Synergistic Research Atmosphere SX Reference USB Cable

Synergistic Research Atmosphere SX Reference USB Cable

Atmosphere SX Reference USB is the step-up version of Atmosphere SX USB, built on the same Copper Matrix conductor design but with a higher tier of UEF Matrix Shield with Graphene for a lower noise floor and greater resolution. Reference USB ships standard with Gold and Silver Atmosphere SX Tuning Bullets, letting you voice the cable to your system. Every cable is treated with the SRX Three-Stage 1,000,000-volt Quantum Treatment process, and its shield can be connected to an optional Synergistic Research Ground Block or Active Ground Block to further lower system noise floor. Available in multiple USB connector types. As an authorized Synergistic Research dealer in Toronto, Canada, Vinyl Sound can help you match this USB cable to your DAC and source.

Key Features

• 4x Copper Matrix conductors, 23 gauge solid copper, solid polyethylene dielectric
• Atmosphere SX Level 4 UEF Matrix Shield with Graphene
• Dual Silver Mylar/Braid shield with Quantum Tunneled Ground Plane Technology
• SRX Three-Stage 1,000,000-volt Quantum Treatment
• Ships standard with Gold and Silver Atmosphere SX Tuning Modules
• Shield groundable to an optional SR Ground Block or Active Ground Block
• Available in USB 3.0 Type B, USB 3.0 Micro-B 10 Pin, USB 3.0 Type C, and USB 2.0 Mini-B 5 Pin

Tuning Modules

Reference USB ships with both Gold and Silver Atmosphere SX Tuning Bullets:

• Gold — warmer sound with liquidity, at the expense of some pinpoint spatial detail
• Silver — detailed and dynamic with pinpoint focus, at the expense of some liquidity

USB Connector Options

Atmosphere SX Reference USB is available in four connector types to match your DAC or digital source:

• USB 3.0 Type B
• USB 3.0 Micro-B 10 Pin
• USB 3.0 Type C
• USB 2.0 Mini-B 5 Pin

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this compare to the standard Atmosphere SX USB?
Atmosphere SX USB uses a Level 2 UEF Matrix Shield and does not include tuning modules. Reference USB steps up to a Level 4 shield and ships standard with Gold and Silver Atmosphere SX Tuning Modules for system-matching flexibility.

Where does Reference USB sit in the Synergistic Research USB lineup?
It sits above Foundation SX, Foundation XL, and Atmosphere SX USB, and below the flagship Galileo Discovery USB, which adds a 3rd Generation Galileo Discovery Filter Cell.

Can I ground this cable's shield to a Ground Block?
Yes. Reference USB's shield can be connected to an optional SR Ground Block or Active Ground Block to further lower your system's noise floor.