{"product_id":"dfl-aircore-reference-cnt-spdif-digitale-interlink","title":"DFL AirCore Reference CNT Carbon NanoTube S\/PDIF Digital Cable","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.plixir-bdc-dual{--plixir-text:#242424;--plixir-muted:#626262;--plixir-border:#dedede;--plixir-soft:#f6f6f6;--plixir-accent:#202020;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;color:var(--plixir-text);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;overflow-wrap:anywhere}.plixir-bdc-dual,.plixir-bdc-dual *{box-sizing:border-box}.plixir-bdc-dual h1,.plixir-bdc-dual h2,.plixir-bdc-dual h3{color:var(--plixir-text);line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:normal}.plixir-bdc-dual h1{margin:0 0 20px;font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,38px)}.plixir-bdc-dual h2{margin:38px 0 16px;font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,31px)}.plixir-bdc-dual h3{margin:26px 0 12px;font-size:clamp(19px,2.3vw,23px)}.plixir-bdc-dual p{margin:0 0 16px}.plixir-bdc-dual ul{margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:24px}.plixir-bdc-dual li{margin-bottom:10px}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-intro{font-size:18px;line-height:1.75}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-highlights{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin:24px 0 30px}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-highlight{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-width:0;padding:18px 14px;border:1px solid var(--plixir-border);border-radius:8px;background:var(--plixir-soft);text-align:center}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-highlight-value{display:block;color:var(--plixir-text);font-size:23px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-highlight-label{display:block;margin-top:6px;color:var(--plixir-muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.5}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-note{margin:20px 0;padding:18px 20px;border-left:3px solid var(--plixir-accent);border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;background:var(--plixir-soft)}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-note p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-cable-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin:20px 0}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-cable-card{min-width:0;padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--plixir-border);border-radius:8px}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-cable-card h3{margin-top:0}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-cable-card p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-tag{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:12px;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:4px;background:var(--plixir-soft);color:var(--plixir-muted);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-table-wrap{width:100%;margin:18px 0 22px;overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid var(--plixir-border);border-radius:8px;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}.plixir-bdc-dual table{width:100%;margin:0;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px}.plixir-bdc-dual th,.plixir-bdc-dual td{padding:13px 16px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--plixir-border);text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.plixir-bdc-dual thead th{background:var(--plixir-soft);font-weight:600}.plixir-bdc-dual tbody th{font-weight:600}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-spec-table tbody th{width:34%}.plixir-bdc-dual tbody tr:last-child th,.plixir-bdc-dual tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-table-wrap:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--plixir-accent);outline-offset:4px}@media(max-width:749px){.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-highlights{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-highlight{padding:16px 10px}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-highlight-value{font-size:21px}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-cable-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-cable-card{padding:20px}.plixir-bdc-dual th,.plixir-bdc-dual td{padding:11px 12px;font-size:14px}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-spec-table tbody th{width:40%}.plixir-bdc-dual .plixir-intro{font-size:17px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-bdc-dual\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDFL AirCore Reference CNT S\/PDIF Digital Interconnect\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"plixir-intro\"\u003eA different approach to digital: the DFL AirCore Reference CNT combines 120 carbon nanotube filaments with a Teflon AirCore construction and additional carbon EMI\/RF shielding. Designed for the digital connection between transport and DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a further refinement of a conventional metal signal conductor, but a CNT signal core with its own geometry. DFL combines conductor, dielectric, mechanical stabilization, and shielding in a single design focused on digital signal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-highlights\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Key features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-value\"\u003e120 CNT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-label\"\u003eCarbon Nanotube filaments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-value\"\u003eAirCore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-label\"\u003eAir \/ Teflon AirTube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-value\"\u003eCarbon shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-label\"\u003eAdditional EMI\/RF shielding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-value\"\u003e80 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plixir-highlight-label\"\u003eStandard length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e120 CNT filaments for digital signal transmission\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe digital core consists of 120 parallel carbon nanotube filament strands. Instead of a conventional copper or silver conductor, DFL uses a bundle of fine carbon structures with low conductor mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design focuses on preserving pulse and timing information, with attention to electrical loading, reflections, geometric stability, and high-frequency interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAirCore insulation and carbon shielding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-cable-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"plixir-cable-card\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plixir-tag\"\u003eInsulation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAir, Teflon, and silk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CNT conductor is mechanically stabilized with natural silk and runs through a Teflon air tube. Air forms an important part of the dielectric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to DFL, this construction is designed for low capacitive loading, minimal dielectric energy storage, and preservation of fast signal transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"plixir-cable-card\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"plixir-tag\"\u003eShielding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional carbon EMI\/RF shielding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AirCore construction is surrounded by additional carbon shielding. DFL uses this layer to limit external interference and help absorb high-frequency energy around the signal core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shielding is part of the complete digital cable design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAECO RCA connectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interlink is fitted with AECO RCA connectors made of tellurium copper. The contact parts have an extra-thick layer of 120 µinch pure silver, without a nickel underlayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-mass connector construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTellurium copper contacts with pure silver plating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel-free finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecified contact resistance: less than 0.3 mΩ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eListening experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDFL strives for a digital connection that is as transparent as possible between the source and DAC. Listeners experience, among other things, a quieter background, more accurate instrument placement, spatial layering, and natural microdynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starting point is the preservation of subtle information and clearly defined transients, without deliberately adding a warmer or brighter tonal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLength\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard length is 80 cm. Other lengths are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plixir-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Technical specifications DFL digital interlink\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"plixir-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDFL AirCore Reference CNT S\/PDIF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital S\/PDIF interlink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 cm; other lengths on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSignal conductor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 Carbon Nanotube filament strands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConductor technology\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-metallic CNT signal transmission\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDFL AirCore Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDielectric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir \/ Teflon AirTube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMechanical stabilization\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEMI\/RF shielding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional absorbent carbon shielding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAECO RCA, low-mass construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eContact material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTellurium copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra-thick layer of 120 µinch pure silver, without nickel layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpecified contact resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.3 mΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOuter jacket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanically damped, designed to reduce vibrations and microphonic effects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AUDIOKAFE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59217262674184,"sku":null,"price":1249.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3205\/1976\/files\/dfl-aircore-spdif-01.jpg?v=1792889378","url":"https:\/\/audiokafe.com\/products\/dfl-aircore-reference-cnt-spdif-digitale-interlink","provider":"AUDIOKAFE ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}