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OMEGA-X PHONO INTERCONNECTS

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The Omega-X PHONO interconnects represent a fundamental breakthrough in signal-cable performance from Shunyata Research. What began as an exploration into the theoretical limits of cable design quickly evolved into a no-compromise platform that challenges long-standing assumptions about what signal cables can achieve.

When deployed as part of a complete system, Omega-X signal cables deliver a combination of weightless coherence, explosive dynamics, and commanding authority that rises above conventional performance expectations—regardless of price. This transformative capability is the direct result of advanced applications of Shunyata Research’s proprietary technologies, most notably TAPc™, which addresses forms of electromagnetic distortion entirely ignored by traditional cable designs.

Omega-X cables are engineered to unlock the full potential of the world’s most revealing and exotic audio systems.

RISING ABOVE CONVENTIONAL CABLE DESIGN

Traditional cable engineering focuses on resistance, shielding, and materials while leaving critical forms of electromagnetic distortion unresolved. Omega-X breaks from this paradigm by directly addressing field-based distortions that obscure timing, dynamics, and coherence.

The result is not a subtle refinement, but a system-level elevation in performance that reveals musical information previously buried beneath noise, smear, and phase incoherence.

GROUNDBREAKING TECHNOLOGY

TAPc™ (Transverse Axial Polarizer)

TAPc™ is a patent-pending technology that couples directly to the electromagnetic fields surrounding signal conductors. Functioning much like an optical polarizer, TAPc™ passively reduces electromagnetic distortion that manifests sonically as glare, haze, and temporal smearing.

The audible effect is immediate and unmistakable:

• Dramatically reduced perceived noise floor




• Effortless, unconstrained dynamics




• Substantial improvements in timing accuracy and coherence




• Enhanced image stability and spatial precision

TAPc™ operates independently of system type or component pairing, delivering consistent results across a wide range of audio systems. Even casual listeners typically recognize its impact within moments. These effects remain unaddressed by competing cable technologies of any kind.

Ohno Continuous Cast (PSOCC) Silver Conductors

Omega-X employs single-crystal Ohno Continuous Cast (PSOCC) silver conductors, originally developed by Professor Atsumi Ohno of the Chiba Institute of Technology in Japan.

Unlike conventional extruded wire—which contains numerous crystalline boundaries that introduce distortion—Ohno casting forms conductors with an exceptionally long, continuous crystal structure. This produces:

• Extremely low grain boundaries




• Superior signal purity




• Natural tonal balance and harmonic integrity

PSOCC silver is widely regarded for its grain-free clarity and organic musical presentation.

ΞTRON® Technology

ΞTRON® is a proprietary Shunyata Research technology designed to prevent dielectric absorption and re-radiation—phenomena that smear transient information and degrade signal integrity.

ΞTRON® employs:

• Dual signal paths




• An electric field compensation circuit




• Active cancellation of dielectric charge buildup

This allows Omega-X to preserve the original signal with exceptional accuracy, even over long cable runs.

Patents:
US8912436B2 · ZL2011800473442 · DE601011046558.9 · UK2622612

KPIP v2™ Processing

All Omega-X cables undergo 8 days of KPIP v2™ (Kinetic Phase Inversion Process), a proprietary treatment that refines conductor metals at the atomic level.

Compared to the original KPIP process, KPIP v2™ delivers:

• Dramatically reduced burn-in time




• Improved tonal relaxation




• Greater dimensionality and realism

The performance improvement is substantial—comparable to upgrading a major system component.

Advanced Materials & Construction

• Fluorocarbon Dielectrics
  Typically reserved for aerospace and satellite applications, fluorocarbon insulation exhibits extremely low dielectric absorption, high dielectric strength, and exceptional thermal stability. In audio applications, this translates to:

  
  

  • Reduced dynamic compression

  
  

  • Improved low-level resolution

  
  

  • Enhanced clarity and transient precision




• Platinum-Plated Proprietary Connectors
  Custom Shunyata connectors with platinum-plated contacts provide exceptional tonal purity, smoothness, and resolution—preserving fine detail without edge, glare, or artificial brightness.

SONIC CHARACTERISTICS

In reference-level systems, the Omega-X XLR delivers:

• Crystal-clear transient detail




• Expansive, layered soundstaging




• Precise image focus and dimensional solidity




• Effortless macro- and micro-dynamics




• A natural, unforced tonal balance

The presentation is authoritative yet refined, revealing musical intent with clarity and emotional realism.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Cable Type:
  RCA/ Phono: Coaxial




• Gauge:
  16 AWG




• Conductors:
  Single-Crystal Ohno (PSOCC) Silver




• Shielding:
  SPC 100% braided




• Dielectric:
  Fluorocarbon




• Connectors:
  Shunyata Research proprietary platinum-plated contacts, carbon finish




• TAPc™ Modules:
  2 Dual-Concentric modules / 136 elements




• KPIP v2™ Processing:
  8 days




• Standard Length:
  1.25 meters




• Color:
  Gray Flex




• Phono Ground Cable:
  Omega-X CGC (when applicable)

SAFETY & QUALITY ASSURANCE

Each Omega-X cable undergoes rigorous testing, including:

• Continuity and polarity verification by two technicians




• HiPOT insulation breakdown testing at 1,200 VAC