Since 1992, S/A LAB has maintained the same unwavering commitment to quality and value, manufacturing every step of the process, from wire drawing to the finished cable, and it does so entirely within Japan.Guided by the philosophy of "adding nothing, subtracting nothing," these cables deliver an exceptionally transparent sound. They are richly detailed, highly resolving, and entirely free from coloration. These are cables of remarkable accuracy.The HLS achieves a wonderfully powerful and direct sound, packing a substantial 0.75 mm² conductor cross-section into a slim 4.8 mm diameter.Standout features include a true 3-core fully balanced design with dual-layer shielding. Simply put, you will never need to settle for a poor-sounding cable again.
High End Line 4.8S specifications
| Core Line | Conductor | High purity OFC (oxygen-free copper) |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | 30/0.18mm | |
| Insulators | Fluoropolymers | |
| Number of cores | Three cores. | |
| Intervening | Kevlar fiber | |
| Shield | Aluminum Mylar Tape + Horizontally Rolled Tin Plated Copper Wire | |
| Sheis | Material | Polyurethane |
| Outside diameter | φ4.8mm | |
| Capacitive | 80pF/m |
For the background, S/A Lab: The Underground Favourite and Japanese Audio Cables: A No-Nonsense Buyer's Guide are worth a read.