The following Furutech products are awarded 2023 The Absolute Sound Editors’ Choice:

Furutech DPS-4.1 Power cord

“The Furutechs added a sense of acoustic openness… they firmed up the bass and plumped up the midrange, adding gravitas to the resonances… ” “Its sonic effects were more globally presentational and were heard and sometimes felt throughout the system. They didn’t disrupt my system balance; rather, they removed veiling and in so doing enhanced the recovery of micro-information.” “..for those who possess some DIY chops, Furutech just might have the power cord for you. All it takes is a little elbow grease, and you’ll be rewarded with a cord that performs on a par with some of the top contenders, at a considerable cost savings. Unreservedly recommended.” By Neil Gader

Furutech NCF Clear Line

“What most captured my attention with the NCF was its more definite sense of layering and greater sense of immediacy…” “The difference between Clear Line “In” and Clear Line “Out” was one of added focus and air between individual images.” “Bottom line: sensible, cost-effective, and, once heard, difficult to part with.” By Neil Gader

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Furutech DAS-4.1 DIY Interconnect Cable Build(XLR)

Furutech DAS-4.1 DIY Interconnect Cable Build (RCA)

… “I salute Furutech’s engineers for the grind of overhauling the legacy XLR plug and endowing it with their proprietary Nano-Crystal2 Formula. Isn’t it amazing that solely for our playback entertainment, their engineers would labour over creating a better connector? I do believe that they did just that, exactly.

… “For decades already, Furutech connectors have been the choice of the most prestigious high-end cable brands. From the same firm now comes and even better XLR and RCA plug. That’s cause for applause; and a humble thank you!”

—- Srajan Ebaen of 6moons.com

The CF-601M NCF & CF-602F NCF are Furutech’s first XLR connectors to feature the remarkable NCF antistatic, anti-resonance material. With NCF injected pins and conductor support material, set screw contacts and resonance damping silver carbon finish, these are by far the most advanced XLR connectors available for high performance audio applications.

… “I salute Furutech’s engineers for the grind of overhauling the legacy XLR plug and endowing it with their proprietary Nano-Crystal2 Formula. Isn’t it amazing that solely for our playback entertainment, their engineers would labour over creating a better connector? I do believe that they did just that, exactly.

… “For decades already, Furutech connectors have been the choice of the most prestigious high-end cable brands. From the same firm now comes and even better XLR and RCA plug. That’s cause for applause; and a humble thank you!”

—- Srajan Ebaen of 6moons.com

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  … “I salute Furutech’s engineers for the grind of overhauling the legacy XLR plug and endowing it with their proprietary Nano-Crystal2 Formula. Isn’t it amazing that solely for our playback entertainment, their engineers would labour over creating a better connector? I do believe that they did just that, exactly.

… “For decades already, Furutech connectors have been the choice of the most prestigious high-end cable brands. From the same firm now comes and even better XLR and RCA plug. That’s cause for applause; and a humble thank you!”

—- Srajan Ebaen of 6moons.com

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Furutech Co. Ltd. • Tokyo, Japan, manufacturer of ultra-refined analog, digital, video cable and accessories, announces the release of the Project-V1 power cord.

The Project-V1 is Furutech’s new flagship power cord and is the culmination of 30 plus years investigation by Furutech into all aspects of power and signal transmission for high end audio applications. The Project V1 features Furutech’s ground-breaking technologies, patented designs, and the absolute highest quality materials, including:

-       Furutech’s special antistatic and antiresonance NCF material (Nano Crystal² Formula).

-       Piezo “active” materials to mechanically and electrically damp as they “interconvert” resonance into thermal release.

-       Alpha Process (Deep Cyro and Demagnetizing treatment of metal parts).

-       Carbon particle damping materials.

-       Floating Field Damper mechanism shunting electrical potentials to ground

-       Alpha OCC Mono Crystal Conductors.

-       Alpha DUCC Ultra Crystallized High Purity Copper.

Experience and become part of the Project at an authorized Furutech dealer near you.

