Pangea Audio Premier SE Optical Cable

The No-Compromise Optical Cable for Audio Applications
Two
years in the making Pangea Audios Premier SE Fiber Optic Digital Audio
Cable is vastly superior to typical off-the-shelf fiber optic cables.
Premier SE uses a premium Multi-Core Plastic Optical Fiber (POF). It
also boasts superior termination for best optical transparency. The end
result is a high-performance optical cable thats ideal for audiophile
applications because of its significantly better sound quality.

The Problem with Most Optical Cables
The
vast majority of fiber optic cables on the market use a single
Multi-Mode Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) rather than a group of smaller
optical fibers. This single-core optical fiber is used by cable
manufacturers for reasons of economy. But if you are looking for a
no-compromise optical cable it isnt an ideal solution. Heres why.

The
single Multi-Mode Plastic Optical Fiber is composed of a cylindrical
core surrounded by a clad layer. Due to its large core some of the
light rays that make up the digital pulse may travel a direct route
whereas others zigzag as they bounce off the cladding. These alternate
paths cause the different groups of light rays referred to as modes to
arrive separately at the receiving point.

The pulse an
aggregate of different modes begins to spread out losing its
well-defined shape. The need to leave spacing between pulses to prevent
overlapping limits the amount of information that can be sent notes
legendary cable designer Jay Victor. This is the primary drawback of
single-core POF cables and I believe the various modes and conversion
processes can cause jitter.

The Multi-Core Solution for Best Sound
To
overcome the scattering effect (modes) of the light waves in a
single-core POF cable a multi-core POF is the solution. The Pangea
Premier SE optical cable utilizes this technology to produce a superior
grade optical cable. The difference is that instead of a single optical
fiber a group of smaller optical fibers are used.

In listening
to both single POF and multi-core POF cables I have always found that
the multi-core cables sound significantly better notes Jay Victor.
There is definitely less transmission loss but I believe there is also
a minimization of timing errors and a faster more accurate detection
of light pulses which can ultimately reduce jitter.

● Premium optical digital cable for audio applications
● Designed by industry legend Jay Victor
● Type: Multi-Core Plastic Optical Fiber 19 Core
● Attenuation: <.136 dB/meter
● Termination: Polished

Superior Termination for Optimal Optical Transparency
Another
critical factor in optical cable performance is how the fiber is
terminated. Most optical cables are hot plate terminated which is
exactly what it sounds like. The end is simply pressed up against a hot
steel plate to hopefully create a flat surface. However this is not
really the best way to ensure an optically transparent termination
which is desirable for obvious reasons. A better termination results in
less loss.