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“Kimber enjoys the reputation of having the most extensive research section of any company in the cable field….” Karl Lozier Enjoy the Music.com June 2001
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Int r o d u ct io n For over two and a half decades KIMBER KABLE has led the audio/video cable industry in technology and pre- cision manufacturing. Today, we are more committed than ever to producing products of preeminent tech- nical merit and performance. KIMBER KABLE products are created using our own OSCaR™ engineering process. OSCaR™ stands for Objective Subjective Correlation and Results. Through this process we make the estimable and critical link between scientific measurements and l
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Introduction to Analog Interconnects Music in Har m o n y with Science Interconnects are the group of cables which connect individual audio and video devices. Analog interconnects transfer analog waveforms, typically in the audio band of frequencies, between electronic devices. Analog interconnects allow a device such as a CD player to send information to a receiver or for a pre-amp to send information to a power amplifier. TM The analog interconnects shown were created using Kimber’s own OSCa
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A number of innovative technologies and materials are used in the manufacture of KIMBER KABLE analog interconnects: S Sp pe ec ci ia al l F Fo or rm mu ul la a P PE E D Di ie el le ec ct tr ri ic c U Ul lt tr ra at ti ik ke e™ ™ a an nd d U Ul lt tr ra ap pl la at te e™ ™ B Bl lk k A special recipe polyethylene dielectric that R RC CA A T Ty yp pe e C Co on nn ne ec ct to or rs s has carefully selected electrical and mechanical At the heart of these connectors is the properties for a smooth, s
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T To on ni ik k A nal o g Inter co nnect VariStrand™ Ultra-pure copper Proven Tri-braid geometry PE dielectric 4 T T o o n n i i k k
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A Foundation of Musical Accuracy Like the first tone of a scale, the Tonik interconnect provides the foundation of truly accurate performance and value. Through the use of KIMBER KABLE’S legendary tri-braid field geometry, VariStrand™, Ultra- pure copper conductors and our special recipe PE dielectric, the Tonik allows music to flow with power, smoothness and harmonic richness. Tonik single- ended uses our Ultratike™ RCA type connector. Tonik balanced features “studio grade” XLR connect
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T Ti im mb br re e Anal o g Inter co nnect VariStrand™ Hyper-pure copper Proven Tri-braid geometry Teflon® dielectric 6 T T i i m m b b r r e e
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Revealing the Nature of Music. Like the natural distinguishing sound of a musical instrument, so is the performance of the Timbre™ interconnect: distinctly transparent, full bodied and harmonically complete. The KIMBER KABLE hallmarks of three dimensionality and precise image focus are immediately evident. The Timbre™ uses proven tri-braid field geometry and VariStrand™, Hyper-pure copper conductors, along with a clear Teflon® dielectric. Single-ended termination features the latest version
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H He er ro o A nal o g Inter co nnect VariStrand™ Hyper-pure copper GyroQuadratic™ geometry Teflon®/Dual Teflon® dielectric 8 H H e e r r o o
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Designed to surpass your expectations. An analog interconnect based on proven KIMBER KABLE technologies and design goals. Features include our unique GyroQuadratic™ field geometry, VariStrand™, Hyper-pure copper conductors and Dual Teflon® insulating technology. Hero draws you into the music by correctly presenting the harmonic structure and emotion of the actual performance, as well as giving you holographic imaging, detail and bass impact. Hero single-ended features precision machined WBT
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S Si il lv ve er r S St tr re ea ak k A nal o g Inter co nnect VariStrand™ Hyper-pure copper/silver Proven Tri-braid geometry Teflon® dielectric 10 S S i i l l v v e e r r S S t t r r e e a a k k
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Maximum high end value. This analog interconnect incorporates separately insulated silver and copper conductors into the proven tri-braid geometry. The signal is carried via the same Hyper-pure, VariStrand™ silver found in the world renowned KCAG. The ground plane is comprised of Hyper-pure, VariStrand™ copper. This cable offers exceptional speed, clarity and spaciousness at a very reasonable cost. Silver Streak single-ended features precision machined WBT® RCA type connectors. “This low-im
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Uncompromising design and performance. KCAG will release hidden sonic capabilities of most systems. Expansive depth and resolution of the most minute details appear from an absolute silent background. Instruments and voices remain tightly focused within a soundscape that defines the boundaries of the original stage itself. KCAG is the ideal interconnect for all upscale music reproduction systems. KCAG single-ended features precision machined WBT® RCA type connectors. KCAG Balanced featur
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T TA AK K Phono Interconnect T TA AK K C Cu u VariStrand™ Hyper-pure copper and/or silver OGQ/2™ geometry Proprietary shielding material 14 T T A A K K
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When only analog will do. KIMBER KABLE understands that a turntable is an extension of the audiophile’s commitment to musical enjoyment. TAK™ preserves all the precious detail that can be extracted from vinyl. OGQ/2™ (Orthogonal GyroQuadratic/2 channel) braiding virtually eliminates electromagnetic interference, radio frequency interference and crosstalk. Proprietary shielding material drastically reduces low frequency hum. TAK™ is available in three models: TAK-Cu (copper), TAK-H (hybrid o
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G GQ Q M Mi in ni i Multi-Pur p ose Single-Run Cable C CQ Q M Mi in ni i C Cu u VariStrand™ Hyper-pure copper and/or silver OGQ/2™ geometry Teflon ® dielectric 16 G G Q Q M M i i n n i i
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GyroQuadratic Technology Goes Portable Today’s portable audio formats have definitely found their way into the world of traditional hi-fi. To facilitate the connection of an iPod®, MP3 player , satellite radio or even a computer to your home stereo system KIMBER KABLE developed the GQ Mini series of multi-purpose cables. The GQ Mini™ uses the advanced OGQ/2™ geometry (4-wire) braid which keeps the grunge (not the rock and roll type) away and the music powerful. Just connect the 1/8” (3.5mm)
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Introduction to Digital/Video Interconnects Music in Harmony with Science Digital and video interconnect cables call for parameters that are unique when compared to analog audio cables. In digital and video applications, the solutions are geared towards an emphasis in wide frequency bandwidth, low dielectric loss, low parallel capacitance and low series inductance. Due to the higher frequencies involved in digital audio and video transfer such specifications are of critical importance. Digit