VI--6 MK II Component Video
High Definition Component Video Interconnect (exact 75 ohm Impedance)

Applicable for progressive-scan DVD or HDTV. Supports all HDTV formats (1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p).

This component Video cable is comprised of three of the composite VI-6 MK II wires configured in parallel; Red, Green and Blue, (representing the two color difference signals and the Black and White signal). The VI-6 out performs component video cables costing significantly more. Available in RCA or BNC connectors. These cables also use our proprietary Silverfuse conductors.

In the development of this cable, we have found that there are three important parameters we have addressed:

1. The use of high quality materials

2. Timing accuracy; this concerns how accurately the split signals arrive at the end without any variance in travel time from one to the other. No greater than 2.5 nanoseconds variance is the accuracy we have achieved. Far better than what the broadcast industry allows

3. Lastly, and most importantly and where ours excels, is in the maintenance of ultra tight control of all dimensional tolerances. This is especially critical in the combined concentricities of the center conductor, coaxial insulator and outer shields.

The VI-6 provides exceptional picture definition and color purity. Other high-end cable companies have component video cables that are priced as much as $540.00 per meter; But our VI-6 provides exceptional performance at a considerably lower price. Some competitors have also added several low priced models to their line - some lower than ours. These are not serious contenders. They are no doubt made available for the customer who is satisfied with simply getting a picture. We have not taken this approach. We have available two models only and have gone all out to produce a picture that is as close as possible to the movie theatre experience, and at prices far below the best our competitors offer. See customer reviews at audio review.

See pricing and connector choices below. Incidentally, we specialize in long lengths for our Component Video cable. We have made some as long as 60 feet with no degradation of performance. Many competitors can not make them this long. Those that do, use that degrading outside mesh that does not provide the benefits so necessary for long lengths. Use of that mesh outer covering is a tell-tale sign of a hand made cable. See our Cable Hype page concerning problems with hand made cables.

EXPLANATION OF OUR PROPRIETARY SILVERFUSE CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Silverfuse is a near alloy of silver and copper. The copper used in this process is Single Crystal Continuous Cast Copper. It has unique physical and chemical properties, such as considerably longer granules with absolute absence of gaseous impurities such as oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen. It is free from impurities (up to 99.99998% pure copper). It is far better than continuous cast Oxygen Free High Conductivity wire (OFHC). IT IS NOT SILVER PLATED. Silver plating causes a dioding effect when signal is passed through resulting in brightness and distortion. Because silver plating has a bad reputation, some manufacturers try to disguise the fact by calling it silver coated, silver clad or silver/copper hybrid. But they are all silver plated. Our Silverfuse process starts with Single Crystal Continuous Cast Copper wire with a diameter that is slightly larger than the required size. It is then pulled through a trough of molten silver. The wire with a silver deposit is then forced through a compacting process where it is subject to tremendous pressure. The silver and the copper are fused together into a near alloy. The compacting fusion also reduces the wire diameter to the desired size. No dioding subsequently occurs with this process. The result provides for the benefits of silver; which are excellent definition and clarity, with the high purity copper benefits of warmth and mellowness. (Incidentally, pure silver wire also causes brightness)

The Competition: up to $540.00/meter

Important: When selecting connectors below, there are two RCA options, RCA Locking and RCA Non-locking. Some customers prefer a tight fit that you get with the locking RCA (although a snug fit with the Non-locking is just as good). If you want the locking RCA, you must first measure the space between the jacks on the back of your components. Many video components have the jacks so close together that the larger diameter locking RCAs will interfere with each other. There must be at least a 5/16 inch space between jacks to use the Locking type.