Same Core Design, Subtle New Voice
The MA-Cat.8 Gray shares the exact same internal architecture and ultra-high specifications as its Gold sibling. It uses 8 x 23AWG solid-core 5N OFC copper conductors (0.6mm), precision-twisted into four matched-length pairs to reduce jitter and phase error. Each pair is wrapped in AL/Mylar shielding, while a + cross-structured HDPE separator isolates the four pairs with an air dielectric, improving insulation and mitigating skin effect and micro-vibrations.
Three successive shielding layers—copper foil, OFC shielding wire, and 5N OFC braided mesh—create a total of seven shielding barriers, ensuring unmatched EMI/RFI protection. The final outer layer is formed from cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), selected for its durability, thermal resistance, flexibility, and chemical stability.
Distinctive Build: Gray Jacket, Aluminum Damping
The main differences from the Gold version lie in its graphite gray outer jacket and aluminum alloy damping block (as opposed to the Gold’s natural wood). While both offer effective vibration suppression, the aluminum block adds slight weight and gives the Gray version a subtly sharper, more articulate sound — a tonal signature that mirrors its refined, cooler aesthetic. The Gold version leans warmer and smoother in character.
Whether you choose the Gray or the Gold, both cables deliver reference-grade performance that exceeds Cat.8 specifications, with absolute signal integrity over long distances, eliminating worries about interference or attenuation.
Precision German Connectors
To complete the cable, both ends are fitted with Telegärtner MFP8 Cat.8.1 RJ45 connectors, engineered in Germany with:
Zinc die-cast shells in silver-gray finish
High-precision copper contacts, thick-plated for maximum conductivity
ESD protection, EMI/RFI immunity, and mechanical robustness
These terminals ensure every packet is transmitted with zero error, unlocking full bandwidth potential with unwavering speed and stability.
FEATURES
High-fidelity Cat.8 Ethernet cable optimized for audio applications
Supports 25Gbps (25GBASE-T) and 40Gbps (40GBASE-T) transmission
8 x 23AWG solid-core 5N OFC copper conductors, precisely twisted and length-matched
German Telegärtner MFP8 Cat.8.1 RJ45 connectors in silver finish
Aluminum alloy damping block for enhanced vibration control
Seven-layer shielding system: HDPE dielectric, foil-wrapped twisted pairs, HDPE air spacer, copper foil, OFC shield wire, OFC braided mesh, and XLPE outer jacket
Robust against external EMI/RFI, oxidation, and physical strain
Outer jacket designed for flexibility, durability, and protection
Length: 2 meters (custom lengths available, priced per meter)
Whether you're running a high-end streamer, music server, or DAC, the MA-Cat.8 Gray delivers data with absolute precision and tonal clarity — bold, vivid, and dynamically expressive, just like its design.
