The Dark Lord's Descent
In Western legends, there is a mysterious mountain range known as the "Peak of Darkness," hiding the ancient Dark Lord and boundless dark powers. Edgar, a genius swordsmith from a long line of generations of masters, crafted a shining blade resembling obsidian, and ventured alone to the peak of the "Peak of Darkness." As he wielded the blade named the "Dark Lord's Edge," he felt his whole body fill with power, using it to vanquish the darkness, safeguarding peace and hope. Thus, the name "Dark Lord" gradually became a symbol of sophistication, mystery, and legendary aura.
At the end of 2024, GU. Craftsman made significant updates to its flagship cables, releasing two new flagship cables. The latest arrival is the Dark Lord, with a pure black exterior. This ultra-flagship cable stands out for its rare treatment of the metal conductors in the market, elevating sound performance to its peak. Pursuing the most premium auditory feast, the "Dark Lord" brings an exceptionally prestigious and mysterious experience to all.
The New Interpretation of Copper
The Dark Lord utilizes a brand new rare earth copper as the metal material for the cable, employing the popular coaxial structure of the current generation. The rare earth copper used in both the inner and outer layers is blended with different core numbers.
Rare earth materials bring excellent value to copper, aiding in deoxidation and impurity removal from the metal, such as oxygen, hydrogen, sulfur, and more. They can enhance the copper's microstructure, improving its hardness and strength, while also boosting thermal stability and enhancing wear and corrosion resistance, showcasing a significant advantage of using rare earth copper.
A Balance Like "Tai Chi"
In terms of listening experience, this cable offers a balanced and detailed interpretation. When listening with earphones, there is a comfortable feeling of "this is the sound." Everything is finely tuned, making slow songs sound gentle and refined, and fast songs vibrant and passionate. The overall performance is well-controlled, striking a perfect balance between delicacy and power, akin to the light touch of a dragonfly on water—a Perfect Balance of strength and softness.
Bounce and Resilience in the Low Frequencies
One distinctive feature lies in the representation of the low frequencies, focusing more on the quality rather than the quantity. The low frequencies exhibit a high level of bounce and resilience, with a significant amount of springiness. When drums are struck, there is an immediate feedback and recovery of the drum sound, captivating the listener and creating a desire to keep listening intently. Moreover, the overall sound is very smooth, creating the silky feel that a flagship cable should possess.
The Sound of "Strings"
Another characteristic of the cable is the richness in the mid frequencies. Vocals are not overly forward but positioned just right, while the spotlight is on instrument performance in the mid-range frequencies, especially for string instruments such as the violin, guitar, and more. The cable offers an incredibly clear performance, capturing the crisp feeling of plucking and bowing strings, with a full sense of extension.
Product Features
In recent years, GU. Craftsman has continuously pushed the boundaries of graphene applications, harnessing its exceptional conductivity to unlock the full potential of this revolutionary material. Today, graphene has become a signature element of GU., embodying the brand’s relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence.
Introducing the all-new Emperor cable—GU. Craftsman’s next-generation masterpiece. This upgraded creation features an advanced Litz Type 4 structure and integrates a diverse selection of rare metal conductors, resulting in the most intricate internal conductor architecture in the brand’s history. The core comprises single-crystal copper, silver-copper alloy, gold-silver-palladium, gold-plated single-crystal copper, pure silver, and graphene, while the outer layer is enveloped in a silver-copper alloy mixed with graphene, forming a multi-layered conduction matrix that ensures unparalleled signal transmission precision and purity.
More than just a pinnacle of technology, Emperor represents the perfect fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. Each cable embodies GU. Craftsman’s unwavering commitment to supreme sound quality, delivering an unprecedented sensory experience for audiophiles. From the delicate extension of high frequencies to the profound resonance of deep bass, Emperor captures every nuance of musical emotion with stunning clarity, immersing you in a true-to-life auditory experience.
Extremely deep submergence
The first impression of this cable in listening is its extremely low-frequency performance. There is a very balanced improvement between quality and quantity, with a very sufficient impact force, extremely deep submergence, and a very high level of density. The extension of the three frequencies has a certain tension, smooth and natural.
Clear and ultimate performance
In terms of vocal performance, it tends to be positioned slightly towards the mid-front. The singer's full and thorough performance can all be expressed, coupled with a pitch-black background, all details and information can be presented. The sound is refreshing and straightforward, and one notable feature that can be experienced is that after listening for a while, there is a desire to keep listening.
Specifications
GU. Craftsman Emperor Earphone Upgrade Cable
Core:
- Inner Conductors: Monocrystalline Copper, Silver-Copper Alloy, Gold-Silver-Palladium, Monocrystalline Copper Plated with Gold, Pure Silver, Graphene
- Outer Conductor: Silver-Copper Alloy Mixed with Graphene
Wire Diameter: 19AWG Litz Type4 Coaxial Structure
Stranding: 2 strands
Cable Length: Standard approximately 1.2 meters
Recommended Retail Price: HK$9,888
Earphone plug options
- (IM series) Audio Technica IM50, IM70, IM01, IM02, IM03, IM04
- (MMCX) AKG/Campfire/JVC/Shure/Westone/SONY
- (2pin 0.78) VisionEars/EmpireEars/UM/F-Audio
- Sennheiser IE40 pro, IE400 pro, IE500 pro
- (A2DC) CKR90IS, CKR100IS, E40, E50, E70
- (JH 4pin) JH Audio (with/without bass controller)
- (UE 2pin) Ultimate Ears/qdc
- (UE IPX) Ultimate Ears
Headphone plug options
- SONY MDR Series
- 3.5mm (L&R)
- 2.5mm (L&R)
- Sennheiser HD700
- Sennheiser HD600, HD650, HD660S
- Sennheiser HD800S, HD820, HD800
- Audio Technica ESW SR Series (A2DC)
- Fostex TH610, TH909
- Shure SRH1840
- 4pin LCD Series
- Ultrasone Series
- Focal
- AKG
- Multi-plug (Set 1) [2.5mm/3.5mm/4.4mm]
- Multi-plug (Set 2) [2.5mm/3.5mm/4.4mm/Lightning/Type C]
- Balanced 2.5mm
- Balanced 4.4mm
- Balanced 6.3mm
- Balanced XLR M/F
- Stereo 3.5mm
- Lightning
- Type C
*The above only shows most of the plug models. If you have any special requirements, please contact us directly for customization.
Product Warranty
This product is a genuine product.
- Warranty period: 1 year (non-human damage)
- Provided By: Ying Chong Technology International Limited
