The CablePod™ is a totally new approach to a multi-way binding post connector, where every aspect of sound quality has been considered. This involves:
Creating the optimum shape, mass and thickness of the conductive element to enhance electron flow. Incorporating high conductive materials such as Tellurium Copper or pure Silver in the construction. Attention to the mechanical aspects of the design to ensure the ultimate connection of any spade, banana plug or bare wire connection.
The result is a Binding Post that offers superior sound quality for amplifiers and speakers – from low-end to high-end.
What you should know about Binding Posts:
Most Binding Posts are made from gold plated brass or phosphor bronze with a conductivity rating of often less than 28% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard). As a comparison, the high purity copper used in most speaker cables has a conductivity rating of 100% IACS.
Because of this low conductivity, we believe standard Binding Posts compromise electron flow and stifle the performance of amplifiers and speakers.
The large mass of metal used in many Binding Posts can also introduce phase errors and smearing due to skin effect - where high frequency signals travelling on the surface of the conductor are conveyed faster than low frequency signals travelling at varying depths and speeds within the metal itself. The result is often a slow, bass heavy, smeared sound.
Most Binding Posts have a heavy plating of gold over a nickel substrate. This is often a cause of poor sound quality as electrons flow through 3 dissimilar metals with differing electrical and conductive properties.
Furthermore, most binding posts are secured with a nut that has a detrimental affect on electron flow.
The solution:
The new CablePod™ solves the problems of standard Binding Posts and provides a faster, cleaner signal of high purity and detail.
To achieve this we use:
- A contact element machined from either high-purity Tellurium Copper (over 90% IACS) or pure Silver (106% IACS) to ensure maximum conductivity. This provides up to 320% greater conductivity than gold plated brass binding posts.
- A contact element of ideal thickness and mass – to support current flow and to minimise skin effect problems
- Direct 24k gold plating (on the Tellurium Copper CablePod™) to prevent oxidation – and not to influence sound quality.
- A high strength polymer moulded thread that insulates the conductive element from the securing nut.