Arcadia OCC Interconnect Cable

$188.00

The Arcadia is a no compromise, OCC copper interconnect developed for the most demanding analogue systems. It shares the same engineering as the Pure Silver Fusion interconnect but in an all pure copper construction. Its design consists of a twisted pair of fine strand/ tight pitch OCC stranded cores insulated in FEP/Tef dielectric, which are then insulted in PTFE wrap followed by a mylar shield. A 24-carrier tight pitch braid for 100% protection then follows the mylar from outside interference. Following this we jacketed the cable in 105˚C degree RoHS certified PVC jacket and an anti-static terephthalate(PET) monofilament sleeve.

The all OCC copper design gives it an unique sonic signature that is truly it own and the ideal choice for solid state equipment where the pursuit is authenticity.

The Arcadia like all of our cables goes through our new Ultra Sonic cleaning process where we run the raw copper through a water bath that is super charged to burn away dirt, oil, particals and impurities on the surface of the wire. This Ultra Sonic Bath also has the added unique effect of giving our cables a pre-burn sound that could take hundreds of hours to achieve through normal use.

SPECIFICATION

● Conductor: OCC single crystal copper
● Multi-Strand find strand construction
● Ultra Sonic cleaning process on individual conductors
● Insulations: HDPE, FEP/Tef dielectric, PTFE dielectric (wrap)- Insulation is pressure extruded completely encompassing each core evenly.
● Tight Pitch construction
● Cryo-Treated
● Shield1: Aluminum mylar with
● Shield 2: Silver coated copper tight pitch braid
● External insulation: RoHs/Reach Certified 105˚C PVC high flex jacket
● Connector Male (RCA): Low-mass RCAs with OCC copper low resistance Pin assembly
● Sleeve 1: Polyethylene terephthalate(PET) monofilament sleeve with anti-static ● fibre in purple
● OD: 8.5mm

Deep Cryo™ Treatment
All of the conductors used in our cables undergo Deep Cryo™ treatment before the insulation is extruded over the metals. Our research has proven that the conductor—and only the conductor— benefits from cryo-treatment. Materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC™), Teflon™, PE, and Silicon™ can all be adversely affected by cold-temperature annealing. Cryo-treating non-conductors and insulating materials can cause them to break down and become brittle.
The purity, size, and molecular structure of each conductor determine the specific temperature within the -186ºC to - a 196ºC range that we cryo-treat it at. Zavfino’s research into cold temperature physics has proven that the absolute lowest temperature is not necessarily the best for cryo-treatment.
This is a two-stage process. In the first stage we draw the bare conductor through a ceramic die into an ultrasonic cleaning chamber that bombards the conductor with multiple ultrasonic frequencies. This emulsification process removes all debris from the surface of the wire down to the molecular level and leaves absolutely zero residues.

UltraSonic 7 High Voltage / Thermal Break-in
This is a two-stage process. In the first stage we draw the bare conductor through a ceramic die into an ultrasonic cleaning chamber that bombards the conductor with multiple ultrasonic frequencies. This emulsification process removes all debris from the surface of the wire down to the molecular level and leaves absolutely zero residues. After each individual wire is processed, we strand it into bundles and then subject the bundles to further treatment. During the second stage of the ultrasonic burn-in, we increase the voltage to a higher level that’s just below the threshold of the conductor. This adjustment in temperature allows us to get a unique “break-in effect” normally associated with cables that have had 30 to 40 hours of signal and/or current run through them.

Zavfino Arcadia MK2

First I would like to say that I have a highly revealing system using Focal Sopra 2's for speakers. Beryllium tweeters and a foward midrange . I needed a XLR cable that was dead nuts neutral with no emphasis on high frequencies. I bought the Arcadia MK 2 and gave it a try. I played it for 5 days straight for 24 hours a day to break it in. Low frequencies were great but the upper midrange and high frequencies were much too bright for these ears. Sounded etched and sibliant with my rig. Maybe on a less revealing system or a Darker Rig it might work out fine.

The best interconnects I've ever used, period
They are only being used from my AVR to my Power Amp and what a clean sugnal.

Well made excellent sound

Very happy with the quality in make and sound. I would highly recommend these cables if your looking for great sound without having to mortgage your house.

No joke audio cables

I got the Arcadia 7 days ago. I do Qobuz, Tidal, CD’s, and some vinyl too. My system was harsh in the mids and lack bottom end. To make it short, when I started to build my system (stereo only), I did not, wanted to spend money on cables, well not yet, so I bought “good cheap cables recommended by reviewers”. At the beginning they sounded OK, but by the time I finish building the system, like I said before, it sounded harsh in some music. I was worry, "did I make a mistake", then I thought, “well it’s not the best recordings”, in some good recording that harshness was limited. Then in the back of my mind “well could be the cables”. When I install the Arcadia’s, I only bought a pair, of course to test my theory, I connected them between the DAC and Preamp. This cables (Arcadia) in couple of days, they have transformed the sound of my system, just one pair. The sound is amazing, the harshness is gone, is more mellow, better detail in all. I will finish the rest of my system in Zavfino, and that is also including Speaker Cables and Power Cables.

PS: Credit where credit is due, the first time I heard about Zavfino was from ANA[DIA]LOG.

Another Excellent Cable From Zavfino!

I have been an Audiophile for over 30+ years and have owned and own many high end cables from Cardas, Nordost, Stealth and Acoustic Zen to name a few. For the money you cannot go wrong trying the Arcadia cable for musicality and value. All my phono cables are Zavfino and after years of use they are my standout favorites. This company has integrity and solid reputable products that cannot be dismissed.
As far as the Arcadia goes it is closer to neutral without the coolness of some high-end cables that sacrifice musicality for detail and speed for which the Arcadia's bring you a more natural representation of the music without tipping things up or bloating the bass. In the right position you should find a nice fit in your system, IMO.