VAN DEN HUL D-102 III HYBRID XLR

The Van den Hul D-102 III HYBRID is a carefully designed interconnection cable that delivers excellent signal transmission quality for audio and audio-video systems. The result of decades of technical evolution, this model represents an advanced and hybrid version of the historic D-102 series, which has been available since 1982. Its construction combines refined materials and proprietary technological solutions to ensure high performance, long-term reliability, and exceptional sonic neutrality.

Externally, it features a flexible HULLIFLEX® sheath in a warm yellow-orange color, robust and resistant to aging, capable of protecting the cable even in harsh environmental conditions. Inside, two central multifilament conductors, each made up of 40 strands of matched crystal OFC (Oxygen Free Copper), are coated with a thick layer of high-purity silver and further enhanced by a layer of Linear Structured Carbon® (LSC). This layer plays a crucial role in improving signal transmission by creating a microscopic electrical bridge and converting external magnetic interference into useful electrical signals, thereby reducing distortion and increasing resolution and richness of sonic detail.

The internal construction includes expanded polyethylene insulation around each conductor, identified by white and brown coloring to facilitate proper installation. Surrounding the conductors, treated synthetic fiber filling effectively prevents moisture absorption and contributes to the cable’s mechanical stability. The shielding, highly effective, consists of a triple layer made up of two helically wound layers of 180 densely packed silver-plated copper strands, with an additional LSC-saturated tape layer in between, ensuring complete isolation from electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference.

The D-102 III HYBRID is designed to provide optimal performance in both balanced and unbalanced configurations. In balanced mode, it offers a typical impedance of 110 ohms and a very low capacitance between conductors of just 37 pF per meter, values that ensure precise transmission even over long distances or in high-impedance applications, with minimal loss and phase shift. For unbalanced use, the recommended configuration connects the shield to ground only on the source side, while one of the internal conductors serves as the signal return, ensuring cleaner and higher-performance wiring. The cable has an overall diameter of 7.25 mm and is available in a 1-meter length.

Technical specifications:

• Flexible twin-core interconnection cable, halogen-free
• Multifilament conductors: 40 strands of matched crystal OFC copper with high-purity, dense silver plating
• Additional Linear Structured Carbon® (LSC) layer on each conductor
• Triple shielding: two helically wound layers with 180 silver-plated strands + LSC-saturated tape
• Typical resistance at 20 °C: conductors 5.5 ohms/100 m; shield 0.62 ohms/100 m
• Conductor-to-conductor capacitance: 37 pF/m
• Typical impedance: 110 ohms (balanced configuration)
• Internal insulation: expanded polyethylene, white and brown colored
• Filling: treated synthetic fibers for moisture protection
• Outer jacket: HULLIFLEX®, yellow-orange color
• Outer diameter: 7.25 mm
• Connectors: XLR
• Length: 1 meter
• Recommended use: mid-level audio and audio-video systems