PANGEA AUDIO PREMIER XL TRUE BALANCED INTERCONNECT - XLR TO XLR, 1.0 METER PAIR
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New Retail Price:$329.95
$165.00 USD
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| Ships from | Grand Rapids, MI, 49512 |
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Pangea Audio Premier XL True Balanced Interconnect - XLR to XLR - 1.0 Meter Pair - At 50% Savings!
Flagship Balanced Cables at Over 50% Off - New in Box
* Brand/Model: Pangea Audio Premier XL True Balanced XLR Interconnect
* Condition: Brand new, factory-sealed in original packaging
* Retail: $329.95 - Now over 50% off
* Configuration: Three independent conductors with triple-layer shielding
* Conductors: Multi-gauge Cardas Grade One Copper with PE Air Tube insulation
* Connectors: Premium XLR 500 with black chrome and gold-plated solid pins
* What's Included: Factory-sealed with documentation and full warranty
The Jay Victor Engineering Advantage
After four decades designing cables for prestigious companies, Jay Victor identified a fundamental problem with most XLR interconnects. While they look balanced, the majority use only two conductors and force the shield to do double duty as ground. This compromised design introduces noise into the circuit meant to reject it. Victor spent months engineering the Premier XL with three fully independent conductors plus triple shielding, creating a true balanced cable that delivers the noise rejection XLR connections were designed to provide.
The Premier XL Series Reputation
Pangea's Premier XL series has earned recognition among audiophiles for delivering performance that rivals cables at twice the price point. The combination of Cardas Grade One Copper, advanced PE Air Tube insulation, and those meticulously sourced XLR 500 connectors represents a level of engineering rarely seen at this price. Jay Victor spent months rejecting connector prototypes before finding the XLR 500s with their gold-plated solid pins and black chrome plating - connectors typically reserved for cables costing significantly more.
Arizona Copper Meets Aerospace Insulation
The Premier XL's multi-gauge Cardas Grade One Copper begins in Arizona mines before processing in New England. The copper undergoes slow drawing in argon-filled chambers with reduction annealing between steps for maximum purity. George Cardas calls this "the best copper on the planet." Victor pairs these conductors with PE Air Tube insulation, previously reserved for aerospace applications where air's superior dielectric properties justify complex manufacturing. The result delivers smooth, relaxed sonic signature with exceptional detail retrieval.
Triple-Layer Shielding Architecture
* Silver-plated copper braided shield handles high-frequency interference
* Aluminum/mylar foil shield blocks electromagnetic radiation
* Carbon-filled PE shield absorbs residual noise energy
* Three independent conductors maintain signal integrity
* XLR 500 connectors ensure reliable connection
* Black chrome plating resists wear
* Hand-terminated construction guarantees quality
Where Balanced Cables Excel
The Premier XL delivers maximum performance in critical system connections where noise rejection matters most. DAC to preamp connections preserve delicate low-level detail and micro-dynamics. Preamp to power amp runs maintain complete signal purity across longer distances. Studio equipment integration meets professional standards for common-mode rejection. Home theater processors achieve cleaner multichannel separation. Any system with XLR connectivity realizes the full potential of balanced operation.
Why 1.0 Meter is the Sweet Spot for Audio Systems!
The 1.0 meter (3.3 foot) length represents the ideal balance for most high-end audio setups. It's long enough to comfortably connect components on adjacent shelves or in standard rack configurations without strain on connectors, yet short enough to minimize signal degradation and electromagnetic interference pickup. Longer cables act as antennas for RFI and EMI, while shorter runs can create mechanical stress on equipment connections. Audio engineers have long recognized that keeping balanced interconnects between 0.5 and 1.5 meters maintains optimal signal integrity. The 1.0 meter length also provides flexibility for equipment placement adjustments without excess cable coiling, which can create inductance issues.
Unprecedented Value Opportunity
This new-in-box Premier XL pair at over 50% off represents remarkable value in properly engineered balanced cables. The combination of Cardas Grade One Copper, aerospace PE Air Tube insulation, triple-layer shielding, and meticulously sourced XLR 500 connectors typically commands premium pricing. At this sale price, flagship performance becomes accessible to serious listeners who understand proper cable engineering. Jay Victor's decades of experience produced a cable proving balanced excellence doesn't require excessive pricing.
Price is for one stereo pair of cables. Secure these reference-quality balanced interconnects today at a discount rarely offered on cables of this caliber.
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