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The AP081 Performance Series digital fiber optic cable delivers the highest possible performance from audio equipment. Fiber optic cable transmits digital signals as light for optimal signal clarity, while a polished curved lens enhances signal delivery for even better sound. An inner cladding provides additional protection for the fiber.

This cable is protected from physical harm by a flexible, durable PVC jacket. ... Read more

Features

• Performance series digital fiber optic cable
• Signal transmitted as light for best possible performance
• Additional fiber protection with inner cladding
• Improved digital signal delivery with polished curved lens
• PVC jacket preserves cable flexibility while providing protection

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* Used to join together 2 S-Video cables with male plugs * Gold plated, fully shielded design insures signal integrity. ... Read more

Features

• Corrosion resistant for improved connection, precision made gold-plated HDMI connectors; unique design for easier installation featuring molded grips and position indicator
• Dense multi-shields of overlapping mylar foil and braided copper for isolation from EMI and FRI noise/interference (2-outer layers)
• 28 gauge oxygen-free copper conductors for fast, accurate, and detailed digital audio/video signal transfer
• High bandwidth design improves picture quality while providing universal compatibility with HD audio/Video components
• Improved digital signal transfer accuracy through the use of high quality gas injected foam dielectrics

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• 12'

Amazon.com Product Description

Acoustic Research's AR-8V surge protector is an excellent choice for protecting your home theater system. On it you'll find eight power outlets, including six that are oversized for greater convenience. Distortion-free protection of your cable line is also provided.

Additional features include power-spike protection up to 1,284 joules, an 8-foot ultraflex power cord for easy placement, audible alarm, and circuit breaker. ... Read more

Features

• Provides a clear, noise-free vivid picture and sound for an improved home theater experience
• Two standard outlets and six oversized outlets
• Audible alarm
• Cable protection
• $50,000 lifetime warranty

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AR took their Pro Series cables and gave them a new design and construction.The Pro II series cables are targeted towards home theater enthusiasts who demand high-end digital and analog interconnects for literally all audio and video applications.The new line features: *24 karat gold plated contacts, *99.97% oxygen free copper, *Three layers of shielding: one 100% overlapped Mylar™ foil for RFI isolation and two 95% copper braid for EMI isolation, * These are just a few of the great features you'll find in all Pro II Series cables.*Precision machined Toslink optical connectors create a superior fit for improved performance.*High-grade optical fiber, engineered to meet the high speed signal demands of digital audio components. *A layer of non-reflective cladding for optic fiber protection and improved signal transfer. ... Read more

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• High grade digital audio optical fiber
• Heavy-duty strain relief
• Gold-plated collar
• UPC 044102891821
• UPC 044102891012

Features

• Corrosion resistant for improved connection, precision made gold-plated DVI connectors; unique design for easier installation featuring molded grips and oversized screws
• Dense multi-shields of overlapping mylar foil and braided copper for isolation from EMI and FRI noise/interference (2-outer layers)
• 28 gauge oxygen-free copper conductors for fast, accurate, and detailed digital video signal transfer
• Dual Link, high bandwidth design improves picture quality while providing universal compatibility with HD Video components
• Improved digital signal transfer accuracy through the use of high quality gas injected foam dielectrics

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Featuring gold-plated connectors and oxygen-free copper wire for optimal conductivity, this stereo RCA cable delivers the best possible sound from your home stereo system. Line noise is minimized by its directional-balanced line construction, and is further reduced by protective 100 percent-overlapped Mylar foil shielding. Cable flexibility and durability is upheld by a PVC jacket. ... Read more

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• Home audio RCA interconnects
• Enhanced sound delivery from gold-plated connectors
• Directional balanced line construction reduces line noise
• Stranded, oxygen-free copper wire
• Shielded from interference by 100% Mylar foil

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The AP061 A/V RCA cable provides a composite video cable and left/right stereo audio cables compatible with nearly any modern television and audio/video device. Picture and sound quality are enhanced by corrosion-resistant, gold-plated connectors and solid oxygen-free copper center conductors, and sound accuracy is enhanced with twisted-pair conductors. Signals are virtually noise-free due to 100% Mylar foil and copper braided shields and balanced-line construction for the audio components.

