At this year’s Hong Kong High-End Audio Visual Show, New Han’s booth (Hall 3, F01) not only showcased an impressive new lineup from several high-profile brands but also displayed multiple series of products from German premium cable brand inakustik – a focal point that drew many audiophiles to stop and examine closely.

inakustik presented three Reference‑grade AIR series cables: the flagship Reference 4005 AIR series, the Reference 2405 AIR series, and the highly cost‑effective Reference Micro AIR series. All three series employ inakustik’s hallmark AIR insulation technology, which uses air as the primary dielectric medium. Through specially designed spacers, the conductors are suspended freely in a helical structure within the cable, achieving nearly 100% air insulation. This design significantly reduces capacitance and dielectric losses, ensuring pristine signal transmission purity and speed.

Among them, the Reference 4005 AIR, as the flagship series, represents the pinnacle of inakustik’s air‑insulation technology; the Reference 2405 AIR is positioned as the secondary flagship; while the Reference Micro AIR series brings air‑insulation technology down to a more accessible price point, allowing more enthusiasts to experience the unique appeal of micro‑air insulation.

In addition to cables, inakustik also showcased the much‑anticipated AC‑3200 power strip. This product is based on the flagship AC‑4500 power conditioner, with technology scaled down to a more affordable price.

The AC‑3200 is available in three versions:
Type I (analogue filtering version): employs a series‑connected filter network (I‑type filter), suitable for analogue systems such as preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and turntables. It effectively lowers the noise floor, resulting in a quieter background.

Type II (digital filtering version): uses a parallel‑connected filter network (II‑type filter), specifically designed for digital devices like streamers, DACs, and network players. It effectively filters high‑frequency interference without suppressing dynamics.

DC 45 (DC blocker version): internally equipped with a DC blocker that removes DC offset from the mains supply, preventing toroidal transformers from suffering magnetic saturation and producing audible “hum.”

At the show, all three AC‑3200 versions were displayed with their internal circuitry exposed, allowing visitors to clearly see the 16mm² pure‑copper busbars, high‑quality German ABL US‑type sockets, and the precise layout of the filter coils. This “open‑heart” presentation fully demonstrated inakustik’s solid German craftsmanship and meticulous engineering.

Open, airy soundstage and immersive ambience captivate audiophiles
The core sonic philosophy of inakustik cables is to pursue an open, transparent, airy, and immersive sound character. Its AIR insulation technology, by drastically reducing capacitance and dielectric losses, allows music signals to be transmitted with virtually no degradation, thereby presenting a wider soundstage, richer spatial details, and a more vivid sense of presence. Many audiophiles who value openness and ambience lingered at the F01 booth, carefully inspecting the distinctive internal spacer structures of inakustik cables. This design approach – achieving air insulation through physical construction – differs from conventional reliance on insulating materials. The scientific cable‑making philosophy and rigorous German handcraftsmanship left a deep impression on all visitors.

German scientific cable‑making with air insulation – truly unparalleled
The inakustik display at New Han’s Hall 3 F01 booth – from the complete Reference 4005 AIR, 2405 AIR, and Micro AIR series to the transparent internal exposition of the three AC‑3200 power strip versions – successfully conveyed to Hong Kong and mainland audiophiles the core philosophy of “scientific cable‑making” that defines this top‑tier German brand. For audio enthusiasts who crave openness, airiness, and immersive sound, inakustik’s AIR insulation technology undoubtedly stood out as one of the most worthwhile highlights to explore at this year’s show.