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Van den Hul The Isis - Phono Interconnect for Turntables

The van den Hul The Isis is a twin-line coaxial RCA interconnect designed specifically to connect a high-end turntable to a pre-amplifier. Since quality turntables are often supplied with meagre cables, upgrading to The Isis delivers a noticeable improvement in sound quality, resolution, and imaging - at a very affordable price.

Key Highlights

• Very low cable capacitance for minimal cartridge loading
• High purity silver-coated OFC conductors (AWG 25.4) for transparent transmission of weak signals
• Centre steel wire for mechanical reinforcement, usable as an extra ground lead
• Gold-plated RCA connectors from van den Hul's own production

Technology & Benefits

Low Capacitance for Phono Cartridges

Cartridges are particularly sensitive to the capacitance of the connecting cable - a higher value alters the frequency response and sound character. The low capacitance of The Isis minimizes this loading, allowing the cartridge to operate in its optimal range.

High Purity Silver-Coated Conductors

The conductors are made of high purity oxygen-free copper (OFC) with a dense silver coating, sized AWG 25.4. This construction ensures transparent and faithful transmission of the extremely weak signal coming from the cartridge - a signal that will then be amplified many times over by the phono stage.

Centre Steel Wire for Strength and Grounding

The Isis features a centre steel wire providing extra mechanical reinforcement and strain relief. This wire can also be used as an extra ground lead - a practical solution for eliminating hum in turntable systems.

Durable Hulliflex Jacket

The rugged red Hulliflex outer jacket provides optimal protection and a long service life without material degradation. The material is halogen-free in line with van den Hul's environmental programme.

Who Is It For?

The van den Hul The Isis is designed for owners of quality turntables looking for a tangible improvement over the standard supplied cables. Excellent value as a first step in upgrading a turntable system.

Technical Information

• Cable type: Analogue interconnect - phono
• Available versions: RCA 1m, RCA 1.2m
• Jacket colour: Red
• Product range: Entry-level
• Conductor material: High purity silver-coated OFC, AWG 25.4
• Conductor diameter: 0.44 mm
• Shielding: Single shielded
• Cable diameter: 8.7 mm
• Conductor resistance: 0.117 Ω/m
• Centre steel wire: For mechanical reinforcement and extra grounding
• Connectors: Van den Hul gold-plated RCA (2 per side)
• Jacket: Hulliflex, halogen-free

Expert Tip from vsystem.bg

If you hear hum after connecting your turntable, use the centre steel wire as an extra ground lead - this is the most common fix in turntable systems. The cable has two RCA connectors per side (for left and right channels), so make sure your turntable has separate RCA outputs rather than an integrated captive cable.

FAQ

Why does capacitance matter with a turntable?
Cartridges are sensitive to cable capacitance - a higher value alters their frequency response and sound character. Low capacitance means the cartridge operates within its design parameters.

Can it be used with a turntable that has a captive cable?
No - The Isis is a standalone cable with RCA connectors on both ends. Turntables with a fixed integrated cable cannot use it.

What is the steel wire for?
It provides mechanical reinforcement and strain relief, and can also be used as an extra ground lead to eliminate hum.

Is there a noticeable difference from the turntable's standard cable?
Yes, quality turntables are often supplied with meagre cables. Upgrading to The Isis brings a noticeable improvement in resolution and imaging.