“The other day, I purchased your power strip, GTO-D2 NCF, and I’m amazed by its effects. I originally used the PS Audio Direct Stream P15 as my power source, and I thought that adding the GTO-D2 NCF might not have much impact. However, among all the power accessories I have purchased so far, this one stands out with outstanding effects. I feel that it has a greater impact than both the ISOTEK TITAN V5 and the P15.
I wrote a review on my blog, and it’s truly a blessing for audio enthusiasts that this is available in the 120,000 yen range.
Thank you very much. I wanted to express my gratitude to the developers, so I couldn’t help but leave a comment.”
DOCONO
Furutech Co. Ltd. • Tokyo, Japan, manufacturer of ultra-refined analog, digital, video cable and accessories, announces the release of our first Spade and Banana connectors to feature the antistatic, antiresonance material NCF – the CF-201 NCF Spade & CF-202 NCF Banana connectors at the High End 2023 in Munich. Visit us in Hall 3 L01
Furutech’s CF-201 NCF, CF-202 NCF, CF-102 NCF & CF-601M NCF/CF-602F NCF
High End Performance Spade, Banana, RCA & XLR Connectors
With set screw and solder contacts
Furutech introduces the CF-201 NCF & CF-202 NCF top-of-the-line Spade & Banana connectors to join the NCF Signal Series These are Furutech’s first high-performance Spade & Banana connectors to feature Nano Crystal² Formula (NCF). This material is the cumulative result of Furutech’s 30 plus year effort to eliminate electrical and mechanical resonance from signal and power transmission in high performance audio and video applications. Offering a dramatic reduction in noise, improved imaging, and focus, and improved sound staging, the CF-201 NCF & CF-202 NCF will take your listening enjoyment to the next level
“The Furutechs added a sense of acoustic openness… they firmed up the bass and plumped up the midrange, adding gravitas to the resonances… ” “Its sonic effects were more globally presentational and were heard and sometimes felt throughout the system. They didn’t disrupt my system balance; rather, they removed veiling and in so doing enhanced the recovery of micro-information.” “..for those who possess some DIY chops, Furutech just might have the power cord for you. All it takes is a little elbow grease, and you’ll be rewarded with a cord that performs on a par with some of the top contenders, at a considerable cost savings. Unreservedly recommended.” By Neil Gader
“What most captured my attention with the NCF was its more definite sense of layering and greater sense of immediacy…” “The difference between Clear Line “In” and Clear Line “Out” was one of added focus and air between individual images.” “Bottom line: sensible, cost-effective, and, once heard, difficult to part with.” By Neil Gader
… “I salute Furutech’s engineers for the grind of overhauling the legacy XLR plug and endowing it with their proprietary Nano-Crystal2 Formula. Isn’t it amazing that solely for our playback entertainment, their engineers would labour over creating a better connector? I do believe that they did just that, exactly.
… “For decades already, Furutech connectors have been the choice of the most prestigious high-end cable brands. From the same firm now comes and even better XLR and RCA plug. That’s cause for applause; and a humble thank you!”
—- Srajan Ebaen of 6moons.com
The CF-601M NCF & CF-602F NCF are Furutech’s first XLR connectors to feature the remarkable NCF antistatic, anti-resonance material. With NCF injected pins and conductor support material, set screw contacts and resonance damping silver carbon finish, these are by far the most advanced XLR connectors available for high performance audio applications.
Furutech Co. Ltd. • Tokyo, Japan, manufacturer of ultra-refined analog, digital, video cable and accessories, announces the release of the Project-V1 power cord.
The Project-V1 is Furutech’s new flagship power cord and is the culmination of 30 plus years investigation by Furutech into all aspects of power and signal transmission for high end audio applications. The Project V1 features Furutech’s ground-breaking technologies, patented designs, and the absolute highest quality materials, including:
- Furutech’s special antistatic and antiresonance NCF material (Nano Crystal² Formula).
- Piezo “active” materials to mechanically and electrically damp as they “interconvert” resonance into thermal release.
- Alpha Process (Deep Cyro and Demagnetizing treatment of metal parts).
- Carbon particle damping materials.
- Floating Field Damper mechanism shunting electrical potentials to ground
- Alpha OCC Mono Crystal Conductors.
- Alpha DUCC Ultra Crystallized High Purity Copper.
Experience and become part of the Project at an authorized Furutech dealer near you.
Furutech’s LineFlux-NCF receives the prestigious Japanese Audio Accessory Grand Prix 2022 Award and the Top Echelon Award from Mono & Stereo
“Furutech LineFlux- NCF RCA is an exquisite analog cable that conveys the electric and eclectic lease of life.
