Pangea Audio Premier SE Optical Cable

The No-Compromise Optical Cable for Audio Applications

Two

years in the making, Pangea Audio's Premier SE Fiber Optic Digital Audio

Cable is vastly superior to typical off-the-shelf fiber optic cables.

Premier SE uses a premium Multi-Core Plastic Optical Fiber (POF). It

also boasts superior termination for best optical transparency. The end

result is a high-performance optical cable that's ideal for audiophile

applications, because of its significantly better sound quality.




The Problem with Most Optical Cables

The

vast majority of fiber optic cables on the market use a single

Multi-Mode Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) rather than a group of smaller

optical fibers. This single-core optical fiber is used by cable

manufacturers for reasons of economy. But if you are looking for a

no-compromise optical cable, it isn't an ideal solution. Here's why.




The

single Multi-Mode Plastic Optical Fiber is composed of a cylindrical

"core" surrounded by a "clad" layer. Due to its large core, some of the

light rays that make up the digital pulse may travel a direct route,

whereas others zigzag as they bounce off the cladding. These alternate

paths cause the different groups of light rays, referred to as modes, to

arrive separately at the receiving point.




"The pulse, an

aggregate of different modes, begins to spread out, losing its

well-defined shape. The need to leave spacing between pulses to prevent

overlapping limits the amount of information that can be sent," notes

legendary cable designer Jay Victor. "This is the primary drawback of

single-core POF cables, and I believe the various modes and conversion

processes can cause jitter."




The Multi-Core Solution for Best Sound

To

overcome the scattering effect (modes) of the light waves in a

single-core POF cable, a multi-core POF is the solution. The Pangea

Premier SE optical cable utilizes this technology to produce a superior

grade optical cable. The difference is that instead of a single optical

fiber, a group of smaller optical fibers are used.




"In listening

to both single POF, and multi-core POF cables, I have always found that

the multi-core cables sound significantly better," notes Jay Victor.

"There is definitely less transmission loss, but I believe there is also

a minimization of timing errors, and a faster, more accurate detection

of light pulses, which can ultimately reduce jitter."




● Premium optical digital cable for audio applications

● Designed by industry legend Jay Victor

● Type: Multi-Core Plastic Optical Fiber, 19 Core

● Attenuation: <.136 dB/meter

● Termination: Polished




Superior Termination for Optimal Optical Transparency

Another

critical factor in optical cable performance is how the fiber is

terminated. Most optical cables are "hot plate terminated", which is

exactly what it sounds like. The end is simply pressed up against a hot

steel plate to hopefully create a flat surface. However, this is not

really the best way to ensure an optically transparent termination,

which is desirable for obvious reasons. A better termination, results in

less loss.