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Van Den Hul The TeaTrack Biwire Speaker Cable - Custom Length
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Van Den Hul The TeaTrack
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The TEATRACK HYBRID is the heaviest member of our quadruple lead / bi-wiring loudspeaker cable range. Next Day Delivery.
Van Den Hul The TeaTrack Biwire Speaker Cable - Custom Length
The TEATRACK HYBRID is the heaviest member of our quadruple lead / bi-wiring loudspeaker cable range. Its four leads each feature 147 high purity dense Silver coated high purity Matched Crystal Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) strands with an effective cross-section area of 2.96 mm equalling AWG 12.5 and exhibiting a resistance of 0.58 Ohm per 100 meter. Covering each conductor is a layer containing our Linear Structured Carbon ®; This combination of metal and carbon (hybrid technology) has excellent properties when it comes to resolution and neutrality. The cable’s cream coloured jacket is made of our HULLIFLEX ® 5; a material with excellent mechanical, chemical and environmental properties, thus providing the cable with an optimal protection. The TEATRACK HYBRID’s external dimensions are: 25.5 mm wide and 6.0 mm thick. Polarity determination is simple: the four conductors have different insulator shapes, furthermore, one set has two cuts and the other set has only one cut and a flat surface at the other side with type printing. Type printing at 25 cm. (10") distance allows easy cutting of lengths. It is advised to use the two inside conductors as the cold (-) leads and both outer conductors as the hot (+) leads. The TEATRACK HYBRID is the quadruple lead / bi-wiring version of our The CS - 122 HYBRID.
Specifications
- Please note, you need to enter a quantity of 2 for a pair
- Cable Type: Quadruple conductor
- Conductor Material: HYBRID: High purity dense Silver coated high purity Matched Crystal OFC + Linear Structured Carbon ® saturated layer(s)
- Design Purpose / Application Area(s): Loudspeaker bi-wiring cable
- Eff. Conductor Ø/Eq. AWG No./Strands: 4x(2.96 mm_ / AWG 12.5 / 147)
- External Diameter / Dimensions: 25.5 mm wide; 6.0 mm thick
- Resistance 20 °C / 68 °F: 0.58 Ohm/100 m
- Capacitance: ~53 pF/m
- Insulation / Dielectric Strength / Test Voltage: Jacket: HULLIFLEX ® 5 / 300 Vrms min
- Connector Types Suitable: When combining leads into pairs (e.g. as twin lead speaker cable or at amplifier side of bi-wiring cable): Our 6.5 mm. Ø cable entrance diameter Bus type Universal Speaker Connectors; Custom mountable on any length ordered
- For termination of individual leads: Our 3.0 mm. Ø cable entrance diameter Bus type Universal Speaker Connectors or our DIY Screw-On Speaker Connectors; Both custom mountable on any length ordered. Standard Sales Units / Lengths: 50 m. reels; With connectors mounted to specifications; any length or without connectors
- With connectors mounted the cable is also available in stereo pairs (i.e. two separate cables) in the following standard configurations:
- Bi-amping configuration: Each of both cables having 4 connectors at the amplifier side and 4 connectors at the speaker side
- Bi-wiring configuration: Each of both cables having 2 connectors at the amplifier side and 4 connectors at the speaker side
- Normal wiring configuration: Each of both cables having 2 connectors at the amplifier side and 2 connectors at the speaker side
- Jacket Colours Available: Cream
- Remarks: Is a quadruple lead / bi-wiring version of The CS - 122 HYBRID
We are pleased to offer a free cable burn-in service for this cable when purchased through us. The Nordost VIDAR cable burn-in machine combines three different functions all in one operation:
- It neutralises charges that build up around the cables and the insulation
- It provides a very wide band and deep conditioning into the conductor core, which produces changes in the way signals pass through the metal.
- It ultrasonically conditions the surface of the conductors.