Furutech has always been a visionary, highly venerated brand, and LineFlux- NCF RCA continues this path unconditionally. Their bold determination to explore, innovate and never compromise is reflected in the products that are welcomed with open hands by music lovers and audiophiles. ” Matej Isak Mono & Stereo
Furutech introduces the CF-102 NCF top-of-the-line RCA connector. This is the first Furutech high performance “signal” connector to feature Nano Crystal² Formula (NCF). This material is the cumulative result of Furutech’s 30 plus year effort to eliminate electrical and mechanical resonance from signal and power transmission in high performance audio and video applications. Offering a dramatic reduction in noise, improved imaging, and focus, and improved soundstaging, the CF-102 NCF will take your listening enjoyment to the next level.
“…the skeptic in me has been won over by the NCF Clear Lines. The improvements they made to my system were more dramatic than I had anticipated. … I consider them one of the great bargains in audio.”
Customer Notice: Counterfeit Furutech products shipping out of China.
We have many confirmed cases of counterfeit “Furutech” product and cases of other brands’ counterfeit product show Furutech’s trademarked “NCF” logo shipping out of China and Hong Kong. Please be advised that while Furutech does supply Furutech made NCF connectors to select cable and component makers, Furutech does not supply the NCF material only for use in a maker’s product. Therefore, if you find the NCF logo on a connector or socket not made by Furutech, it will be counterfeit product (example: Acrolink NCF connectors and receptacles).
NCF is also a registered trademark to Furutech (“NCF” USA Reg No. 5,145,049; “NCF” Germany No. 30 2016 000 978; “NCF” China No. 18881752; “NCF” Japan No. 5855796)
Here at Furutech, we are being vigilant in having Furutech and NCF badged counterfeit product removed from popular ecommerce platforms. However, Chinese based ecommerce platforms AliExpress and Taobao have been problematic and they give little regard to legitimate trademark infringements.
Please be advised that any Furutech or NCF badged product on AliExpress or Taobao shipping out of China or Hong Kong is without a doubt counterfeit.
Also, please note that NO Furutech product or Furutech product part is made in China, so our products are not easily accessible there. Also, Chinese import duties on Japanese products are extremely high, so finding low cost authentic Furutech product in China would be impossible.
It takes just a moment to hear the difference that Furutech’s NCF Clear Line can make to your audio or video system.
Why just a moment?
Furutech’s Nano Crystal² Formula, also known as NCF, has resulted in a number of truly innovative and effective products over the past few years. NCF features a special crystalline material that has two distinct properties—it generates negative ions that eliminate static, and it converts thermal energy into far infrared.
When combined with nano-sized ceramic particles and carbon powder, these crystals become the ultimate electrical and mechanical damping material. Created by Furutech, NCF is found exclusively in Furutech products and nowhere else.
Now, Furutech has introduced perhaps the simplest way to implement NCF technology into your home—NCF Clear Line.
NCF Clear Line is an audio grade AC optimizer, small enough to hold in your hand, that instantly enhances the quality of your power supply. Simply plug the NCF Clear Line into any vacant receptacle on either a power distributor or wall outlet. For best effect, use the NCF Clear Line on the same AC line/supply as your system, preferably at a receptacle adjacent to your system.
It only takes a moment to hear the improvement in the sound. You won’t have to switch back and forth repeatedly in order to “discover” an improvement. It’s right there.
You’ll immediately notice improvements in the depth and focus of the sound stage, harmonics and tonal balance with NCF. Low frequencies are cleaner, with a greater sense of definition made possible by a lowered noise floor.
Then unplug the NCF Clear Line from the power receptacle. You’ll immediately miss those sonic improvements. You’ll want them back.
In home theater applications, you will also hear these same distinct results. Just as importantly, you’ll see the difference in your video quality. All you need to do is plug the NCF Clear Line into your home entertainment system and the improvements will be instantly noticeable.
Sharper. Clearer. Yet more natural and easy on the eyes.
It only takes a moment to take your listening or viewing experience to the next level with Furutech’s NCF Clear Line. Find out for yourself.
- Improves resolution, focus and 3-dimensionality of performance
- Helps eliminate noise
- Improves resolution, depth and dynamism of images and video
- Carbon fiber shell with superior damping properties
- All conductor parts rhodium plated and treated with Furutech’s Alpha Process
Leading Japanese Audio commentators give their opinions:
Masamitsu Fukuda (Japanese Audio Commentator)
Transparency increased, high frequency noise reduced, better punch in the mids
Overall greater contrast and clarity
All pluses, no negatives
Yoshio Obara (Japanese Audio Commentator)
This product is fantastic! Of all the products Furutech has introduced these past years, this might be the most effective.
