Utilizing Nordost's proprietary flat ribbon geometry, Red Dawn was engineered to minimize capacitance, inductance, and dielectric effects while maximizing signal speed and phase accuracy. Its distinctive silver-and-red ribbon construction became an icon in the audiophile world and helped establish Nordost's reputation for fast, transparent, and highly detailed cable designs.
Insulation: High-purity Class 1 extruded Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)
Conductors: 20 varied and balanced conductors
Conductor Material: 60 microns of silver over 99.99999% OFC
Capacitance: 8.9 pF/ft
Inductance: 0.12 µH/ft
Propagation Speed: 94% the speed of light