AudioQuest Mackenzie XLR Balanced Analog Interconnect Cable
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AudioQuest Mackenzie XLR Balanced Analog Interconnect Cable
Overview
Balanced XLR connections are a strong choice between components that support them. The AudioQuest Mackenzie XLR to XLR is a balanced analog audio interconnect (XLR to XLR) for connecting balanced sources such as DACs, streamers, and preamps to amplifiers and receivers with XLR inputs.
It uses solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors with direction-controlled metal so induced noise is dissipated and drained properly. AudioQuest's Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation absorbs and reflects RF noise before it reaches the ground reference, and nitrogen-injected Hard-Cell Foam insulation keeps signal-pair geometry stable.
Triple-Balanced Geometry adds a separate ground-reference conductor so the shield is never used as an inferior conductor, and cold-welded terminations with hanging-silver directly over pure purple copper make the connection without solder.
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Choose the shortest length that comfortably reaches between your components, leaving a little slack so the plugs are not under tension. Available here in several lengths; see the length options above.
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Why the AudioQuest Mackenzie XLR to XLR Stands Out
Solid PSC+ Conductors
Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries.
Direction-Controlled Conductors
Conductors are oriented so induced noise is dissipated and drained properly.
Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation
Absorbs and reflects RF noise before it reaches the ground reference.
Hard-Cell Foam Insulation
Nitrogen-injected foam keeps signal-pair geometry stable for a consistent impedance and lower distortion.
Triple-Balanced Geometry
A separate ground-reference conductor means the shield is never used as an inferior conductor.
Hanging-Silver Terminations
Cold-welded, with silver directly over pure purple copper.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The Balanced System Owner: Has components with XLR outputs and inputs and wants a high-performance link.
- The Critical Listener: Wants PSC+ conductors and carbon-based noise dissipation in a balanced cable.
- The System Builder: Wants consistent AudioQuest cabling through a stereo system.
How It Compares
The AudioQuest Red River XLR uses solid PSC conductors, Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation, and gold-plated terminations. Mackenzie steps up to PSC+ conductors, carbon-based 3-layer Noise-Dissipation, and hanging-silver over pure purple copper terminations.
AudioQuest Mackenzie XLR Balanced Analog Interconnect Cable Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | AudioQuest Mackenzie XLR to XLR |
| Brand | AudioQuest |
| Product Type | Balanced analog audio interconnect |
| Connectors | XLR to XLR |
| Lengths Offered Here | Multiple (see length options) |
| SKU | MKENZIEX1M, MKENZIE02X, MKENZIE.05X |
| Construction | |
| Conductors | Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) |
| Direction Control | Direction-controlled conductors |
| Insulation | Hard-Cell Foam (nitrogen-injected) |
| Noise Dissipation | Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation |
| Geometry | Triple-Balanced |
| Terminations | Cold-welded, hanging-silver over pure purple copper |
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