Meze Audio Ultra Headphone Cable

Meze Audio Ultra Pure-Silver Headphone Cable 7N silver conductors, a 40-conductor continuous braid, sculpted zinc-alloy hardware, and four source-end termination options The Meze Audio Ultra Cable is a flagship upgrade cable for the Empyrean, Empyrean II, Elite, and Arta headphones. It combines high-purity silver conductors with an intricate hand-braided construction and durable metal hardware inspired by the streamlined forms of the Art Deco era. Each cable is individually handcrafted in Baia Mare, Romania. The standard 1.2 m cable is available with 3.5 mm, balanced 4.4 mm, 6.3 mm, or balanced 4-pin XLR source-end termination, while dual 4-pin mini XLR connectors provide the connection to the headphones. 7N Pure-Silver Conductors The Ultra Cable uses silver with a stated purity of 99.99999%, commonly described as 7N silver. Its 40 individual conductors each measure 0.08 mm in diameter and are arranged in a continuous 16-wire-to-8-wire braid. This geometry is intended to reduce the magnetic fields created by the conductors and minimize incoming and outgoing electromagnetic interference. Hand-Braided Construction Meze completes each Ultra Cable individually by hand and produces only one per day. The complex braid runs continuously through the cable, while a PVC dielectric separates and protects the conductors. Jensen 5% silver solder is used at the connections. Streamline Moderne Design The connector shells and Y-splitter are made from cast zinc alloy with a durable PVD coating. Their curved, aerodynamic forms draw from the Streamline Moderne design movement while providing secure, comfortable handling. The cable arrives in a premium hard case with an Alcantara cloth that protects it during storage and can also be used to clean the metallic components. Features Compatible with Meze Audio Empyrean, Empyrean II, Elite, and Arta headphones 7N high-purity silver conductors 40 individual 0.08 mm conductors Continuous 16-wire-to-8-wire braid Hand-braided in Baia Mare, Romania Dual 4-pin mini XLR headphone connectors Choice of 3.5 mm, balanced 4.4 mm, 6.3 mm, or balanced 4-pin XLR source connector Cast zinc-alloy connector shells and Y-splitter Durable PVD-coated metal components Premium hard storage case and Alcantara maintenance cloth included Specifications Compatible Headphones: Meze Audio Empyrean, Empyrean II, Elite, and Arta Conductors: 7N high-purity silver, 99.99999% purity Wire Configuration: 40 × 0.08 mm conductors in a continuous 16-wire-to-8-wire braid Headphone-End Connectors: Dual 4-pin mini XLR Available Source-End Connectors: 3.5 mm, balanced 4.4 mm, 6.3 mm, or balanced 4-pin XLR Dielectric: PVC Solder: Jensen 5% silver Connector Shells and Y-Splitter: Cast zinc alloy with PVD coating Standard Length: 1.2 m (3.9 ft.) Available Custom Length: Up to 10 m (32.8 ft.)