These cables are protected by a durable PVC shell that retains its flexibility for convenient placement. ... Read more

Features

• Performance series RCA audio and video connections
• Improves picture and sound quality with a convenient connection
• Enhanced picture clarity from precision-made gold-plated connectors
• High-quality signal delivered by oxygen-free copper center conductors
• Reduced line noise from 100% Mylar foil and copper braided shields

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8 outlets 2 spaced for AC adapters 2030 joules protectionPair of shielded 2GHz gold plated video coax 8 power cord with low-profile plugSurge protection OK and ground OK indicators$100000 connected equipment guaranteeShipping package dimensions: 14x8.5x4 (len x wid x dep) ... Read more

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• 8 power cord with low-profile plug
• Surge protection OK and ground OK indicators
• 8 outlets, 2 spaced for AC adapters
• 2030 joules protection
• Pair of shielded 2GHz gold plated video coax

Features

• Improved connection from corrosion-resistant, precission made, 24K gold plated connectors
• Unique design for easier installation featuring machined grips on over-sized screws
• Constructed with dense multi-shields of overlappijng mylar foil and braided tinned copper for isolation from unwanted EMI and RFI noise/interference (4-outer layers)
• Large 26 guage 99.97% oxsygen-free, copper conductors for fast accurate and detailed digital video signal transfer
• Dual-Link high bandwidth design improves picture quality and resolution while providing universal compatibility with HD video components

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• 12'

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• For hook-up of equipment such as HDTV receivers, DVD players and other digital components
• Provides fast, accurate digital audio/video signal and data transfer
• Gold-plated 4-4 pin connectors; high-performance design meets critical IEEE 1394 performance requirements
• Densely shielded design provides isolation from EMI and RFI interference caused by household appliances and electronic equipment
• Constructed with high-grade oxygen-free conductors for a pure digital signal

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-Multi-shielded design with 2-95% copper braids -100% aluminum Mylar foil -Corrosion-free, precise connection lowers RF signal resistance -Gold-plated connectors -UPC 044102891111 ... Read more

Features

• Reveals greater aural detail, creates wider soundfield
• Amplifies low-level ambient information
• Works with all two-channel sources
• Stereo analog RCA inputs and outputs
• 20 to 20,000 Hz frequency range

Reviews (3)

