Accuphase ALC Balance Audio Cable
Description
ALC type
Cannon type connectors.
To accommodate equipment with Cannon (XLR) type connectors, Accuphase offers these cables with 3-pin Cannon type XLR connectors. In compliance with the BTS standard, pin is connected to the shield.
| Model number | Cable length | Plug type |
| ALC-10 | 1.0 m ( × 2 ) | XLR connectors |
| ALC-15 | 1.5 m ( × 2 ) | XLR connectors |
| ALC-30 | 3.0 m ( × 2 ) | XLR connectors |
| OFC Series Cable Specifications |
| Phono plugs | XLR connectors | |
| Configuration | 2-conductor shielded cable | |
| Dielectric | Polyethylene + foamed polyethylene | |
| Jacket | Blue PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) | |
| Center conductors | [Oxygen-free copper wire, silver-plated soft copper wire] × 58 |
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| Shielded conductor | Oxygen-free copper wire × 192 | |
| Total DC loop resistance [m ohm] | 33 | 39 |
| Interelectrode capacitance [pF/m] | 260 | - |
| Capacitance between two center conductors [pF/m] | - | 70 |
| Interelectrode inductance [nH/m] | 230 | 660 |
| Insulation resistance [M ohm/km] | 40 | |
The Accuphase Oxygen-Free Copper Series cables use a densely braided outer conductor of oxygen-free copper, reliably shielding the two twisted internal conductors also made of highly pure copper. The result is a high-quality cable with negligible transfer losses and excellent resistance to induced noise. The superb performance of these cables ensures that the sonic character of top-quality audio components connected in a system is fully preserved. Listeners are able to enjoy utterly natural, well-balanced sound that gives free expression to the full musical spectrum.
Center conductor core wires are a combination of highly pure oxygen-free copper wires and silver-plated soft copper wires, providing excellent transfer characteristics.
Center conductors are formed by a combination of two types of highly pure oxygen-free copper wires of different diameter and a silver-plated soft copper wire type with low resistance. The insulation layer consists of polyethylene with high dielectric resistance and foamed polyethylene, resulting in a triple layer configuration, implemented in a dual-core design. Transfer losses as well as DC resistance are minimal.
Shielding is provided by 192 ultra-fine 0.1 mm high-purity copper wires braided to a high density, plus a layer of aluminum foil tape. This dual approach results in low capacitance and gives extra protection against any form of externally induced noise.