RUBI² XLR

From the first-order principles of proper signal transmission to the art of final tuning, our RUBI² XLR Cable brings the musical experience to a revelation.

Experience Arctand Labs' definition of musical precision.

The biggest redesign in our audio interconnect engineering expertise.

Beneath the surface.

In Generation 2, Arctand Labs has combined precision engineering with the art of material selection. Threading this fine balance of engineering and artistic vision, the Hybrid² structure was developed to deliver uncompromised signal transmission, both in theory and practice.

More than any XLR Cable, it’s a legacy of craftsmanship—offering a sound that encompasses Arctand Labs’ history of pushing audio boundaries.

Precision, reimagined.

Quadex Starquad Geometry.

Engineered Performance

Tried and tested across years, the Starquad geometry maintains signal integrity by minimizing excess transmitted magnetic fields and electromagnetic interference. Exhibiting the lowest inductance compared to other geometries like twisted pairs and flat cables, Arctand Labs’ Quadex Geometry provides an optimized balanced transmission that reveals truer imaging and tonality.

Hybrid² Stranding Technology.

Beyond Conventional Hybrids

A bold redefinition of hybrid cable design through our proprietary stranding. By precisely calibrating the sonic characteristics between different Copper OCC and Silver OCC foundries, we’ve created a signal path that preserves musical information previously lost in transmission.

VGround Technology.

The Uncharted Ground

Arctand Labs’ Vground architecture is custom-tuned for analog output-stage circuits, lowering ground noise, impedance fluctuations, and unwanted resonances. Enhanced midrange resolution, richer tonal depth, and a soundstage free from muddling resonances in critical spectral bands.

Proprietary Grounding Architecture

Custom-tuned for analog interconnects, VGround takes into consideration the ratios of electrical lengths for all grounding nodes. Optimized to reject resonances broadband (>1MHz), Vground provides superior noise rejection and stability.

Enhanced Midrange Resolution

By reducing grounding noise and lowering impedance pathways, VGround Technology brings out the nuanced details in sensitive midrange frequencies.

Resonance Reduction

Tailored to minimize resonances in critical spectral bands, a flat impedance response is achieved.

Shielded, with intent.

PURE BY DESIGN

Arctand Labs employs a no-frills approach—oxygen-free copper (OFC) braided shielding with a finely tuned filtering implementation on the ground termination. Combined with VGround, this curbs the side effects of over-shielding, preserving an open, natural sound.