Tributaries Series 8 Model 8AD MKII

Reference-grade digital audio interconnect

Before he founded Tributaries in 1991, owner Joe Perfito spent 15 years working for McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. Back then, he says, the concept of designing cables based on sound scientific principles was considered extremely radical. That became his company's mission, though, and it continues to produce audio cables designed to curtail distortion, deliver reliable tonal balance, and reduce the noise floor to near zero to bring your music to life with rich detail.

Use this cable for digital audio connections — such as from a CD player or network streamer to a high-performance DAC — and you'll get clear, transparent, and open sound.

Linear-crystal copper conductor for a super-clean signal

This cable uses ultra-pure, highly conductive, linear-crystal oxygen-free copper (LC-OFC) developed specifically for audio applications. The copper is plated with 2.5% silver that allows for smooth, transparent, distortion-free signal transfer with an exceptionally wide frequency response. Plus, the cable features heavy triple-shielding that reduces noise and electromagnetic interference.

It also features robust insulation consisting of polyethylene foam sandwiched between two layers of skin to further ensure virtually noise-free flow for your music.

Highly conductive tellurium copper connectors

Gold-plated RCA plugs made with tellurium copper give this cable's connections excellent conductivity and durability. And they're silver-soldered to the cable, for a clean, neutral signal transfer that lets your music come through with clear, uncolored brilliance.

Built to last

Every Tributaries audio cable is hand-made by skilled technicians in Orlando, Florida, using high-quality materials. Each cable must pass strict multi-level quality controls and comes with the assurance of a limited lifetime warranty.