IC-200 Mark II (should be designated MK - V)
Ultra High-End Audio Interconnect

The IC-300 Signature is our newly developed top of the line analog interconnect. You may have seen it on our web site two months ago; then found that it disappeared. We had to remove it because the first production run was quickly sold out. We have since replenished and it is available again.

This new cable takes advantage of silver in its design through use of our proprietary Silverfuse conductors. The IC-300 Signature has multiple conductors that are solid core, and individually insulated with a version of Teflon (which we modify to our specifications); resulting in the best insulation available.

This cable excels in a number of areas; most prevalent are the outstanding dynamics, focus, inner detail, and harmonic accuracy – and most important, it is enjoyably musical! These improvements are attributable to new design/construction developments. Specifically: the weaving geometry is done with a planetary cabler. This weaving machine, which allows engineers more freedom in designing more complex and more effective weaving geometries. This process also produces a much more accurate and consistent weaving geometry. Accuracy and consistency from foot to foot is essential to replicate and realize the benefits of the theoretical “on paper” design. The process is much more labor intensive, primarily in the set up for the production run, and in monitoring during the run. Consequently, it is more expensive to produce.

The IC-200 MARK II takes advantage of silver in its design through use of our proprietary Silverfuse conductors. The IC-200 MK II has multiple conductors individually insulated. The conductors are also solid core insulated with Teflon; the best insulation available. There are, however, two types of Teflon: PTFE and FEP. FEP is less costly for the cable manufacturer; but is significantly inferior to PTFE. We use PTFE. Have you ever seen any other cable company specify that their Teflon is PTFE and not FEP? There is a message there. We have developed a shielding system that is completely independent of the signal carrying conductors. This ensures that no RF or EMI gets into the signal – dead quiet background.

We encourage and recommend customers to compare this cable against competitor product at prices at double or more, then decide.
Turntable tone arm cable available with side entry £195 or bottom entry connector £184 for 1m pair terminated RCA locking type banana.
Can be supplied with single run of cable £110 side entry and £100 for bottom entry. Terminated with two locking type RCA at other end.

We have also included a heavy-duty outer jacket to protect the interior and to also prevent against sharp bending of the cable. We have found that Cables that do not have this additional protection, if bent too sharply, can be susceptible to sustaining small fissures (cracks) in the conductor which, over a period of time; degrade the performance of the cable. This is one of the reasons that used cable gets into the used cable market. Performance has deteriorated and usually the former owner does not realize why. This is especially true of Cables that use a mesh cloth as their only outer protection. (Mesh cloth outer coverings are a sign of a hand made cable. see our “Cable Hype” page in our web site concerning the problems with hand made Cables).

We use LOCKING RCA CONNECTORS. These connectors have bodies that are machined rather than stamped out of sheet metal. They are tight-fitting and provide the best possible electrical connection. The IC-200 MARK II is our top of the line interconnect. There are some similarities to the IC-100 MK II such as use of our Silverfuse conductors insulated with, PTFE Teflon, Silverfuse shields and the same high quality locking connectors); however, there are significant differences. The IC-200 MARK II has multiple smaller gauge conductors for improved handling of skin effect. There are other differences such as cabling (weaving) pattern and a more effective ant-static, vibration damping barrier. How does this cable perform? It is designed to be perfectly neutral without emphasizing any portion of the frequency range. Sound stage, transparency, openness and fidelity of timbre are, we believe, unequaled. Our customers agree and tell us this cable is the equal of any cable on the market and exceeds most others in performance regardless of price.

NEW For 2005 - IC300 and IC 200Interconnects are available with the Eichmann Bullet RCA connectors at no extra charge

EXPLANATION OF OUR PROPRIETARY SILVERFUSE CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Silverfuse is a near alloy of silver and copper. IT IS NOT SILVER PLATED OR SILVER CLAD. Plating (or clad, which is the same thing as plating) causes a dioding effect when signal is passed through resulting in brightness and distortion. The Silverfuse process starts with seven nines OFHC copper wire with a diameter that is slightly larger than the required size. It is then pulled through a trough of molten silver. The wire with a silver deposit, is then forced through a compacting die where it is subject to tremendous pressure. The silver and the high purity copper are fused together into a near alloy. The compacting fusion also reduces the wire diameter to the desired size. No dioding subsequently occurs with this process. The result provides for the benefits of silver; which are excellent definition and clarity, with the high purity copper benefits of warmth and mellowness.
The Competition: up to $2,000/meter pair

This cable is finding increasing acceptance in the recording and mastering studio sector and is in use in one of the two SACD equipped mastering studios in the UK.

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USA Price

0.7m

£170.00

£144.68

NA

1.0m

£195.00

£165.96

$339 + taxes

1.5m

£234.00

£199.15

$387 + taxes

2.0m

£285.00

£242.55

2.5m

£339.00

£288.51

3.0m

£390.00

£331.91

IC-200 Balanced XLR and RCA

IC 200 MKII Single - 2 x RCA - DIN for Naim equipment