The Baton Original
Using the ‘trickle down’ theory, we looked at The Symphony Interconnect and wondered ‘can we introduce similar ideas and concept but at a lower price point’?
It's an incredibly complicated cable, so is that even possible? We can, it was, and we did. Heres the result.
This remarkable interconnect uses several complementary sub-topologies synergised in one cable. Space and secrecy preclude a detailed description but we can afford a brief glimpse in lieu of an audition. The conductor is UHP-OFC (Ultra High Purity Oxygen-Free Copper, plated in UHP-OFS™ (Ultra High Purity Oxygen-Free Silver-since silver has a 10% gain in conductance compared to copper, a copper wire plated with silver will have less signal loss especially at longer lengths) spirally wound around a PE (polyethylene) tube with a primary dielectric of gas-foamed low-density polyethylene (LDFPE).
Each conductor assembly has a continuous foil shield and drain wire. Isohelix™ is our patented technology for ensuring not only that the signal and return conductors always maintain a precise relationship to each other, but also that externally induced resonance (microphony) is entirely dissipated within its structure, thus fully isolating the conductors from the outside world. A further continuous foil shield and drain wraps the encapsulation before sheathing in soft PVC. Complicated yes, but musically a revelation. And at this price point , an absolute no-brainer!
When wired in a 'pseudo-balanced' fashion using RCA 'phono' connections, the screen is connected at one end only to drain unwanted RFI ‘noise’.
Terminations
Here the termination is our superior locking RCA plug. This is a termination used when the cable is required in so-called 'pseudo balanced' form. In this 'pseudo balanced' form, the screen is connected at one end only to drain unwanted 'noise ingress'.
For fully balanced equipment, 'The Baton Original' is fitted with our high quality MACH1-XLR plugs which have deep silver-plated pins and solder surfaces. The unique clamping mechanism exerts equal pressure around the circumference of the cable without compression. This ensures constant impedance from termination to termination and results in an almost perfect signal transfer.
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Technical Specifications
Multi award-winning UHP-OFC™ signal conductors
Dual close-lapped UHP-OFC™ braid screens
Rope-lay woven signal conductors
Superior ultra low loss Low-Density Foamed Polyethylene dielectric
11mm vibration-absorbing low density LDPVC sheath
We cannot stress enough that significant improvements are possible from matching mains cable, loudSpeaker and interconnect cable-grade-wise (see our 'at-a-glance' Cable Match Table) throughout your system, thus enhancing synergy.
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Reviews & Testimonials
Baton Mk1: ..this cable offers the performance that begins to compare with THE BEST on an all round basis. It's for the listener who wants something good at a good price.”
Tonal Balance: 90. Fit and Finish: 95. Value:95
EnjoyTheMusic.com, USA
“...punch and authority: detail levels and clarity are fine”
What HI-FI? Sound and Vision Magazine, UK
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