In terms of price-versus-performance The NuDiva may well be the most impressive cable in our line up. Certainly at this price point it is VIRTUALLY UNBEATABLE. It's a cryogenic masterpiece!

Here we use silver plated Ultra Hi-Purity-OFC^TM 'going' and 'return' conductors, our multi award-winning twisted pair topology rope-lay construction, air-foamed polyethylene dielectric and a dual screen consisting of a conductive polymer tube surrounded by a close-lapped silver plated braid. In general terms what you can expect from silver is a very relaxed sound, with much atmosphere and spatial detail. The treble in particular should be at the very least very very very good, but more probably excellent in both detail and extension.

In addition, modulation effects due to microphony are all but eliminated by cotton fibre filler and the soft PVC outer jacket- and then, to ensure an extremely uniform, refined and dense microstructure with vastly improved mechanical properties, the cable is then deep-cryogenically treated (DCT).

DCT Treatment

DCT treatment is the process of cryogenically cooling a material over a measured period of time. The process is described in these terms since typically temperatures approaching - 200C are achieved, and this occurs over a period extending to days rather than minutes or hours. All stages of the process, from the initial slow cooling to the prolonged soak at minimum temperature, through to a carefully staged return to ambient temperature are achieved with precision measurement, and computer control. Specifically, for non-ferrous metals (such as Monocrystal^TM copper and silver)- 'Sub zero treatment of the material at these temperatures results in reduced residual stresses in both conductor and dielectric. Deep cryogenic treatment at temperatures of -185'C further enhances the materials properties. By slowing down atomic movement, the internal molecular bonding energy is increased which promotes a pure structural balance throughout the mass of the material. The end result being a material with an extremely uniform, refined and dense microstructure with vastly improved properties.

This sensational interconnect is terminated with our unique, constant impedance, non-compressing, double-screened MACH1^TM RCA plugs with silver-plated (to accurately match the conductor material) copper conductors. (other companies use vastly inferior 'bare copper' contacts- that seriously reduces the conductivity of the going and return connectors-or worse!).

The NuDiva exhibits vanishingly low noise and while eminently suitable for all line-level equipment, its low noise performance makes it positively shine between turntable and phono stage. We sincerely recommend you match this cable with one from our Premier+ or even our Audiophile Range in our cable match table.

The Ecosse Advantage

Ecosse are the only company in the world offering non-compressing copper RCA plugs on our inexpensive premier/premier+ analogue, digital and video interconnects.

To maintain continuity and optimum conductivity, their contact points are made from OFC copper - same as the conductor wire itself (don't be fooled by inferior yet similar-looking brass plugs as used by some of our competitors, these are cheap and nasty!) Both centre pin and the return conjugate bracket (designed to form a 'Faraday Cage'- a device for reducing RFI) terminals or shells are direct silver hard-plated (others use 'flash-gold' plating which is a very thin coating that wears away very quickly and soon looks tarnished-you have been warned!). The plug casing is precision machined from highest quality copper alloy and is deep-plated. This thick casing offers further shielding - effectively a second 'Faraday Cage' - and reduces the ingress and radiation of EMI, ESI and RFI 'noise' even further, to virtually zero.

The interface of shells and casing is one of high mechanical impedance, dissipating energy and rendering microphonic effects negligible.

These shells are designed to perform a 5-fold function:

1. They provide a terminal to which the return/screen conductors can be firmly crimped and soldered.
2. They incorporate tiny teeth that grip the cable firmly and evenly around its circumference without compressing the cable and thereby maintain the cable's characteristic impedance right up to the solder joint.
3. When assembled, they form a Faraday cage, screening the signal right up to and including the RCA socket.
4. They form a union of high mechanical impedance with the outer casing, dissipating energy and therefore rendering the plug immune to the effects of microphony.
5. They firmly locate and clamp the centre pin's polypropylene dielectric, which, in conjunction with the outer casing, results in a strong, stable and extremely durable structure.

Technical Specifications

 Silver Plated Ultra Hi-Purity (SP-UHP) OFC rope-lay woven conductors

 Dual Conductive Polymer and SP-UHP-OFC close-lapped braid screens

 Deep cryogenically treated

 RCA direct silver-plated all-copper contact pins

 Polyethylene and ultra low loss LDFPE dielectrics

 Vibration-absorbing low density 9mm circular o/d LDPVC jacket

 Supersolder^TM - our new ultra high purity silver and tin alloy solid wire-used in conjunction with our unique, passive organic flux. Together these ensure a joint with ultra low chemical contaminants and very high strength.

Reviews & Testimonials

 "How do the NuDivas sound-freaking awesome! The NuDivas offers superb clarity and detail across the audible frequency spectrum... Superior quality materials were used from its silver-plated copper conductor to its outermost layer of soft transparent PVC...there is not much wrong about the NuDiva-all in all, its a beautiful interconnect." They are a class act, a beautiful product and an integral addition to your hifi."
'BEST OF CABLES' OnCables.com USA

 "..give a sense of the purpose and emotional purpose of the music..the sort of cable that will really reward a smooth, open system."

HI-FI Choice Magazine, UK

 "The NuDiva delivers a spacious and subtle sound, one that you would expect more from £200 cables...this gives great results right across the musical world."

HI-FI Choice Magazine, UK

"If you're looking to take your listening experience to a new level then give the Nudiva a whirl. Music sounds polished backed up by an exceptional sense of sparkle that extends from the detailed top end all the way through the natural and expressive midrange. Your soundstage is expanded and surgically split open-everything sounds clear and you're treated to a fantastic level of detail culminating in its punchy and authoritative bass delivery." 

WHAT HI-FI Sound & Vision Magazine, UK

 "... sound was among the best in the group, with nicely extended low frequencies and some very clear treble, and no discernible tonal signature. Of particular note is the very tuneful nature of this cable's bass, which seems to be a relatively rare asset in cables but which is essential for full appreciation of that staple of jazz, the plucked double bass. Naturally, other musical styles benefit too, while the high levels of detail (maintained even-handedly across the dynamic range) made for an enjoyable and lengthy listening session..this cable comfortably earns its Recommendation."

HI-FI Choice Magazine, UK