{"product_id":"takshaka-balanced-xlrs","title":"Takshaka Balanced XLRs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTakshaka balanced XLRs\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takshaka XLR interconnects follow the same core Takshaka philosophy. Use the best pure precious metals available. Combine them deliberately. Preserve air around the signal. Control noise without restricting dynamic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePure silver, pure 24k gold, and high-purity OFHC copper are balanced carefully within the conductor structure. Silver contributes speed and articulation. Gold adds tonal density and harmonic structure. Copper reinforces body and authority. When proportioned correctly, they complement each other rather than compete.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn a balanced XLR topology, stability becomes even more critical. Two signal legs must track each other precisely while rejecting external noise. The Takshaka’s multi-strand architecture is designed to maintain symmetry and composure under dynamic demand, allowing the benefits of balanced transmission to be fully realized.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOur proprietary Hanging Faraday® shielding further isolates the signal path while preserving energy and helping create an exceptionally black background.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is dimensional clarity and dynamic expression that feels unforced. The soundstage disappears and becomes a 3D environment instead. Images lock into place. Space opens up. The system breathes easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eClearer. Deeper. More controlled. Effortless.\u003c\/b\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c!-- Absolute Sound Review Highlight --\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; padding-right:20px; text-align:right; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eJUST IN!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nRead the review on the Takshaka cables\u003cbr\u003e\r\nin October's \u003ci\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003ca style=\"color:#b00; text-decoration:underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-TASTAK.pdf?v=1784318233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\r\nClick here to check it out!\r\n\u003c\/a\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; text-align:left;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg style=\"max-width:150px; height:auto; border:1px solid #ccc;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-NGTASTAK.jpg?v=1784318233\" alt=\"The Absolute Sound Cover\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\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;\"\u003eShielded Without Sacrifice\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eThe Hanging Faraday® Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Takshaka cable incorporates our exclusive Hanging Faraday® shielding concept. A design that \u003cem\u003eprotects\u003c\/em\u003e the signal without \u003cem\u003eaffecting\u003c\/em\u003e the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBy floating the shield and grounding it only at the source end, interference is safely shunted away without adding capacitance or contaminating the return path. The result is a quieter background, greater contrast, and preserved transient integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis is shielding designed specifically for high-resolution audio systems. Think of it as a Faraday cage: the shield protects without interfering, preserving pristine signal flow and preventing noise leakage into other nearby components.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2em; text-align:center;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.5em; color:#600;\"\u003eDirect Comparison: Shielding Effectiveness\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eReal-world oscilloscope results clearly demonstrate the power of our proprietary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHanging Faraday®\u003c\/b\u003e shielding. Test performed in front of a live audience at a trade show,\u003cbr\u003eusing a random cable brought up by an audience member:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto; border:1px solid #ccc; margin-top:1em;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-TNC.jpg?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Noise Comparison with Hanging Faraday Shielding\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; justify-content:space-around; margin-top:0.5em; font-style:italic; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompetitor’s “shielded” power cable\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnake River Audio Takshaka with Hanging Faraday®\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1em; font-size:1.1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResult:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over \u003cspan style=\"color:#d00;\"\u003e10dB noise reduction\u003c\/span\u003e achieved using Hanging Faraday shielding — delivering \u003cem\u003ecleaner power, lower noise floor, and enhanced audio resolution\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\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;\"\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;\"\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=\"Made in USA\" 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=\"Veteran Owned Business\" 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. 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