Interconnect, extended bandwidth

The 0.8 XL

with HFX Ground Station

The 0.8 XL uses an all-PTFE air-tube construction around RSC Gen 2 conductors, at 10 pF.

Its shield floats at both ends and connects at the source to the HFX Floating Ground Station, whose Ceralex devices absorb RF and EMI interference.

Conductors
RSC Gen 2 (Rectangular Solid Core)
Dielectric
PTFE / Teflon Air-Tube & Aero-PE
Capacitance
10 pF (picofarads)
Shielding
Floating SA-OF8N Copper & Silver Braid

Hand-made to order in Medford, Oregon. Pricing is available from your authorized TARA Labs dealer.

The Technology of Silence

The 0.8 XL is built on a foundation of Extended Bandwidth technology. By utilizing an all-PTFE (Teflon) air-tube construction, the cable creates a near-perfect air-dielectric environment. This design minimizes dielectric involvement, allowing high-frequency bandwidth to extend naturally and without distortion.

  • RSC Gen 2 Conductors: Featuring Rectangular Solid Core® conductors for unmatched phase accuracy.
  • Twin-Axial Design: Optimized geometry with Aero-PE dielectric for linear signal transfer.
  • Vanishingly Low Capacitance: At just 10 pF, the signal remains pure and unaffected by the cable itself.

The HFX Floating Ground Station

The 0.8 XL features a sophisticated Floating Shield System. Unlike standard cables, the shield floats at both ends and is connected at the source to the HFX Floating Ground Station.

Internally, the HFX station utilizes Ceralex devices to actively absorb and dissipate RF and EMI interference. By removing this “noise” from the signal path before it reaches your components, the 0.8 XL achieves a noise floor that is virtually non-existent.

Key Features

  • Refined Construction: All-new, fine-tolerance build featuring Teflon air-dielectric spacers.
  • Advanced Shielding: Anti-corrosion coated SA-OF8N copper braided with pure silver for maximum rejection of outside interference.
  • Torque-Lock Connectors: Available in high-performance RCA (Torque-Lock) or XLR configurations.
  • Resonance Control: A specialized dielectric material eliminates internal vibrations, resulting in exacting focus and tonal coherence.

Sonic Character

  • Exacting Focus: Instruments and vocals are etched with startling clarity in a 3D soundstage.
  • Tonally Coherent: A seamless frequency spectrum from deep, controlled bass to crystalline highs.
  • Air and Detail: The high-frequency extension provides a sense of “air” and realism that brings live recordings to life.

Specifications

Conductors
RSC Gen 2 (Rectangular Solid Core)
Dielectric
PTFE / Teflon Air-Tube & Aero-PE
Capacitance
10 pF (picofarads)
Shielding
Floating SA-OF8N Copper & Silver Braid
Grounding
HFX Floating Ground Station included
Termination
RCA (Torque-Lock) or XLR

Upgrade your interface to the 0.8 XL—where technical perfection meets musical emotion.

The heritage of quality

Every TARA Labs cable is handmade to order in Oregon, USA. Our master technicians hand-polish each conductor to ensure an optimal interface. We believe in our craftsmanship so much that every cable comes with a Lifetime Guarantee.

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