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Furutech’s LineFlux-NCF receives the prestigious Japanese Audio Accessory Grand Prix 2022 Award and the Top Echelon Award from Mono & Stereo

Furutech’s new HF-X-NCF 48G 8K HDMI cable showcased in extreme gaming display at the TAA Hi-end show 2021

This gaming set up is powered and connected with Furutech products, taking the gaming experience to the next level.

System components:

TV – SONY 55X90J

AV Receiver – RX-A4A

Speaker – Audio Solutions Overture Series

201C(C)  202B(SL/SR)  203F(L/R) REL T/9i (SW)

Gaming Console – XBOX SERIES X

Power Supply – e-TP80S NCF/ Evolution Power / Absolute Power

HDMI Cable – HF-X-NCF / HF-A-NCF

LAN Cable – LAN-8NCF

Audio Cable – FA-Alpha S22

Speaker Cable – Alpha-S25 / Alpha-S20 / FS-301

α (Alpha) Conductors are comprised of fine OCC wires strands and treated with Furutech’s Alpha Cryogenic and Demagnetizing Process

“With the introduction of NCF to Furutech’s top RCA interconnect cable we get an expressive powerful mid and high range – a hard to mistake improvement over the original version (without NCF). Again, the NCF effect exceeds expectations.

The reduction of noise brings expressiveness and a strengthened resolution – performance that can be termed “Reference Class”. The transparent mid-range response adds impact and allows momentum to dynamic expression, enhancing the contrast as a whole.”

Masamitsu Fukuda

AAEX Award Judge and prominent Japanese Audio Commentator

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Furutech introduces the CF-102 NCF top-of-the-line RCA connector. This is the first Furutech high performance “signal” connector to feature Nano Crystal² Formula (NCF). This material is the cumulative result of Furutech’s 30 plus year effort to eliminate electrical and mechanical resonance from signal and power transmission in high performance audio and video applications. Offering a dramatic reduction in noise, improved imaging, and focus, and improved soundstaging, the CF-102 NCF will take your listening enjoyment to the next level.

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Furutech DAS-4.1 DIY Interconnect Cable Build (RCA)

Furutech’s new HF-X-NCF 48G 8K HDMI cable showcased in extreme gaming display at the TAA Hi-end show 2021
This gaming set up is powered and connected with Furutech products, taking the gaming experience to the next level.

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Resonance damping test:

Measurement Method

Impact shock applied to test points and results measured with a resonance sensor

Results clearly show Flux-50 NCF Filter reducing reduces noise, oscillation and resonance in the cable by a factor of 10, resulting in very natural and extremely fine resolution down and through the utterly silent noise floor.

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“…the skeptic in me has been won over by the NCF Clear Lines. The improvements they made to my system were more dramatic than I had anticipated. … I consider them one of the great bargains in audio.”

Paul Schumann for Enjoy the Music

Full review here

NCF Clear Line information here

See the ever popular destat III in use

Customer Notice: Counterfeit Furutech products shipping out of China.

We have many confirmed cases of counterfeit “Furutech” product and cases of other brands’ counterfeit product show Furutech’s trademarked “NCF” logo shipping out of China and Hong Kong. Please be advised that while Furutech does supply Furutech made NCF connectors to select cable and component makers, Furutech does not supply the NCF material only for use in a maker’s product. Therefore, if you find the NCF logo on a connector or socket not made by Furutech, it will be counterfeit product (example: Acrolink NCF connectors and receptacles).
NCF is also a registered trademark to Furutech (“NCF” USA Reg No. 5,145,049; “NCF” Germany No. 30 2016 000 978; “NCF” China No. 18881752; “NCF” Japan No. 5855796)

Here at Furutech, we are being vigilant in having Furutech and NCF badged counterfeit product removed from popular ecommerce platforms. However, Chinese based ecommerce platforms AliExpress and Taobao have been problematic and they give little regard to legitimate trademark infringements.
Please be advised that any Furutech or NCF badged product on AliExpress or Taobao shipping out of China or Hong Kong is without a doubt counterfeit.
Also, please note that NO Furutech product or Furutech product part is made in China, so our products are not easily accessible there. Also, Chinese import duties on Japanese products are extremely high, so finding low cost authentic Furutech product in China would be impossible.

