The
original Chord Anthem was one of the first available interconnects
to use a high frequency shield.
It was also the first Chord interconnect to be fitted with the ultra
low mass RCA/phono plug still used on the Anthem, Signature and Indigo
interconnects. The silver-plated combined shielding system fitted
to the Anthem 2 protects a Teflon
insulated multi strand silver-plated
signal conductor. This configuration extends the bandwidth
that the Anthem 2 will carry, and whilst the benefits of this are
clearly audible throughout the frequency
range, anyone fitting the Anthem 2 to a system with speakers capable
of serious bass extension will be able to feel as well as hear the
benefits!
The
ultra low mass RCA/phono plugs reduce potentially signal degrading
resonances and the structure of the Teflon insulation and outer
jacket deals effectively with problems caused by mechanically
induced noise . The Anthem 2 will allow seriously low
levels of musical detail to be heard, the leading and trailing edges
of piano notes are a perfect example. The combination of an extremely
low noise
floor and accurate transmission of micro dynamic information
means that the musician's technique is clearly revealed. This adds
immeasurably to the feeling and enjoyment of any type of music.