Atlas Element Asymmetrical Integra 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

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Atlas Element Asymmetrical Integra 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable

 

Atlas' original design brief for the Element Integra was to create a better than average, high quality, entry level interconnect. It seems they succeeded. The Element Integra has won numerous awards internationally and become one of their most successful products.

Benefitting from Atlas' ongoing research and development, the Element is fitted with their Integra non-magnetic RCA plug. The low mass Integra connector features a solder-free, cold-weld connection, all optimised to create a coherent, continuous signal path. The signal conductor is a fully shielded high quality OCC copper, designed and constructed to provide maximum resistance to RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) which can raise noise levels in a poorly shielded cable. The result is a cable which offers a large three dimensional soundstage and fine levels of detail without the artificial brightness which affects many budget cables. The Element Integra offers a neutral, relaxing sound and has proven to be an excellent foundation for further system improvements.

The Atlas Element asymmetrical interconnect shares many similar features to it's stable-mates in the Atlas line. It employs a braided copper and aluminium foil giving a 100% screen to provide rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI), it employs high quality Ohnous Continuous Casting Copper (OCC Copper) for it's conductors together with a low loss porous polyethylene dielectric (PEF).

 

Features :

  • Integra RCA Plug
  • OCC Copper
  • Polyethylene (PEF) Dielectric
  • Co-ax Construction

 

Integra RCA Plug

The Integra is a low-mass, non-compression, constant impedance, self-cleaning, solder-free construction RCA plug. In Atlas' cables, the conductor to plug interfaces are solder free, and the gold-plated conjugate brackets act as the return signal path, helping to reject RFI. Both conjugate brackets (these grip the cable without the adverse effects of compressing it, which can alter impedance) have two asymmetrical leaves which spring open on insertion and wipe clean the signal path. To maintain a clean signal path, simply remove and re-insert them periodically. The Integra RCA connectors utilise low-mass non-magnetic connectors to minimise the negative effect of excessive metal in the plug itself.

Atlas Integra Plug Technical Diagram

OCC Copper 

The Ohno continuous casting method re-heats the extrusion as the molten copper is forced out of the mould and very slowly and gradually draws the grain or crystal down the conductor''s length, creating a ‘single crystal structure.’ Actually, because no copper is 100% pure, there will always be a few boundaries produced by impurities. The frequency of boundaries created are quite insignificant. A typical crystal in a copper conductor drawn to 0.3 mm diam. using the OCC process is 125.00 metres long! The benefits are obvious, with almost no crystal boundaries, the audio signal is no longer impeded down the copper wire and more information and detail is delivered faithfully to the receiving equipment. Atlas OCC Copper Design Process

Copper Purity Comparison (0.3mm Diameter)

  TPC OFC OCC
Purity >99.9% >99.99% >99.999%
Specific Gravity 8.75 8.926 8.938
Gas Impurities (ppm)
O2 200~500 <10 <5
H2 <0.5 <0.5 <0.3
Average Crystal Size (Metre) 0.007 0.02 125.00
Crystals Per Metre 150 50 0.008

 

Polyethylene (PEF) Dielectric

PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) is cheap to produce and, as such, is the most commonly used insulation in AV cables. However, PVC is the worst quality insulation a Hi-Fi or AV signal can encounter as its high loss causes a significant reduction in signal velocity. PVC is better suited to power cables and should be avoided in Hi-Fi and AV signal cables. Other dielectrics in common use are Polyethylene, Polypropylene and Polytetrafluoride Epoxy (better known as PTFE (Teflon™) or Teflon,) and the new and unique Atlas (PTFE). PEF (Foamed Polyethylene). The foaming process uses a blowing agent, of which there are two types. Atlas use the gas-foamed method which creates a more inert, consistent and higher quality product. The table below shows the properties of a selection of dielectrics. Though not used as a dielectric in Atlas' cables, PVC is included for comparison purposes.

