About The Van den Hul 3T The Hill Hybrid XLR to XLR Cable
3T The Hill Hybrid is another step up from The Rock, with its two solid 500-micron Linear Structured Carbon covered 3T conductors.
To reduce the capacitive load between the two centre conductors and the screen, the dimension of the 3T The Hill Hybrid is enlarged compared to the 3T The Rock Hybrid.
The 2 centre conductors each consist of a single 500-micron 3T conductor coated with a Linear Structured Carbon (LSC) layer to improve the sonic quality further. The shielding against spurious signals is made of 2 layers of heavy silver-coated multiple copper strands and 1 extra layer of LSC in between.
The 3T The Hill Hybrid has a remarkably spacious and clean sound character without any noticeable distortion. If your equipment has true balanced circuitry and XLR connections then this cable offers superior noise rejection and therefore sound quality over the unbalanced RCA version.
Van den Hul 3T True Transmission Technology
Van den Hul are world leaders in cable design and use advanced material design and cutting edge technologies to deliver life-like sound. With their 3T range of cables, they use a proprietary amorphous alloy of metals and non-metals that together make a conductor with an almost ideal set of properties for Hi-Fi cables, found in no other brand; no oxidation or metal fatigue, extended strain relief, stable at extremely high as well as low temperatures, no electroplating chemicals involved, very flexible and an extremely long life-span.
3T Cables have a number of benefits which are unique due to the materials and construction design.
- No material fatigue problems to avoid dramatic sound-quality reductions over time.
- Never any surface or internal oxidation to avoid long-term sonic harshness.
- A very stable amorphous structure which is essential for high-quality live sound including stable high resolution on very low signal levels.
- Very flexible fibres which means no mechanical stress in the conductors in any situation.
- No chemical ageing which neatly avoids any decline in the sound quality over time.
- No mechanical ageing which means there will never be any deterioration of the transmission quality.
- Very low number of internal boundaries to avoid Cross Crystal Distortion (C.C.D.).
- The innovative 3T conductors produce the highest signal resolution possible.
Our Take
The Van den Hul 3T The Hill Hybrid XLR to XLR cable is an advanced high-fidelity audio cable that builds on the performance of The Rock, featuring two solid 500-micron Linear Structured Carbon (LSC)-covered 3T conductors. Designed to reduce capacitive load and improve signal clarity, this cable offers enhanced dimensions compared to the Rock. Its unique construction includes two centre conductors with LSC layers, providing superb sonic quality with minimal distortion. Shielding is reinforced with silver-coated copper strands and an additional LSC layer, ensuring excellent protection against interference. With Van den Hul's 3T True Transmission Technology, this cable offers a life-like, spacious sound with exceptional durability, free from oxidation, mechanical stress, and sonic degradation over time.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Analogue XLR to XLR Interconnect Cable
- Sold as a Stereo Pair - 2 Individual Cables
- Product Range: 3T Mid Level
- Cable Type Coaxial: Twin Core, Triple Screened
- Centre Conductor Construction: The 2 Centre Conductors consist each of a single 500 micron 3T conductor coated with an LSC layer to improve the sonic quality further
- Shielding: The Triple-Layered Shielding has a 2 + 1 structure. It combines two layers made of heavy silver-coated copper strands and one layer made of Linear Structured Carbon (LSC) for damping spurious signals
- Screen Construction: 3 Screens (2 Metal, 1 Carbon)
- External Diameter: 8.4 mm
- Dielectric Strength / Test Voltage: 300Vrms min.
- Connector Types: Silver Plated Neutrik XLR Plugs
- Jacket / Colour: Hulliflex® Halogen Free, Dark Yellow
- Available Lengths: 1 Metre, 1.5 Metres (Other Lengths Available to Special Order – Please Enquire)
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 5 Years - Does not cover misuse or abuse
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.