About The Van den Hul 3T The River Hybrid RCA to RCA Cable
The River Hybrid is Van den Hul's 3T entry-level coaxial interconnect with both the centre core and shielding made of 3T conductors.
The 3T The River Hybrid is the most cost effective way to get acquainted with Van den Hul's revolutionary 3T (True Transmission Technology) conductor material. The cable has a coaxial (unbalanced) build with a centre core of 19 strands of 3T conductors, each with a diameter of 150 microns.
In combination with the extra Linear Structured Carbon (L.S.C.) layer around the centre core, the designers have applied two very innovative (hybrid) technologies together to allow a superior listening experience at this level. The result is, certainly compared to regular copper and copper/silver conductors, a very wide and open soundstage with lots of dynamics, a deep and tight bass end and an undistorted high end.
The shielding is made of 40 3T conductors combined with 2 layers of multiple, heavy silver-coated, high-quality copper strands. Van den Hul's exclusive 3T technology gives you much higher resolution and richer detail compared to any other metal technology used so far.
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 The River Hybrid RCA to RCA cable is an entry-level coaxial interconnect that showcases the brand's revolutionary 3T (True Transmission Technology). This cable is designed with a centre core made up of 19 strands of 3T conductors and is further enhanced by a Linear Structured Carbon (L.S.C.) layer, delivering a wide and dynamic soundstage with deep bass and undistorted highs. Its 3T shielding, combined with silver-coated copper strands, provides exceptional signal resolution and detail. The unique properties of Van den Hul's 3T technology, including resistance to oxidation, material fatigue, and mechanical stress, ensure long-lasting high-fidelity performance without degradation over time.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Analogue RCA to RCA Interconnect Cable
- Sold as a Stereo Pair - 2 Individual Cables
- Product Range: 3T Entry Level
- Cable Type Coaxial: Single Core, Triple Screened
- Centre Conductor Construction: The Centre Conductor is composed of 19 strands of 3T conductors, each with a diameter of 150 microns
- Shielding: The Shielding is made of 40 3T conductors combined with 2 layers of multiple, heavy silver coated, high quality copper strands
- Screen Construction: 3 Screens (Metal)
- External Diameter: 7.3 mm
- Dielectric Strength / Test Voltage: 300Vrms min.
- Connector Types: Rhodium Coated RCA Plugs
- Jacket / Colour: Hulliflex® Halogen Free, Blue
- Available Lengths: 1 Metre, 1.5 Metres
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 5 Years - Does not cover misuse or abuse
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.