REFERENCE MKII IC (1.0m)
REFERENCE MKII IC (1.0 m), connect your passion to your listening time.
【REFERENCE MKII IC(1.0m)｜Analog/Digital-Compatible Interconnect Cable】
When you tune the sound of your car audio, it’s not only the equipment itself that matters—the interconnect cable that connects everything in between is also something you’ll want to pay attention to. REFERENCE MKII IC(1.0m) is a cable designed for those who value the definition and depth of sound, as well as the accuracy of the timbre.
By rethinking the way the signals are connected, you may find it easier to hear the system’s information more carefully—from the positional relationships of vocals and instruments, to the soundstage’s spread, and even the subtle nuances of individual sounds. Rather than dramatically changing the sound, this is a model to consider when you want to draw out as directly as possible the expressive character your playback equipment and amplifier already have.
The jacket uses thermoplastic polyurethane, and the design also takes into account vibration absorption in combination with the dielectric. In addition, the cable impedance is adjusted to 110Ω, making it suitable not only for analog audio signals but also for transmitting digital audio signals.
Even the same cable can give different impressions depending on the equipment you connect and the overall direction of your system. It’s recommended to decide where to use REFERENCE MKII IC(1.0m) and how to pair it with other cables while checking your vehicle’s system and your current sound concerns. If it were me, I wouldn’t pick the cable first—I would choose while considering my sound preferences and the overall balance of the system.
Main Specifications / Specs
【Basic Information】
Product name: REFERENCE MKII IC(1.0m)
Type: Interconnect cable
Length: 1.0 m
【Signal Transmission】
Supported signals: Analog audio signals / Digital audio signals
Cable impedance: 110Ω
【Construction / Materials】
Jacket: Thermoplastic polyurethane
Dielectric: Dielectric developed by Germany’s BASF
*This is a made-to-order product.
| Cable Type | High-end analog RCA line-level interconnect cable (symmetrical design) |
| Conductor Gauge / Construction | 2 x 1.00 mm² conductors, each made of 19 strands x 0.26 mm (multi-stranded BRC copper) |
| Connector Type | RCA-to-RCA (an XLR-to-XLR version with Reference V2 plugs was also offered) |
| Shielding | X-Shield® SE shielding, providing superior EMI suppression especially at low frequencies |
| Compatible Line | Part of Tchernov Cable's Reference-series analog interconnects (superseded by the current Reference MkIII IC) |
| Length Options (reference) | Factory-terminated pairs were offered in lengths such as 0.62m, 1.00m, 1.65m, 2.65m, and 5.00m |
| Notable Features / Materials | Uses SATI® insulation, FTDA® vibration damping, and SDB dielectric binding; TPU (Elastollan®) jacket with a nylon sleeve; 110-ohm characteristic impedance; made in Russia; now a discontinued model |