Van den Hul 3T The Rock Hybrid XLR to XLR Cable
The 3T The Rock Hybrid is the most popular 3T balanced interconnect in the Van den Hul line up. It represents the price versus performance sweet spot and can play well in even quite high end systems.
The 2 centre conductors are each made of 12 x 3T conductors: 1 x 400 micron surrounded by 11 x 150 micron and each conductor is covered with an extra LSC coating.
The triple-layered shielding has a 2 + 1 structure. It combines two layers made of heavy silver-coated copper strands and one layer made of Linear Structured Carbon (LSC) for damping spurious signals.
The 3T The Rock Hybrid is a very successful design which has made many of our customers very happy. If your equipment has true balanced circuitry and XLR connections then this cable offers superior noise rejection and therefore sound quality over the unbalanced RCA version.
Van den Hul 3T True Transmission Technology
Van den Hul are world leaders in cable design and use advanced material design and cutting edge technologies to deliver life-like sound. With their 3T range of cables, they use a proprietary amorphous alloy of metals and non-metals that together make a conductor with an almost ideal set of properties for Hi-Fi cables, found in no other brand; no oxidation or metal fatigue, extended strain relief, stable at extremely high as well as low temperatures, no electroplating chemicals involved, very flexible and an extremely long life-span.
3T Cables have a number of benefits which are unique due to the materials and construction design.
- No material fatigue problems to avoid dramatic sound-quality reductions over time.
- Never any surface or internal oxidation to avoid long-term sonic harshness.
- A very stable amorphous structure which is essential for high-quality live sound including stable high resolution on very low signal levels.
- Very flexible fibres which means no mechanical stress in the conductors in any situation.
- No chemical ageing which neatly avoids any decline in the sound quality over time.
- No mechanical ageing which means there will never be any deterioration of the transmission quality.
- Very low number of internal boundaries to avoid Cross Crystal Distortion (C.C.D.).
- The innovative 3T conductors produce the highest signal resolution possible.
Our Take On The Van den Hul 3T The Rock Hybrid
The Van den Hul 3T The Rock Hybrid XLR to XLR cable is a top choice for audiophiles seeking a balance between price and performance in high-end audio systems. With two centre conductors made from 12 3T conductors, coated with Linear Structured Carbon (LSC), the cable delivers exceptional sound quality and superior noise rejection when paired with balanced XLR connections. Its triple-layer shielding, consisting of silver-coated copper and LSC, further enhances signal clarity by reducing spurious interference. Van den Hul's proprietary 3T True Transmission technology, using an advanced amorphous alloy, ensures longevity and performance with no material fatigue, oxidation, or mechanical ageing, making this cable a standout in the world of audio.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Analogue XLR to XLR Interconnect Cable
- Sold as a Stereo Pair - 2 Individual Cables
- Product Range: 3T Mid Level
- Cable Type Coaxial: Twin Core, Triple Screened
- Centre Conductor Construction: The 2 Centre Conductors are each made of 12 x 3T conductors: 1 x 400 micron surrounded by 11 x 150 micron and each conductor is covered with an extra LSC coating
- Shielding: The Triple-Layered Shielding has a 2 + 1 structure. It combines two layers made of heavy silver-coated copper strands and one layer made of Linear Structured Carbon (LSC) for damping spurious signals
- Screen Construction: 3 Screens (2 Metal, 1 Carbon)
- External Diameter: 8 mm
- Dielectric Strength / Test Voltage: 300Vrms min.
- Connector Types: Silver Plated Neutrik XLR Plugs
- Jacket / Colour: Hulliflex® Halogen Free, Yellow
- Available Lengths: 1 Metre, 1.5 Metres
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 5 Years - Does not cover misuse or abuse
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Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.