Furutech
NCF Clear Line XLR
Line Optimizers

Less noise equals more signal

After the great success of the NCF Clear Line AC, a line XLR version was inevitable. Simply insert the NCF Clear Line XLR into any spare XLR input or output terminal of your equipment – whether an amplifier, preamplifier, DAC, streamer, CD/DVD/SACD player, phono stage, etc. Plug and play!

You can opt to use a single unit, but you may also choose to plug in two – for example one per channel in the case of truly dual mono equipment – for even greater improvements.

You’ll notice the effects immediately, altough they have – like almost all audio accessories – a burn-in period. You will notice a significant improvement In the signal-to-noise ratio, you’ll experience an increase in detail and clarity, with enhanced reproduction of subtle nuances. The soundstage gains depth and is more vivid with greater contrast. Bass notes are tighter while the midrange and treble are sweeter and cleaner.”

NCF Clear Line-XLR (F/Female)(Nano Crystal² Formula (NCF) body material and damping clips)
The contacts are housed in a body formed with NCF Liquid Crystal Polymer Resin. The resin incorporates nylon, fiberglass, nano-sized crystalline piezo ceramic particles, carbon powder and Furutech special “NCF” anti-resonance damping material. The NCF Clear Line-XLR also features special NCF material damping clips of the same material. It generates negative ions that eliminate static and has additional ‘piezoelectric effect’ damping properties.

NCF Clear Line-XLR (M/Male)(Nano Crystal² Formula (NCF) body material and damping clips)
The male XLR version features a body formed with NCF Liquid Crystal Polymer Resin. The resin incorporates nylon, fiberglass, nano-sized crystalline piezo ceramic particles, carbon powder and Furutech special “NCF” anti-resonance damping material. The same special NCF damping material is injected into the NCF Clear Line XLR(M)’s rhodium-plated α (Alpha) Pure copper one-piece construction conductor pins!

Hybrid ceramic capacitors
Features audio grade ceramic capacitor (passive type) to enhance the musical performance of your devices. The Furutech design team spent countless hours of testing to determine the perfect type and specifications of the capacitors to help you achieve the ultimate sound quality. The outer layer of the ceramic capacitors was coated with a high-performance silver-colored special damping treatment to suppress any unwanted vibration and boost sound clarity. The ceramic capacitors also feature advanced tuning technology that eliminates any noise interference induced from your equipment’s output terminals, ensuring that you get the best possible sound experience.

 

 

Reviews:
NCF Clear Line from Furutech by Paul Rigby @ TheAudiophileMan.com
“As such, these plugs and accessories like them can be sonic life savers. They can be the difference between making your HiFi usable or not. As simple as that. And because of that, the price is either extortionate or it’s worth every penny. Again, that depends on you and the performance of these plugs in your system.”

NCF Clear Line RCA & XLR by Srajan Ebaen @ 6moons.com
“Idle mind. Devil’s workshop. Open I/O. Noise”. “The underlying math is basic. Less noise = more signal”.

Japanese HiFi commentator @ Stereo Magazine Japan
I experimented with the NCF Clear Line (RCA on the line input and output of my Accuphase Preamp C-2450. The effects using the line input terminal were outstanding, as follows:
– “The signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) improved, resulting in each sound becoming clear and distinct.”
– “There was an enhancement in transient response and dynamic control, leading to a dramatic improvement in the sense of power and liveliness.”
– “The transparency increased, making vocals and string instruments more melodious.”
– “The coloration disappeared, leading to a natural sound texture.”
– “The dynamic range expanded, resulting in a sound full of warmth.”
– “The overall sound became similar to an upgraded preamp or power amp, providing significant returns on investment.”

Furutech NCF Clear Line Optimizers Review by Matej Isak @ monoandstereo.com
“Furutech NCF Clear Line Optimizers let the music sound less dissonant and bring out the elemental truth at its best while escaping harmonic saturation.”

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Furutech NCF Clear Line XLR … Pt.2
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