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All cables are available for free home demonstration allowing you to assess their suitability with  your own unique system and listening environment without obligation...!

Your only outlay for loan cables will be postage charged at cost.

Alternatively all purchases of standard cables are covered by our 14 day no quibble refund.

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Interconnects

 

 

The Copper Mine

Our entry level interconnect.... This is a High Quality Interconnect with PC-OCC Single crystal Copper Conductor & noise free silicone insulator.

This interconnect is ideal for budget to mid priced audio systems - also  making it a cost effective cable for high end AV systems and can be produced in any length required.

Do not be fooled by the price . 

This is a true state of the art oxygen free copper interconnect and only 6% less conductive than pure Silver with heavy duty shield for excellent RFI rejection

It comes with a Choice of Terminations and starts from as little as £36 inclusive for a 0.5 metre stereo pair terminated with Teflon insulated Neutrik RCAs (add £6 per subsequent 0.5 metre)

Add £26 for Eichmann Bullets

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The Silver Surfer

 High Quality Interconnect with Silver Plated Oxygen Free Copper Conductor & PTFE Teflon Insulator .

This Interconnect is Ideal for long runs due to very low capacitance 

This Interlink will give an instant and noticeable improvement over cables costing many times its price . 

The Silver Surfer comes with a Choice of Terminations and starts from as little as £50 inclusive for a 0.5 metre stereo pair terminated with Teflon insulated Neutrik RCAs (add £10 per subsequent 0.5 metre)

Add £26 for Eichmann Bullets

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The Alaqeia ...Goddess of Truth 

The Alaqeia Interconnect  has  very  little Sonic Signature .

High Purity Silver Plated Oxygen Free Copper Conductor and PTFE Teflon Insulator ... using a Pseudo Balanced Construction for Superior RFI Rejection -  Also available fully balanced     

Starting at £80  terminated with the excellent Eichmann Bullet plugs ....with full refund if not completely satisfied This Interconnect is extremely competitive regardless of price.

0.5m stereo pair £80 (add £18 per subsequent  0.5 metre)

Loan Cables Available by arrangement .......We dare you to listen....!

E-mail your request to jan@the-missing-link.net.

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The Log-Rhythm MK-2 Phono Interconnect

High performance Interconnect especially designed for moving coil cartridges 

Available with Silver plated SME 5 pin arm termination and Metal bodied Silver Eichmann bullets as standard (suits most arms with removable cable)  Custom terminations by arrangement..

This cable is designed to offer the delicate signal from your phono cartridge the very least intrusive path possible using our latest cryottone™ Cryogenic treatment process...

1.0 metre stereo  interconnect starts at £295 add £64 per half metre..

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The Link Family

Simply the very finest quality pure Silver Interconnect cable in the world

Based on Science - Not Mythology

The Concept of perfection

 The Link family of audio cables are constructed from the finest materials currently available with the benefit of 5 years of research into cable technology and over 20 years involvement within the electronic and sound engineering industry. With a lifelong passion for the study of physics our specialist designer Mark  Sears  has taken the Link range of cables to the leading edge of cable design. The conductors used in each Link audio cable are extruded from specially produced hyper pure  laboratory grade Silver bullion that has been tested for purity by the Metallurgy Department of Bradford University.  The Silver is then drawn into wire on diamond precision jigs with stringent quality control to ensure there are no imperfections or variations in conductor diameter or in  the mirror surface finish - this is then heat treated and re- annealed to reduce oxygen desolations created during the wire production to  give an improved crystal structure and reduction in Oxygen boundaries.  This highly specialised process was perfected by The Missing Link with the help of electron microscope studies of our post drawn Silver wire. The Silver conductors are then retained in a vacuum sealed atmosphere to avoid any contamination until the gas tight Teflon extrusion is completed with a custom stress reducing push pull extrusion system. The coating thickness is tuned to give the correct impedance and electrical characteristics for the application for which the cable is intended to be used. The cryogenic super cooling treatment is now applied and takes in excess of 12  hours to slowly cool the material so as to avoid any thermal stress -  it is the held at a temperature of – 195 for 3 days to  relieve any stress induced in the cable during the Teflon extrusion process. Our custom produced cable is returned for quality control inspection by ourselves between each process to ensure absolute perfection in every cable….

