Kimber Kable Orchid – Reference AES/EBU digital cable for uncompromising digital signal transmission

The Kimber Kable Orchid is one of the legendary digital cables from Kimber Kable and was specifically developed for demanding AES/EBU connections (110 ohms). Since its introduction, the Orchid has enjoyed an excellent reputation worldwide among audiophiles, sound engineers, and professional studios. Thanks to its proprietary construction, high-purity solid silver conductors, and the elaborate Kimber braided geometry, the Orchid impresses with exceptional detail resolution, precise timing, and impressively spatial music reproduction.

Developed for maximum digital audio signal precision

Digital signal transmission demands maximum accuracy. Even the smallest disturbances or timing errors can affect music playback. The Kimber Kable Orchid was designed to transmit digital audio signals with the highest precision and exceptional stability. Vocals appear clearly focused, instruments detach effortlessly from the speakers, and the spatial imaging gains significant depth and naturalness.

Three Black Pearl solid silver conductors for maximum detail resolution

At the heart of the Orchid are three high-purity Black Pearl solid-core silver conductors, processed in the elaborate Kimber TC braided geometry. Pure silver offers exceptionally high conductivity and allows for the virtually lossless transmission of the finest digital information. As a result, the Orchid impresses with remarkable fine detail, exceptional dynamics, and natural timbre, even during the most complex musical passages.

Patented Kimber TC braided geometry

The signature TC braided geometry reduces electromagnetic interference, high-frequency noise, and mechanical influences on the digital signal. Simultaneously, it ensures constantly controlled impedance and minimizes jitter. The result is an exceptionally quiet, precise, and three-dimensional reproduction with an impressive soundstage.

Perfect for high-quality AES/EBU connections

The Kimber Kable Orchid is ideal for high-quality digital audio connections between:

• CD transport and DAC

• Network streamer and D/A converter

• Music servers

• Digital preamplifiers

• Professional studio components

• High-end devices with an AES/EBU XLR interface

Its uncompromising construction makes the Orchid the ideal choice for reference systems and professional applications where the highest transmission quality is required.

Studio-grade XLR connectors

The Kimber Kable Orchid is supplied as standard with high-quality studio-grade XLR connectors featuring silver-plated contacts. These ensure a permanently secure connection, low contact resistance, and precise signal transmission for many years to come.

Handcrafted in the USA

Like all high-quality Kimber Kable products, the Orchid is manufactured in Ogden, Utah (USA). Top-tier materials, precise handcraftsmanship, and strict quality controls guarantee exceptional build quality as well as permanently consistent performance at a reference level.

Highlights

• High-end AES/EBU digital cable (110 ohms)

• Three Black Pearl solid-core silver conductors

• Patented Kimber TC braided geometry

• Constantly controlled 110-ohm impedance

• Minimizes jitter as well as electromagnetic and high-frequency interference

• Outstanding detail resolution, dynamics, and spatial imaging

• Ideal for CD transports, DACs, music servers, and professional digital sources

• High-quality studio-grade XLR connectors with silver-plated contacts

• Handcrafted in the USA

Technical Details:

• Cable type: AES/EBU digital cable (110 Ohm)
• Characteristic impedance: Precisely controlled 110 Ω
• Conductors: 3 × Black Pearl solid-core pure silver conductors
• Conductor geometry: Patented Kimber TC braided geometry
• Conductor construction: Solid-core (solid pure silver conductors)
• Dielectric: Fluorocarbon (PTFE/Teflon)
• Optimized geometry to reduce jitter and signal reflections
• Low inductance and capacitance for low-loss signal transmission
• High-quality studio-grade XLR connectors with silver-plated contacts
• Nitrogen-assisted hand soldering of all connections
• Suitable for AES/EBU connections between CD transports, DACs, streamers, music servers, and professional audio components
• Handcrafted in the USA

Herstellerangaben:

Kimber Kable / RKB Industrial, INC DBA
2752 South 1900 West
Ogden
84401 , Utah
USA
info@kimber.com

Verantwortliche Person:

ATR – Audio-Trade Hi-Fi Distribution Company Ltd.
Wallufer Street 2
65343 , Eltville am Rhein
Germany
kimberkable@audiotra.de