Performance on CD/SACD playback:
・Incredible improvement in signal/noise ratio bringing more detail in increased nuances
・Sudden increase in sound stage
・Reduction in noise boosts resolution
・Tighter bass
Performance on Analog playback:
・Takes dynamic contrast to another level
・Increased dynamic range
・Deeper and more power low end
・Improved clarity in sound and intonation
Performance on Video playback:
・Greater contrast
・Extension in highlights
・Greater image depth
・Crisper color reproduction
・Greater texter and image detail due to lower noise
Japanese Analog magazine vol.67 tests Furutech’s NCF Booster-Brace / Brace-Single in various applications around a turntable and phono stage to find the most effective settings. Read More
In volumes 64, 65 and 66 leading Japanese magazine Analog reviews the NCF Booster series, testing the series on many phono / turntable applications and report amazing results on low level phono signal.
Furutech NCF Booster Series products supporting & damping cables and connectors around the High End Show 2019 at the MOC Munich (Venture, Vitus, Lawrence, Progressive Audio, Crystal cable, Avantgarde, Technics, Estelon, Ypsilon, Audionec, Classe Audio, Lumin)
Furutech at HIGH END 2019, May 9-12, Munich MOC – Hall 3, J01
Furutech Co. Ltd. • Tokyo, Japan, manufacturer of ultra-refined analog, digital, video cable and accessories, invites you to Hall 3, J01 where we will introduce an new model to our new ultimate Cable and Connector damping solution featuring Furutech’s revolutionary NCF sound enhancing material and introduce several new power connector series.
Furutech will be debuting a new addition to the expanding range of NCF products: the new NCF Booster-Signal-L.This new model has been designed to supplement the original NCF Booster and NCF Booster-Signal offering NCF damping for signal connectors (XLR, RCA, HDMI, LAN, USB etc.) at system components and as an effective cable lifter and connector support.
The versatility of the NCF Booster Series and its modular parts will offer customers a complete solution for damping and arranging cables.
You will also be able to view the NCF Booster Series products setup on active systems in various rooms around the show
NCF Booster
NCF Booster-Signal
NCF Booster- Signal-L
Multifunctional NCF Booster Performance-enhancing Connector & Cable support
Not only do the Furutech NCF Booster Series lift audio cables off the floor minimizing their points of contact with the floor, reducing electromagnetic interference, they also excel at providing NCF damping support for connectors and cables at points of connection. The NCF Booster Series allows for the optimum alignment between connectors and sockets and eliminates static – boosting performance by allowing a more pure and clear signal.
NCF: Nano Crystal² Formula
Developed by Furutech, NCF features a special crystalline material that has two ‘active’ properties. First, it generates negative ions that eliminate static. Second, it converts thermal energy into far infrared. Furutech combines this remarkable material with nano-sized ceramic particles and carbon powder for their additional piezoelectric damping properties. The resulting Nano Crystal² Formula, exclusive to Furutech, is the ultimate electrical and mechanical damping material.
Furutech will also unveil new NCF Power Connector Series
Furutech introduces three new connector series featuring Furutech’s NCF anti-static and resonance damping material to the FI-48 series – available with Rhodium, Silver and Gold plating
FI-48(R) NCF Series
FI-48(Ag) NCF Series
FI-46(G) NCF Series
Furutech also introduces three new “figure-8” connectors including a two slimline versions
Furutech NCF Cable Booster-Signal Life often contains hidden gems awaiting exploration. Review By Jeremy Kipnis
Really, trying out the Furutech NCF Booster-Signal in any decent audio system is likely going to blow your mind with how it brings out the best qualities you never quite knew were there in your system, but always hoped would be.
Deeply Groovy review of the destat III from Paul Rigby at www.audiophileman.com here
…Wherever you do find static, you can be sure that the Destat III will work and work brilliantly, enhancing sonics wherever it blows its neutralising breeze whether that be on the hi-fi hardware or software. Sonically, this gadget is like a breath of fresh air!… Paul Rigby
Sound Designer (Japanese recording industry magazine) introduces Furutech’s Studio Power Cord Series “The Astoria and The Empire” as recommended cords for vocal recording.。
New NCF Booster Series review from Mono & Stereo here
I’m sure you’ve already grasped all the right reason, why I’m wholeheartedly giving out the Mono and Stereo 2018 Highly Recommended Award to the Furutech NCF Booster and why it deserves this particular accolade. Highly recommended!… Matej Isak
New NCF Booster series review from theaudiophileman.com here
As a whole kit working together? They both reduce veiling noise, push back the stereo image and enhance the 3D effect of the same while encouraging the music that’s already there to come forth and be picked up by the ear. Job done, then!… Paul Rigby
Pursuit Perfect System (UK) tests the NCF Booster products. In a series of videos Terry is going introduce, test various settings and finally record a comparative sound test with NCF Booster and NCF Booster-Signal.
