Atlas Arran Assist Tonearm Ultra L RCA 1:2 Cable
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Features
| Brand Color | None |
|---|---|
| Warranty The length of time your product is protected by warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| Product Type | Other |
Tech Specs
- Construction - Solid twin balanced
- Conductor - OCC Copper
- Dielectric - PEF
- Screen - Foil/OFC braid
- Capacitance - 40.05 pF/m
- Inductance - 0.798 µH/m
- Resistance - 0.0971 Ohms/m
- Outside Diameter - 8.6 mm
- Colour/Finish - Blue Fabric/Luxe options
Description
The Atlas Arran Assist Tonearm Ultra L RCA 1:2 Cable represents the pinnacle of Atlas OCC copper cable design, created to complement the world’s finest analogue replay systems. As the statement tonearm cable within the Arran family, it is conceived as a true no-compromise solution, focused entirely on extracting the maximum musical information from vinyl playback.
Every aspect of its construction is optimised for the extremely delicate signals produced by phono cartridges, where even small losses or interference can significantly affect sound quality. The result is a cable designed not for short-term impact, but for long-term musical satisfaction, offering a calm, composed, and deeply revealing presentation that allows high-end turntables and cartridges to perform at their absolute best.
Ultra-Pure OCC Copper and Balanced Signal Architecture
At the heart of the Atlas Arran Assist Tonearm Ultra L RCA 1:2 Cable is the use of ultra-high-purity 6N OCC copper, refined to an exceptional 99.99997 per cent purity using the Ohno Continuous Casting process. This elongated crystal structure allows the signal to travel with minimal resistance and distortion, preserving fine detail and timing accuracy.
The cable is configured as two independently balanced channels, ensuring excellent stereo separation and precise imaging. Each channel is individually shielded and protected by a continuous OFC braided screen, significantly reducing susceptibility to radio frequency interference and environmental noise. This meticulous architecture delivers an exceptionally low noise floor and a wide, stable dynamic range that benefits every genre of music.
Ultra L Connectors and Precision Assist Tonearm Plug
Signal integrity is further enhanced through Atlas Ultra L Latik RCA connectors, which feature a unique 3D-printed internal liner designed to minimise the electrical and mechanical influence of the connector itself. These connectors use a cold-weld, solder-free termination method, reducing material transitions that can disrupt signal continuity.
Both the conductor wires and connector pins are made from the same OCC copper, ensuring uniform electrical characteristics throughout the signal path. At the tonearm end, the precision-machined Assist 5-pin plug allows for either side entry at 90 degrees or straight entry at 180 degrees, providing installation flexibility while maintaining optimal mechanical stability and electrical performance.
Natural Balance, Depth, and Musical Calm
Sonically, the Atlas Arran Assist Tonearm Ultra L RCA 1:2 Cable delivers a presentation defined by balance, clarity, and effortless musical flow. The sound is open and detailed, yet never forced or artificially highlighted. Fine textures, spatial cues, and dynamic contrasts emerge naturally from an exceptionally quiet background, creating a strong sense of realism and ease.
Bass is controlled and authoritative, the midrange is expressive and lifelike, and high frequencies extend smoothly without hardness. Rather than drawing attention to individual elements, the cable presents music as a coherent whole, allowing listeners to relax into the performance and experience vinyl playback with depth, refinement, and emotional authenticity.