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Features
Specifications
- Conductors Alloy Metals: Ag/Cu/Au
- Shielding: Braid 100%
- Dielectric Material: Teflon
- Gauge (effective): 20 AWG
- Dampening Material: Ferox
- Capacitance: 39 pF/FT (pin to shield)
- Resistance: 0.032 Ω/m (conductor)
- Estimated Break-In Time: 300 Hours
- Cable Diameter: 5/8" OD
- Connector Type: Gold RCA / Gold 3-Pole XLR
- Material Treatment: Triple (3x) Cryomag©
Description
The Dominus line of Interconnects continue to be some of the most revealing and detailed cables! The Diamond Revision keeps the slender more flexible design. The improvements in the alloy metallurgy of the core conductors gives the cables a beautifully rich and detailed sound that brings out the music like you have never heard it before!
The Dominus line of Interconnects continue to be some of the most revealing and detailed cables! The Diamond Revision keeps the slender more flexible design. The improvements in the alloy metallurgy of the core conductors gives the cables a beautifully rich and detailed sound that brings out the music like you have never heard it before! They are available in Single-Ended (RCA) and Balanced (XLR) configurations. If your system demands a custom configuration, please contact us. We're able to custom-build to fit your needs! As a part of Purist Audio Design's Diamond Revision, we redesigned and greatly improved the RCA connectors using beryllium copper and increasing the thickness of the gold plating. We also greatly improved the XLR connectors by using beryllium copper with gold plating on the pins. All Dominus cables come packaged in a handsome soft case.
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POSEIDON SPEAKER CABLES
- Positioning: Entry-level fluid-shielded cable designed for those starting out in high-end audio setups.
- Description: Uses fine stranded conductors that yield a warm sound, a sweet top end, and a controlled bottom end. Compared to the other series in the lineup, it provides balanced performance for smaller rooms and basic functionality while keeping costs lower.
AQUEOUS SPEAKER CABLES
- Positioning: Mid-range line with an improved Fluid Ferox blend.
- Description: Features Contego dampening—a specific mix of Fluid and Ferox—that brings detailed performance. Relative to Poseidon's entry-level approach, it delivers enhanced clarity and smoothness, though it does not reach the advanced refinement of the higher-tier models.
CORVUS SPEAKER CABLES
- Positioning: Mid-high range offering that uses unique single crystal copper conductors and refined Ferox dampening.
- Description: Built with single crystal copper and improved Ferox dampening material, it produces a clear, upfront sound with natural tonal warmth. When compared with Aqueous and the more detail-focused Dominus, it provides a noticeable step up in sonic definition.
DOMINUS SPEAKER CABLES
- Positioning: High-end cable line designed to reveal exceptional detail and deliver robust build quality through heavy gauge conductors.
- Description: Uses advanced alloy metallurgy in 7 AWG conductors along with a four-cable set for improved channel separation and clarity. In contrast to Corvus and Aqueous, it is engineered for larger setups.
NEPTUNE SPEAKER CABLES
- Positioning: Flagship cable line representing the pinnacle of Fluid-shielded design with cutting-edge performance technology.
- Description: Incorporates proprietary Fluid dampening with 7 AWG single crystal copper strands to deliver an expansive soundstage and immersive musicality. Compared to every other series, it offers the highest technical performance suited for high-budget applications, demanding setups, and larger rooms.
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$5,001-$10,000
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Founding Year
1986
Our take on the brand
Purist Audio Design is renowned for its unique "water cables," which use a proprietary liquid shielding system combined with granular materials (Contego) to reduce EMI/RFI interference and vibration. Their cables feature a distinctive blend of gold, silver, and copper conductors, and undergo a proprietary Cryomag process where they're treated cryogenically in a magnetic field.
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