The Artysan Hera XLR cable is a balanced analogue interconnect handcrafted in Canada for audiophiles who want genuine noise rejection, premium gold and rhodium-plated terminations, and mechanical resonance control in a versatile, well-built interconnect. A heavy-duty braided jacket, machined damping splitter, and robust shielding preserve tonal richness, dynamic punch, and high-frequency clarity between source components and amplification. Available in 1 m, 2 m, and custom lengths.The Hi-Fi Centre Team TakeThe Hera XLR is the reference point for the entire Artysan interconnect lineup — multiple other series are described as being built on its acoustic architecture, which says something about how well it performs. The combination of gold and rhodium plating on the XLR pins is deliberate: gold provides excellent initial conductivity, while rhodium's hardness resists the micro-abrasion and oxidation that degrade contact quality over time. The machined damping splitter addresses mechanical resonance at the Y-split, which is a common but often overlooked point of vibration coupling in balanced cables. The result is a cable that presents music with confidence: a stable noise floor, accurate tonal balance, and a three-dimensional image that doesn't shift with listening level.Key Acoustic & Design Features Gold & Rhodium-Plated XLR Connectors: Combines excellent conductivity with long-term corrosion and abrasion resistance for consistent signal quality over years of use. Machined Damping Splitter: Controls mechanical resonance at the cable's Y-split, preventing vibration coupling from colouring the audio signal. Balanced Noise-Rejection Architecture: Robust shielding and high-grade conductors isolate line-level signals from electromagnetic and RF interference. Authorized Dealer: Hi-Fi Centre is an Authorized Artysan Dealer — every purchase includes the full manufacturer's warranty and dedicated support from our team. Technical Specifications Brand: Artysan Model: Hera XLR Cable Cable Type: 3-pin balanced analogue XLR audio interconnect Termination: XLR male to XLR female stereo pair Contact Plating: Gold and rhodium-plated XLR pins Resonance Control: Machined damping splitter Jacket: Precision braided outer sleeve Available Lengths: 1 m, 2 m (custom lengths available) Construction: Handcrafted in Canada
