The 2 XL

Name: The 2 XL w/HFX Ground Station
Brand: TARA Labs

with HFX Ground Station

The 2 XL is an Extended Bandwidth interconnect supplied with the HFX Floating Ground Station, which removes RFI and EMI from the signal path.

Its SA-OF8N^® conductors are insulated with a dielectric that includes vacuum-filled microscopic glass spheres to lower dielectric absorption. It suits tube and solid-state systems alike.

Conductor: SA-OF8N (99.999999% Pure Copper)
Technology: OHH Continuous-Cast / Frequency-Tuned
Grounding: HFX Floating Ground Station Included
Capacitance: 14 pF (picofarads)

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

Key Innovations

HFX “Floating Ground Station”: Our legendary external ground station isolates and removes RFI/EMI noise from the signal path, resulting in a background that is “dead quiet” and rich in micro-dynamic detail.
Advanced Dielectric Insulation: We’ve modified our insulation with vacuum-filled microscopic glass spheres. This unique architecture significantly lowers dielectric absorption, ensuring the signal remains uncolored and fast.
Patented Shielding: Our specialized shielding is isolated from the termination and integrated directly into the wire leads, providing a pristine environment for your audio signal.

The Sound Signature

The 2 XL isn’t just a cable; it’s an upgrade to your entire soundstage. Expect a performance characterized by:

Vivid Detail: Extremely high resolution in the upper registers with “rich-in-color” tonality.
Dynamic Foundation: Tight, authoritative bass that provides the weight and impact your music deserves.
Three-Dimensional Imaging: Superb sound-staging that places every instrument in its own lifelike, physical space.
Neutral Versatility: Equally at home smoothing out digital “edge” or highlighting the warmth of a world-class tube stage.

Specifications

Conductor: SA-OF8N (99.999999% Pure Copper)
Technology: OHH Continuous-Cast / Frequency-Tuned
Grounding: HFX Floating Ground Station Included
Capacitance: 14 pF (picofarads)
Insulation: Vacuum-filled Microscopic Glass Spheres
Compatibility: Analog & Digital Sources / Tube & Solid State Amps

Experience the difference that eight-nines purity makes. Bring your music to life with The 2 XL.

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.

Lifetime warranty