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Tellurium Q Black Diamond XLR Balanced Interconnect Pair
As low as £1,471.60 £1,226.33
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TQ Black Diamond XLR
24 Months
New
3 - 5 Days
The Black Diamond XLR uses Tellurium's own TeCu connector and is the most natural sounding cable in the range, which is saying something. These XLR interconnects have been designed to have the lowest capacitance that Tellurium could build in and the highest possible bandwidth with enhanced shielding.
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Tellurium Q Black Diamond XLR Balanced Interconnect
PLEASE NOTE: 1m usually ships next day.
The Black Diamond Level are Tellurium Q in a cable. These have just been released and are Tellurium's proudest work. The Black Diamond XLR uses Tellurium's own TeCu connector and is the most natural sounding cable in the range, which is saying something.
These XLR interconnects have been designed to have the lowest capacitance that Tellurium could build in and the highest possible bandwidth with enhanced shielding.
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"In short, we face the best audio cables High End to be found in our country if we stick strictly to the quality/price. A real discovery" Salvador Danglan - AV Premium |
About Tellurium Q 
Tellurium Q cables offer a unique approach to cable performance, focusing on minimising phase distortion, a common problem inherent in all cables. The Tellurium Q team understands that all signal path materials act as electronic filters, impacting the naturalness of vocals and overall audio quality.
Instead of ignoring this issue, Tellurium Q embraces it and engineers cables that provide a clear path for the signal, aiming for the most natural sound possible with current technology. Their construction involves multiple stranded conductors of varying materials, dielectric materials, and geometries. Every detail, from solder mixes to plating thicknesses, is carefully considered.
Tellurium Q has developed three distinct families of sound to cater to different customer preferences: the Tellurium Q Silver range offers silver-like characteristics without harshness, the Tellurium Q Black range (including the Tellurium Q Black Diamond) provides transparent and lifelike reproduction, and the Tellurium Q Blue range adds a slight warmth to balance brighter systems. Each range is designed to enhance the audio experience uniquely. They strive to offer a clear, transparent, and natural listening experience and invite customers to hear the exceptional results of their work for themselves.
Having entered the Hi-Fi scene in 2010, Tellurium Q has won several coveted awards and global recognition. With their extensive range of top-tier cables available in 37 countries, they've accumulated 154 exceptional reviews and 14 'Products of the Year' awards from international Hi-Fi magazines. They have twice received the 'Queen's Award for Enterprise' in recognition of their remarkable export growth. Tellurium Q's uncompromising commitment to excellence ensures its products are not just good or average but exceptional, offering customers the best available in its price range.
UK Delivery
1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option
Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.
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.
We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
- 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 next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
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.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.
2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
- 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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Please note: We are unable to burn-in cables with stripped bare ends or BFA plugs. Cable burn-in occurs after your order has been processed for the selected time period. For custom-length cables, burn-in takes place after termination by the manufacturer or our skilled engineers.
The Nordost VIDAR cable burn-in machine seamlessly combines three vital functions into a single operation:
- Neutralising charges around cables and insulation: The VIDAR 2 effectively dissipates any built-up charges, creating an optimal environment for signal transmission.
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- Complex burn-in signal with wider bandwidth and richer content
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Furthermore, the circuitry design boasts a unique feature that drives electrons above the conductor into the dielectric or insulation area. This process neutralizes any electrical charges that may impact the signal integrity. With the Nordost VIDAR, we go beyond merely sending ping-pong signals along the cable; we also ensure a balanced signal flow from the centre core to the outer shield in interconnect cables.
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We offer our cable burn-in service as a complimentary offering at the discretion of Future Shop. While we strive to accommodate all burn-in requests for the specified time periods, please understand that during exceptionally busy periods, we may be unable to fulfill all demands due to the limited connections available on the Nordost VIDAR cable conditioning machines.
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Customer Reviews
5 /5.0 of 6 Reviews
Exceptional interconnect
Jez
25 May 2023
Verified Buyer
My first experience with Tellurium cables was not a happy one. I bought the Silver 2 speaker cables, which were far too midrange forward and lacked neutrality. They went back. The Black Diamond interconnect is quite different.