Dielectric Material Comparison (0.3mm Diameter)
Property Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Foamed Polyethylene (PEF) Polypropylene (P.P) Teflon (FEP or PTFE) PTFE
Dielectric Constant (@ 50 -106Hz) 4-8 2.3 2.25 2.1 1.3
Dielectric Strength (kV mm-1) 23-30 30-50 30-50 20-25 N/A
Loss Tangent (% @ 50 - 106Hz) 8-15 0.02-0.05 0.02-0.06 (@ 106Hz) 0.02-0.07 N/A
Volume Resistivity (Ohms.cm @ 20°C) 1012-15 >1017 6.5x1014 >1016 N/A
Tensile Strength (Kg mm-2) 1.0-2.5 1.0-2.0 3.0-4.0 1.9-2.2 1.0
Melting Point (°C) -130 112-120 155-160 275 275
Max. Continuous Operating Temp. (°C) 60 75 90 200 260
Min. Operating Temp. (°C) -15 to -40 <-60 -5 to -45 <-60 -250

 

Co-ax Construction

Central conductor (signal path) surrounded by dielectric material encased within a circular conducting screen which acts as the signal return path.

 

Atlas Cables Element Integra Hi-Fi Choice Review

"The Element Integra represents excellent value for money and so comes highly recommended."

Hi-Fi Choice Magazine July 2016 Edition

  

"Subtle and smooth, there’s nothing to gripe about here – and as a first upgrade, the Element Integras come highly recommended." (Read More)

Best Analogue Interconnect Cable - What Hi-Fi Sound & Vision Awards 2012/13/14

Atlas Cables Element Integra Hi-Fi World Review

"Adding 3D depth to the pleasingly arranged and constructed soundstage, the performance added a layered arrangement that was surprising for this price point." 

Hi-Fi World Magazine July 2013 Edition

 

 

The improved Element Integra is an entry level audio interconnect for discerning music lovers. Like all Atlas interconnects, it provides a huge sound-stage together with a smooth delivery. It avoids the over bright and irritating sound so often a feature of similarly priced interconnects. Rather in common with all Atlas interconnects, irrespective of price, it offers the listener a sophisticated and relaxing sound with no artificial highs or lows and most importantly, it offers the user fantastic value for money. Just look at the construction, the OCC copper, the quality asymmetrical construction, and the conjugate bracket Integra plug; there's nothing else quite like the Element Integra. 

 

Specification :

  • Atlas Element Asymmetrical Integra, 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable
  • Construction: Coax
  • Conductor Material: OCC Copper
  • Screen Type/Material: Braid OFC
  • Screen Coverage %: 90%
  • Dielectric: PEF
  • Connector: RCA Plug
  • Colour: Pearl White
  • Outside Diameter : 6.0mm
  • Capacitance : 63.03 pF/m
  • Inductance : 0.3735 µH/m
  • Resistance : 0.1612Ω/m
  • Impedance : 77.05 Ohms/m

 

About Atlas Cables Made in United Kingdom

Atlas Cables are a major producer of interconnects and cables in the United Kingdom of Great Britain. All products are researched, developed and most are assembled in the Atlas purpose built factory in Scotland.

Many of these products are unique and use advanced techniques of production or manufacture in order to bring to the user the very finest quality products. With each new model we continue to push the boundaries of reliability and performance. It's little wonder then, that Atlas Cables have had so many mile-stone advances in the past and that Atlas Cables have secured so many awards in comparative tests against other products.

About Atlas Cables

Scottish cable maker that designs and builds its own conductors, connectors and cables rather than assembling bought-in parts.

Atlas researches, designs and produces its cables in Scotland, with a handful of exceptions. Many cable brands assemble off-the-shelf components, but Atlas specifies the conductors, insulation and terminations itself and tests the result in its own listening room. It offers a five-year guarantee on its cables.

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The plugs are Atlas designs too

Atlas designs its own RCA plugs. The Achromatic and Ultra RCAs are built for low mass and high bandwidth, and the newer Metik connectors were developed for personal audio. Designing the connectors in house means Atlas is not limited to what an outside supplier already sells.

Three performance levels, with named ranges in each

The catalogue is arranged in three performance levels. Upgrade covers Element and Equator, Aspire covers Hyper and Ailsa, and High End covers Mavros, Arran, Eos and Zeno. You can choose the level that suits the rest of your system, then move up later without changing brand.

Custom options and a repair service

Atlas lists luxe and speaker termination options, so you can specify a cable to suit the equipment at each end. It also repairs, customises and upgrades its cables through a dedicated service, which means you can bring an older cable up to date instead of replacing it.

Why we stock Atlas

Atlas run pure copper conductors through most of the range rather than silver or silver plating. That gives a warmer, more forgiving balance than the silver-plated cables we sell. If your system is already leaning bright, Atlas is usually where we point you first. Hand-built in Scotland, and we have sold them since 2008.

