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The Bay C5 Hybrid - Analogue RCA Interconnect Cable

The Bay C5 Hybrid is an analogue RCA interconnect cable with an exceptional price-to-performance ratio, designed for general-purpose use in home audio, car hi-fi, and internal wiring of amplifiers and mixing consoles. The hybrid construction combines a silver-plated OFC conductor, dual Linear Structured Carbon shielding, and a durable Hulliflex jacket for transparent sound and a long service life.

Key Highlights

• Large crystal silver-plated OFC conductor for clean, stable signal transmission
• Dual shielding with Linear Structured Carbon (LSC) for dramatically improved transparency and imaging
• Halogen-free Hulliflex 4 jacket for exceptional chemical resistance and a long life without ageing
• Low capacitance (110 pF/m) for minimal signal loss over longer cable runs

Technology & Benefits

Silver-Plated OFC Conductor with LSC Layer

The C5 Hybrid's conductor is built from large crystal oxygen-free copper (OFC) with a dense silver coating - a material that ensures excellent conductivity and signal stability. An additional Linear Structured Carbon (LSC) layer on the conductor electrically bridges any metal crystal defects, providing stable conductivity even at the lowest signal levels.

Dual Shielding with Linear Structured Carbon®

The double screen consists of a 16-strand braid (6 x 0.12mm) beneath an LSC-saturated layer. The LSC layer further closes the cable against HF signals and dramatically improves the transparency and spatial imaging of the sound - technology standard in The Bay's more expensive products.

Halogen-Free Hulliflex® 4 Jacket

The red Hulliflex 4 outer jacket offers significantly better properties than standard PVC - superior resistance to chemical (corrosive) attack from the outside world and an exceptionally long service life without any ageing effects. The material is halogen-free for safer use.

Low Capacitance for Clean Transmission

A capacitance of 110 pF/m and foamed polyethylene insulation on the conductor minimize signal loss over longer cable runs - an important parameter for maintaining frequency response when connecting components.

Who Is It For?

The Bay C5 Hybrid is suited to audiophiles and enthusiasts looking for a reliable, long-lasting RCA interconnect with better-than-standard characteristics at an accessible price. Ideal for connecting components in a home hi-fi system, car audio installations, or internal wiring of amplifiers and mixing consoles.

Technical Information

• Cable type: Analogue interconnect - unbalanced
• Connectors: RCA
• Jacket colour: Red
• Product range: Entry-level
• Conductor material: Large crystal OFC with dense silver plating
• Conductor diameter: 0.76 mm
• Conductor construction: 40 x 0.12mm strands, effective cross-section 0.452 mm² (AWG 20.6)
• Shielding: Double - 16 x 6 x 0.12mm braid + LSC-saturated layer
• Cable diameter: 5.2 mm
• Conductor resistance: 0.038 Ω/m (3.8 Ω/100m)
• Screen resistance: 0.016 Ω/m (1.6 Ω/100m)
• Capacitance: 110 pF/m
• Conductor insulation: Foamed polyethylene
• Jacket: Hulliflex® 4, halogen-free
• Available lengths: 0.8m, 1m, 1.2m

Expert Tip from vsystem.bg

Choose the cable length based on the exact distance between components - shorter cables generally offer better electrical performance. When routing, avoid running the C5 Hybrid parallel to power cables to minimize noise. The Hulliflex jacket is exceptionally resistant to mechanical and chemical stress, making it well-suited to car audio installations.

FAQ

What is Linear Structured Carbon (LSC)?
LSC is a patented The Bay technology in which a special carbon material electrically bridges any metal crystal defects in the conductor and screen. The result is more stable conductivity at low signal levels and improved sound transparency.

What is the difference between Hulliflex and standard PVC?
Hulliflex offers superior resistance to chemical attack, a longer life without ageing effects, and is halogen-free - a significantly better alternative to standard PVC for long-term use.

Is it suitable for car audio installations?
Yes, the C5 Hybrid is specifically designed for car hi-fi applications as well - the Hulliflex® jacket and dual shielding make it particularly durable in the demanding conditions of an automotive environment.