USB Cables

The air helix design of the Referenz USB-2405 AIR is entirely unique. We’ve developed a special clip to achieve practically perfect air insulation. Inside the cable, in the right numbers these clips form a supporting structure that keeps the helically-arranged signal conductors apart in the air, and guides them through the high-density shielding at a specific distance from each other. The flexibility of this structure is ensured with two struts, which both hold the clips together and fix them at an exact distance from each other. In the proper sense of the word, “digital” only exists in mathematics in the form of the binary number system. There are no purely digital signals in the technical world. Electrical voltage limits and time windows are defined to detect zeros and ones. The jump from a zero to a one or vice versa always requires a certain time, during which the signal level passes through all intermediate values, from 0 volts to 5 volts, for example. Capacitive loads, dielectric losses, noise and electromagnetic interferences caused by cables additionally manipulate this change. This results in temporal shifts, or the, “jitter effect”, which makes precise reconstruction of the audio signal difficult or almost impossible. New 180° USB connector: As we know, USB connectors can only be inserted in one direction. This can be difficult, as the position of the USB sockets in devices varies. To adjust the course of the cable, it often has to be twisted quite a lot, which puts strain on cables, connectors and sockets and also looks unsightly. Our recently developed USB connectors with 180° rotation mechanism offer a solution: Each one can be rotated by +/- 45 degrees, enabling a total rotation of +/- 90 degrees from connector to connector, thus providing the finishing touch for perfect cabling. The dense shielding of the Referenz USB-2405 AIR cable protects the sensitive signal from electromagnetic interferences. Under the shielding is the innovative air helix structure, where air and the spacing between the conductors act as insulators, preventing dielectric losses and significantly reducing capacitive loads. On the whole this makes the digital-to-analog converter’s (DAC) work easier and perfects the audio signal’s reconstruction.

The Air Helix construction of the Referenz USB-2405 AIR is truly unique. To achieve an almost perfect air isolation, we developed a special clip system. Inside the cable, a large number of these clips form a supporting structure that keeps the signal conductors suspended freely in air in a helical arrangement and guides them through the high-density shielding at a precisely defined distance. The flexibility of this construction is achieved through two support rails that not only hold the clips together but also maintain the exact spacing between them. Strictly speaking, the term “digital” only exists in mathematics in the form of the binary number system. In the technical world, there are no purely digital signals. To detect zeros and ones, defined voltage thresholds and timing windows are used. The transition from a zero to a one, or vice versa, always requires a certain amount of time during which the signal level passes through all intermediate values, for example from 0 volts to 5 volts. Capacitive loads, dielectric losses, noise, and electromagnetic interference caused by cables can further influence this transition. This results in timing deviations known as the jitter effect, making precise reconstruction of the audio signal more difficult or even nearly impossible. To get closer to the pinnacle of audiophile perfection, we also carefully examined the conductor material. Copper with the right purity is already an excellent conductor, but a superconductor with no ohmic resistance would be the ideal solution. However, superconducting properties require extremely low temperatures of at least -70°C. Under realistic conditions, silver is currently the most conductive material available. With a conductivity of 61.35 S/m (siemens per meter), it outperforms copper by around six percent. Many manufacturers use silver-plated conductors, which over time can result in a sound character often described as "bright," "metallic," or even "harsh." We use pure silver conductors instead, which provide a much more neutral sonic character. Due to the higher electron mobility, our pure silver cable delivers a more detailed and powerful sound performance across the entire frequency range. Silver, of course, is also around one hundred times more expensive than copper. USB connectors are known to only fit in one direction. This can be inconvenient, as the position of USB ports varies between devices. To adjust the cable routing, the cable often needs to be twisted significantly, placing stress on the cable, connectors, and sockets while also affecting the overall appearance of the installation. Our newly developed USB connectors with a 180° rotation mechanism provide the solution. Each connector can be rotated by ±45°, meaning that a total rotation of ±90° from one connector to the other is possible. This is the final refinement for a perfectly installed cable connection. The dense shielding of the Referenz USB-2405 AIR protects the sensitive signal from electromagnetic interference. Beneath the shielding is the innovative Air Helix construction, where air and the precisely defined spacing between the conductors act as the dielectric, preventing dielectric losses and significantly reducing capacitive loading. Together, these design elements make it easier for the digital-to-analog converter (DAC) to process the signal and help optimize the reconstruction of the audio signal.

The Exzellenz USB cable has been specially designed for streaming HD audio and video formats. The triple-shielded twisted pair data cable protects the sensitive data content against external interference. The silver-plated signal conductors and the perfectly adjusted impedance guarantee fast and smooth data transmission. Thick conductors permit a stable power supply for stationary components or fast charging of mobile devices. The metal connectors with gold-plated contacts ensure optimum contact and minimal contact resistance.

The Premium high-speed USB 2.0 cable ensures secure and fast data transfer, e.g. between MP3 players, hard disks, cameras and DVD recorders, TVs or PCs. The USB 2.0 standard enables data transfers at 480 Mbit/s.