Furutech FI-48 NCF(R): High Performance IEC Connector

“Rhodium plating on high purity copper conductors provides sophisticated high resolution sound reproduction with high S/N. Low distortion, high-precision sound representation, high-speed response. A high-performance, state-of-the-art rhodium-plated connector.” -  Masamitsu Fukuda (Best Japanese Audio Commentator)

Classification:

250V - 10A / 125V - 15A

Characteristic:

Nano Crystal Formula² (NCF)

Incorporated into select Furutech products, NCF features a special crystalline material that has two "active" properties. First, it generates negative ions that eliminate static. Second, it converts heat energy into far infrared. Furutech combines this remarkable material with nano-sized ceramic particles and carbon powder for its additional "piezoelectric effect" damping properties. The resulting Nano Crystal² formula is the ultimate electrical and mechanical damping material. Created by Furutech, found exclusively on Furutech products.

Furutech's floating field damping system

Magnetic Floating Field Damping: Current flowing through a cable and its connector creates magnetic (and electrostatic) fields around it, building and collapsing 60 times per second on 120VAC systems. This magnetic field induces the flow of current (electrical potential) in small parts like the screws that hold the connector housing together, which must be metal for a firm hold. The current flow in these small parts actually creates "floating" magnetic fields around them, and they interfere with the larger surrounding magnetic field of the cable/connector, causing noise and distortion.

The Furutech Floating Field Snubber solves the biggest problem you never realized you had by star grounding metal parts where floating magnetic fields are induced by current flow. All of the various metal parts of the connector are bonded together and shunt any generated electrical potential to ground. This significantly reduces noise by reducing distortion for stable, ultra-clean power transfer.

US Patent Number: 6,669,491/ European: EP1445837

Specs:

Rhodium-plated pure copper α (alpha) conductor

Floating Field Dampener (US Patent No: 6,669,491 / Europe: EP1445837)

Nylon/fiberglass body with special nano-sized anti-resonance crystalline piezoceramic particles and material carbon damping

Beautiful non-magnetic SUS303 case with polished finish. The best damping and isolation materials improve frequency extension and tonal balance.

Specified for cable diameters from 6 mm to 20 mm

Dimensions:

Body length 44mm x 34.5mm diameter / 80.3mm total length approx.

Metal cable clamp improves grip and reduces mechanically and electrically induced distortion

Net Weight: Approx 186.4g