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Naim launches DC1 and RGB1 cables to support DVD5 player (25/2/2005)

Naim Audio will officially launch the new DC1 digital interconnect and the RGB1 video cables at the Sound and Vision 2005 show in Bristol, England during 24th - 27th February 2005.

Development of these cables was instigated during the development of the recently launched Naim DVD5 DVD player to provide cables of high enough quality to enable the outstanding performance of the DVD5 to be confirmed.

DC1 Digital Interconnect

The DC1 cable does not contain any magic dust or indeed any pseudo technical widgets or gismos. It is just an excellent choice of 75 ohm impedance cable terminated correctly and carefully with phono plugs chosen for their performance.

The single 1į0mm diameter high-conductivity copper conductor is surrounded by a semi air-spaced polyethylene dielectric. The DC1 is double shielded by a copper tape giving 100% shielding and a copper braid: the combination delivering excellent shielding together with flexibility. The entire cable is covered by a Black PVC outer sheath for damping and a Nylon braid for protection.

It is the opinion of Naimās R&D that this is the finest sounding cable that they have used to connect a DVD5 to an AV2 AV processor.

The DC1 cable is available now from all Naim retailers at a cost of £150.

RGB1 Video Cable

Although the focus, in the press, is generally on connecting DVD players to display devices via DVI or HDMI, Naim is very conscious of the fact that only a very small proportion of the displays in the market and only a small proportion of those on sale have digital inputs with HDCP. It is also fair to say that some display devices are capable of superior picture quality via their RGB or YUV analogue inputs rather than via their digital video inputs.

Naim has used the highest quality cable and connectors that provide superior impedance matching, low capacitance and high conductivity. Each interconnect is meticulously hand-built in-house using newly developed techniques. The RGB1 cable is high-density double-shielded, flame retardant and non-corrosive. It is fitted with professional BNC connectors with precise Swiss machined brass parts for outstanding robustness, a snug-fitting BNC centre pin insert providing tactile feedback and colour coded boots.

The RGB1 cannot provide a picture better than the source can provide but it can ensure that the signal going from source to display is not compromised in any way.

The RGB1 is available now from Naim retailers at a cost of £525 for 10m, £460 for 5m and £195 for 2m.

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