Below is a picture of one of our  0.5 mm pure Silver conductors after extrusion has taken place. The indentation you can see is 5 microns in diameter and was created by a Vickers microhardness tester.  The formation you see on the surface in the bottom right hand side of the picture is known as annealing twins and is commonly caused by cold working of Silver and Copper  - this can be addressed by further annealing and re-crystallisation with controlled heat treatment for the formation of larger crystals and a reduction in desolations..  Pure Silver will re-crystallise at a very low temperature but to achieve the best results precise control at a specific temperature and a carefully controlled time span is required. This is just one of the many recipe secrets in producing the perfect super conductor.

 

     

 

Research is the key

The picture below  shows  2   prepared samples of pure Silver - one Cryogenically treated and one control sample. This is part of  the research used into the improvement of conductor technology during the development of the Link family of cables. 

The Silver produced for each conductor starts life at a purity of 99.999 -  in samples  taken from cables after production   the Silver  retained a purity of between 99.94 / 99.95 as analysed by Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry and is accurate to parts per billion. 

When all materials have passed our stringent quality control tests they are very carefully wound into twisted pairs on a custom hand-winding machine ( without the use of electrical motors ) so no stress is induced into the carefully preserved and prepared materials which are  then set in an anti resonant polymer to reduce electromotive forces ready for hand assembly into finished cables.

Attention to the finest detail

The jointing method is another  area of particular importance and to which we pay great attention during the production of Link audio cables - using the most conductive materials on earth the last thing we want to introduce to the perfect signal path is intrusive Lead or Tin based solder which increases the resistance substantially at every joint . In the Missing Link family of cables each joint is carefully crimped to eliminate solder contamination and then a Tin based solder is applied in a very special manner to  add physical strength to the joint without contaminating the connection. Each finished cable is electrically tested on a highly accurate and regularly calibrated  resistance meter that is accurate to 1/10,000 of an Ohm to ensure the assembly is perfect. Finally  each cable receives its unique registration number & signed certificate with is your guarantee of unprecedented British quality and meticulous craftsmanship.

A British company born of passion

We believe the Link family of audio reproduction cables to be of the very highest quality available regardless of cost. They are the result of many years of passion & continuing research by our designer Mark, who's goal it is to create  the very best cables for audio reproduction available today. Mark has a very understated approach and believes that quality speaks for itself. He also has a simple motto on which he has based his company The Missing Link. “Cables based on science not Mythology “ !

Mark has funded numerous joint research programs into the chemical, electrical and physical analysis and evaluation of materials for use in audio cables with Nottingham University BAE systems and also Bradford University's excellent metallurgy department ....his research continues.

 

Every one of the Missing Link family of cables is individually created at the time of order placement... such high Quality Cables as these that are  built with the greatest attention to the finest detail simply cannot be mass produced.

The Link ..... 

£165 per 0.5 metre stereo pair terminated with Eichmann bullets (add £70 per subsequent 0.5m)

The Link Cryo .... 

£195per 0.5 metre stereo pair terminated with Eichmann bullets (add £80 per subsequent 0.5m) for balaced add £50 add£45 for optional Silver bullets

The Link Cryo Reference ... 

£305 per 0.5 metre stereo pair terminated with Silver Eichmann bullets  ( add £100 per subsequent 0.5m)

Loan Cables are Available in all popular terminations.. Including Naim locking 5 pin... By arrangement ...We believe Quality speaks for Itself....! E-mail your request to jan@the-missing-link.net.

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Balanced LCR with black braid finish

Hi Fi World Reveiw cilck to read.

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Digital Interconnects

 

The Digit  Our entry level  S/PDIF Coaxial true 75 ohm Electrical Digital Interconnect is constructed from PTFE Teflon and Silver plated Oxygen Free  Copper. This cable is well suited to long runs and conforms to RG-179 terminated with minimalist hollow pin Gold plated RCA connectors.. No fuss hand built quality a genuine improvement over many mainstream mid priced digital cables. also suitable for high quality composite AV signals. 

0.5 metre Terminated with minimalist RCA connectors... £45 (add £10 per extra 0.5m) 

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The Dark Art S/PDIF Coaxial true 75 ohm Digital Interconnect is constructed from Ptfe Teflon and Silver plated Oxygen Free  Copper with Eichmann Bullets or Silver Plated BNC as standard ….other termination options available on request .

