Shunyata Research Omega-X S/PDIF | Reference 75-Ohm Digital Cable
Shunyata Research Omega-X S/PDIF is the reference 75-ohm coaxial digital cable in the Omega-X family, for the S/PDIF link between a transport, streamer or processor and a DAC. It uses SPC conductors with a 100% braided SPC shield, PTFE dielectric, gold/copper-contact connectors, PMZ construction, 68 TAPc elements, triple-element CMode filtering and eight days of KPIP v2 processing.
Choose it for a true 75-ohm coaxial digital connection. For balanced 110-ohm connections, see Omega-X AES/EBU. For clock links, see Omega-X Clock-75 and Omega-X Clock-50. See all our Shunyata Research cables and power products.
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OMEGA-X S/PDIF
Shunyata Research Omega-X S/PDIF is the reference 75-ohm coaxial digital cable in the Omega-X family. It uses SPC conductors with a 100% braided SPC shield, PTFE dielectric, gold/copper-contact connectors, PMZ construction, 68 TAPc elements, triple-element CMode filtering and eight days of KPIP v2 processing.
WHO IS OMEGA-X S/PDIF FOR?
High-performance digital systems using a 75-ohm coaxial S/PDIF connection between a transport, streamer or processor and a DAC.
S/PDIF VS. AES/EBU
S/PDIF uses 75-ohm coaxial construction. Omega-X AES/EBU uses a 110-ohm twinaxial design. Match the cable to the component interface.
TECHNOLOGY
 | TAPc (Transverse Axial Polarizer) is Shunyata Research's patent-pending technology that couples to the electromagnetic fields around signal conductors. It works like a polarizer, passively reducing electromagnetic distortion that presents as glare or compression. Omega-X S/PDIF uses 68 TAPc elements. |
 | CMode is Shunyata Research's filter for common-mode noise. Shunyata designed it to reduce that noise without the compression effects of conventional filters, for an analog ease and a quieter background. Omega-X S/PDIF uses a triple-element CMode filter. |
 | PMZ is Shunyata Research's ultra-precise production standard for select coaxial conductors. The braiding machines run at a quarter of normal speed, so the conductor surface, dielectric extrusion and braided shield are held to very tight tolerances. |
 | KPIP v2™ is Shunyata Research's proprietary Kinetic Phase Inversion Process, applied to the conductor and terminal metals. Omega-X S/PDIF receives eight days of KPIP v2 processing, which Shunyata says dramatically reduces burn-in time and delivers a relaxed, life-like presentation. |
SPECIFICATIONS
Cable Type: Coaxial Conductors: SPC Shield: SPC 100% braided shield Dielectric: PTFE Connectors: Gold/copper contacts, black chrome finish Characteristic Impedance: 75 ohm | PMZ: Yes TAPc: 68 elements CMode: Triple element KPIP v2 Processing: 8 days Color: Gray flex Standard Length: 1.25 meters Safety Assurance: |
CHOICE AUDIO GUIDANCE
Use this cable for true 75-ohm S/PDIF connections. If your equipment uses AES/EBU or BNC clocking, choose the matching Omega-X model. Shunyata recommends installing and judging Omega-X digital cables as a system where possible, so tell us what else is in your digital chain and we'll help you decide where Omega-X will make the most difference.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Omega-X S/PDIF 75 ohms?
Yes.
Does it use PMZ?
Yes.
Is the price for one cable or a pair?
One cable. Shunyata prices its digital cables individually.
What is the standard length?
1.25 meters. We list lengths up to 4 meters.