Huge soundstage, neutral through the mid to high frequencies. And as good as the mid and top end are, the bass is exemplary. Tuneful, powerful and deep bass.
My equipement : Jays CDT 3MK cd transport. Luxman L595 ASE class A integrated. QLN Prestige One speakers. Denafrips Terminator 12th DAC.
I highly recommend it.
Huge soundstage, neutral through the mid to high frequencies. And as good as the mid and top end are, the bass is exemplary. Tuneful, powerful and deep bass.
My equipement : Jays CDT 3MK cd transport. Luxman L595 ASE class A integrated. QLN Prestige One speakers. Denafrips Terminator 12th DAC.
I highly recommend it.
Outstanding
Gil
27 Sep 2022
Verified Buyer
I now have black diamond interconnects throughout my system. The quality of these cables is outstanding. Every time I added them, it was as if I had added a better component to my system.
Not cheap if you just look at the price, but a bargain when related to sound quality. I am waiting for my last set that is currently being burned in for 96 hours.
A great service. These cables will be between my pre and power amps. I can't wait.
Not cheap if you just look at the price, but a bargain when related to sound quality. I am waiting for my last set that is currently being burned in for 96 hours.
A great service. These cables will be between my pre and power amps. I can't wait.
Wow!!!
Gray
30 Jun 2022
Verified Buyer
This Tellurium Q Black Diamond XLR cable is just incredible.
It's taken me a long time to put this system together. The cables are the last part of this system. I have the Cambridge audio 851 seperates 851n, 851e, 2 x 851w feeding Proac tablette Ref 8 Signature speakers. I'm using Tellurium Q Silver Diamond XLR between the 851n and 851e and the Black Diamond XLR from the 851e to the two 851w power amps.
This is one killer combination of cables that produce the most amazing soundstage images, way beyond what I could have ever imagined. Beautiful and very deep bass full of texture and extreme details, and the details are not overblown in any way. They just help complete that picture; both male and female voices are to die for, again, there are more details to voices, and being natural in the extreme, the depth and width of the soundstage is pretty mindblowing. You really wouldn't think the speakers are as tiny as they are when you have your eyes closed, and with your eyes closed, it is impossible to pinpoint where your speakers are in your room. The images projected from the speakers are so solid, so lifelike and natural in the extreme.
I really researched the whole of this system before buying it all. Some may think the cost of the cables is way out of proportion to all the components I purchased, but everything I bought punches way above its price tag. Both the Tellurium Q Silver and Black Diamond cables work in complete synergy. I really do think I will be hard pressed to beat at any price, and if there are any better cables out there, then I dont think they'll be that much better!. I got secondhand Silver Diamonds, so no burn-in was required, but the Black Diamonds came with 96 hours of burn-in. They sound just amazing, and from what I understand, a good few out there will keep improving for another 200 or so hours. Wow!!
I cannot recommend Black Diamonds highly enough, and to think I still have the Black Diamond speaker cables to add yet as I'm only using much cheaper cables at the moment. That's going to take a good few months of saving, so about Xmas time, look out for the review of the speaker cables on here!!!
Geoff is a great salesman. He kept me updated as they were a custom length. There was quite a wait for my order as Tellurium Q has been extremely busy with back orders due to their popularity Well worth the wait!!!
Thank you so much, Geoff, Futureshop and Tellurium Q.
It's taken me a long time to put this system together. The cables are the last part of this system. I have the Cambridge audio 851 seperates 851n, 851e, 2 x 851w feeding Proac tablette Ref 8 Signature speakers. I'm using Tellurium Q Silver Diamond XLR between the 851n and 851e and the Black Diamond XLR from the 851e to the two 851w power amps.
This is one killer combination of cables that produce the most amazing soundstage images, way beyond what I could have ever imagined. Beautiful and very deep bass full of texture and extreme details, and the details are not overblown in any way. They just help complete that picture; both male and female voices are to die for, again, there are more details to voices, and being natural in the extreme, the depth and width of the soundstage is pretty mindblowing. You really wouldn't think the speakers are as tiny as they are when you have your eyes closed, and with your eyes closed, it is impossible to pinpoint where your speakers are in your room. The images projected from the speakers are so solid, so lifelike and natural in the extreme.