The VIDAR uses a proprietary combination of composite and complex signals to condition the cables. Parts of the signal oscillate at ultra-low frequencies, while other parts are in ultra-high ranges which extend beyond the range of video frequencies. The signal bounces in a ping-ping ball-like fashion from one end of the cable to the other. During the burn-in process, ultra-low frequencies penetrate deep into the core of the cable. The ultra-high frequencies zip along the surface. This method of signal transmission a set up beat harmonics, or heterodynes, between the two complex waveforms. In the digital domain, this would be referred to as aliasing products. These beat frequencies penetrate all layers of the cable. The design of the circuitry also has a unique feature which drives electrons above the conductor into the dielectric (or insulation) area. The VIDAR not only sends ping pong signals along the cable, it also sends a similar signal from the centre core to the outer shield in the case of interconnect cables. This function neutralises the electrical charges discussed above.
So what does that all mean to me?
The end result of conditioning cables with the Nordost VIDAR is improved sound staging, increased detail, and an overall more musical presentation.
How to order
Simply select the length of cable, the type of plug and the termination required (one end or both ends) from the drop-down menus above and click on the 'Buy' button to add the item to your basket. Your cable will be dispatched within 24 hours subject to Future Shop Terms & Conditions. If you wish to terminate the cable yourself you can consider our range of banana plugs or spades by clicking on the link.
We can terminate your cable with 24 Carat gold plated AIRLOC termination plugs. AIRLOC is a specialised loudspeaker termination method and offers the very best termination with VDH speaker cables. This is a solder-free, airtight fusion between the cable and plug and offers optimum signal transfer, excellent signal quality and perfect long-term performance.
Specifications
- Please note, you need to enter a quantity of 2 for a pair
- Cable Type: Quadruple conductor
- Conductor Material: HYBRID: High purity dense Silver coated high purity Matched Crystal OFC + Linear Structured Carbon ® saturated layer(s)
- Design Purpose / Application Area(s): Loudspeaker bi-wiring cable
- Eff. Conductor Ø/Eq. AWG No./Strands: 4x(2.96 mm_ / AWG 12.5 / 147)
- External Diameter / Dimensions: 25.5 mm wide; 6.0 mm thick
- Resistance 20 °C / 68 °F: 0.58 Ohm/100 m
- Capacitance: ~53 pF/m
- Insulation / Dielectric Strength / Test Voltage: Jacket: HULLIFLEX ® 5 / 300 Vrms min
- Connector Types Suitable: When combining leads into pairs (e.g. as twin lead speaker cable or at amplifier side of bi-wiring cable): Our 6.5 mm. Ø cable entrance diameter Bus type Universal Speaker Connectors; Custom mountable on any length ordered
- For termination of individual leads: Our 3.0 mm. Ø cable entrance diameter Bus type Universal Speaker Connectors or our DIY Screw-On Speaker Connectors; Both custom mountable on any length ordered. Standard Sales Units / Lengths: 50 m. reels; With connectors mounted to specifications; any length or without connectors
- With connectors mounted the cable is also available in stereo pairs (i.e. two separate cables) in the following standard configurations:
- Bi-amping configuration: Each of both cables having 4 connectors at the amplifier side and 4 connectors at the speaker side
- Bi-wiring configuration: Each of both cables having 2 connectors at the amplifier side and 4 connectors at the speaker side
- Normal wiring configuration: Each of both cables having 2 connectors at the amplifier side and 2 connectors at the speaker side
- Jacket Colours Available: Cream
- Remarks: Is a quadruple lead / bi-wiring version of The CS - 122 HYBRID
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.
Enhance Your Experience: Free Cable Burn-In Service with Nordost VIDAR Machine
Please take note of the following details regarding our cable burn-in service:
- Cable Compatibility: We regret to inform you that we cannot burn-in cables with stripped bare ends or BFA plugs. In order for cables to undergo the burn-in process, they should be terminated or have connectors.
- Timing: Cables will be burnt in for the selected period after processing your order. For custom-length cables, the burn-in process will occur after they have been terminated by the manufacturer or our engineers unless specified otherwise in the product description.
