Clarus Crimson MkII USB Cable

Clarus Crimson MkII USB Cable Product Description: 

Crimson - The Most Exceptional High-End Audio Cables on the Market

Clarus meticulously designs, engineers, and crafts each cable in the Crimson series to deliver an unparalleled listening experience for discerning audiophiles. These cables boast an innovative multi-gauge design that incorporates three distinctively shaped and individually insulated conductors, achieving exceptional bass, midrange, and high frequencies. Enhanced by ultra-low-distortion PCCC and proprietary precision-formulated polyethylene (PE) insulation, the Crimson cables offer minimal loss, outstanding imaging, and superior sound definition. No other audiophile-grade cables match the innovative engineering breakthroughs and advanced high-end performance of the Clarus Crimson series.

Audio Nirvana

A USB audio connection is the preferred method for transmitting high-resolution digital music from a computer to a digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The quality of the USB cable connecting the source component to the preamp/processor can significantly influence the listening experience, transforming it from "just ok" to "audio nirvana."

There are two classes of USB audio, both capable of handling high-resolution audio, but only Class 2 is bit-perfect, allowing for MQA Studio Master quality file transfer. The Crimson USB Cable, terminated with USB A to USB B connectors, is specifically designed for high-speed USB 2.0 digital audio applications, supporting bit-perfect USB Class 2 high-resolution audio signals.

The Purest Copper Available for the Purest Sound Possible

Clarus designs cables for discerning audiophiles using the purest copper available. Pure Continuous Cast Copper (PCCC) is crafted through a unique proprietary mold extrusion process that produces substantial lengths of single-crystal copper. This copper is directional, impurity-free, flexible, corrosion-resistant, and boasts low electrical resistance with structurally perfect non-crystal boundaries.

But Clarus didn’t stop there. They designed USB cables for audiophiles by combining the ultra-pure silver plating with the finest copper available. The USB signal conductors are solid-core PCCC, plated with 6.1% ultra-pure silver. The solid-core design prevents jitter and reduces potential timing errors, while the silver plating enhances signal transfer by minimizing losses due to the skin effect. At gigahertz frequencies, digital USB signals primarily travel along the surface (skin) of the conductors, and since silver conducts better than copper, the signal experiences less loss, resulting in superior audio performance.

Conductor Geometry Optimized for the Full Audio Spectrum

Clarus has engineered a high-quality, low-jitter USB cable specifically for audio through meticulous attention to detail. Clarus USB cables are designed with two isolated conductor pairs: one pair of solid-core ultra-pure silver-plated PCCC conductors dedicated to supporting the digital signal, and another pair dedicated to USB power. The power conductor pair is made with a larger gauge to ensure sufficient current for USB audio devices.

In the realm of USB digital audio, timing errors can be introduced by various factors, including cables. To combat this, the Crimson USB Audio Cable is crafted with precision twisting techniques similar to those used in high-end HDMI cables, where accurate timing is crucial. This design ensures that the digital signal is transmitted with minimal timing errors, delivering a superior audio experience.

Multiple Levels of Insulation and Shielding Maintain Signal Purity

Maintaining a low noise floor and preserving the integrity of digital signal transfer are critical, and Clarus achieves this through an impressive and functional shielding design in their USB cables. The geometry of Clarus USB cables features a precision twisted design that effectively shields against AC line noise infiltrating the signal path. Additionally, six separate shields are employed to protect the digital signal from external noise contamination.

The Clarus USB Cable design includes double-sided aluminum foil and Mylar® shielding wrapped around the signal conductors. This double-sided foil serves dual purposes: it prevents electromagnetic interference from sources like TV, FM radio, cell phones, and Wi-Fi from contaminating the digital signal with unwanted noise, and it also prevents the cable’s high-frequency digital signal from radiating out and inducing noise into nearby audio, video, or digital cables within your system.

For maximum signal isolation, the power conductors consist of a twisted pair wrapped in high-performance foil, which prevents noise from leaking into the digital signal conductors. A second layer of aluminum foil and Mylar® wrap surrounds both the signal and power conductor pairs. The final protective layer is a silver-plated copper braided shield, designed to safeguard the internal conductors from lower radio frequencies (such as AM radio). This meticulously engineered design results in a USB cable that delivers digital signals with complete integrity and a noise floor below the threshold of human hearing.

Conductor Geometry Optimized for the Full Audio Spectrum

Clarus has engineered a high-quality, low-jitter USB cable specifically for audio, with meticulous attention to detail. Clarus USB cables feature two isolated conductor pairs: one pair of solid-core ultra-pure silver-plated PCCC conductors dedicated to the digital signal, and another pair designed for USB power. The power conductors are a larger gauge to ensure sufficient current for USB audio devices.

In the realm of USB digital audio, timing errors can easily be introduced by various factors, including cables. To address this, the Crimson USB Audio Cable is crafted using precision twisting techniques similar to those found in high-end HDMI cables, where timing is crucial. Additionally, Clarus employs six separate shields to protect the signal from induced noise, ensuring that the digital signal remains pure and unaltered. The result is bit-perfect high-resolution audio, delivered flawlessly through Crimson USB cables.