Takshaka Digital aes/XLR
Takshaka Digital AES/XLR cable
The 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.
Digital 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.
We 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.
Pure 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.
Our proprietary Hanging Faraday® shielding isolates the shield electrically, preventing return-path imbalance while helping create an exceptionally black background.
The 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.
Digital done correctly does not sound “digital.” It simply sounds right.
Hanging Faraday® Shielding
Many 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.
I 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.
My 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.
The 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.
Direct Comparison: Shielding Effectiveness
Real-world oscilloscope results clearly demonstrate the power of our proprietary
Hanging Faraday® shielding. Test performed in front of a live audience at a trade show,
using a random cable brought up by an audience member:
Competitor’s “shielded” power cable
Snake River Audio Takshaka with Hanging Faraday®
Result: Over 10dB noise reduction achieved using Hanging Faraday shielding — delivering cleaner power, lower noise floor, and enhanced audio resolution.
Built by Hand, One at a Time
At Snake River Audio, nothing is mass-produced. Every Snake River Audio cable is custom-built from the bare wire, raw materials per order. No shortcuts. No outsourcing. Just real craftsmanship, by me and my team, one cable at a time.
Want a specific length or connector not listed? Shoot me an email, we’ll make it happen.
Lead Time & Curing
Once 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 200-hour curing process 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!
Build queue is typically about 8–10 business days, and including curing, most orders ship in about three weeks. But please refer to the Build Queue Indicator for up-to-date reference.
You’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.
30-Day Trial. In Your System, On Your Terms
I get it, you need (and should) hear it in your room, not some showroom or hotel suite at an audio show. That’s why we offer a 30-day risk-free trial. If you're not blown away, return the cable in like-new condition and get a full refund, (minus shipping and processing fees). Read more details about our return policy here.
Less than 3% of our cables are ever returned. In fact, over 40% of our customers come back for more. That says more than I ever could.
Proudly Made in the USA | Veteran Owned
Built by hand, by someone who gives a damn. From my shop in Idaho, straight to your system.
Free Shipping - Always
No gimmicks, no thresholds. Just free shipping on every order, every time.
(International customers are responsible for any duties or import taxes required by their country)
Trade-In Program
Got a Snake River Audio cable you want to upgrade from? Let’s make it easy.
We can accept genuine Snake River Audio cables for trade-in. Just contact us first at SnakeRiverAudio@gmail.com. Once received, we’ll evaluate it based on condition, age, and type, and assign a fair trade-in value, usually 50–75% of original retail.
We list used cables at near break-even, so your trade-in value will reflect actual resale (minus payment and shipping fees.)
I 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.
Please note: During sale periods, trade-ins are discretionary and handled case-by-case.