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QED Connect: A great value range of AV cables and adapters covering all connectivity bases

British audio specialists QED introduces its new Connect range of great value AV cables and adapters, custom-designed to deliver the best performance at an affordable price. Whether connecting to your TV, hi-fi or home cinema system or mobile device – such as smartphones, laptop, tablet or portable DACs – the Connect series covers every audio-visual connectivity base. As technology evolves any meaningful future connectivity requirement will also be incorporated into the ‘living’ QED Connect family, making this series of cables truly indispensable.

Designed in the UK, the entire range boasts a stylish satin black finish, wrapped with a soft but durable, ultra-flexible PVC jacket primed for home or mobile use. Each cable (where applicable) features custom-moulded, 24K gold plated QED connectors and plugs for noise-free, long-life connectivity and 99.99% oxygen free copper conductors for reliable signal transfer. Each QED Connect cable comes in a variety of lengths with the entire range arriving in minimal, fully biodegradable packaging.

Introducing the QED Connect range:

Stereo Audio Cables

Connect Phono to Phono Cable

  • 24K gold plated connectors for noise-free long-life connectivity
  • 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper conductors for reliable signal transfer
  • Satin black 4mm OD PVC jacket for ultra-flexibility
  • HDPE dielectric for improved signal integrity
  • Custom plug design with channel identifier

0.75m length – £9.95/€12.95

1.5m length – £10.95/€13.95

3.0m length – £12.95/€15.95

Connect 3.5mm Jack to Phono Cable

  • Compact two-into-one design
  • 24K gold plated connectors for noise-free long-life connectivity
  • 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper conductors for reliable signal transfer
  • Satin black 4mm OD PVC jacket for ultra-flexibility
  • HDPE dielectric for improved signal integrity
  • Custom plug design with channel identifier
  • Stepped 3.5 mm jack plug for mobile phone case fitment

0.75m length – £10.95/€13.95

1.5m length – £11.95/€14.95

3.0m length – £12.95/€16.95

Connect 3.5mm Jack to Jack Cable

  • 24K gold plated connectors for noise-free long-life connectivity
  • 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper conductors for reliable signal transfer
  • Satin black 4mm OD PVC jacket for ultra-flexibility
  • HDPE dielectric for improved signal integrity
  • Custom plug design with channel identifier
  • Stepped 3.5 mm jack plug for mobile phone case fitment

1.5m length – £9.95/€12.95

3.0m length – £11.95/€14.95

Connect 3.5mm Headphone Extension Cable

  • 24K gold plated connectors for noise-free long-life connectivity
  • 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper conductors for reliable signal transfer
  • Satin black 4mm OD PVC jacket for ultra-flexibility
  • HDPE dielectric for improved signal integrity
  • Custom plug design with channel identifier
  • Stepped 3.5 mm jack plug for mobile phone case fitment

1.5m length – £9.95/€12.95

3.0m length – £11.95/€14.95

Aerial, Digital, Subwoofer and Speaker Cables

Connect Aerial Cable

  • Adaptor included
  • 24K gold plated connectors for noise-free long-life connectivity
  • 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper conductors for reliable signal transfer
  • Satin black 4mm OD PVC jacket for ultra-flexibility
  • LDPE dielectric for improved signal integrity
  • True 75ohm characteristic impedance for low signal loss
  • Custom plug design with channel identifier

1.5m length – £18.95/€23.95

3.0m length – £23.95/€29.95

Connect HDMI Cable

  • High Speed with Ethernet
  • Fully compliant with HDMI 2.0 specification
  • 4K 18 Gb/s maximum data rate
  • Satin black 4.8mm OD PVC jacket for ultra-flexibility
  • FMPE+skin dielectric for improved signal integrity
  • 24K gold plated connectors for noise-free long-life connectivity
  • secure reliable fit
  • 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper conductors for reliable signal transfer