I really researched the whole of this system before buying it all. Some may think the cost of the cables is way out of proportion to all the components I purchased, but everything I bought punches way above its price tag. Both the Tellurium Q Silver and Black Diamond cables work in complete synergy. I really do think I will be hard pressed to beat at any price, and if there are any better cables out there, then I dont think they'll be that much better!. I got secondhand Silver Diamonds, so no burn-in was required, but the Black Diamonds came with 96 hours of burn-in. They sound just amazing, and from what I understand, a good few out there will keep improving for another 200 or so hours. Wow!!
I cannot recommend Black Diamonds highly enough, and to think I still have the Black Diamond speaker cables to add yet as I'm only using much cheaper cables at the moment. That's going to take a good few months of saving, so about Xmas time, look out for the review of the speaker cables on here!!!
Geoff is a great salesman. He kept me updated as they were a custom length. There was quite a wait for my order as Tellurium Q has been extremely busy with back orders due to their popularity Well worth the wait!!!
Thank you so much, Geoff, Futureshop and Tellurium Q.
A Great Upgrade
Anthony
12 Apr 2018
Verified Buyer
I was very pleased with the performance of the Tellurium Q Black Diamond Phono RCA cable I had recently purchased, so I decided to upgrade my current XLR cables.
These were probably slightly above entry-level , but I was after the greater resolution but with smoother presentation offered (and I had found in my earlier purchase) by the Tellurium Q Black Diamond XLR Balanced Interconnect Cable. This was an upgrade that was appropriate for the quality of my equipment.
I ordered them from Futureshop with their free (96 hour) burn in, so that I could use them straight the way, with no waiting for the the cables to settle down. When they arrived I played a CD with the existing setup, then installed the new cables, and replayed the CD. I was very impressed with the performance: - Clearer and more focussed, with a more realistic soundstage. Massively impressed!
I would highly recommend these cables, and also the service I got from Futureshop, with the free burn-in facility, and excellent delivery service from the ir carrier, DPD.
These were probably slightly above entry-level , but I was after the greater resolution but with smoother presentation offered (and I had found in my earlier purchase) by the Tellurium Q Black Diamond XLR Balanced Interconnect Cable. This was an upgrade that was appropriate for the quality of my equipment.
I ordered them from Futureshop with their free (96 hour) burn in, so that I could use them straight the way, with no waiting for the the cables to settle down. When they arrived I played a CD with the existing setup, then installed the new cables, and replayed the CD. I was very impressed with the performance: - Clearer and more focussed, with a more realistic soundstage. Massively impressed!
I would highly recommend these cables, and also the service I got from Futureshop, with the free burn-in facility, and excellent delivery service from the ir carrier, DPD.
Outstanding quality and value
Moreno
8 Feb 2018
Verified Buyer
That was not my first time with Tellurium cables, as I know pretty well their Black Diamond RCA and power cords, but they are my first Tellurium XLR interconnects.
What should I say? Tellurium Black Diamond are among the few cables which are able to perform as beautifully as I really like to listen to: naturally rich tones, wide timbers palette, great soundstage rithm and presence. The quality of such a handmade British product is not only outstanding but surely outperforming over more highly priced cables from around the world.
What should I say? Tellurium Black Diamond are among the few cables which are able to perform as beautifully as I really like to listen to: naturally rich tones, wide timbers palette, great soundstage rithm and presence. The quality of such a handmade British product is not only outstanding but surely outperforming over more highly priced cables from around the world.
I am amazed by the massive jump in performance tha.....
William Flanagan
1 Nov 2016
Verified Buyer
I am amazed by the massive jump in performance that these XLRs have brought to my system which was using Chord Chamelion VEE XLRs I was expecting a suttle change & what I got was something amazing.
When I first heard the black diamonds in my system I had just turned on a Sky music channel for back ground noise & I was brought to a standstill by what I was hearing. The inmproved definition, detail, sound stage & tight bass was outstanding and later when I listened to CD,s I was blown away by the overall presentation.
An outstanding product.
When I first heard the black diamonds in my system I had just turned on a Sky music channel for back ground noise & I was brought to a standstill by what I was hearing. The inmproved definition, detail, sound stage & tight bass was outstanding and later when I listened to CD,s I was blown away by the overall presentation.
An outstanding product.