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CONNECTORS

As equipment-connecting cables usually come terminated with a certain type of connector, the importance of the connector interface is to a large extent underrated, as direct comparisons between connectors are rarely carried out under such circumstances.

As Ensemble’s approach is to consider every element to be a contributing factor to the total result, a logical consequence has been to develop a range of CONNECTORS that match the outstanding quality of the cables and therefore meet the following criteria in the best possible way:

  • conductivity
  • mechanical contact behavior
  • electrical contact behavior
  • ability to secure the cable to the connector
  • avoidance of thumps/disruptive signals when connecting or disconnecting signal cables
 

With Ensemble CABLES and CONNECTORS each element in a music system can perform at its best. Glare, haze and artificiality have no room, as the music takes on a transparent, balanced, and coherent quality with precise timing and extended dynamics. Changing over to Ensemble CABLES turns out to be a musical revelation.

The use of Ensemble CONTA+™ contact enhancer is the last step to a perfect connection.

4 mm / 6 mm

BANANAS PERFETTO™

Unique material and surface qualities:

  • Body made of copper tellurium
    (3 x higher conductivity than the usual brass)
  • Thick copper plating, thick silver plating, gold plating
    (6 x the standard plating) – no nickel
  • Spring loaded lamellae made of copper beryllium
  • 4 mm: multiple spring loaded lamellae Solder or screw mount
  • 6 mm: spring loaded lamella Solder or screw mount
  • 4 mm to 6 mm Adapter: 6 mm banana also acts as adapter
    for 4 mm bananas (rear borehole is ∅ 4 mm)
  • 6 mm to 4 mm Adapter: screwable extension to 4 mm banana
Banana connector

6 mm / 4 mm / 4 mm + 6 mm adapter

6 mm / 4 mm / 4 mm + 6 mm adapter

Power Connectors (Available with Dalvivo & Luminoso Power Cables)

SYNERGIA™

How they make a difference

Optimized Conductivity

  • Contacts made of highest purity grade copper, conductivity >102% IACS
  • Heavy silver-plating, gold-plating (thickness double                     of what is standard)
  • Connector head made of TPE with extremely low dielectric dissipation factor
 

Interference & Resonance Control

  • Metal body provides excellent shielding against HF interference
  • Metal clamps provide a tight, non-resonant hold on the cable
  • End piece made of brass (Dalvivo model), providing unique resonance control
 

Quality & Usability

  • Antistatic: No build-up of static charge on metal body                (as happens with nylon or glass fiber bodies)
  • Long Term Quality: Durable, anodized aluminium body shell; impact resistant, scratch resistant, flame-retardant head;  copper-plated, gold-plated screws; rubber seal                            to keep inside dustfree
  • Wide Usability: Accommodation of cables from 7 mm to 19 mm  in diameter

XLR SCUDO™

  • Copper-tellurium contacts (conductivity 3 – 4 x higher than that of brass or phosphor bronze)
  • Female contacts with copper-beryllium cage springs for lowest contact resistance
  • Contact finish: copper plating, thick silver plating, gold plating (thickness 6 x greater than that of flash gold) – nickel-free
  • Teflon® contact insulation for minimal dielectric loss
  • Metal casing for excellent shielding against HF interference
  • Silicone rubber insert ensures a tight grip on the cable,      dampens resonances and provides an IP68 quality sealing
  • No build-up of static charge on the body
  • Perfect solder cups for leads up to 1.5 mm²
  • Suitable for cables with a diameter of 4 mm to 11 mm

RCA ALLINO™

  • ‘All-in-one’ design (registered design)
  • 3 x higher conductivity than common brass models
  • Swiss precision-made contact pin
  • Nickel-free, high quality plating of copper tellurium chassis and pin: gold plating (6 x thicker than flash gold), thick silver,           thick copper plating
  • Nanotech surface treatment for enhanced conductivity
  • Barrel with clamping action
  • Chuck and (double) elevator system securing cable                    (no screws fixing cable)
  • Ground before signal contact (guaranteed with Ensemble jacks)
  • Shielded against RFI/EMI interference   
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USB 2.0 ZANNA™

HOUSING

  • very solid aluminum housing, anti-static, anti-resonant
  • wear-resistant anodised finish
  • extreme shielding against HF interference
  • secure, anti-resonant grip on cable
  • housing with space for ring core magnet
    to attenuate HF interference on cable shielding
  • screwable chuck with gland secures cables
    with diameter ∅ 1 .5 mm to 6 mm
    protects inside of housing (IP68)
 

CONNECTOR

  • shell demagnetized
  • gold plating of shell (6x that of flash gold)
  • special non-magnetic phosphorous nickel plating
  • contacts gold plated (10x that of flash gold)
  • contacts soldered by hand with silver-content
    solder
  • contacts treated with Ensemble CONTA+