{"product_id":"cottonmouth-gold-balanced-xlrs","title":"Cottonmouth Gold balanced XLRs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCottonmouth Gold balanced XLR interconnects\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cottonmouth Gold XLR interconnects are built around a focused design choice: 24k gold over high-purity copper, and nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no silver in this cable. The conductor recipe is intentionally centered around gold’s tonal density and harmonic richness, supported by copper’s foundation and drive. Together, they create a presentation with weight, body, and bold character.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Signature Series combines silver, gold, and copper to create a centered, full-bodied presentation, the Cottonmouth Gold line leans deliberately toward texture, scale, and musical density. Gold contributes a wide, enveloping soundstage and harmonic depth. Copper anchors the image with authority and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn a balanced XLR topology, symmetry and consistency between both signal legs are critical. The Cottonmouth Gold architecture maintains that balance while preserving the weight and dimensionality that define this design.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor systems seeking greater tonal weight, dimensionality, and a more expansive presentation, this focused gold-and-copper approach can provide that added sense of presence without sacrificing control.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe conductors are arranged using our proprietary \u003cb\u003eEddie Twist® geometry\u003c\/b\u003e, maximizing air around the signal and preserving dynamic flow along the entire length.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a presentation that feels substantial and immersive. Instruments carry mass. Vocals have authority. The soundstage opens wide while remaining cohesive and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cb\u003eBold. Dimensional. Grounded.\u003c\/b\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cimg style=\"width: 150px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-snakeeyes.png?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Snake Eyes Logo\" width=\"150\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eLead Time \u0026amp; Curing\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your order is in, it goes into the build queue. Refer to the Build Queue indicator on our website for the current turnaround time. Once its turn comes up, we’ll hand-craft your cable and, unless you opt out, run it through a \u003cb\u003e200-hour curing process\u003c\/b\u003e before shipping. That means it’s almost fully cured, or \"burned in\" and ready to perform the moment it hits your system. A little bit of settling time is always suggested, but for the most part, they're ready to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBuild queue is typically about \u003cb\u003e8–10 business days\u003c\/b\u003e, and including curing, most orders ship in \u003cb\u003eabout three weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. But please refer to the Build Queue Indicator for up-to-date reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll get automatic email updates from the website throughout the process, including tracking once it ships. If you don't see them, check your 'spam' folder. Be sure to mark these emails as \"not spam\" to ensure future updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eBuilt by Hand, One at a Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt Snake River Audio, \u003cb\u003enothing is mass-produced\u003c\/b\u003e. Every Snake River Audio cable is \u003cb\u003ecustom-built from the bare wire, raw materials per order\u003c\/b\u003e. No shortcuts. No outsourcing. Just real craftsmanship, by me and my team, one cable at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWant a specific length or connector not listed? Shoot me an email, we’ll make it happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cimg style=\"width: 150px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-snakeeyes.png?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Snake Eyes Logo\" width=\"150\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eFree Shipping - Always\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNo gimmicks, no thresholds. Just \u003cb\u003efree shipping\u003c\/b\u003e on every order, every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cimg style=\"width: 300px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-freeshipping.jpg?v=1784318233\" width=\"300\" alt=\"Free Shipping\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(International customers are responsible for any duties or import taxes required by their country)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e30-Day Trial. In Your System, On Your Terms\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cimg style=\"width: 200px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-30day.png?v=1784318233\" width=\"200\" alt=\"30 Day Trial\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eI get it, you need (and should) hear it in \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e room, not some showroom or hotel suite at an audio show. That’s why we offer a \u003cb\u003e30-day risk-free trial\u003c\/b\u003e. If you're not blown away, return the cable in like-new condition and get a \u003cb\u003efull refund\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003e(minus shipping and processing fees)\u003c\/i\u003e. Read more details about our return policy here\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLess than 3% of our cables are ever returned. In fact, over \u003cb\u003e40% of our customers come back for more\u003c\/b\u003e. That says more than I ever could.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cimg style=\"width: 150px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-snakeeyes.png?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Snake Eyes Logo\" width=\"150\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cimg style=\"width: 140px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-madeinusa.png?v=1784318233\" alt=\"MadeInUSA\" width=\"140\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cimg style=\"width: 269px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-vob1.png?v=1784318233\" alt=\"VeteranOwned\" width=\"269\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eProudly Made in the USA | Veteran Owned\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilt by hand, by someone who gives a damn.\u003c\/i\u003e From my shop in Idaho, straight to your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cimg style=\"width: 150px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-snakeeyes.png?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Snake Eyes Logo\" width=\"150\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eTrade-In Program\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eGot a Snake River Audio cable you want to upgrade from? Let’s make it easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe can accept \u003cb\u003egenuine Snake River Audio cables\u003c\/b\u003e for trade-in. Just contact us first at \u003ca href=\"mailto:SnakeRiverAudio@gmail.com\"\u003eSnakeRiverAudio@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Once received, we’ll evaluate it based on condition, age, and type, and assign a fair trade-in value, usually \u003cb\u003e50–75% of original retail\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe list used cables at near break-even, so your trade-in value will reflect actual resale (\u003ci\u003eminus payment and shipping fees\u003c\/i\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eI am currently working on a process\/partnership to be able to accept non-SRA cables as trade-ins. If you have cables that you don't need any more, even other brands, email and let me know what you've got. I'll need make, model, brand, length, terminations, age (if known), and a couple of pictures to be able to give you a close estimated trade-in value.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: During sale periods, trade-ins are discretionary and handled case-by-case.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cimg style=\"width: 150px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-snakeeyes.png?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Snake Eyes Logo\" width=\"150\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Snake River Audio","offers":[{"title":"1.0m (default)","offer_id":52689421893919,"sku":null,"price":1674.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.5m","offer_id":52689414586655,"sku":null,"price":1624.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5m","offer_id":52689414619423,"sku":null,"price":1724.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0m","offer_id":52689414652191,"sku":null,"price":1774.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5m","offer_id":52689414684959,"sku":null,"price":1824.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.0m","offer_id":52689414717727,"sku":null,"price":1874.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/a0419786-CGX_01.jpg?v=1783896442","url":"https:\/\/snakeriveraudio.com\/products\/cottonmouth-gold-balanced-xlrs","provider":"Snake River Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}