Signal Projects Alpha Digital AES/EBU

Reference Series · 110Ω Balanced Digital · High Purity Copper Conductor

The Signal Projects Alpha Digital AES/EBU is a 110Ω balanced digital interconnect from Signal Projects' entry-level Reference Series, designed specifically for the AES/EBU professional digital transmission standard. Although positioned as entry-level, it embodies a flagship-level manufacturing ethos. It features a 99.99997% high-purity copper Tri-Core structure with precise impedance control, effectively reducing jitter and interference, bringing clearer, more stable, and more musical digital signal transmission to your system.

Suitable for connecting professional digital sources, DACs, recording equipment, or high-end streaming systems.

Basic Product Information

• Type: AES/EBU Balanced Digital Interconnect (110Ω)
• Brand: Signal Projects
• Series: Alpha (Entry-level of Reference Series)
• Connectors: XLR
• Impedance: 110Ω
• Standard Length: 1 m (extendable)
• Positioning: Entry to mid-level professional / High-end digital system upgrade cable

Core Technology and Material Application

• High Purity Copper Conductors: Utilizes 99.99997% oxygen-free copper for excellent conductivity and low distortion
• Tri-Core Structure: Dual solid core + one stranded design, balancing transmission stability and anti-interference capability
• 110Ω Precise Impedance: Complies with AES/EBU professional standards, reducing signal reflection and timing errors
• Low Capacitance and Low Resistance Design: Effectively controls jitter, maintaining digital signal integrity
• Purpose of Material Application: Centered on high-purity copper, emphasizing clear, stable, and natural digital transmission, reducing the impact of digital noise on sound

Detailed Specifications

• Model: Alpha Digital AES/EBU XLR (110Ω)
• Conductor Type: Tri-Core (Dual Solid Core + Stranded)
• Cross-sectional Area: 3 × 0.57 mm²
• Metal: Copper
• Purity: 99.99997%
• Signal Conductor Capacitance (pin2 & pin3): 24.40 pF/ft
• Signal Conductor Resistance (pin2 or pin3): 7.70 mΩ/ft
• Shield Resistance (pin1): 3.79 mΩ/ft
• Inductance: 0.45 μH/ft
• Impedance: 110Ω
• Standard Length: 1 m (additional charge for every 0.5 m increase)
• Applicable Systems: AES/EBU digital sources, DACs, professional recording / high-end audio systems

Sound Performance and Characteristics

The Signal Projects Alpha Digital AES/EBU digital interconnect brings the following enhancements to your system:

• More stable digital signal transmission, significantly reduced jitter
• Quieter background, easier emergence of details
• Clear sound with ample energy
• High overall balance, not overly colored
• Crisp and bright high frequencies with appropriate sweetness
• Natural and lively mid-range, beautiful instrument and vocal performance
• Full and firm bass, moderate thickness with good focus
• Suitable for long listening sessions, not fatiguing

It is especially suitable as the first high-quality AES/EBU digital interconnect upgrade for a system, helping equipment realize its full potential.

Online Reviews

• Audio media and users praise the Alpha series for its "flagship spirit in an entry-level product," describing the sound as steady, energetic, and exceptionally balanced.
• Reviews highlight its stable digital transmission and excellent noise suppression, improving overall clarity and musicality, making it a highly cost-effective choice for an AES/EBU digital interconnect.
• Considered suitable for enthusiasts seeking a clear, full, and unexaggerated sound.