{"product_id":"takshaka-digital-aes-xlr","title":"Takshaka Digital aes\/XLR","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTakshaka Digital AES\/XLR cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takshaka Digital AES\/XLR cable follows the same core Takshaka philosophy. Preserve the integrity of the signal. Maintain stability under dynamic demand. Control noise without restricting energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDigital audio may be transmitted as data, but it travels as a high-speed electrical waveform. In a 110-ohm balanced AES topology, edge timing, impedance behavior, and symmetry between the signal legs all influence how accurately that data is reconstructed at the receiving end.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe took the lessons learned from designing our award-winning Boomslang cable and combined them with solid foundational transmission-line principles to create something greater than the sum of its parts. It is not coaxial, and it is not parallel-linear. It is Takshaka.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePure silver, pure 24k gold, and high-purity OFHC copper are balanced within a multi-strand architecture engineered for impedance stability, differential symmetry, and consistent signal behavior along the entire length.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOur proprietary \u003cb\u003eHanging Faraday® shielding\u003c\/b\u003e isolates the shield electrically, preventing return-path imbalance while helping create an exceptionally black background.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is improved focus, precise image placement, and an incredibly wide open presentation that is deeply musical. Transients arrive with precision. Decays fall naturally into silence. Timing feels locked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDigital done correctly does not sound “digital.” It simply sounds right.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\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\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eHanging Faraday® Shielding\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMany conventional shielded cable designs tie the shield into the signal circuit at both ends. While common, that approach can raise return-side capacitance and alter impedance behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eI compare this to walking down the sidewalk to the store, then having to slog through a swamp on the way home. The trips are not equal. The path is imbalanced. That imbalance can create problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMy Hanging Faraday® instead isolates the shield electrically while still enclosing the conductors, functioning like a Faraday cage that blocks external interference without loading the transmission path.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe effects of our Hanging Faraday shielding aren’t just opined. The following images were taken at our booth at an audio show with many people watching the demonstration, observing the test conditions in real time, and even providing the comparison cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2em; text-align:center;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.5em; color:#600;\"\u003eDirect Comparison: Shielding Effectiveness\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;\"\u003e\r\nReal-world oscilloscope results clearly demonstrate the power of our proprietary\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eHanging Faraday® shielding.\u003c\/b\u003e Test performed in front of a live audience at a trade show,\u003cbr\u003e\r\nusing a random cable brought up by an audience member:\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\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 showing Hanging Faraday shielding effectiveness\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; justify-content:space-around; margin-top:0.5em; font-style:italic; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCompetitor’s “shielded” power cable\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSnake River Audio Takshaka with Hanging Faraday®\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1em; font-size:1.1em;\"\u003e\r\n\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.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\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\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\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\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\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\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\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\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\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":"1.37m (default)","offer_id":52689422254367,"sku":null,"price":1243.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0m","offer_id":52689416126751,"sku":null,"price":1317.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5m","offer_id":52689416159519,"sku":null,"price":1392.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/db6d4444-TDX-3.jpg?v=1783896443","url":"https:\/\/snakeriveraudio.com\/products\/takshaka-digital-aes-xlr","provider":"Snake River Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}