The RCA and XLR outputs on hi-fi components transmit very weak signals and are therefore highly sensitive to a cable’s electrical properties—particularly its capacitance. High cable capacitance acts like a low-pass filter: it attenuates high frequencies and causes phase shifts that degrade the musical reproduction. Micro AIR technology consistently reduces capacitance, thereby preserving the integrity of the audio signal—for unadulterated reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum, from powerful bass to the finest high-frequency details.
Another critical factor is signal noise within the conductor structure. Uncontrolled contact points between the individual wires can generate micro-distortions that manifest sonically as an unpleasant “hissing” sound during S-sounds, among other things. The specially developed Guided Copper construction of the NF-404 specifically addresses this problem: The individual conductors are precisely separated and insulated from one another by PE wires. This ensures a defined structure and a consistent, low-loss signal flow.
The symmetrical architecture of the NF-404 Micro AIR also offers high immunity to electromagnetic interference. In environments with numerous potential sources of interference, such as switching power supplies, Wi-Fi, or cellular networks, stray signals are effectively compensated for. The result is stable, low-interference transmission.
Whether used on its own or in combination with the LS-404 speaker cable, the NF-404 Micro AIR unlocks the full sound potential of your system and delivers an open, precise, and detailed sound.
| Application: | High-end audio cable |
|---|---|
| Cable diameter: | 8.5 mm |
| Conductor design: | Guided Copper |
| Conductor material: | High-purity OFC copper |
| Conformity: | CE, REACH, RoHS |
| Connector assembly: | Pressure-grouted contacts (1.5 tonnes) |
| Connector housing: | Solid metal |
| Contact enhancement: | Rhodium-coated |
| Contact material: | Tellurium copper |
| Customized assembly: | On request |
| Design: | Symmetrical |
| Dielectric: | Air chambers |
| Floating shield: | Yes |
| Jacket: | PE network jacket |
| Length: | 0.75 m, 1 m, 1.5 m, 2 m |
| Shielding: | 2-fold (braid + foil) |
| in-akustik product group: | Home HiFi |
| in-akustik category: | Analog interconnects |
| Quality: | Referenz |
| Technology: | Micro AIRDouble mono |
| Connector: | 2 x RCA > 2 x RCA |
| Made in Germany: | Yes |
| Free trial listening: | Yes |