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The Zikman Arno Elegance represents the flagship evolution of the Arno series, meticulously engineered for listeners who demand unrivaled performance and a profound connection to artisanal heritage. This hybrid IEM upgrade cable serves as a precision instrument, uncovering the depth and spatial potential of your earphones without altering their inherent character. As an Authorized UK Dealer, we provide this genuine handcrafted investment backed by a full manufacturer warranty.
Why You Will Love This:
Artisanal Kumihimo Braiding: Each cable is woven entirely by hand on a custom-adapted Marudai loom. This 15-hour process ensures perfect tension and a supple, tangle-free drape that industrial methods cannot replicate.
Hybrid Signal Architecture: An 8-wire 4+4 configuration of 7N OCC copper and gold-plated silver delivers a natural tonal foundation with a subtle golden glow in the upper frequencies.
AECO Flagship Hardware: Featuring a 10-micron gold-plated tellurium copper plug—one of the thickest in the industry—to ensure clean contact and a smooth, rich tonal character.
Matched Electrical Parameters: Resistance variance minimization is enabled by default, ensuring a stable soundstage and improved channel coherence even in complex musical arrangements.
Technical Specifications:
Material: Hybrid 7N OCC Copper and Gold-Plated Silver Litz (0.05 mm strands). Architecture: 8-wire Kumihimo hand-braid. Length: 1.25 m (±3 cm). Hardware: AECO gold-plated tellurium copper connectors. Authenticity: Individually inspected with a unique Zikman ID serial number.
How to Use & Care:
To maintain the integrity of the hand-woven structure, store the cable in a dedicated case when not in use. Avoid sharp bends or excessive pulling. The Kumihimo weave is designed to resist microphonic noise and kinking, making it ideal for both portable and stationary high-fidelity systems.
Zikman Cables are made to order with a typical lead time of 7–10 business days. This bespoke approach ensures that every cable is a unique piece of high-class handcrafted work, representing a long-term investment in your audio pleasure.
What is the sonic benefit of Gold-Plated Silver in the Arno Elegance? ▼
The Arno Elegance uses a hybrid of 7N OCC Copper and Gold-Plated Silver. While pure silver is known for detail and speed, the gold plating adds a unique "sweetness" and liquid smoothness to the treble. This results in an expansive soundstage and extreme micro-detail without the fatigue or "brightness" often associated with silver cables.
Why does Zikman use 10μm Gold Plating on the AECO connectors? ▼
Most industry-standard connectors use "gold flash" plating which is less than 1μm thick. The Arno Elegance uses 10μm of heavy gold over tellurium copper with no nickel base. This incredibly thick plating ensures maximum conductivity and prevents oxidation for decades, maintaining the cable's flagship performance for a lifetime.
How much craftsmanship goes into the Arno Elegance "Elegance" braiding? ▼
Unlike our standard cables, the Arno Elegance is hand-braided using the traditional Japanese Kumihimo technique on a Marudai loom. This process requires over 15 hours of manual labor to manage the 8-wire architecture, ensuring perfect tension and a soft, tangle-free drape that machine braiding cannot achieve.
Does the 8-wire design make the cable heavy or stiff? ▼
Despite its substantial 8-wire build, the Arno Elegance is designed for daily comfort. The combination of ultra-fine strands and our proprietary Kumihimo weave makes the cable exceptionally supple. It resists "memory effect" (kinking) and remains very comfortable behind the ear, even during long listening sessions.
What is the difference between Arno Elegance and Tiber Elegance? ▼
While the Tiber Elegance is a Copper/Silver hybrid focused on transparency and balance, the Arno Elegance introduces Gold-Plated Silver and Gold-Plated AECO hardware. The Arno offers a wider soundstage, a more holographic presentation, and a more refined, "musical" timbre that is the pinnacle of the Zikman lineup.
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Topping A70 Pro Headphone Amp is a fully balanced headphone amplifier that raises the bar for your listening pleasure. This exceptional device is equipped with the state-of-the-art T'ang-ku-la Module, an ultra-low noise input stage, and an astonishing output power of 17000mW x 2, delivering...
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