Chord Signature Tuned ARAY Analogue XLR Cable, 1 m
1 200,00 €
The 1 m Chord Signature Tuned ARAY Analogue XLR connects hi-fi components with XLR connections. Three matching conductors carry the balanced audio phases and a dedicated ground and return path. Because the shield stays outside the signal circuit, this design helps reduce unwanted interference. Each conductor is shielded separately. Tuned ARAY geometry, a black protective braided jacket, and silver-plated Neutrik XLR connectors complete the cable.
The Chord Signature Tuned ARAY Analogue XLR is a 1 m balanced interconnect for hi-fi components with XLR connections. It carries analogue audio between components using three identically constructed conductors. Two conductors carry the in-phase and opposite-phase signals.
A third, matching conductor carries the ground and return signal. This arrangement keeps the shield outside the signal circuit, helping reduce unwanted interference. Each conductor also has its own shielding, giving all three paths separate protection.
The cable combines that construction with Tuned ARAY conductor geometry. A black protective braided jacket covers the cable, and silver-plated Neutrik XLR connectors terminate its ends. It suits listeners connecting XLR-equipped hi-fi components through a balanced analogue link.
Benefits
- Balanced analogue connection – carries audio between hi-fi components fitted with XLR connections.
- Three matching conductors – gives the signal paths and ground or return path the same conductor construction.
- Dedicated return conductor – carries ground and return separately from the cable shield.
- Shield outside the signal circuit – helps reduce unwanted interference in the analogue connection.
- Individual shielding – surrounds each of the three conductors separately.
- Tuned ARAY geometry – works with the shielding to support neutral sound and musical detail.
- Braided outer jacket – adds a black protective covering around the cable.
- Neutrik XLR connectors – provide silver-plated terminations at the cable ends.
Who Is This Cable For?
The Signature Tuned ARAY Analogue XLR is intended for hi-fi systems with XLR connections on the components being linked. Its 1 m length suits a connection where that reach is appropriate. It transmits an analogue audio signal through a balanced XLR link.
It is relevant when the return path matters to your cable choice. The third conductor carries that path, leaving the shield outside the signal circuit. Separate shielding around every conductor complements this arrangement.
If your components offer both RCA and XLR connections, you can compare this cable with the separate Signature RCA Tuned ARAY. That comparison lets you hear both connection types in your own system. The Signature RCA Tuned ARAY is a different cable.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Balanced analogue XLR interconnect |
|---|---|
| Length | 1 m |
| Application | Analogue audio between hi-fi components with XLR connections |
| Conductor count | Three identical conductors |
| Signal conductors | In-phase and opposite-phase analogue audio |
| Ground and return | Third matching conductor; shield does not serve as the return conductor |
| Shielding | Each of the three conductors shielded separately |
| Conductor geometry | Tuned ARAY |
| Outer jacket | Black protective braid |
| Connectors | Silver-plated Neutrik XLR connectors |
Why Choose the Signature Tuned ARAY?
The dedicated ground and return conductor is central to this cable’s design. Some XLR cables use their shield for that connection. Here, the third conductor takes the return path, while the shield remains outside the signal circuit.
The three conductors share the same construction. As a result, the return path uses a conductor like those carrying the two audio phases. Each conductor has separate shielding, and the Tuned ARAY geometry works alongside it.
That combination is designed to convey neutral sound and musical detail while reducing unwanted interference. The black braided jacket protects the cable’s exterior. Silver-plated Neutrik XLR connectors complete the 1 m interconnect.
FAQ
Can I use this cable between hi-fi components with XLR connections?
- Yes. It is designed to carry analogue audio between hi-fi components fitted with XLR connections.
Is it suitable for a balanced XLR connection?
- Yes. It is a balanced analogue interconnect with conductors for the in-phase and opposite-phase signals.
How long is the cable?
- The Chord Signature Tuned ARAY Analogue XLR measures 1 m.
What does the third conductor do?
- It carries the ground and return signal through a conductor matching the two audio conductors.
Does the shield carry the return signal?
- No. The dedicated third conductor handles that path, keeping the shield outside the signal circuit.
Are all three conductors shielded?
- Yes. Each conductor has its own separate shielding.
Which XLR connectors does it use?
- Silver-plated Neutrik XLR connectors are fitted at the cable ends.
Can I compare it with an RCA connection in my system?
- Yes, if your hi-fi components have both connection types. Use a separate Signature RCA Tuned ARAY for the RCA comparison.
For XLR-equipped hi-fi components, this cable brings together a dedicated return conductor, individual shielding, and Tuned ARAY geometry. Its 1 m length, braided jacket, and Neutrik terminations complete the balanced analogue connection.