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“The LAN-8 NCF’s have been brilliant here, bringing a definite step forward in our reference streaming/music server applications. The level of transparency and detail continues to move forward (does it ever end?!), especially with the quality of the associated electronics with designs from companies like T+A, Aurender, and exaSound.
Extremely impressive!”
Dr. David W Robinson, Editor-in-Chief, Positive Feedback
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“…once you’ve heard it then heard it taken away, you won’t want to deny yourself if you can at all avoid it..”

“…you won’t be able to remain a tweak cynic when you hear this!”

Srajan Ebaen 6moons.com

Full review HERE

NCF Clear Line

AC Power Supply Optimizer

It takes just a moment to hear the difference that Furutech’s NCF Clear Line can make to your audio or video system.

Why just a moment?

Furutech’s Nano Crystal² Formula, also known as NCF, has resulted in a number of truly innovative and effective products over the past few years. NCF features a special crystalline material that has two distinct properties—it generates negative ions that eliminate static, and it converts thermal energy into far infrared.

When combined with nano-sized ceramic particles and carbon powder, these crystals become the ultimate electrical and mechanical damping material. Created by Furutech, NCF is found exclusively in Furutech products and nowhere else.

Now, Furutech has introduced perhaps the simplest way to implement NCF technology into your home—NCF Clear Line.

NCF Clear Line is an audio grade AC optimizer, small enough to hold in your hand, that instantly enhances the quality of your power supply. Simply plug the NCF Clear Line into any vacant receptacle on either a power distributor or wall outlet. For best effect, use the NCF Clear Line on the same AC line/supply as your system, preferably at a receptacle adjacent to your system.

It only takes a moment to hear the improvement in the sound. You won’t have to switch back and forth repeatedly in order to “discover” an improvement. It’s right there.

You’ll immediately notice improvements in the depth and focus of the sound stage, harmonics and tonal balance with NCF. Low frequencies are cleaner, with a greater sense of definition made possible by a lowered noise floor.

Then unplug the NCF Clear Line from the power receptacle. You’ll immediately miss those sonic improvements. You’ll want them back.

In home theater applications, you will also hear these same distinct results. Just as importantly, you’ll see the difference in your video quality. All you need to do is plug the NCF Clear Line into your home entertainment system and the improvements will be instantly noticeable.

Sharper. Clearer. Yet more natural and easy on the eyes.

It only takes a moment to take your listening or viewing experience to the next level with Furutech’s NCF Clear Line. Find out for yourself.

-               Improves resolution, focus and 3-dimensionality of performance

-               Helps eliminate noise

-               Improves resolution, depth and dynamism of images and video

-               Carbon fiber shell with superior damping properties

-               All conductor parts rhodium plated and treated with Furutech’s Alpha Process

Leading Japanese Audio commentators give their opinions:

Masamitsu Fukuda (Japanese Audio Commentator)

Transparency increased, high frequency noise reduced, better punch in the mids

Overall greater contrast and clarity

All pluses, no negatives

Yoshio Obara (Japanese Audio Commentator)

This product is fantastic! Of all the products Furutech has introduced these past years, this might be the most effective.

Performance on CD/SACD playback:

・Incredible improvement in signal/noise ratio bringing more detail in increased nuances

・Sudden increase in sound stage

・Reduction in noise boosts resolution

・Tighter bass

Performance on Analog playback:

・Takes dynamic contrast to another level

・Increased dynamic range

・Deeper and more power low end

・Improved clarity in sound and intonation

Performance on Video playback:

・Greater contrast

・Extension in highlights

・Greater image depth

・Crisper color reproduction

・Greater texter and image detail due to lower noise

Srajan Ebaen  of 6moons.com says:

“…once you’ve heard it then heard it taken away, you won’t want to deny yourself if you can at all avoid it..”

