Atlas Cables
Scottish cable maker designing and assembling in Kilmarnock. Atlas build to order rather than to stock, using OCC copper and their own cold-weld termination in place of solder.
About Atlas Cables
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What Atlas do differently, and why it matters that they build it themselves
Most cable brands design in one country and manufacture in another. Atlas do both in Kilmarnock, and that single fact explains a lot about how they operate. Custom lengths are ordinary rather than special orders. Termination changes are a production decision rather than a negotiation with a supplier. If a cable needs to be 2.7 metres with one end changed, that is a normal Tuesday.
Two engineering positions run through the range. The first is OCC copper, drawn as a continuous cast so the conductor has far fewer grain boundaries than standard copper. Fewer boundaries means fewer points where the signal meets a discontinuity.
The second is cold-weld termination. Instead of soldering the connector on, Atlas join it under high pressure so the two metals form a direct bond. Solder is a different metal with different conductivity sitting in the signal path, and Atlas take the view that removing it is worth the extra manufacturing step.
Neither position is unique to Atlas, but doing both, in-house, at prices that start well below high-end territory is unusual. It is why the entry ranges hold up better than their price suggests.
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Atlas run one ladder for their signal cables, from Element at the entry point up to the Asimi silver range. The biggest single step is Hyper to Mavros, where OCC copper runs throughout. Eos and Zeno sit outside the ladder and cover mains and headphone cables. Most Atlas cables can be built to a custom length.
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£46.25Ex. VATDeveloped in collaboration with leading audio brands, Atlas Cables aims to enhance 'single-brand' systems like Naim and Linn without altering their essential character. The Hyper 3.5 cable offers exceptional transparency, using 72 high-purity OFC strands and efficient PTFE dielectric. The design minimises cable-imposed characteristics, delivering improved detail and openness. -
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Atlas Hyper 2.0 Speaker Cable - Custom Length (Special Offer)SKU: Atlas Hyper 2.0
(36 reviews)£23.29 £33.75Ex. VAT ✓ Save £10.46The Atlas Hyper 2.0 Speaker Cable offers unparalleled performance for its price, featuring high-purity OFC conductors and advanced PTFE dielectric. Ideal for extended listening, this 2.0mm² cable enhances bass performance and reveals the full potential of your audio system without causing listener fatigue. -
Custom£13.12Ex. VATElevate your mid-level or older audio system with the Atlas Equator 2.0 Speaker Cable. Featuring 2mm² Oxygen-Free Copper conductors and high-density PEF dielectric, this cable ensures crisp and dynamic sound without exaggerated treble. Its cotton yarn wrapping minimises microphony, and its pearl white finish adds a touch of elegance.
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From£404.17Ex. VATAtlas Zeno headphone cables are designed to offer a significant upgrade over the cables bundled with even very expensive headphones. Brands typically using 1:2 (cable plugs into both earpieces) connectors include Audeze, HiFiMan, Oppo, Sennheiser, Ultrasone, HiFiMan & Mr Speakers (Some brands may use more than one type of connection depending on model). -
From£45.42Ex. VATThe new generation of Atlas' acclaimed Element, with a solid core copper conductor, designed to provide maximum performance from computer audio sources. Typically used to connect a Mac, PC or streamer to the DAC or digital input in your hifi system. -
£40.00Inc. VATThis handy little accessory will convert Z plugs or any 4mm plug to a spade -
From£323.75Ex. VATAtlas' Zeno headphone cables are designed to offer a significant upgrade over the cables bundled with even very expensive headphones. Brands typically using 1:1 (cable plugs into one earpiece) connectors include AKG, B&W, Oppo and Sennheiser. (Some brands may use more than one type of connection depending on model). -
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Atlas Hyper DD Ultra 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair - Special OfferSKU: Atlas Hyper DD Ultra Audio
(6 reviews)From£381.66 £476.67Ex. VAT ✓ Save £95.01The latest generation Hyper dd Ultra interconnect offers a sophisticated, evenly balanced sound which draws you into the musical performance. -
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Atlas Element Toslink Digital Optical Audio CableSKU: Atlas Element Optical
(14 reviews)From£43.33 £46.67Ex. VAT ✓ Save £3.33A digital interconnect with a neutral, relaxing sound, proven to be an excellent performance upgrade over ‘freebie’ cables, designed for use with the optical digital sockets typically fitted to CD players/transports and streaming audio devices. Typical usage is to connect, for example, a streaming device such as an Apple Airport Express or Sonos ‘Connect’ to your hifi system. -
Custom£48.00Inc. VATThese are 20cm long jumper cables made using Atlas Hyper 3.5 speaker cable terminated with spades or bananas. The Jumper cables are intended for use with Bi-Wireable speakers to connect the high and low frequency posts together in the same way as the blanking plates that are originally supplied with the speakers. -
£10.42Ex. VATThe Atlas Element 2.0 speaker cable is the ideal first upgrade for any audio system, offering clearer, unaltered sound. It uses high-density polyethylene dielectric and Oxygen-Free Copper for superior audio quality, setting it apart from common PVC-insulated cables. Its pearl-white finish adds a touch of elegance.
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Atlas Element (Basic) Bi-wire Speaker Cable - Custom LengthSKU: Atlas Element Bi-wire
(5 reviews)£9.80Inc. VATThe bi-wire variation of Atlas' best-selling Element cable family. Bi-wire cables have become increasingly popular as the number of loudspeaker manufacturers offering this option has grown substantially, and bi-wire cables can offer improvement over the wire loops or metal links normally supplied.
