AC-2405 AIR | UHQ

A hi-fi system basically reproduces nothing other than modulated household electricity. This means this should arrive at the device as constantly as possible. Here the mains cable (power cable) plays a significant role. The big challenge for power supply cables is extreme current peaks. They are caused by the connected devices themselves converting alternating current into direct current. These extreme current peaks cause a whole range of undesirable effects.

Specially designed for connecting up top-notch high-end audio systems, the Referenz AC-2405 AIR mains power cable is based on the already legendary AIR technology. In conjunction with this technology, i.e. the “omission” of insulation material, which would “soak up” part of the energy like a sponge, the Referenz AC-2405 AIR is able to transport very large amounts of energy in a very short time. Many design details of the Referenz AC-2405 AIR counteract the undesirable effects and make it an outstanding energy pipeline for the highest audiophile requirements.

However much we focus on high-end sound, safety plays a particularly important role in this cable category. For this reason, every Referenz AC-2405 AIR cable is tested extremely carefully. In addition to an exhaustive functional test, each cable is also subjected to an insulation and high-voltage test. The results are documented, and each cable is given an individual serial number.

A hi-fi system basically reproduces nothing other than modulated household electricity. Ideally, this should be made available to the components without any further inhibition. However, dynamic music with complex bass runs places an impulsive load on the electronics of the integrated or power amplifiers belonging to a high-end hi-fi system. Here the power cable plays a significant role. The challenge for power cables on audio devices with a high sound quality are extreme current peaks that can generate strong magnetic fields and interference radiation, leading to power losses at line and transition resistances.

These rapidly changing increases and decreases in current must be passed on to the electronic components with as little delay as possible, since a blocked current flow would have a negative effect on the sound. Physics tells us that an electrical conductor has capacitive and inductive characteristics in addition to its resistance, and these disturb the flow of energy between the power socket and the hi-fi device. The goal is always a power supply without any time-lag and with minimum loss, enabling large amounts of energy to be transported in a very short time. Accordingly, the power cable from the wall socket to the hi-fi equipment plays a very important role in the transmission chain.

Perfect sound for audiophiles: Specially designed for connecting up top-notch high-end audio systems, the Referenz AIR power supply cables are based on the already legendary in-akustik AIR technology. Their many special features effectively counteract the undesirable effects encountered while supplying power to high-performance audio components and make supply cables what they should ideally be: superb energy pipelines for perfect high-end sound.

The multicore structure leads to an overlap, so compensating for the magnetic fields around the individual cores. This greatly or extremely minimizes the line inductance, depending on the number of cores. In addition, the higher number of individual cores significantly reduces the skin effect caused by steep current flanks at high frequencies. The division into several cores also increases the usable conductor cross-section without the negative effects of thicker cables.

Unlike most other power cables, the in-akustik Referenz AIR cables are encased in a dense shielding braid of tinned copper. This protects the hi-fi system from external interference and any nearby cables and audio components from radiating interference fields caused by the high current peaks in the cable. The tinning of the braid also prevents any oxidation of the cable.

Each cable is handcrafted with the utmost care. Our extensive know-how and the qualifications of our team enable us to manufacture the complex cables in a customized manner. Apart from the finest of materials, our most important resource is the manual dexterity of our cable assemblers. In assembling our outstanding cables, they demonstrate meticulousness, composure and dedication.

We manufacture in accordance with the highest standards. Rigorous quality control is carried out before, during and subsequent to assembly. We verify the tolerances of ever individual component. At every stage of manufacturing, we check the configuration and electrics for short-circuits. We also conduct functional and mechanical testing. No product leaves our manufacturing unit without a final quality check.

Safety is of the utmost priority to us: However much we focus on high-end sound, safety plays a particularly important role in this cable category. That‘s why every Referenz AIR power cable is tested and inspected extremely carefully. In addition to an exhaustive functional test, each cable is also subjected to an insulation and high-voltage test. The result is recorded and each cable is given an individual serial number; each cable is also certified and complies with and is of course CE-compliant.