1.5m length – £14.95/€18.95

3.0m length – £19.95/€24.95

Connect Optical Cable

  • 24/192 HD Audio compliant
  • PMMA acrylic glass fibre for ultimate flexibility and reliability
  • Stepped refractive index for low jitter
  • Satin black 4.0mm OD PVC jacket for ultra-flexibility
  • QED Toslink plugs for a secure reliable fit
  • Ultra-thin flexible design

1.5m length – £9.95/€12.95

3.0m length – £10.95/€13.95

Connect Subwoofer Cable

  • Satin black 4 mm OD PVC jacket for ultra-flexibility
  • LDPE dielectric for improved signal integrity
  • 24K gold plated connectors for noise-free long-life connectivity
  • 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper conductors for reliable signal transfer
  • Custom plug design with channel identifier

3.0m length – £17.95/€22.95

6.0m length – £21.95/€27.95

Connect Speaker Cable

  • High Performance cable
  • Satin black 2.5mm OD PVC jacket for ultra-flexibility
  • 37 strand 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper conductors for reliable signal transfer

6.0m length – £24.95/€31.95

USB Cables

Connect USB A to C Cable

  • USB 2.0 compliant
  • Satin black 4.0mm OD PVC jacket for ultra-flexibility
  • 24K gold plated QED USB plugs for noise-free long-life connectivity a secure reliable fit
  • 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper conductors for reliable signal transfer

0.75m length – £10.95/€13.95

1.5m length – £13.95/€17.95

Connect USB A to B Cable

  • USB 2.0 compliant
  • Satin black 4.0mm OD PVC jacket for ultra-flexibility
  • 24K gold plated QED USB plugs for noise-free long-life connectivity a secure reliable fit
  • 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper conductors for reliable signal transfer

0.75m length – £8.95/€11.50

1.5m length – £12.95/€16.50

Connect USB A(F) to C Cable

  • USB 2.0 compliant
  • Satin black 4.0mm OD PVC jacket for ultra-flexibility
  • 24K gold plated QED USB plugs for noise-free long-life connectivity a secure reliable fit
  • 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper conductors for reliable signal transfer

0.15m length – £8.95/€10.95

0.75m length – £12.95/€15.95

Connect USB C to C Cable

  • USB 2.0 compliant
  • Satin black 4.0mm OD PVC jacket for ultra-flexibility
  • 24K gold plated QED USB plugs for noise-free long-life connectivity a secure reliable fit
  • 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper conductors for reliable signal transfer

0.15m length – £10.95/€13.95

0.75m length – £11.95/€14.95

Connect USB C to Micro B Cable

  • USB 2.0 compliant
  • Satin black 4.0mm OD PVC jacket for ultra-flexibility
  • 24K gold plated QED USB plugs for noise-free long-life connectivity and a secure reliable fit
  • 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper conductors for reliable signal transfer

0.15m length – £9.95/€12.95

0.75m length – £10.95/€13.95

Stereo Audio and Video Adaptors

Connect Phono to 3.5mm Jack Adaptor

  • 24K gold plated connectors for noise-free long-life connectivity and a secure reliable fit

£7.95/€9.95

Connect 3.5mm to 6.35mm Jack Adaptor

  • 24K gold plated connectors for noise-free long-life connectivity and a secure reliable fit

£9.95/€12.50

Connect Phono (F-F) Adaptor

  • 24K gold plated connectors for noise-free long-life connectivity and a secure reliable fit

£7.95/€9.95

Connect Aerial Adaptor

  • 24K gold plated connectors for noise-free long-life connectivity and a secure reliable fit

£7.95/€9.95

Connect HDMI Cable Adaptor

  • 24K gold plated connectors for noise-free long-life connectivity and a secure reliable fit

£7.95/€9.95

The QED Connect range is available in the UK/Europe this month from qed.co.uk and local independent local dealers.

