ESPRESSIVO™

ESPRESSIVO / XLR

5 x AWG 0.34 mm² ( ~ AWG 22 ) pure copper conductor in helical array
5 x single + 3 x overall shield for effective interference rejection
deep, silent background
optimal balance between electrical parameters, very low capacitance
minimal dielectric loss factor
resonance damping technology
excellent results with all types of equipment
very natural, lively sound, transparent, three-dimensional,
rich in tonal shades and micro information
halogen-free, durable, hard-wearing, transparent sleeve
for single-ended ( Ensemble RCA ) or balanced ( XLR ) application

MATERIAL AND ELECTRICAL QUALITIES

– very high purity copper – for reliable results, also long term
– optimal balance between electrical parameters
– very low dielectric dissipation – for fast signal transmission
– screening on all levels – for effective protection from interference
– mechanical damping – for excellent anti-resonance behaviour
– flexibility and mechanical integrity, UV and microbe stability
– environment-friendly materials: no PVC, no halogenide materials
– spark test 1500 V
– good-looking, good haptic feel

‘Ensemble cables are masters at presenting the shape and feel of an orchestra, the flow of the music and the resonance of the body of a violin or a singer. It all makes for a wonderful impression of the musical performance.’ Alan Sircom, hifi+ 97/2013

SOUND QUALITY

– sound coming from a deep, silent background
– perfectly balanced, live-like, natural sound
– full harmonics, rich timbres, lively colours in all shades
– ’be there’ – dimensionality: real size 3D
– tangible atmosphere: air, micro information, reverberation
– razor-sharp transients: attack, rise and decay
– wide dynamics: micro to large scale
– engaging rhythm and pace
– natural musical ebb and flow

SPECIFICATIONS

– 5 x 0.34 mm2 ( ≈ AWG 22 ) conductors in helical array, individually screened plus 2x overall shields
– diameter 8.2 mm
– bending radius 6 cm
– resistivity ( single conductor ) 0.049 ohm / m
– capacitance ( single conductor ) 90 pF / m ( 1 KHz )