Op-Amp Powered Active Cable System     

We truly believe that Aural Thrills Audio has created the finest cable in the world bar none. We know that there is no other cable like it in the world, period. In simple terms the shield is actively powered by a op-amp amplifier. In complex words, the sound is indescribably incredible. If you have never splurged on a high end interconnect, this is the time. After much research and listening tests the impossible has been achieved. Other cables are just wire in comparison. This Op-Amp Powered ACS is a reality machine.

So how does it sound? Like a cable which is a good tube amplifier instead of the low tech solid state offerings of other companies. Extended highs and lows with imaging that only an active cable can bring.  I dare you to compare this cable to the finest out there. The shield is charged by an op-Amp amplifier which is coupled to the signal lines via some specifically manufactured resistors. Musicians step out of your speakers and into your room. Uncanny is the only way to describe it. At times I have been startled by sounds contained in recordings that seemed alive and in my room.  Nothing else like it.

The signal lines are connected to the shield by a pair of specifically manufactured resistors. What is created is a pseudo balanced interconnect, as the shield is effectively neutral relative to both conductors. Relative to the equipment ground, the shield sees half the signal voltage swing. Einstein would ponder the following question, what if the wires do not know that ground is ground? The results are stunning!

Now that you know about the technical details let's move on to the build description. Four solid 22awg Teflon coated Silver alloy wires are used for a huge sound stage but with great inner detail. I prefer an alloy due to the brightness of pure Silver. Each wire is cleaned, and chemically sealed to prevent oxidation in the future. All Teflon tubes are filled with an anti oxidant for the same reason. The wires are wrapped around a solid Teflon tube much like a Barber Pole. This separates the signals creating a very open, airy sound. Next a Silver plated, heavy weight shield is installed and connected to the resistors and op-amp amplifier. The entire assembly is then covered with a nylon braid.

We need to talk about the importance of a good connector. Most connectors are made of Brass. This is done because brass is easy to cast into the desired shape not because it is a good conductor. Brass is a alloy of Copper and Zinc. Zinc is a terrible conductor of electricity. For that reason we have developed a Brass free Rca conductor which eliminates Brass form the signal path. It uses only the same silver alloy that is contained in our wire as conductors. The base of our exclusive Rca is made of solid Teflon, one of the best electrical isolation materials around. It effectively blocks all outside interference from entering your equipment through the Rca connection resulting in a quieter background. Connectors of this quality costs $50 or more each from other companies. They are standard on the Op-Amp Powered ACS.

The care that goes into making a pair of these is evident in the details and quality of materials being used. we have isolated every sound quality by many, many, hours of critical listening. From the solder, to the Rca connectors, to the wire being used, we know exactly what each element brings to the sonic table. It is by careful mixing of each harmonic ingredient that Aural Thrills Audio has arrived at this design.

Just a word about Aural Thrills Audio. Having created fine Gold, Palladium, Silver, and Copper cables for over seven years we are devoted to being a personal, upscale, company that builds custom products. Not many other companies on Audiogon have stood the test of time. We run only one company, 24/7 and strive for your complete satisfaction. Please check out our 100% positive feedback. The goal is to be the best high end, custom audio company by designing and producing innovative products to order. Our audiophile grade of  wire is made exclusively for us and is created using base metals of 4 nines or better. The innovative engineering and designs make us a leader of high tech products.  In closing we want to thank all of my present customers and look forward to making many new ones. Here is some feedback about this cable from an Audiogon member:

It just keeps getting better! The OpAmp ACS cables are Tom's best yet, with great tone, clarity, dynamics, staging, and just being able to play music so well.
  Positive by  Buyer Chams_uk (567) on 12-19-07  re: Cables

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