Introducing our newly IMPROVED Level 4.3 XLR Interconnects

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Level 4.3 XLR Interconnects (starting at $550/pair): A stereo pair of balanced ANTICABLES Interconnects which will enable line-level analog connections between components. Low level phono cable use is also possible with our "Additional Shielding" option.

These XLR Interconnects are an upgraded to Level 4.3 which include these improvements.

1) ETI's Nexus XLR plug which is:

• Of higher quality design and construction
• Better looking
• Greatly improved reliability

2) We have also increased the red wire coil loop count by 50% per inch which provides:

• Greater shielding from electrical noise
• Increased cable flexibility
• Better look and feel

We have made these nice improvements while keeping the price the same.

These Level 4.3 interconnects still use our best sounding ACElectrum™ Silver/Gold alloy signal wire which earned Audiophilia's Star Component Award. Adding a small amount of Gold (as an alloy, not a plating), eliminates the sonic signatures of Silver, leaving only the music to be heard.

When we combine the excellent sounding ETI Nexus XLR plug long with the best sounding interconnect wire we have ever heard (our ACElectrum™ Silver/Gold alloy signal wire), you get a world-class interconnect that we are confident will stand up against the best available; and will do so for hundreds (not thousands) of dollars.

Customers absolutely love the sound of our

ACElectrum™ Silver/Gold signal wire. They are known as the interconnects to beat. We are confident you will enjoy them!

Highlights:

• ETI's excellent Nexus XLR plugs
• Heavier duty shielding
• Earned Audiophilia's Star Component Award back at Level 4.1
• Starts at only $550/pair
• 30 day risk free trial
• Fully Balanced design
• ACElectrum™ Silver/Gold alloy signal conductors
• Optional 150 hour Burn-in treatment ($25 and additional one week lead time)
• Optional Cryo & Burn-in treatment ($125 and additional two to three week lead time)
• Made in USA (one pair at a time in Lake Elmo MN)

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Design Concept:

Typical interconnect cables usually have a signal wire surrounded with a thick plastic dielectric material, which is then surrounded by the ground conductor to shield it from EMI/RFI noise, and then more plastic dielectric material. This typical approach has the usual drawbacks of accumulating a lot of dielectric effect distortion, and an accumulation of shunting capacitance.

The ANTICABLES Analog XLR Interconnects use a different approach. Since air is a near perfect dielectric, no extra insulation dielectric material (beyond the thin white and red coating) is used, and the wires are suspended in free air. Eliminating dielectric effect distortion is what allows these interconnects to sound like music, (not a cable).

Additional Features:

• No thick plastic jacketing, which adds dielectric effect distortion and smears the audio signal
• Sound less like a cable and more like real music than cables costing many times more (see Testimonials)

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Sound Improvements over Level 3.1 Interconnects:

• The Silver plated Tellurium Copper contacts of the ETI's Nexus XLR plugs are more resolving, full bodied, relaxed, and natural sounding
• Better shielding offers lower noise

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Reviewer Martin Appel of Audiophilia said:

"After a substantial burn-in of 350 hours, I must admit that I’m stunned and amazed at how good these cables are. If I said they cost $3,000 for a 1m pair, I’m certain you’d nod your head in agreement and enjoy the hell out of them. At $700 a pair with the cryo/burn in option included for the 4.1s and $670 a pair for the 6.2s with same option, they are an absolute steal."

"The first thing you notice is how open and transparent the presentation is with oodles and oodles of detail and air creating a truly impressive three dimensional soundstage."

"Imaging becomes even more specific and solid. Complex musical passages reveal themselves more fully, bringing greater understanding of the composer’s work."

"Along with all of the wonderful spatial qualities the cables possess, was how well and accurately they reproduced the musical timbre of instruments. Oscar Peterson’s piano came to life in my listening room with full dynamics making it sound closer to a live piano than I thought possible."

"The same is true for voices. I can only report that they sounded closer to a living breathing human being, more lifelike, than ever before. I think part of the reason that this lifelike quality is achieved is that all the little nuances and inner textures that were hidden or muffled before, now come through with these cables adding significantly to our appreciation of the recorded voice."

"The soundstage opened up with air and space. The separation of instruments in space was much more clearly expressed. The instruments came alive and ‘The Truth’ was out there, but not so ‘abstract’. Instrumental timbres were more musically accurate and instruments lost that edginess that was so evident on the remaster. The AntiCables provided a more complete picture of those differences, seemingly closing the distance between the recording and live event. Once they were in the system, there was no going back."

"The accompanying literature includes the line, ‘Reclaiming Music Lost in Typical Cables.’ I can’t think of a more appropriate statement. For those of you who can afford the best, buy these cables and for those of you on a budget, buy these cables. Do I need to say more?"

[We are proud to award both the AntiCables Level 6.2 IC's and Level 4.1 IC's an Audiophilia Star Component Award. Congratulations! - Ed]

You can read the entire review here: Audiophilia / January, 2016

A Few Real Testimonials:

"My initial thoughts on the sound of the AntiCable Level 4.1 XLR - I will have to start dressing to go in my sound room because clearly I am in an upscale jazz club."

"Having played a tenor sax...the sound I hear coming from my system is right on the money."

"Wow, my expectations have been widely exceeded - superb tonal balance, defined soundstage, and enhanced dynamics. Most of all, the price of the your cables are more than 50% less than the XLR cables they are replacing!"

"Again, thank you for the professionalism, responsiveness, and friendly-way in which AntiCables does business. Sincerely,"

Don Baker, NC

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"I must start by thanking you for making such "affordable" goooood sounding wires. Feeling very lucky to have found your site after much searching for good not breaking the bank kind of wire."

"In the few cables I got in the first shipment (Level 3 Speaker Wires, Level 4.1 XLR Interconnects, and Level 3 Power Cords), I hear a great potential for my system."

"It has never sounded better. It easily outperform a newly sold cable loom retailing at 50,000$."

"Makes room for more wires. New orders coming soon. Best regards,"

Thomas Nilssen, Norway

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"From the first note, I knew that this (Level 4.1 XLR IC's) cable is a dream."

"For over 40 years I practice this hobby and I've never heard of such a superior product. This beautiful synthesis of music, emotion, silence and transparency is unique... I'll acquire even more of your cable. Thank you so much, Paul !!!"

Christoph Henkel, Germany

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"I bought four interconnects from you and we spoke a few weeks ago to return two of them. As it turns out I will be keeping both the total RCA's and XLR's!"

"I have to say that the Level 4.1 XLR's are quite possibly the best interconnects I've ever heard in my system and that includes Nordost Valhalla ($4,260/pr) and Kimber Select 1036/1136 ($2,590/pr)."

"Your Level 6.2 RCA's are no slouch either, easily besting my current Acoustic Zen Ref II's ($948/pr) and Audioquest Wind's ($1995/pr)!!! Cheers,"

Nate MacTaggart, Canada

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