Furutech FA-αS22 : High-end performance α (Alpha) OCC balanced audio cable
Designed for audiophiles…..
The Furutech FA-αS22 off-the-reel balanced audio cable features α (Alpha) OCC conductors, which is one of a select few conductors that Furutech engineers have found to excel in sound reproduction. α (Alpha) OCC is made with high-purity oxygen-free copper using a special casting process. Unlike regular OFC, almost all of the impurities of this high-purity OCC have been removed at the micron level through a special casting process unique to Furutech.
You can expect a deeper and tighter bass, improved soundstaging and enhanced imaging.
Furutech FA-αS22 : High-end performance α (Alpha) OCC balanced audio cable
Features:
Designed for audiophiles…..
The Furutech FA-αS22 off-the-reel balanced audio cable features α (Alpha) OCC conductors, which is one of a select few conductors that Furutech engineers have found to excel in sound reproduction. α (Alpha) OCC is made with high-purity oxygen-free copper using a special casting process. Unlike regular OFC, almost all of the impurities of this high-purity OCC have been removed at the micron level through a special casting process unique to Furutech.
You can expect a deeper and tighter bass, improved soundstaging and enhanced imaging.
Specifications
• Conductors treated with Furutech’s Two Step Cryogenic and Demagnetizing Alpha Process
• Conductor Material: α (Alpha) OCC (Ohno Continuous Casting)
• Conductor Construction: 60 strands, ψ 0.18 mm
• Twisting Method : 2 cores twisted together
• Filler Material: Audio grade damping cotton
• Barrier Layer Material: Stabilizer paper tape (wrap)
• Insulation: Audio grade PP (Red / White) 2.6 mm diameter
• Shield Material: ψ0.12mm α (Alpha) Conductor wire braid
• Inner Sheath: Audio grade flexible PVC (Black) incorporating damping carbon particles; 7mm diameter
• Sheath: Audio grade flexible PVC (Purple blue)
• Outer diameter: 9.0 mm approx.
Very impressive Jeandre (Furutech FA Alpha S22 OCC balanced analogue audio cable terminated with CF-601MR / CF 602FR XLR plugs).
I can hear it needs running-in, but the sound quality is unbelievable. It is uncannily musical. It adds a wonderful natural tone, especially in the mids while being very detailed. Leading edges are explicitly defined. The tonal balance suit my system better than the outgoing Audioquest Sky…..which is a $2000 cable!
I think I should slowly convert my whole system to Furutech.
Anybody that scoffs at bulk cable should come and listen to this. I am switching on the fly between vinyl and CD. The vinyl side still has Audioquest cables. The difference is unbelievable. The soundstage with the Furutech is about 20% bigger with much more organic and smoother presentation. Previously the vinyl side sounded much better than the network player with Audioquest Sky!
Review notes from D Henning – November 2016