Furutech CAT8 cable with silver-plated α-OCC conductors, NCF, S/FTP shielding, 40 Gbps support and gold-plated RJ45 connectors. Read more.
The Furutech LAN-8 NCF Plus is a premium CAT8 Ethernet cable designed for demanding network and high-end audio streaming applications. Furutech combines silver-plated solid-core α-OCC copper conductors, extensive S/FTP shielding and its proprietary NCF technology with high-quality RJ45 connectors.
Supporting data rates of up to 40 Gbps and bandwidth up to 2000 MHz, the LAN-8 NCF Plus complies with CAT8 specifications and offers ample performance for modern music servers, NAS systems, streamers and high-speed network installations.
The LAN-8 NCF Plus uses solid silver-plated α-OCC copper conductors. OCC, or Ohno Continuous Cast, is a manufacturing process designed to produce copper with an exceptionally long and consistent crystal structure.
Metal components also undergo Furutech's Alpha Process, which combines cryogenic treatment and demagnetisation as part of the company's approach to optimising conductor and connector materials.
The 24AWG S/FTP construction incorporates extensive shielding around the twisted pairs and the cable assembly as a whole. This design helps reduce electromagnetic interference, radio-frequency interference and crosstalk between the individual transmission pairs.
This is particularly relevant in sophisticated network installations where streamers, DACs, network switches and other sensitive electronics are positioned close together.
Furutech integrates its proprietary Nano Crystal² Formula material into the connector construction. According to Furutech, NCF is designed to help control static charge and unwanted mechanical resonance through a combination of crystalline material, ceramic nanoparticles and carbon compounds.
The LAN-8 NCF Plus is terminated with high-quality RJ45 8P8C connectors featuring deep 24-karat gold-plated contacts and NCF material. The connector construction is designed to provide a stable mechanical connection and effective shielding.
CAT8 supports data transfer rates up to 40 Gbps and bandwidth up to 2000 MHz. Music streaming itself requires only a fraction of this capacity, but the LAN-8 NCF Plus is aimed at users who also value premium materials, shielding and mechanical construction throughout their digital audio system.
Typical applications include connections between:
| Type | High-end Ethernet / LAN cable |
| Category | CAT8 |
| Connector | RJ45 / 8P8C |
| Conductors | Silver-plated α-OCC copper, solid-core |
| Construction | 24AWG S/FTP |
| Shielding | Triple shielding |
| Maximum data rate | Up to 40 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | Up to 2000 MHz |
| Contact finish | Deep 24-karat gold plated |
| Technology | Furutech NCF & Alpha Process |
Furutech is a Japanese manufacturer of premium audio and video cables, connectors and power accessories. Established in 1988, the company is known for its material engineering, precision manufacturing and proprietary technologies including the Alpha Process and Nano Crystal² Formula.
Furutech's Pure Transmission philosophy focuses on maintaining carefully controlled power and signal transfer throughout an audio system, an approach used across its cables, connectors, power products and accessories.
The Furutech LAN-8 NCF Plus is designed for listeners who want the network connection to receive the same level of attention as the rest of their high-end audio system. CAT8 performance, α-OCC conductors, extensive shielding and NCF technology make it a premium choice for modern network audio installations.
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