Ortofon's motto is Accuracy in Sound, and this philosophy also applies to its audio cables. The basic idea is to create a straightforward sound that accurately transmits the sound source picked up by the player as faithfully as possible, and avoids strong individual tones that would change the overall trend of the system. On top of that, we make full use of the tones of the connected audio system to create sounds that further enhance the appeal of your device or favorite listening disc. Although these two may seem contradictory, Ortofon has been working on this proposition for many years and has succeeded in creating an ideal sound balance that harmonizes both. PSC-4000 XG Silver is the crystallization of that wisdom.
I. The ideal of Ortofon brought about by two materials: silver and copper
Ever since Ortofon started using silver wire as the coil conductor for cartridges used to play records, I was fascinated by the splendor of the sound produced by this conductor. This effort, which started in the 1980s, has further developed with the advent of 6N high-purity silver, which is a higher grade than general pure silver wire, and is still used in many products today while adding color to the tones of various cartridges. , continues to be loved by passionate fans who value the unique sparkle of silver wire.
The sparkling, crisp, and speedy tone characteristic of sterling silver wire is well-known, but silver-plated wire, in which the surface of the copper wire is plated with silver, or other metal conductors, mainly made of copper, are used. By creating a hybrid composition, it is possible to create a sound that is slightly different from that of pure silver wire. The tone brought about by the marriage of glittering silver wire and natural-taste copper wire is essential to Ortofon's ideals.
II. The answer to the ideal sound balance is 3.0㎟
The sound of an audio system is largely determined by the cartridge, player, amplifier, speakers, etc., but by carefully examining and selecting the cables that are transmitted between each device, you can add a hidden flavor to the system and create a more detailed and deep sound. You can create it. Ortofon has been researching and developing audio cables for many years, and has repeatedly created cables of various thicknesses and tested them, but in particular, we have changed the thickness (wire diameter or cross-sectional area) of the conductor of the power cable. I felt that the force of the sound, the position of the center of gravity, and the so-called "thickness of the sound" changed greatly. Based on this, the development of a power cable with excellent sound balance in the entire range from high to low frequencies, in which the sound energy is not concentrated in a specific band, is being developed, and the cross-sectional area of each conductor is 3.0 mm2. This led to the birth of PSC-4000 XG Silver. Additionally, the thicker the power cable, the more difficult it is to bend it flexibly, which may cause problems with the setup depending on the installation environment of the device. Based on the basic concept of flexibly responding to various environments, the outer diameter of this product is 11 mm.
SPECIFICATION
●Conductor type: Silver-plated copper wire, OFC ●Conductor area: 3.0㎟×3 ●Cable diameter: Φ11mm ●Terminal plating: 3pin rhodium plating ●Conductor resistance: 6.6Ω/km or less ●Withstand voltage: AC 2000V/1 minute ● Insulation resistance: 5mΩ/km or more ●Insulation material: PVC ●Length: 1.5m ●JAN: 4571106664503