Element RCA R1
OFC Copper interconnect.
Our design brief for the latest Element RCA R1 was to create an ultra-competitive high-quality, entry-level interconnect. Previous generations have garnered both long-term acclaim and numerous awards, proving to be one of our most successful products.
This new generation Element cable benefits from our policy of continuous improvement, fine-tuning both the physical and electrical properties to achieve a higher specification and superior quality of construction.
The signal conductor is a high-quality OCC copper, fully-shielded to ensure resistance to the RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) which can raise noise levels in a poorly-shielded cable.
The Element is fitted with the Integra non-magnetic RCA plug. This low-mass connector features a precise solder-free, cold-weld (precision-crimped) connection, creating a coherent, continuous signal path with no losses due to ‘barriers’ between different materials.
The result is a cable which creates a large three-dimensional soundstage and significant levels of fine detail without the artificial ‘brightness’ which affects many budget cables. The Element RCA R1 offers a neutral, relaxing sound proven to be an excellent foundation for further system improvements.
Key Features. Essential characteristics of this product.
Technology
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Product Specifications.
| Construction | Coaxial |
| Conductor | OCC Copper |
| Dielectric | PEF |
| Screen | Foil/OFC braid |
| Capacitance | 79.59 pF/m |
| Inductance | 1.602 µH/m |
| Resistance | 1.344 Ohms/m |
| Outside Diameter | 7.0 mm |
| Colour/Finish | Pearl White |
Reviews. What the specialist media say…(review refers to the previous version of this product).
…which again demonstrates just how significantly cables can affect the quality of the soundstage. The Element Achromatic X RCA is superb value for money and is very much to be recommended.
The Elements replaced some far more expensive cables from another well-respected British manufacturer and to be honest, I could detect no loss of sound quality or musicality in the performance. That such a relatively inexpensive cable can perform so well served to make me think again about price/performance and the law of diminishing returns.
Still, the bass information has great positivity where the attack and decay of individual hits or notes are concerned. And, again, there’s sufficient detail – of texture and timbre, as well as of depth and intensity – to make the Atlas a completely convincing listen.
A fantastic showing for its asking price, the Atlas Element Achromatic does not disgrace itself – even when partnered with some exotic equipment. It’s refreshing to note that Atlas even lists the measured technical parameters of this interconnect on its website.
All in all, the Element Achromatic X RCA interconnect represents excellent value for money and sounds really good across a wide range of different musical genres.
Hi-Fi Choice Group Test
the performance connection
