{"product_id":"synergistic-research-foundation-xl-usb-cable","title":"Synergistic Research Foundation XL USB Cable | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSynergistic Research Foundation XL USB Cable\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Synergistic Research Foundation XL USB cable brings technologies developed for the flagship SRX XL series to high-performance digital audio systems. Designed to connect music servers, streaming transports and computers to compatible USB DACs, Foundation XL combines solid-copper conductors, advanced graphene-based shielding and Synergistic Research's proprietary high-voltage conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the Foundation SX series, Foundation XL incorporates SRX XL UEF Matrix Shielding and the same extended high-voltage conditioning process used in the company's reference cables. According to Synergistic Research, these improvements are intended to lower the perceived noise floor, improve dynamics and deliver more natural instrumental timbre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in California, Foundation XL USB features four 23 AWG solid-copper conductors, solid polyethylene insulation and dual silver Mylar\/braided shielding. Its construction is designed for demanding digital audio applications where careful signal transmission and electrical noise management are priorities. \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\u003eFour 23 AWG solid-copper conductors:\u003c\/span\u003e Copper Matrix construction designed for USB digital audio transmission.\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 compound applied directly to the connectors for additional noise management.\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\u003eDual-layer shielding:\u003c\/span\u003e Silver Mylar and braided shielding incorporating Synergistic Research's Quantum Tunneled Ground Plane technology.\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 The same proprietary conditioning process used for the flagship SRX XL cable series.\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 Blue Treatment:\u003c\/span\u003e Additional factory treatment originally developed for Synergistic Research's SR Blue Fuses.\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\u003eDirectional evaluation:\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\u003eFive-day factory burn-in:\u003c\/span\u003e Two-stage conditioning process completed before shipment.\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\u003eHandcrafted in California:\u003c\/span\u003e Individually assembled at Synergistic Research's manufacturing facility. 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Its proprietary UEF compound contains graphene and is applied directly to the cable's connectors, complementing the dual silver Mylar and braided shielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer developed this approach to manage electromagnetic interference while minimizing the influence of shielding on signal transmission. Combined with the cable's Copper Matrix conductors and solid polyethylene dielectric, the construction is intended to provide a carefully controlled electrical environment for USB audio connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced High Voltage Conditioning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Foundation XL USB cable undergoes Synergistic Research's SRX XL High Voltage Conditioning process. This proprietary treatment uses high-voltage pulses, specific frequencies and extended-duration frequency sweeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing assembly, the cable also receives a secondary UEF Blue treatment and a five-day, two-stage factory burn-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynergistic Research attributes improvements in perceived clarity, dynamics and tonal realism to these technologies. Audible differences may vary depending on the connected components and overall system configuration. \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\u003eHigh-Resolution Digital Audio Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoundation XL USB is intended for high-performance digital playback systems using a compatible USB audio connection. It can connect music servers, dedicated streaming transports and computer-based audio sources to USB-equipped digital-to-analog converters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor systems incorporating other Foundation XL products, the USB cable complements the series' analog interconnects, speaker cables, Ethernet cables and power cables, providing a consistent cable range throughout the audio system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExperience Synergistic Research at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grid HiFi in Houston, Texas, specializes in high-performance two-channel audio, reference digital playback and premium audio cables. 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