This is a superb digital transmission system that uses a specialized internal construction 

The Dark Art S/PDIF 75 Ohm Digital Interconnect

0.5 metre Terminated with Eichmann Bullets or Neutrik BNC.. £75..00 (add £20 per extra 0.5m)

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The Dark Art AES/EBU 110 ohm Balanced Digital Interconnect uses the same Super Fine Silver Plated Oxygen Free Copper Conductor with special attention paid to conductor spacing to ensure a perfect impedance of 110 ohms - this is then finished with true 110 ohm Silver-Plated Neutrik XLR’s making the Perfect Digital Transmission system....  

The Dark Art AES/EBU 110ohm Balanced Digital  Interconnect

 0.5 metre Terminated with True 110 Ohm XLR .. £95..00 (add £35 per extra 0.5m)

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Link Cryo Reference Dark Art ( Binary Star) This is our statement Digital cable offering our super  Cryogenically treated Conductors - PTFE Teflon Insulation - Silver Eichmann bullets as standard termination for the RCA version .. True 75 Ohm Reference BNC connectors and genuine 110 Ohm Neutrik XLR for the balanced version. this cable also takes advantage of RFI reducing ferrite technology with the added benefit of the reduction electromagnetic contamination between cables a simple audition will tell you all you need to know.

0.5 metre cable with choice of Digital terminations £145 (add £35 per extra 0.5 metre)

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Cable Talk Optical Gold Toslink, This is cable talks State of the art 1mm medical grade Glass optical interconnect with precision polished interface terminated with high quality gold plated all metal bodied 8,0mm Toslink connectors bringing excellent results with both audio and video. We are able to offer this cable from only £18 for a one metre cable this is less than one third of the recommended retail price, They are also available @ 5m £30, 7m £40 and 10 metre @ £50...  Simply the best value on the UK market you wont find a better Optical cable at any price.

Please note 1 & 3 metre cables are now sold out.. these will  be replaced by our new prism glass optical to be released mid 08.. watch this space

Unbeatable Value & Quality  (limited stock)

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14 day no quibble cash refund if not completely satisfied...!

Loudspeaker Cables

 

The Slingshot

Constructed from dimensionally checked Heavy Silver Plated Oxygen Free Copper with a cast PTFE Teflon Insulator. This Cable utilizes a unique weave pattern for reducing inductance and increasing transient response. The High-Frequency section is then phase compensated for bi-wire applications… overcoming many of the problems associated with this method

It is very competitive regardless of price....

The Slingshot offers  the ideal opportunity to create separate runs that are suited to the relevant frequencies …. while it is not possible to produce the perfect speaker cable to match all amplifier out-put stages and combinations of crossovers due to the variations in impedance characteristics ... we believe this to be a reasonable compromise and most suitable for a wide range of high resolution amplifiers and loudspeakers.

LOUD SPEAKER CABLE

The Sling-Shot single Helix

Our entry level Hand built Silver plated Teflon insulated single & bi wire speaker cable. 

(8 plug termination)

8 plug 2 metre speaker cable set £18 plug 2 metre speaker cable set £130   add £40 per consecutive metre

(12 plug termination)

12 plug 2 metre speaker cable set with built in jumpers £180 add £40 per consecutive metre

The Sling-Shot Dual Helix

(8 plug termination)

 8 plug 2 metre speaker cable set £230 add £80 per consecutive metre

(12 plug termination)

12 plug 2 metre speaker cable set with built in jumpers £300 add £80 per consecutive metre

Our own Silver plated bananas or optional  spades are are fitted as standard and is included in the price shown

Optional Gold plated BFA connectors are also available at no extra cost to comply with European regulations.. 

Optional Eichmann Bayonet connectors ( high performance banana plug ) add £4  each  fits standard 4mm binding posts

Loan Cables Available by arrangement ...

E-mail your request to jan@the-missing-link.net.

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The Slingshot is  not available in kit or off the roll

 

 

Link Cryo Reference

The L.C.R is our  Statement in Loudspeaker Cable.