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Specification :

  • Atlas Element Asymmetrical Integra, 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable
  • Construction: Coax
  • Conductor Material: OCC Copper
  • Screen Type/Material: Braid OFC
  • Screen Coverage %: 90%
  • Dielectric: PEF
  • Connector: RCA Plug
  • Colour: Pearl White
  • Outside Diameter : 6.0mm
  • Capacitance : 63.03 pF/m
  • Inductance : 0.3735 µH/m
  • Resistance : 0.1612Ω/m
  • Impedance : 77.05 Ohms/m

We use Royal Mail 1st Class services for our Standard Delivery.

Orders received before 4.30 pm Monday to Friday are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. This does not apply to custom-length cables and speaker cables as these require a longer timescale to terminate. This also excludes all cables selected for the burn-in service. Please note, we do not process orders on national holidays in the UK. Over 98% of our orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

 

Standard delivery is usually within 2 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays. In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.

 

All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Future Shop. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD Local or DHL for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order subject to stock availability. For international orders, we use FedEx or DHL services where customers have selected this option.

 

 

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths may be subject to longer deliver time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

 

We offer 'Free delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:

  • Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at Future Shop
  • Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL).
  • Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
  • You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
  • We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
  • FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.

 

UK Postal & Delivery Charges - FIRST CLASS

Free UK delivery on all orders over £99*

Weight Price (FIRST CLASS UK POSTAGE)
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1000g - 1400g £4.95
1400g - 1800g £5.95
1800g - 2000g £6.95
2000g - 3000g £8.95


* Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.

Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL.

 

Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day

We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.

 

Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.

 

For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.

 

Channel Islands & Northern Ireland

We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.

 

European Countries

Deliveries to EU member states are not subject to 20% VAT after December 31st 2020 and therefore the 20% VAT on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.

 

The customer will be liable for the VAT at the local VAT rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee if applicable. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs &amp; Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.

 

We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days
  • Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7-10 working days
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours

We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the UK are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.

 

If applicable, the customer will be liable for the taxes at the local tax rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs &amp; Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.

 

We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days
  • Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability
  • Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets at our discretion

We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.

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AI Review Summary — Generated from 26 Reviews

Customers consistently praise these Atlas interconnect cables for excellent sound quality at an affordable price point, highlighting improved detail, clarity, and warmth compared to standard cables. Build quality and construction receive strong endorsement, with customers noting solid craftsmanship and good warranty coverage. The cables are described as versatile, though some reviewers suggest they suit classical music particularly well and may sound slightly bright in inherently bright systems. One recurring complaint concerns RCA connector finish quality. Most customers view these as an entry-level upgrade worth purchasing, with some noting they've upgraded to Atlas's higher-tier ranges afterward. Minor negative themes include potential brightness in certain systems and occasional connector finishing issues.

Colin ✓ Verified Purchase
Excellent cables definite upgrade 29 August 2024
Excellent cables, very well made and deliver a natural, open, detailed sound. Very impressive at this price point.

I’ve bought a few Atlas cables and highly recommend them.
Paul Lowe ✓ Verified Purchase
Excellent speaker cables 13 June 2021
A definite improvement on the normal cables I use. Excellent sound reproduction at a reasonable price.
Denis Strapac ✓ Verified Purchase
Gentle sound 23 April 2021
This cable has a gentle, clean, undisturbing and balanced sound.

I would recommend it mainly for classical music. If you listen to some kind of dance music, I would choose something more aggressive - QED, Wireworld...
But of course it all depends on personal taste.
Pete ✓ Verified Purchase
Great Interconnects 15 September 2019
I bought 4 cables around the same price and these won hands down in every respect. A great product.
Nissen Bruno ✓ Verified Purchase
A really good upgrade 2 April 2019
I am very satisfied about the new interlinks. The replacement of my old Qed Silver anniversery cables,is a real good upgrade. Lots of details in my classical music, which I hardly could hear with my older stuff.On top of it a very open and clear sound. Recommended !
Mr Chris Thompson ✓ Verified Purchase
Atlas Cables 18 March 2019
The cables i got from future shop where Atlas Element Audio RCA to date they sound very good & over time should sound better I have always used future shop for my cables and have been very happy with their service A +++ you should give them a try 1st Class Seller & Service

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