Signal Projects Hydra XLR

Signature Series · Copper, Silver, Gold Hybrid Conductors

The Signal Projects Hydra XLR is a balanced interconnect from the Signal Projects Signature Series, featuring a hybrid structure of high-purity copper, silver, and gold. Combined with precise shielding and optimized geometric design, it delivers clear, open, natural, and musical transmission performance to your system. Positioned in the mid-to-high-end of the brand's product line, the Hydra series is a key choice for many audiophiles looking to enter Signal Projects' high-end world.

Suitable for connecting high-end sources, preamplifiers, and amplifiers.

Basic Product Information

• Type: XLR Balanced Analog Interconnect
• Brand: Signal Projects
• Series: Hydra (Signature Series)
• Connectors: XLR
• Standard Length: 1 m (extendable)
• Positioning: Mid-to-high-end system upgrade interconnect

Core Technology and Material Application

• Copper, Silver, Gold Hybrid Conductors: Combines the advantages of high-purity copper, silver, and gold
  • Copper: Provides warmth and body
  • Silver: Enhances speed and resolution
  • Gold: Increases smoothness and musicality
• High-Purity Copper: 99.999994%
• Cross-Sectional Area: 0.88 mm²
• Double-Layer Shielding Design: Aluminum foil + high-purity copper braid, effectively suppressing EMI/RFI interference
• Purpose of Material Application: Through the perfect proportion of three precious metals, achieves clear, open, and natural sound performance, while retaining ample musicality and body

Detailed Specifications

• Model: Hydra XLR Interconnect
• Conductor Type: Hybrid
• Cross-Sectional Area: 0.88 mm²
• Metals: Copper, Silver & Gold
• Purity: 99.999994% (Copper)
• Capacitance: 13.51 pF/ft
• Resistance: 7.55 mΩ/ft
• Inductance: 0.47 μH/ft
• Standard Length: 1 m (additional charge for every 0.5 m added)
• Applicable Systems: Mid-to-high-end balanced systems

Sound Performance and Characteristics

The Signal Projects Hydra XLR brings significant improvements to your system:

• Quiet background, rich detail and layering
• Open, clear, and vivid sound
• Wide soundstage, precise imaging
• Natural and full midrange, with palpable vocals and instruments
• Beautiful, smooth, and non-fatiguing high-frequency extension
• Tight and powerful bass with good control
• High overall balance, outstanding musicality
• Almost no coloration, faithfully reproducing the original recording

Particularly suitable as a mid-to-high-end balanced interconnect upgrade for your system, helping your equipment unleash its full potential.

Online Reviews

• Hi-Fi News (Leading UK Audio Publication): Awarded the Hydra interconnect an 88% sound rating, praising its "exceptionally vivid and open sound" that makes music "truly come alive," and highly recommended it (for both XLR and RCA versions).
• High-end audio users and forum reviews indicate that the Hydra series possesses "clear, open, and natural" characteristics, delivering ample detail and musicality while maintaining excellent balance.