{"product_id":"synergistic-research-foundation-xl-ethernet-cable","title":"Synergistic Research Foundation XL Ethernet Cable | The Grid","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSynergistic Research Foundation XL Ethernet Cable\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Synergistic Research Foundation XL Ethernet cable brings technology developed for the company's flagship SRX XL series to high-performance digital audio systems. Handcrafted in California, it combines eight 23 AWG solid-copper conductors, advanced graphene-based shielding and Synergistic Research's extended high-voltage conditioning process in a purpose-built Cat 7 Ethernet cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for audiophile network switches, music servers, streaming DACs and network audio players, Foundation XL Ethernet incorporates SRX XL UEF Matrix Shielding to address electrical noise and interference. Its four twisted pairs feature solid polyethylene insulation and silver Mylar shielding, with 16 individually hand-crimped connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cable undergoes the same SRX XL high-voltage conditioning process used in Synergistic Research's flagship cable range, followed by secondary UEF Blue treatment and a five-day, two-stage factory burn-in. Purple and Gold UEF Carbon Tuning Discs are also included, allowing listeners to experiment with the cable's tuning in their own systems. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight 23 AWG solid-copper conductors:\u003c\/span\u003e Cat 7 MKII construction with four twisted pairs and solid polyethylene insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSRX XL Matrix Shielding:\u003c\/span\u003e Graphene-enhanced UEF treatment applied to the connectors, combined with silver Mylar shielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 MHz rated frequency:\u003c\/span\u003e Designed for high-bandwidth Ethernet connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSRX XL High-Voltage Conditioning:\u003c\/span\u003e Extended-duration factory treatment using Synergistic Research's proprietary high-voltage process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUEF Carbon Tuning Discs:\u003c\/span\u003e Includes Purple and Gold discs for optional system tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-crimped connections:\u003c\/span\u003e Sixteen point-to-point terminations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirectionally evaluated:\u003c\/span\u003e Conductors are evaluated for signal direction before assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory conditioned:\u003c\/span\u003e Secondary UEF Blue treatment and a five-day, two-stage burn-in process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in California:\u003c\/span\u003e Handcrafted at Synergistic Research's US facility. 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Its graphene-enhanced UEF compound is applied directly to the connectors, complementing the cable's silver Mylar shielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynergistic Research developed this shielding approach to reduce noise while preserving the dynamics and transparency of a high-resolution audio system. The manufacturer also uses an extended-duration high-voltage conditioning process intended to improve its cables' electrical and sonic characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese proprietary treatments are part of the manufacturer's design philosophy; audible differences will depend on the connected equipment, electrical environment and individual system. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDigital Audio and Network Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoundation XL Ethernet is designed for networked audio systems in which music servers, streaming transports, audiophile network switches and network DACs communicate over Ethernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts shielded Cat 7 construction makes it suitable for connecting compatible networking equipment, whether in a dedicated two-channel listening room or a centrally located audio equipment rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor customers building a complete Foundation XL cable system, the Ethernet cable complements the series' digital, analog, speaker and power cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExperience Synergistic Research at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grid HiFi in Houston, Texas, offers Synergistic Research cables and accessories for high-performance audio systems. 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