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MAVROS SPEAKER Z/S/ECopper speaker cable, available as a conventional stereo pair, 2–4 configuration or 4–4 version suitable for biwiring.
2.0M PAIR Pricing From NZ$5,400
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BESPOKE LUXE FINISH OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THIS PRODUCT
A superior speaker cable suitable for ‘high-end’ audio systems.
Mavros uses very high purity OCC (Ohno Continuous Casting) copper conductors. The OCC process is named after professor Atsumi Ohno, who in the late 1970s, discovered that by heating the drawing mould to a higher temperature than the molten copper you intend to cast, then cooling it soon after, the result is one long, high purity (99.9997%) metal crystal.
These high-purity monocrystal conductors are used in a multi-stranded layout, wrapped in individual low-loss microporous PTFE (Teflon™) insulators, and twisted to help lower electromagnetic interference. The four separate conductors are then wrapped in cotton, an additional layer paper, then wraps the assembly in PVC and shrouds it in an outer black cotton sleeve.
In the bi-wire 2–2 and 2–4 configurations, two additional solid conductors are dedicated to the mid/high frequencies, facilitating a more stable and open stereo image.
This obsessive attention to detail – and the combination of materials & assembly methods which was only finalised after exhaustive testing – produces a cable which HiFi World’s reviewer described as‘ the best he’d ever heard’ and HiFi Plus summarised as ‘one of the very, very best. ’
Atlas's goal is to make cables which have no discernable character or sound of their own, which would in itself be a form of distortion – Mavros is engineered to ‘disappear’ in your system, leaving the performance of your equipment to speak for itself. It should be noted though that Mavros requires a ‘burn-in’ period during which the sound will continue to improve.
Mavros uses very high purity OCC (Ohno Continuous Casting) copper conductors. The OCC process is named after professor Atsumi Ohno, who in the late 1970s, discovered that by heating the drawing mould to a higher temperature than the molten copper you intend to cast, then cooling it soon after, the result is one long, high purity (99.9997%) metal crystal.
These high-purity monocrystal conductors are used in a multi-stranded layout, wrapped in individual low-loss microporous PTFE (Teflon™) insulators, and twisted to help lower electromagnetic interference. The four separate conductors are then wrapped in cotton, an additional layer paper, then wraps the assembly in PVC and shrouds it in an outer black cotton sleeve.
In the bi-wire 2–2 and 2–4 configurations, two additional solid conductors are dedicated to the mid/high frequencies, facilitating a more stable and open stereo image.
This obsessive attention to detail – and the combination of materials & assembly methods which was only finalised after exhaustive testing – produces a cable which HiFi World’s reviewer described as‘ the best he’d ever heard’ and HiFi Plus summarised as ‘one of the very, very best. ’
Atlas's goal is to make cables which have no discernable character or sound of their own, which would in itself be a form of distortion – Mavros is engineered to ‘disappear’ in your system, leaving the performance of your equipment to speak for itself. It should be noted though that Mavros requires a ‘burn-in’ period during which the sound will continue to improve.
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COHERENT EARTHING SYSTEM An independent system earth engineered to reduce the RFI and EMI ‘noise’ which frequently degrades audio performance. |
Transpose Modular Termination System
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This cable is fitted as standard with the Transpose Modular Termination System, which allows easy switching between expanding 4mm connectors, spade and Z-plugs as your requirements change.
Expanding 4mm plugs are the standard configuration, please specify at time of purchase if you require an alternative connector. Alternative connector kits are available from AG Lifter.
Expanding 4mm plugs are the standard configuration, please specify at time of purchase if you require an alternative connector. Alternative connector kits are available from AG Lifter.
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Connector Type
Transpose The Transpose is a modular, cold-weld, air-tight, solder-free speaker plug. Interchangeable connector options are spade, Z-plug and expanding plug, available in gold (spade or Z-plug only) or silver. The standard connection is our expanding plug at both ends, please specify preferred connector options when ordering, |
Conductor Material
OCC Copper OCC (Ohno Continuous Casting) process was developed by Professor Ohno, from the Chiba Institute of Technology, to manufacture a very high purity single grain copper or silver. There are only a handful of companies in the world manufacturing via this method. |
Dielectric Material
PTFE Microporous PTFE (Teflon™) is a unique, low density dielectric material, phase stable at room temperature, which offers significant performance improvements over solid PTFE (Teflon™) dielectric designs. |
Construction
Multi Core + Solid Core A pair of identically matched conductors (one for signal path, the other acts as the return conductor) enclosed within a non-conducting screen. |
Specifications
Construction
Multi-core LF/MF, Solid core HF (1.5mm)
Material
OCC
Dielectric
Microporous PTFE
Screen
Braid & Mylar™
Capacitance
111.14 pF/m
Inductance
0.3412 µH/m
Resistance
0.0035 Ohm/m
VOP0.77
Outside Diameter
10.22mm
Multi-core LF/MF, Solid core HF (1.5mm)
Material
OCC
Dielectric
Microporous PTFE
Screen
Braid & Mylar™
Capacitance
111.14 pF/m
Inductance
0.3412 µH/m
Resistance
0.0035 Ohm/m
VOP0.77
Outside Diameter
10.22mm
reviews
HiFi News, Andy Whittle, 2008
"Naturally, Atlas recommends the use of its Mavros interconnects with its Mavros speaker cable. With both in place the system took on a whole new dimension, offering greater space, depth, dynamics and fluidity. These new Mavros cables from Atlas have the uncanny ability to sound fast yet relaxed, detailed yet refined, fluid yet composed."
HiFi+, Adam Blake, 2009
"It’s hard not to be seriously impressed with Atlas’ Asimi and Mavros pairing. These are two of the very, very best. Plus, it’s good to find a truly UK high-end offering. Atlas is definitely on the high-end map!"
HIFi Choice, 2012
"The Mavros produces a natural perspective on music, sounding authoritative and open, offering fine insight without appearing clinically detailed."
HiFi World, 2013
"A quite astonishing speaker cable that provides an open, clear and dynamic performance....One of the truly great cables currently on the market. This is the best set of speaker cables that I’ve ever heard."