Atlas Mavros Toslink Glass Digital Optical Audio Cable

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Atlas' ‘state of the art’ optical cable, engineered around a core of 280 strands of ultra-pure borosilicate glass and precision metal Toslink connectors. Designed to minimise ‘jitter’ (digital noise) the Mavros Optical is intended for ‘high-end’ audi…
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Atlas Mavros Toslink Glass Digital Optical Audio Cable

 

Atlas' ‘state of the art’ optical cable, engineered around a core of 280 strands of ultra-pure borosilicate glass and precision metal Toslink connectors. Designed to minimise ‘jitter’ (digital noise) the Mavros Optical is intended for ‘high-end’ audio systems where absolute sound quality is the primary consideration, for example between a hi-res media player and a DAC or digital-enabled amplifier.

Toslink (optical) connections have become increasingly popular with the rise of ‘dual purpose’ personal audio devices, many of which are also used as components in high quality home systems. A new generation of high quality streaming audio hardware means Toslink is no longer universally as viewed the‘ poor relation ’in digital interfaces. Basic ‘bundled’ Toslink cables suffer from a number of issues which degrade the performance of the system. Typically these issues include poor quality core conductor materials, poor matching of conductor to connectors and poor fit of connectors to equipment sockets. These flaws typically combine in very poor ‘jitter’ performance which gives a grainy, tonally bleached sound characteristic of poor quality digital audio.

The Mavros Glass Toslink cable is designed to specifically address these issues, using a reference standard ultra-pure borosilicate glass light-conducting core coupled with precision machined and micro-polished metal connectors to maximise efficient transfer. Extremely precise alignment and fit of the cable components and connectors ensure the cable is optimised for extremely low jitter, resulting in a very low level of noise and wide dynamic range. 

 

Features :

  • Atlas Toslink Plug 
  • Borosilicate Glass Conductors 
  • FEP Dielectric 
  • Multi-Strand Construction


Atlas Toslink Plug

The Atlas Toslink connector combines a die-cast metal plug with ABS Toslink connectors.

Atlas Toslink Optical Technical Diagram

Borosilicate Glass Conductors

Borosilicate glass is widely used in laboratory, medical and solar panel applications, because of its strength and low co-efficient of thermal expansion. This makes possible very precise optical surfaces which change very little with temperature.


FEP 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).

FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) has a big advantage over PTFE in that it can be applied to sophisticated conductors at lower temperatures, preserving the integrity of the base material.

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

 


Specification :

  • Construction : 280 strands of Borosilicate Glass 
  • Material : FEP 
  • Outside Diameter : 6.0mm

 

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 :

  • Construction : 280 strands of Borosilicate Glass 
  • Material : FEP 
  • Outside Diameter : 6.0mm

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)
0g - 1000g £3.95
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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Alan Smith ✓ Verified Purchase
Worth Every Penny 10 June 2020
I bought this to replace an AudioQuest Carbon cable. I could not believe the difference. The Mavros is far superior in every way. It gives much more detail across the whole range of frequencies. The base is much tighter & clear, the vocals are much clearer & I can hear words that I could not before. You can also hear instruments in the background that I did not know were there before.

The plugs are a bit tight to insert but this means they will stay put, unlike some cables I had before. The cable is also quiet flexible . You will not get a better optical cable unless spend just under £500.

Unless you have a very high end system this cable is all you will need.
PAUL VIDAL ✓ Verified Purchase
EXCELLENT. 12 January 2020
Besides Ecosse, Atlas is the other cable company I love and trust. The amazing Atlas Titan All Cu interconnect is still in my system. I needed an optical cable for my SONY CD recorder so plumped for the Mavros. It is better than the much-lauded and very good TCI Coral, that's for sure - more substance to the sound, I think.

The only thing which annoys me (hence my 4 stars only) is that I found the plugs to be difficult to lock in place in both my Sony and my (fabulous) Graham Slee Majestic DAC. Apart from that, it's probably the only optical cable I'll ever need, since it doesn't better my Atlas Opus coaxial interconnect in terms of fullness and density of the sound.

Still, it's an excellent buy.
Anton ✓ Verified Purchase
When compared to other cheaper Toslink cables, this one rais 21 October 2019
When compared to other cheaper Toslink cables, this one raised the quality of the sound.. I had 2 other toslink cables to do the job I had in mind, that is to connect my Macpro to my M-scaler and listen on my hifi. I tested both and compared with the Atlas, and the difference in quality was tangible.
MICHAEL ENGLAND ✓ Verified Purchase
Noticeable difference 7 February 2019
Noticeable difference.

Running from LG OLED smart tv to PS Audio Gain Cell DAC preamp. Clearer sound, more detail, enhances the regrettably low and constrained bandwidth of the television audio playback.
Chris de Hoedt ✓ Verified Purchase
Excellent Performance for the price 8 December 2018
Excellent Performance for the price. Please see my comprehensive review of optical toslink cables on the Audioquest Diamond product page. The Mavos Toslink by Atlas lies just below the Audioquest Diamond in absolote sound quality, but is lower priced. Hence the 5 stars.

I bought 2 off x 2 meter lengths of Mavos and made a very careful comparison to my 3 meter Audioquesr Diamond Toslink on a world class sounding, very high resolution hi-end hi-fi system. You will not regret buying the Mavos toslink, unless you want the absolute best quality. Thanks Chris

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