Clarus Crimson MkII RCA Interconnects, Pair

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.

Exquisite Openness and Transparency

Unbalanced analog audio systems can greatly benefit from the twin axial conductor design of Clarus single-ended RCA interconnects. This innovative design separates the positive signal and negative return signal conductors, each protected by heavy-duty, multi-layer shielding that is connected only at the source end. This shielding captures and grounds any induced interference, effectively isolating noise from the input stage of the connected component. As a result, these cables provide clear signal transfer with no audible noise, delivering performance that closely resembles a balanced connection.

The Crimson and Aqua single-ended RCA audio cables are crafted with the purest available copper, extruded into three distinct conductor types optimized for bass, midrange, and high frequencies. Each conductor is individually insulated to separate the different frequency ranges. The cables are meticulously hand-terminated in Orlando, Florida, with highly conductive copper RCA connectors. The outcome is an audio signal of unparalleled fidelity and clarity, offering sound reproduction with exceptional openness and transparency.

The Purest Copper Available for the Purest Sound Possible

Clarus designs cables for discerning audiophiles using the highest quality copper available. Pure Continuous Cast Copper (PCCC) is produced through a proprietary mold extrusion process, resulting in extensive lengths of single-crystal copper. This method ensures that the copper is directional, free from impurities, flexible, corrosion-resistant, and exhibits low electrical resistance with structurally perfect non-crystal boundaries.

Conductor Geometry Optimized for the Full Audio Spectrum

Clarus cable engineering transcends basic wire gauge considerations by leveraging eight years of research and five patents from independent designer Jay Victor. Their single-ended audio cables incorporate three distinct conductor types, each optimized for different frequency ranges:

- Solid, heavy-gauge round conductors with a broad cross-sectional area are designed to enhance low-frequency performance.

- A spiraled ultra-thin ribbon conductor encircles a non-conductive core, providing an ideal pathway for high frequencies.

- Mid-range signals are handled by a wide, flat conductor. This design avoids the skin depth needed for low bass while its large, insulated surface area reduces high frequencies, resulting in a clear and silky-smooth mid-range audio.

Multiple Levels of Insulation and Shielding Maintain Signal Purity

Clarus balanced audio cables are engineered with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the utmost protection and insulation for optimal sonic purity.

Each conductor in Clarus single-ended audio cables is independently insulated to reduce both intra-conductor and inter-conductor interference, enhancing signal stability. The twin-axial design is encased in a protective layer of aluminum and Mylar®, complemented by a heavy copper-braided shield. This shield, connected solely at the source end, acts as an antenna/drain, directing any induced noise away from the connected component’s input stage. This design results in clear, full-range audio with an exceptionally quiet background.

Mark II — The Final Connection

Clarus terminates MKII single-ended audio cables with RCA connectors crafted from two distinct copper alloys: high-purity, high-conductivity tellurium copper ensures low resistance and superior sound quality, while lightweight, springy beryllium copper provides solid contact and ultra-low signal loss.

The tellurium copper center pin features a hollow design that minimizes eddy currents, which can impede signal transfer. The beryllium copper used in the ground section of the RCA connector has a strong memory characteristic, allowing it to return to its original shape after displacement. This ensures that the RCA plug’s ground plates maintain a secure grip on the RCA receptacle, providing a reliable ground connection.