ViaBlue NF-S5 T8 5-PIN DIN SME / XLR Cobra (SW28464)
The ViaBlue NF-S5 T8 5-PIN DIN SME / XLR Cobra is a high-end reference phono cable designed for ultra-precise, low-noise transmission of delicate turntable signals. It connects tonearms with 5-pin DIN SME outputs directly to balanced XLR inputs, ensuring maximum signal integrity, transparency, and shielding performance. The Cobra version features a durable braided sleeve for added protection and premium finish.
Features
- NF-S5 conductor system: 5 silver-plated OFC copper conductors (5 × 0.5 mm²) for high-resolution signal transfer.
- Quattro Silver Shield: Dual spiral shield + ALU-PET foil shielding for excellent interference protection.
- Low-capacitance design: Optimized geometry for accurate phono signal transmission.
- 5-PIN DIN SME connector: Direct turntable tonearm connection.
- XLR output connectors: Balanced transmission for maximum noise rejection.
- Cobra sleeve: High-quality braided outer jacket for durability and flexibility.
Benefits
- Extremely low-noise and highly detailed sound reproduction.
- Excellent shielding against hum and electromagnetic interference.
- Precise stereo imaging and stable channel separation.
- Reference-level performance for high-end analog systems.
Package Contents: 1 x phono cable (custom length depending on configuration, Cobra version)
Technical Details
- Model: NF-S5 T8 5-PIN DIN SME / XLR Cobra
- Item Number: SW28464
- Conductor: 5 × silver-plated OFC copper (5 × 0.5 mm²)
- Strand structure: 64 strands per conductor (0.10 mm each)
- Insulation: Polyethylene
- Shielding: Quattro Silver Shield (spiral + ALU-PET foil)
- Outer diameter: approx. 9 mm
- Capacitance: approx. 50 pF/m (conductor), 100 pF/m (shield)
- EAN: 4048834190050 (platform reference; NF-S5 series shares standardized connector ecosystem)
- Weight: approx. 0.22 kg (1.0 m equivalent, estimated)
Application
- Turntable tonearm to XLR phono stages
- High-end analog hi-fi systems
- Balanced phono signal transmission
Keywords
ViaBlue NF-S5, SW28464, 5-pin DIN XLR cable, Cobra phono cable, SME tonearm cable, balanced phono interconnect, hi-fi turntable cable, silver-plated OFC phono cable, audiophile analog cable.