“…you won’t be able to remain a tweak cynic when you hear this!”

Full review HERE

Leading Japanese Audio commentators give their opinions:

Masamitsu Fukuda (Japanese Audio Commentator)

Transparency increased, high frequency noise reduced, better punch in the mids

Overall greater contrast and clarity

All pluses, no negatives

Yoshio Obara (Japanese Audio Commentator)

This product is fantastic! Of all the products Furutech has introduced these past years, this might be the most effective.

Performance on CD/SACD playback:

・Incredible improvement in signal/noise ratio bringing more detail in increased nuances

・Sudden increase in sound stage

・Reduction in noise boosts resolution

・Tighter bass

Performance on Analog playback:

・Takes dynamic contrast to another level

・Increased dynamic range

・Deeper and more power low end

・Improved clarity in sound and intonation

Performance on Video playback:

・Greater contrast

・Extension in highlights

・Greater image depth

・Crisper color reproduction

・Greater texter and image detail due to lower noise

Customer feedback:

MCRU customer review by Craig Cook (verified owner) – 29th October 2020

Excellent “inexpensive” boost in SQ for all High end systems who do not have the benefit of a stand alone mains power supply. Definitely lowered the noise floor in my system which had the effect of deeper more articulate bass lines, much wider soundstage and more space between the vocalist and instruments. Give it 24 hours to “break in”. I just plugged mine into an empty socket on my Nordost QB6. Highly recommended.

★★★★★

Furutech NCF Clear Line

Tweekgeek.com review by Harold

I have just bought a second one of these, based on the positive effects of the first one. I now have one plugged into the wall outlet and a second plugged into a Furutech e-tp 309 power distributor (older version without NCF outlets). What I am hearing is a better sorted soundstage. Voices and instruments appear from more distinct locations. The second Clear Line has increased the apparent depth of the soundstage. I listen to CDs, and the improvement in sound is more apparent on discs made in Japan, but even discs from the 1980s sound better. Put simply, the music sounds more lifelike than before. I’m using gear from Parasound, Oppo, and Harbeth, none of which is terribly expensive, along with Audience and Furutech cables and power cords. If you have a system that you’re happy with already, adding one or two of these may save you from spending lots more on hardware upgrades.

★★★★★

Furutech NCF Clear Line

Tweekgeek.com review by Keith Dinsmore

This is the best low cost tweek going. Everything you’ve read is true. Out of my Chord Hugo TT2, Meze Empyrean rig a wider sound stage, better imaging. Everything is brought up a notch. Originally I thought I’d try it and if it disappointed I just eBay it. NOPE. I’m keeping this. Excellent!!

★★★★★

NCF CLEAR LINE FURUTECH

Tweekgeek.com review by ROY ROCHELLE

This plug-in to your power conditioner(s) optimizer is startling. Playing The Saint of Lost Causes by Justin Townes Earle with this, there was improved clarity. I could far better understand his words/drawl. General coherence of the presentation and soundstage depth were also improved. I have 2 in my main system and one in my headphone system. Two friends were stunned by my A/B demos. Easily appreciated and worth the price. A relatively inexpensive item to improve the sound of your system.

Instructual video:

Does Power Matter for Sound Quality ?? Furutech NCF Clear Line Review

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Ongen Publishing Japan announces VGP2020 Award winners SUMMER edition:

Furutech’s NCF Booster-Brace-Single receives much coveted Gold Award

Product page：NCF Booster-Brace-Single

Japanese Analog magazine vol.67 tests Furutech’s NCF Booster-Brace / Brace-Single in various applications around a turntable and phono stage to find the most effective settings.

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In volumes 64, 65 and 66 leading Japanese magazine Analog reviews the NCF Booster series, testing the series on many phono / turntable applications and report amazing results on low level phono signal.

