{"product_id":"chord-epicx-aray-xlr-interconnect-pair","title":"Chord EpicX ARAY XLR Interconnect Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eA balanced EpicX ARAY interconnect for systems where scale, quietness, and tonal shape matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen Balanced Connections Need More Than Quiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eXLR can lower noise and improve system matching, but the balanced connector alone does not guarantee a better result. The cable still has to preserve timing, tone, space, and the small cues that make a system feel natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a more revealing system, a basic balanced cable can sound clean but emotionally flat. The goal is a quieter connection that also keeps the music dimensional, textured, and easy to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChosen for Serious Balanced Source Chains\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe chose the Chord EpicX ARAY XLR because it brings the EpicX analogue design into systems using true balanced outputs and inputs. Chord's EpicX ARAY platform uses unique ARAY technology, upgraded XLPE insulation, and ChorAlloy plated XLR connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis makes sense between higher-quality DACs, streamers, preamps, and integrated amplifiers where the balanced connection is part of the system design. Compared with Shawline, EpicX ARAY adds a more substantial construction story with heavier-gauge conductors and improved shielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Specs Won't Tell You\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Does Not Have to Mean Thin.\u003c\/strong\u003e The balanced connection helps with noise, while the EpicX ARAY construction helps preserve body, tone, and musical density.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImages Feel More Stable in the Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e ARAY technology supports timing and low-level signal organization, helping vocals and instruments hold their place more convincingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Systems Sound More Connected.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavier-gauge conductors and improved shielding help the cable keep up when the rest of the system has more scale and resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connector Is Part of the Performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e ChorAlloy plated XLR connectors help protect the final handoff between components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Two Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpicX ARAY XLR is the cable we would consider when a balanced source chain is already part of the plan and the system is good enough to show the difference. It belongs between serious streamers, DACs, preamps, integrated amplifiers, and power amplifiers where quietness and musical flow both matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe upgrade is about making the system feel less mechanical and more believable. You should hear cleaner placement, more complete tone, and a stronger sense that the performance is taking shape in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTech You Can Hear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat You Hear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy It Happens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA quieter balanced connection with more body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced XLR format works with EpicX ARAY construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore stable vocal and instrument placement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARAY technology supports timing and low-level signal organization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetter tonal density from serious source components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavier-gauge conductors help preserve body and weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess haze in larger systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImproved shielding reduces interference in the analogue path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA stronger final handoff between components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChorAlloy plated XLR connectors complete the cable path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpicX ARAY analogue XLR interconnect pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eARAY conductor technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded XLPE insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavier-gauge conductors compared with Shawline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved shielding compared with Shawline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChorAlloy plated XLR connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable lengths: 0.5m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 3.5m, and 4m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Audio Two\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAudio Two ships across Canada. That said, a system at this level is worth a conversation before you commit — we can make sure it's the right fit for your room, your source, and how you actually listen. Reach out and we'll help you get it right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chord Company","offers":[{"title":"0.5m","offer_id":49110178562300,"sku":"EPI1200.005.1","price":1305.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1m","offer_id":49110178595068,"sku":"EPI1200.010.1","price":1530.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5m","offer_id":49110178627836,"sku":"EPI1200.015.1","price":1755.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2m","offer_id":49110178660604,"sku":"EPI1200.020.1","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5m","offer_id":49110178693372,"sku":"EPI1200.025.1","price":2205.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3m","offer_id":49110178726140,"sku":"EPI1200.030.1","price":2430.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5m","offer_id":49110178758908,"sku":"EPI1200.035.1","price":2655.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4m","offer_id":49110178791676,"sku":"EPI1200.040.1","price":2880.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7597\/3809\/files\/Image57_02cdf645-d56e-42ac-b775-31e1332ed05e.jpg?v=1778959022","url":"https:\/\/audiotwo.com\/products\/chord-epicx-aray-xlr-interconnect-pair","provider":"Audio Two","version":"1.0","type":"link"}