AUDIOQUEST Cinnamon Digital Coaxial Cable

Cinnamon Coax is designed to deliver exceptional audio clarity by incorporating high-purity Solid 1.25% Silver conductors, which help minimize signal distortion. These silver conductors are ideal for high-frequency signals, allowing them to travel efficiently with minimal interference. In addition, the cable employs a Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation system, which is specifically engineered to absorb and dissipate unwanted radio-frequency noise (RFI). This dual approach ensures that your audio signal remains clean and intact, free from external interference that could compromise the overall sound quality.

Solid 1.25% Silver Conductors

Solid conductors are essential for reducing the harmful effects of both electrical and magnetic strand-to-strand interaction, which can distort the signal. For high-frequency digital signals, which predominantly travel on the surface of the conductor, AudioQuest’s Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors are enhanced with thick layers of 1.25% silver plating. This improvement in plating ensures better noise dissipation, as silver’s superior conductive properties allow for more efficient signal transmission. By placing silver on the outer layer of the conductor, the cable maximizes performance at a cost-effective price, making it an excellent choice for high-quality digital audio applications.

Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation

While it's relatively easy to achieve 100% shield coverage, preventing radio-frequency interference (RFI) from affecting the equipment’s ground reference is more challenging. Traditional shielding systems typically absorb noise and drain it to the component’s ground, but this process can distort the critical "reference" ground plane and, in turn, distort the signal. AudioQuest's Noise-Dissipation technology overcomes this by “shielding the shield.” This method absorbs and reflects the majority of RFI energy before it reaches the ground layer, efficiently maintaining signal integrity and preventing unwanted interference from modulating the ground reference.

Hard-Cell Foam Insulation

Hard-Cell Foam (HCF) Insulation plays a crucial role in maintaining the correct signal-pair geometry, ensuring the integrity of the audio signal. Any solid material adjacent to a conductor can impact the circuit's performance, as wire insulation and circuit board materials tend to absorb energy, which is later released as distortion. Similar to the Foamed-PE used in AudioQuest's more affordable Bridges & Falls cables, HCF insulation is nitrogen-injected to create air pockets. Nitrogen, like air, doesn’t absorb or release energy, which helps reduce distortion. Additionally, the rigidity of the material ensures the conductors remain in a stable alignment throughout the cable’s length, supporting consistent impedance and further minimizing unwanted distortion.

Cold-Welded, Gold-Plated Terminations

The Cold-Welded, Gold-Plated Terminations used in Cinnamon Coax eliminate the need for solder, a common cause of distortion in traditional connections. By employing a high-pressure connection technique instead of soldering, this process ensures a more precise and distortion-free signal transfer. Additionally, the ground shells are stamped rather than machined, allowing the use of metals specifically chosen for their low-distortion properties rather than for their ease of machining. This results in a cleaner, more accurate signal with less interference, enhancing overall performance.