New Top-of-Range CF-201 NCF & CF-202 NCF Spade & Banana Connectors from Furutech

August 2023 – Japanese cable and connector specialist Furutech announces the release of its new top-of-range spade and banana connectors, incorporating the company’s proprietary anti-static, anti-resonance material, Nano Crystal² Formula (NCF).

NCF, which already features in selected high-performance Furutech products, uses a special crystalline material that has two ‘active’ properties. First, it generates negative ions that eliminate static. Second, it converts thermal energy into far infrared. To this, Furutech adds nano-sized ceramic particles and carbon powder for their additional ‘piezoelectric effect’ damping properties. The resulting Nano Crystal² Formula, found only in Furutech products, is the ultimate damping material. By eliminating electrical and mechanical resonance from signal and power transmission in high performance audio and video applications, it offers a dramatic reduction in noise, improved imaging and sound staging while enabling enhanced frequency extension and tonal balance. Low frequencies are cleaner, with a greater sense of definition made possible by a lowered noise floor.

 The new CF-201 NCF and CF-202 NCF spade and banana connectors feature a damping collar (CF-201 NCF) and damping ring (CF-202 NCF) formed with NCF Liquid Crystal Polymer Resin. The resin incorporates nylon, fiberglass, nano-sized crystalline piezo ceramic particles, carbon powder and Furutech’s NCF. NCF is also incorporated into both connectors’ silver-plated carbon fibre housings.

Both designs feature rhodium-plated, pure copper, one-piece construction conductors.

The connectors’ housing is a multi-layered design, in which a hybrid of NCF and 3K silver carbon fibre is layered onto a nonmagnetic stainless steel shell. A specially engineered set- screw construction and stainless steel clamp ensure firm contact between the connector and conductor, delivering improved connection.

All metal parts are treated with Furutech’s trademark two-stage ‘Alpha’ cryogenic and demagnetization process, designed to render the metal stress-free, stable and highly electrically conductive, significantly improving every facet of audio and video performance.

Both of these high-end connectors are specified for cable with a maximum diameter of 5.5mm.

Specifications

CF-201 NCF

• Dimensions: 15.2mm diameter X 60.5mm overall length approx.
• Net Weight: 33.4g approx.

CF-202 NCF

• Dimensions: 15.2mm diameter X 70.0mm overall length approx.
• Net Weight: 38.8g approx.

Pricing & availability

Furutech’s CF-201 NCF & CF-202 NCF spade and banana connectors are available now, priced as follows (inc VAT):

CF-201 NCF (pack of 2)            £180

CF-202 NCF (pack of 2)            £230