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An Epic DIN Cable from Chord Company

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Chord Company DINChord Company launches a first DIN-terminated cable for the high-performance Epic range, offering a key performance upgrade over the Shawline range DIN while being more affordable compared to the Signature Tuned ARAY Analogue DIN.

Developed by Chord Company engineers, the DIN interconnect construction is different to other analogue interconnects in the Epic range. It takes advantage of performance-enhancing Tuned ARAY geometry, and benefits from wide bandwidth, silver-plated, oxygen-free copper conductors. All conductor pairs also feature multi-tiered foil shielding, a technique the company says reduces interaction between the different signals the DIN cables carry.

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MHTG Shows 48Gbps HDMI Cables at ISE 2020

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Metra Home Theatre Group (MHTG) showcases HDMI cables with 48Gbps bandwidth-- specifically the Velox fibre HDMI cables with ethernet-- together with 8K products and next-generation HDMI electronics at ISE 2020.

Velox HDMI cable

The Velox HDMI cables can handle 8K and even 10K content up to 100m with a true 8K signal generator. First seen back at CES 2020, the Velox cables feature premium construction allowing them to handle the demands of higher bandwidth content in long runs. Multi-layer shielding prevents electromagnetic interference, maximising noise isolation and protecting components from HDMI ultra-low speed emanations. The Velox EHV-HDG2 series will be available soon in lengths from 10 to 100m.

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Platinum Tools Launches Stub-End Coax Cable Stripper

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Platinum Tools announces the Stub-End Coax Cable Stripper RG59/6 (p/n 15046C), a means for installers to find the stub end of a coax cable in retro coaxial installs with restricted terminating space.

Platinum cable stripper

“A common scenario in retro coaxial installs is finding the stub end of a coax cable protruding on the inside of a wall outlet or MDU box,” the company says. “Using a standard coax cable stripper is difficult due to the restricted terminating space. We have the solution-- use the Stub-End Coax Cable Stripper.”

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Metra Intros Helios DisplayPort Cable

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Helios cablesMetra Home Theatre Group (MHTG) debuts the Helios DisplayPort cables at CES 2020-- a range of cables with support for video resolutions reaching up to 8K avaialable in 90cm (AS-DP-3003), 1.8m (AS-DP-3006) and 2.7m (AS-DP-3009) lengths.

The Helios cables work with resolutions ranging from HD (1920×1080@60Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz, 165Hz) to 8K (7680×4320 @ 60Hz, 10-bit color, RGB 4:4:4, HDR, DSC), and support the highest quality audio pass-through for digital 7.1, 5.1 or 2 channels. They are also designed to facilitate multi-monitor configuration with a Display Port 1.4 cable, and are backwards compatible with DisplayPort 1.2 cables.

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HDMI Licensing Group Intros Mandatory 8K Certification

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The HDMI Forum sets to ensure the quality of Ultra High Speed HDMI cables hitting the market through a mandatory certification program for all cables to assure support for all HDMI 2.1 features, including 4K and 8K video, HDR, VRR and eARC.

8K CertificationThe certification process includes testing to meet current EMI requirements to minimise interference. All certified cables of any length must pass certification testing at an HDMI Authorised Testing Center (ATC). Once certified, cables will be required to affix an Ultra High Speed HDMI Certification Label to each package, notifying consumers of the certification status of the product.

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KanexPro Intros High-Speed HDMI Cables

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KanexPro announces a line of certified high-speed HDMI cables, including Super Slim, Certified Premium, Active Fibre, Active Fibire High-Speed DisplayPort 1.4, and Active 18G models.

Kanexpro HDMI cablesThe Super Slim 18Gbps cables are available in 60cm (CBL-HDMICERTSS3FT) and 90cm (CBL-HDMICERTSS6FT) lengths, and are designed to provide high performance in tight spaces. The 36/34AWG cable is designed for enhanced airflow through racks and cabinets, simplifying wire management. It supports HDMI resolutions up to 4K (3840x2160 @ 60Hz), including 3D and Multi-View window, together with HDR, HDR10 and DolbyVision Dynamic Range combined with SACD, DVD-Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, and Dolby TrueHD.

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Chord Company Rolls Out EpicX Speaker Cable

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Chord Company continues the rollout of XLP-technology speaker cables with the launch of EpicX, a replacement of the original PTFE-based Epic cable promising improved phase stability and better insulation materials.

EpicX cable

EpicX has a shielded design improving detail, dynamic, resolution and coherence. The design is based on the OdysseyX speaker cable, if with the key upgrade of three additional XLPE layers, making a very effective high-frequency combination shield. It also features ChordOhmic plugs, which is complemented by new "trousers."

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