Volume 64 Review here:

Volume 65 Review here:

Volume 66 Review here:

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Dr. David W. Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of Positive Feedback reports:

…we have our Vinno Rossi L2i-SE reference integrated amplifier/DAC/phono amp and an iFi Pro iDSD DSD512-capable DAC/Headphone Amp/ Preamp sharing a pair of AC receptacles with a two-receptacle Booster-Brace via the Clarus Concerto. This is a very high-resolution system. Cables are a combination of TARA Labs (XLR and Speaker cables), Kubala-Sosna Realization Reference USB cable, Synergistic Research Galileo SX reference power cable, Skogrand Beethoven Power Cable, and Focal Sopra 1 Monitor Speakers and dedicated stands. I had been using this combination for several months now, plugged into the same receptacles on the Concerto that I used when I installed the Booster-Brace, and was using DSD512 and DSD256 albums as sources. The DSD512 from NativeDSD.com is particularly astonishing, although the DSD256 from various sources is also remarkable.

The results of the Booster-Brace in this application was immediately apparent to me: Greater transparency, more nuanced detail, and a sense of improved solidity in the imaging of all recordings that I’ve heard.

This is a notable achievement. At the DSD256 and (especially) DSD512 levels, the performance wrought by the Booster-Braces cannot be gainsaid. I would not want to be without it.

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Furutech’s top tier receptacle GTX-D NCF receives “Product of the Year” Award from The Absolute Sound (USA)

Furutech GTX-D NCF receptacle
Product page: GTX-D NCF

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☆Construction & Materials☆

1. NCF (multi-material hybrid structure): NCF formulated nylon resin (Body).
2. Anti-vibration grooves: suppresses surface vibration.
3. Housing: Blasted and anodized aluminium alloy.
4. Air chamber: Internal air pressure suppresses vibration.
5. Vibration radiating NCF pillar.
6. Vibration suppression wall (NCF damping wall): elimination of resonance.

※Mechanical drawing Here

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Dr. David W. Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of Positive Feedback reports:

…we have our Vinno Rossi L2i-SE reference integrated amplifier/DAC/phono amp and an iFi Pro iDSD DSD512-capable DAC/Headphone Amp/ Preamp sharing a pair of AC receptacles with a two-receptacle Booster-Brace via the Clarus Concerto. This is a very high-resolution system. Cables are a combination of TARA Labs (XLR and Speaker cables), Kubala-Sosna Realization Reference USB cable, Synergistic Research Galileo SX reference power cable, Skogrand Beethoven Power Cable, and Focal Sopra 1 Monitor Speakers and dedicated stands. I had been using this combination for several months now, plugged into the same receptacles on the Concerto that I used when I installed the Booster-Brace, and was using DSD512 and DSD256 albums as sources. The DSD512 from NativeDSD.com is particularly astonishing, although the DSD256 from various sources is also remarkable.

 The results of the Booster-Brace in this application was immediately apparent to me:  Greater transparency, more nuanced detail, and a sense of improved solidity in the imaging of all recordings that I’ve heard.

 This is a notable achievement. At the DSD256 and (especially) DSD512 levels, the performance wrought by the Booster-Braces cannot be gainsaid. I would not want to be without it.

NCF Booster- Signal receives “Best of 2019″ Blue Note Award from www.enjoythemusic.com

NCF Booster-Signal connector and cable support
Product page: NCF Booster-Signal

Extreme High resolution recording studio TRPTK　
Brendon Heinst (Recording & Mastering engineer) talks Furutech cabling in their mastering process:

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Furutech’s new NCF Booster-Signal-L receives Japan’s Visual Grand Prix “Gold Award” for Summer 2019

NCF Booster-Signal-L connector and cable support
Product page: NCF Booster-Signal-L

 

Furutech NCF Booster Series products supporting & damping cables and connectors around the High End Show 2019 at the MOC Munich (Venture, Vitus, Lawrence, Progressive Audio, Crystal cable, Avantgarde, Technics, Estelon, Ypsilon, Audionec, Classe Audio, Lumin)