Video #1
TRPTK Studio and CD Label from the Netherlands – Using Furutech NCF Boosters in recording
No Compromises Recording with Dmitry Ferschtman and Mila Baslawskaya, with NCF Boosters on all microphone cables, Daytona for digital filtering, the Pure Power NCF for power distribution, and the new microphone cables.
The Furutech team has just returned from a fantastic show at the High End 2018 where our new NCF products received excellent exposure. We must express our appreciation to all our manufacturer friends that kindly and patiently allowed us to set and reset the NCF Boosters their systems for the best possible performance.
Some photos of NCF Boosters used in a few rooms of the many rooms with NCF Boosters around the show:
HIGH END MUNICH 2018 at Munich MOC
When： May 10~13th, 2018 Where： Hall 3, K01
Furutech Co. Ltd. • Tokyo, Japan, manufacturer of ultra-refined analog, digital, video cable and accessories, invites you to Hall 3, K01 where we will debut our new ultimate Cable and Connector damping solution featuring Furutech’s revolutionary NCF sound enhancing material.
At the upcoming High End 2018 show to be held at the Munich MOC Furutech will be debuting a new addition to the expanding range of NCF products: the new NCF Booster-Signal. This new model has been designed to supplement the original NCF Booster and offer NCF damping for signal connectors (XLR, RCA, HDMI, USB etc.) at system components and as an effective cable lifter and connector support.
NCF Booster Signal
NCF Booster – Top Clamp
The versatility of the NCF Booster-Signal and the modular parts of the NCF Booster will offer customers a complete solution for damping and arranging cables. Therefore, from May, Furutech will make avaible the Cradles and Top Clamp parts of the NCF Booster and NCF Booster-Signal for individual purchase to allow customers to build their own NCF Booster support system.
See the NCF Booster and NCF Booster-Signal in action in the following rooms during High End 2018:
Siltech A 4.2, E226
Vivid H 1, D06/D06a
Venture H 1, A15
Audionec H 4, W06
Lawrence H 4, W10
Absolue Creations A 4.2, E226
Vitus A 4.2, E208/F226
Technics A3.1 C116/115
Meanwhile in Japan – NCF Booster is awarded the prestigious Pure Audio Division Gold Award at the VGP awards and the Grand Prix Award from Audio Accessory Magazine
Top Japanese Audio Commentators report on NCF Booster performance:
Masamitsu Fukuda
…Blur and muddiness lifted, resolution improved
Chitake Inoue
…Improvement in the entire system
Masanori Hayashi
…Improved clarity and detail, depth revealed
Tomohiro Kaiyama
…Immediate stabilization of sound on fitting the NCF Booster, resounding improvement
Akira Sumiyama
…It doesn’t matter how many you use, a saturation point is never reached
Roger Adamek and the team at RCM will be unveiling the incredible Furutech NCF Boosters in the Azalia I Room of the Hotel Golden Tulip.
RCM will also stage the World premiere of Gauder Akustik speakers model DARK 5 connected with Furutech cables. See you there! NCF BOOSTER
A new kind of audio accessory will be relased by Furutech at the end of October.
The NCF Booster is a multifunctional performance-enhancing connector & cable holder. The much antcipated NCF Booster has been receiving rave reviews in Japanese publications and such was demand that initial production runs sold out to industry insiders in Japan before the NCF Booster even reached audio store shelves.
Furutech has since increased production to allow for international release in late October.
What is the NCF Booster?
It is a multi-material, hybrid constructed performance-enhancing connector & cable holder for superior connetcor and cable damping.
Not only does the Furutech NCF Booster Connector and Cable Holder lift audio cables off the floor minimizing their points of contact with the floor, reducing electromagnetic interference, it also excels at providing NCF damping support for connectors and cables at points of connection. The NCF Booster Connector and Cable Holder allows for the optimum alignment between connectors and sockets and eliminates static – boosting performance by allowing a more pure and clear signal.
