper (Ohno Continuous Cast)
- Shield: Pure copper braided shield
- Dielectric: Fluorocarbon
- Characteristic Impedance: 75 ohm
- Connectors: Gold plated brass contacts, nickel mirror finish
- Gauge: 16 Tech: PMZ
- KPIP v2 Processing: 4-days
- Standard Length: 1.00 meters
- Color: Black flex
- Safety Assurance:
Continuity and polarity tests – by two technicians
HiPOT tests insulation breakdown @ 1,200 VAC
About Shunyata Research
Founded in 1997 by Caelin Gabriel, Shunyata Research is a science and research-based company dedicated to enhancing the music listening experience. Gabriel's passion for improving his audio system led to the creation of Shunyata Research, which has since grown into an internationally acclaimed high-performance electrical and cabling system manufacturer. Shunyata Research empowers signal-critical electronic systems to achieve unprecedented performance levels, focusing on removing noise, optimising signal paths, and eliminating impedance. Shunyata Research's state-of-the-art manufacturing and design facility spans 18,000 square feet and is located just outside Seattle, in Washington State. The company offers a comprehensive range of products across various categories, including digital cables such as USB cables, audio cables, power cables, grounding products, and power distributors.
Shunyata Research's cable offerings encompass multiple ranges tailored to meet different performance needs. From the entry-level Venom range, the lineup progresses through the Delta, Alpha, and Sigma ranges and culminates in the top-tier Omega range. This comprehensive selection ensures customers can find the ideal cables to optimise their audio-visual systems. In addition to cables, Shunyata Research excels in power distribution solutions. The company offers power distributors in various tiers, including the entry-level Venom and Hydra models and the advanced Denali series. At the pinnacle of its range, Shunyata Research presents the Everest series, designed to deliver the ultimate power distribution performance.
Shunyata Research's commitment to innovation is evident through its intellectual properties, customised parts and materials, and substantial scientific research and measurement investments. This dedication sets their products apart, resulting in critical acclaim and endorsements from renowned recording studios, mastering engineers, hospitals, and medical professionals worldwide.
With over 10 patents and numerous additional patents pending, Caelin Gabriel's technical expertise and unorthodox insights have shaped Shunyata Research's unique approach to audio-visual solutions. Drawing from his background in philosophy, transcendental meditation, and the study of divergent thinkers, Gabriel brings a distinctive perspective to the company's endeavours.
Experience the transformative power of Shunyata Research's electrical and cabling systems at Future Shop. Whether you seek to optimise your audio-visual setup or require cutting-edge solutions for professional recording, film, or medical applications, Shunyata Research is dedicated to delivering unparalleled performance and unrivalled quality.
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Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
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Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
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- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.
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