This cable needs no introduction and as with all of our link family of cables is constructed from  99.999% 5n Pure Solid Silver The design is a true Litz cable and uses no less than sixteen individual Teflon insulated Cryogenically treated, solid core, pure Silver conductors utilising Dupont Teflon insulation and in the true Link Family tradition it is a totally no compromise design of loudspeaker cable...Individually Hand Built in England...Every Link Cryo Reference Loudspeaker Cable is built to Order.

We now have 2, 3,4, & 4.5 metre,  cables available for loan with 4 plug termination at loudspeaker end making this suitable for demonstration with single & Bi Wireable speakers  

8 plug 8 plug 1 metre speaker cable set £565  

8 plug 2 metre speaker cable set £765  add £264 per consecutive metre

12 plug 1 metre speaker cable set £675

12 plug 2 metre speaker cable set £875  add £264 per consecutive metre

 

Also available terminated with pure Silver Bayonets add £12 per plug

Simply the very finest quality loudspeaker cable in the world

Based on Science - Not Mythology

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This picture features a Single wire 2 metre Link Cryo Reference loudspeaker cable in Ice White finish with 12 plug termination... Also available in Black Purple and Original Pearl finish

 

High Quality Jumper lead sets available Terminated with our Silver plated bananas & Silver plated Spades to replace the poor quality metal bars normally supplied with high quality loudspeakers  Slingshot jumpers £55 reference jumpers £ 95

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All finished Speaker Cables are inclusive of packing & postage

14 day no quibble cash refund if not completely satisfied...!

Audio-Video

Our new range of AV Leads

High

Triple -C  HDMI/ DVI 

Perfect for connecting HDMI to DVI or DVI to HDMI without the need for performance degrading adaptors.. All conductors are individually screened with the very finest OFC Copper  and finally  Screened with a foil shield  for superb RFI rejection- Sharper colour and picture and improved contrast and definition... starting from £25 for a one metre lead available in 1,2,3,5 metre lengths .

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The Silver Link Cryo HDMI-1080p

Release the the full potential of you HD system Quite simply the ultimate connection for high definition AV & Audio utilising our unique Cryottone treatment we challenge you to find a better cable at any price ... !  Supports full  8 channel surround sound & 1080p ultra high resolution display, Full money back guarantee if this cable fails to improve both your video and audio performance - As with All Missing Link cables you wont be disappointed.. Starting from £30 for a 0.5  metre lead available in 0.5,1,2,3,5,7,10 metre lengths 

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High Quality Sub-Cables built to order prices start from £55

 

Triple -C  Scart

Available in most popular formats.. all conductor Pairs are individually screened  and finally  triple Screened for superb RFI & EMI rejection- Sharper colour and picture and improved contrast and definition... Full 21 pin Scart to Scart starting from £24.. Please contact with requirements...

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High quality gold plated scart to RCA adaptors

Scart to stereo audio composite video out £2 each

Scart to stereo audio composite video in £2 each

 

RGB-Component

No compromise Silver plated OFC with Teflon insulation conforms to RG-179 true 75 ohm for crystal clear pictures.. Prices start from £75 for a 0.5 metre lead add £30 per metre add £39 for Eichmann bullets

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RGBS-Component

No compromise Silver plated OFC with Teflon insulation conforms to RG-179 true 75 ohm for crystal clear pictures.. Prices start from £100 for a 0.5 metre lead add £40 per metre add £52 for Eichmann bullets

 

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Composite video..

No compromise Silver plated OFC with Teflon insulation conforms to RG-179 true 75 ohm for crystal clear pictures.. terminated with Neutrik RCA connectors Prices start from £25 for a one metre lead add £5 per 0.5 metre

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Cable Talk Optical Gold Toslink, This is cable talks State of the art 1mm medical grade Glass optical interconnect with precision polished interface terminated with high quality gold plated all metal bodied 8,0mm Toslink connectors bringing excellent results with both audio and video. We are able to offer this cable from only £18 for a one metre cable this is less than one third of the recommended retail price, They are also available @ 1m £18, 3 £25, 5m £30, 7m £40 and 10 metre @ £50...  Simply the best value on the UK market you wont find a better Optical cable at any price.

Please note 1 & 3 meter cables are now sold out.... soon to be replaced with our new precision glass optical available soon...

Unbeatable Value & Quality  (limited stock)

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