Great sound processor, unique design!
I purchased this item earlier this year may 2004. I would like to say. It's an excellent product for creating a more live soundstage to conventional home theater set-up to more refined high home theater systems. There are plenty of audiophiles such as myself who TWEAK their system irregardless of the components used from low-fi to higher end. Even without the additional sound processors I have bridged with this enhancer, my PIONEER HIGH RECEIVER WITH MAGNEPAN, SRSLABS, THEATER RESEARCH SPEAKERS just bloom into a much wider and lively concerto soundstage.
I have been using various sound processors for 25 years and as a former high end home theater installer, this is basically an advancement of the original OMNISONIC IMAGER made by omnisonix back in 1979, no longer in existence. Carver sonic holography replaced that, which I also had along with DBX 3BX III expanders w/impact restoration...That made any analog recording sound somewhat digital and "LIVE" presentation. The TDS-202 is the refined version of the CARVER HOLOGRAPHY. I have all these processors including the APHEX AUREL EXCITER/BIG BOTTOM which has great reviews and SRSLABS SPATIAL ENHANCER and the CARVER HAV-9 SONIC HOLOGRAPHY...the later version of C-9 made in 1981. I must say, this is a MUST for conventional home theater applications and 2 channel systems creating a 3-dimensional soundstage with wider dynamics. For high end systems, this will improve the 3-dimensional spectrum and expand the acoustical dispersion of your speakers.
If you interconnect all the processors I have included above, the soundstage is short of AMAZING! The recordings from a CD OR DVD sounds as if the band or people are in front or back of you.
The acoustic research TDS-202 enhancer can make any system as they claim SOUND MUCH LIVELIER and with clarity...I AGREE with my technical knowledge and experience to back that up. Remember, all these sound processors are all different and can compliment each other if one has technical knowledge and experience. They are all different and highly recommended. What is great about the TDS-202 is that it doesn't require any voltage or direct current to amplify it. Amazing product for the price and a recommended piece of equipment for the novice to professional/audiophile. Check also the DAXIOM STABILIZERS R-103 OR H-103, the latest technology in sound enhancement, coupled with the ACOUSTIC RESEARCH TDS-202 would create HARMONY in the audioworld.
Remember, Don't compare any of these sound processors/enhancers, they are all patentedly different and COMPLIMENT one another and NOT an ALTERNATIVE.
From a former high end home theater installer with 25 yrs of audio experience,returning to the US ARMY for patriotic reasons, a true audiophile who have been using various processors and accessories since 1979. This product is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Excellent product for mid-fi systems
I've had the original TDS-II box that does the same thing as this one for five or six years. Unlike other little black effect boxes I've tried in the past, this one I've never taken out of the signal path and whenever I play music cd's, I always have the box turned on. When you first hook it up and turn it on, the most apparent thing you notice is the sound becomes louder and slightly brighter. The effect may seem subtle initially but give it a few days and you will definitely prefer the sound being processed by this box because if you go back to ordinary stereo, you'll swear something is missing. Recently, I've used this to enhance cd-r's and playing them back on the car stereo is just awesome-sounding. This unit brings a certain presence to cd's on mid-fi systems & car stereos, especially. I'd recommend this unit over any cable upgrade in a second - I can't understand why the product has not become more popular. Grab one if they're still available. BTW, the description of this product here is quite misleading: this unit has no speaker - it's an effects box.

A great upgrade to any CD based system!!!
This is one of the most effective upgrade products that lets you squeeze the last ounce from your system, specially if it is CD based.

If you have had the chance of listening to an outbaord DAC compared to the built-in electronics on the average CD or DVD player and found that that is the way to go, then prepare yourself to feel that experience again.

I don't want to stress the fact that you need an outboard DAC to realize the benefits of the TDS (it also works greatly with stand alone state of the art CD and DVD players); just get another set of analog interconnects to insert the TDS between your DAC, CD or DVD player to your pre-amp, turn on the unit and that's it: a system upgrade that will bring out a sound experience very close to the megabuck dimension!

If you prefer, you can also insert the TDS between the stereo output of your pre-amp and the input of your amp. I have it connected this way and not only outperforms the high quality sound I thought I had before on my digital front end but the whole system (these are DSS, VCR, LDP, CD, DVD, TD, etc.), achieving the very same results with any of the components.

A caution note should be observed: as this is a completely passive device (doesn't need to be plugged into the AC outlets), it is propense to suffer from EM/RFI distortion produced by the active units nearby, so you will have to put it far enough from such devices in order to have it working properly (without noise distortion). The TDS comes with a pair of 1 meter lenght AR stereo interconnects, which are very useful and show the average quality of AR stuff; nevertheless, you can do better with higher quality ones.

The effect is, in a word, outstanding! TDS recovers sound info that otherwise is subtle or not audible from the recordings played in your system as is, which can be defined as: spatial presence (or 3 dimentionality), sound decay, differentiation (clean timbre), realism and all without altering the original signal passed thru it. Human voice, piano, guitar and strings sound in a very relaxed and natural way that could be addictive; the generally congested sound of a pipe organ is transformed to a very pleasant and detailed experience, without being edgy or harsh at all.

In summary, the TDS is a worthy upgrade for your system but don't expect that the magic begin just the minute after you inserted it in the chain; TDS needs some burn-in period before a reliable veredict comes out, so give it a break of at least 1 week before judging or enjoying the benefits that will arise.

So enjoy sound, music and life...! ... Read more