- Availability: Future Shop provides our cable burn-in service free of charge, but its availability is at our discretion. While we strive to fulfil all burn-in requests for the specified time periods, please understand that during exceptionally busy periods, we may be unable to meet the demand due to limited connections on the Nordost Vidar cable conditioning machines.
The Nordost VIDAR cable burn-in machine integrates three key functions into one operation:
- Charge Neutralisation: It eliminates charges that accumulate around the cables and their insulation, ensuring a more balanced electrical environment.
- Deep Conditioning: The machine provides a wide band and deep conditioning process that affects the conductor core, resulting in changes to the signal transmission through the metal. This deep conditioning enhances the cable's performance.
- Ultrasonic Surface Conditioning: The VIDAR machine utilizes ultrasonic waves to condition the surface of the conductors, optimizing their contact and overall conductivity.
The VIDAR employs a proprietary combination of composite and complex signals to condition the cables. These signals comprise ultra-low and ultra-high frequencies, extending beyond the range of video frequencies. The signal moves back and forth along the cable, penetrating deep into the core with ultra-low frequencies and traversing the surface with ultra-high frequencies. This transmission method generates beat harmonics between the two complex waveforms, which permeate all layers of the cable. The circuitry of the VIDAR also drives electrons from the conductor into the insulation area, neutralizing electrical charges.
So, what does this all mean for you?
The ultimate outcome of conditioning cables with the Nordost VIDAR is improved sound staging, increased detail, and an overall more musical presentation in your audio system.
Now, you may wonder why cable burn-in is necessary. During cable manufacturing, gasses become trapped as insulation is applied over the conductors. Additionally, new cables often possess high electrical charges, resulting in a brittle and bright sound that lacks the desired detail and depth for music production.
When cables undergo burn-in, the trapped gasses are dissipated, and small impurities in the conductor metals begin to exhibit diode-like behaviour, favouring current flow in a specific direction.
Here are the physical effects of the burn-in process:
- Charge Neutralisation: The burn-in process neutralizes charges in the conductors and insulation, promoting a more balanced electrical environment.
- Wide Bandwidth Frequencies: The conditioning affects how signals pass through the metal, enabling a wider range of frequencies to penetrate all cable layers.
- Signal Transmission: The burn-in process establishes the directionality of the cable, optimizing signal transmission from one end to the other.
When cables are properly burnt in, you can expect the following audible changes in your audio system:
- Fuller and Natural Sound: Your system should be capable of producing a more immersive and realistic performance with a fuller and more natural sound.
- Increased Detail: You may notice enhanced details and nuances in the music, allowing you to perceive subtle elements that were previously hidden.
- Improved Soundstage: The dimensionality of your system's soundstage can be greatly improved, creating a more spacious and immersive listening experience.
At Future Shop, our goal is to maximise your satisfaction. That's why we offer a free burn-in service on all our cables before they arrive at your door, enabling you to sit back and enjoy the benefits of properly conditioned cables in your audio system.
READ MORE ABOUT THE NORDOST VIDAR CABLE TREATMENT
Customer Reviews
5 /5.0 of 2 Reviews
Smooth sounding silver-over-copper bi-wire.
Andrew Braybrook
25 Mar 2021
Verified Buyer
I used 4m of this cable to extend a run of 12m of the same type to one rear speaker that goes 3/4 of the way round the room. I like this cable because it has a smooth sound, I could tell the difference when I temporarily had to use 1m of 79-strand QED between the amp and switch-box, the QED sound was rough. The cable is sturdy with 4 carriers moulded together. Each wire is about 2.5 square mm, each cable is abut 6mm across. The only bugbear is that the carriers of 2 of the 4 cables are squared off, making them easy to recognise, but more tricky to get into round banana plug bodies. I had to trim them to round carefully with a Stanley knife. My Living Voice Avatar speakers show appreciation for these VdH Tea-track cables, a good mid-price 4-core cable for bi-wiring.