NCF: Nano Crystal² Formula
Developed by Furutech, NCF features a special crystalline material that has two ‘active’ properties. First, it generates negative ions that eliminate static. Second, it converts thermal energy into far infrared. Furutech combines this remarkable material with nano-sized ceramic particles and carbon powder for their additional piezoelectric damping properties. The resulting Nano Crystal² Formula, exclusive to Furutech, is the ultimate electrical and mechanical damping material.
In Audio Accessory magazine (Japan) top audio commentator Masamitsu Fukuda reports: …First listening impression after setting the NCF Booster… Something has changed dramatically… muddiness gone… clarity!
Increased sound to noise ratio, strengthened contrast and definition, response speed improved, transparency increased and distortion reduced… improved space, depth and imaging. So surprised by how much of an effect this product brings.
Once set on your system, you won’t want to remove it. A completely new audio accessory has arrived.
Recording studio trptk.com tests NCF – Netherlands July 2017
(TRPTK was founded in 2014 by audio engineer Brendon Heinst and music producer Luuk Meijssen, as a movement against the degradation of sound quality and emotional impact of recordings. The only reason why music still exists as an art form, is because there are artists out there who want to keep telling their stories, regardless of what it will take to do so. They just want to be heard! And we want to be there to pass their message through)
TRPTK did recordings with test power cords powering the Sonodore power supply and preamplifier, one test with a cable fitted with Furutech’s FI-50 NCF and FI-E50 NCF connectors, and then one with a regular generic power cord. The recordings of a piece called Luminous by composer Maurizio Bignone played by cellist Maya Fridman – the cello was chosen as it is such an extremely rich and broad-band sound
The signal path was:
- Sonodore RCM-402 60V active powered microphone
- Mogami 2534 Quad Neglex microphone cable
- Sonodore MPA-502 60V power supply and preamplifier (powered with either Empire, NanoFlux NCF, or generic cable, through the NCF test box’s normal or NCF output)
- Furutech FA-aS21 interlinks (12m)
- Merging HAPI at 352.8 kHz with Premium Input Modules
- Digital Audio Workstation with Pyramix 11
All cabling, both power and audio, were by Furutech. In my personal opinion, there is no other choice for cabling if you’re only happy with the absolute best. Being very finicky about my sound, there’s only one cable manufacturer I fully trust.
– Brendon Heinst
…I have to say, after this test, I am astounded by the quality of this cable. You clearly hear there’s so much more space in the recording, such an openness I’ve never experienced before.
Phono cartridge output is vanishingly small and easily polluted by RFI and EMI. Every element of signal transfer must be perfectly engineered to avoid distortion that robs music of life. If you’re going to the trouble of playing vinyl why swamp the low-level signal in a veritable soup of noisy distortion right at its source!
All enthusiasts are looking for the same qualities: Verisimilitude to the original event, a sense of engagement promoting suspension of disbelief, an immersion in audio and video experience. To engage without effort requires meticulous preparation of the entire playback chain especially including cables and most importantly at the signal source.
The Ag-16 Phono Cable achieves its remarkably quiet soundstage and transparent presentation with silver-plated α OCC conductors, three-layer shielding and external ground wire, even a specially engineered cable clamp to improve grip and avoid any potential distortion.
1.1 meter phono cable available in three versions:
Ag-16 (straight DIN) Ag-16-L (angled DIN) Ag-16-R4 (RCA connectors) Ag-16-XLR (DIN to XLR connectors) – by custom order
Furutech Co. Ltd. • Tokyo, Japan, manufacturer of ultra-refined analog, digital, video cable and accessories, invites you to Hall 3, K01. Furutech debuts a new line of top-end power connectors, schuko sockets and power distribution units featuring Furutech’s revolutionary NCF sound enhancing material.
Nano Crystal² Formula (NCF).
Incorporated into selected Furutech products, NCF features a special crystalline material that has two ‘active’ properties. First, it generates negative ions that eliminate static. Second, it converts thermal energy into far infrared. Furutech combines this remarkable material with nano-sized ceramic particles and carbon powder for their additional ‘piezoelectric effect’ damping properties. The resulting Nano Crystal² Formula is the ultimate electrical and mechanical damping material. Created by Furutech, it is found exclusively in Furutech products.
The Flux-50 NCF Inline AC Filter lowers noise on every component on which it’s used resulting in very natural and extremely fine resolution down and through the utterly silent noise floor. It improves soundstaging and image palpability and creates musical highs, an attractive, engaging midrange, tight and controlled bass, plus you’ll notice power and dynamics to spare.
NCF BOOSTER
Audio Accessory (Japan) – NCF Booster Review