To buy the QED Connect range and discover other QED products please visit www.qed.co.uk

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QED Connect Phono to Phono Cable

QED Connect 3.5 mm Jack to Phono Cable

QED Connect 3.5mm Jack to Jack Cable

QED Connect 3.5 mm Headphone Extension Cable

QED Connect Aerial Cable

QED Connect HDMI Cable

QED Connect Optical Cable

QED Connect Subwoofer Cable

QED Connect Speaker Cable

QED Connect USB A to C Cable

QED Connect USB A to B Cable

QED Connect USB A(F) to C Cable

QED Connect USB C to C Cable

QED Connect USB C to Micro B Cable

QED Connect Phono to 3.5 mm Jack Adaptor

QED Connect 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm Jack Adaptor

QED Connect Phono (F-F) Adaptor

QED Connect Aerial Adaptor

QED Connect HDMI Cable Adaptor

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QED unveils Reference Audio 40 interconnect with second generation Analoc™ plug technology

British audio specialists QED introduces the latest version of its award-winning Reference Audio 40 interconnect, featuring second generation Analoc™ plug technology. Representing yet another stride forward in analogue interconnect design from the original specialist cable company, this model builds on the success of the first generation Analoc™ low eddy current design by entirely removing all conductive material from the plug bodies for superior transparency, timing and audio signal integrity. The Reference Audio 40 remains the ultimate upgrade from budget interconnects for a cleaner, more detailed and dynamic sonic performance.

QED has been designing and engineering superior analogue and digital cables for more than 45 years, and its new Reference Audio 40 cable is informed by the results of the company’s exhaustive research into cable design since 1995.

All-new Analoc2™ design

The Analoc2™ design still features low bulk, high purity copper connectors alongside low mass metal barrels, but now cleverly substitutes high rigidity thermoplastic material for both the inner support structure and the cable strain relief to eliminate the detrimental effects of eddy currents. Although already smaller than in traditional bulk brass plugs, these unfavourable currents were still able to circulate weakly in the isolated metal body of the previous plug design. Now with the new material in place, these remnant resonant distortions are completely prevented from adversely affecting the information contained in the audio signal as it travels through the new plug.

To complete the RCA plug’s Analoc2™ upgrade and to help combat the skin effect, the hollow, gold (or rhodium) plated, high-purity copper signal-pins are retained, while the effectiveness of the slip ring which locks in place the similarly plated, pure copper ground-terminal as the barrels are tightened, has also been improved.

Complementary Conductor Technology

This technology improves timing and detail, retaining the rhythm of the original piece. Unlike conventional analogue interconnects, Reference Audio 40 utilises two Silver-plated 99.999% Oxygen Free Copper conductors of different diameters to carry the same audio signal. This has the effect of providing an alternative path for high frequency audio components which might otherwise become time smeared in a single audio pathway.

Ferrite cord insulation

A Zn/Mn Ferrite jacket is used within the cordage to absorb very high frequency noise components outside of the audible band that have an adverse effect on the micro-timing of the audio signal. When measured at very high frequencies, Reference Audio 40 cables exhibit cleaner signal transmission than standard audio interconnects. Further protection for the Silver Plated 99.999% Oxygen Free Copper (SPOFC) conductors comes in the form of a low loss, low density, dielectric foam Polyethylene (LDPE) inner jacket that minimises electrical energy loss in the cable insulation which can have a detrimental effect on the fidelity of the sound compared with cheaper PVC alternatives.

The QED Reference Audio 40 interconnect is available now in the UK/Europe and in the US from December, priced:

  • £99.95/€125/$139.95 (0.6m length)
  • £119.95/€149/$169.95 (1m length)
  • £149.95/€189/$209.95 (3m length)

To buy the QED Reference Audio 40 and discover other QED products please visit www.qed.co.uk (UK) and www.qedcable.com (US)

Technical specification

  • Analoc2™ plug with inner high rigidity thermoplastic material
  • Silver Plated 99.999% Oxygen Free Copper (SPOFC) conductors with LDPE dielectric
  • Asymmetrical twisted pair geometry
  • OFC shield giving 100% electromagnetic screening
  • Zn/Mn ferrite Jacket
  • Gold plated updated QED Analoc2™ RCA plugs
  • Parallel Capacitance: 76 pF/m
  • Inductance: 0.37 μH/m
  • Loop resistance: 0.072 Ω/m
  • Dissipation Factor: 0.0059

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