ISM OnBoard SPDIF Digital Cable

ISM™ Onboard Digital
In the world of high-end digital audio, the enemy isn't just signal loss—it's the invisible cloud of RFI and EMI that masks your music's true potential. The ISM™ Onboard Digital isn't just a cable; it's a high-performance filtration system for your digital signal, designed to deliver a level of clarity and spatial realism that has to be heard to be believed.

NOTE:  The AES/EBU cable is pictured

Sound Defined by Detail
The ISM Onboard Digital series is engineered for the listener who demands an uncolored, neutral presentation. By eliminating the “noise floor” typically found in digital transfers, TARA Labs unlocked a breathtakingly wide soundstage and pinpoint imagery.

• Pristine Highs: Exceptional high-frequency extension without the “digital glare.”
• Rich Textures: A lush, organic mid-range paired with tight, authoritative bass.
• Absolute Accuracy: Precise transfer for components requiring 75 ohm (RCA) or 110 ohm (XLR) characteristic impedance.

Proprietary Technology
What makes an “Onboard” cable different? It's the ISM Onboard Capsule™. This unique housing integrates TARA Labs' Isolated Floating Shield™ and Ground Station® technologies directly into the cable architecture, actively dissipating RFI/EMI before it ever reaches your components.

The Materials of Perfection

• RSC® SA-OF8N® Copper: TARA Labs uses Super-Annealed, Oxygen-Free, Mono-Crystal, Frequency-Tuned, 8-Nines (99.999999%) copper. This is arguably the purest conductor on the planet.
• Advanced Dielectrics: A combination of Aero-PE® and PTFE ensures minimal signal interaction and maximum speed.
• Dual-Layer Shielding: Features both a Mylar-backed foil and an anti-corrosion coated SA-OF8N copper braid for total signal isolation.

The Heritage of Quality
Every TARA Labs cable is  handmade to order in Oregon, USA . Master technicians hand-polish each conductor to ensure an optimal interface. TARA Labs believes in their craftsmanship so much that every cable comes with a  Lifetime Guarantee .

Experience the silence. Hear the music.

• Termination Options:  RCA (“Torque Lock”)
• Conductor Type:  RSC® SA-OF8N® (8-Nines Copper)
• Core Construction:  Natural fiber core for mechanical damping
• Shielding:  New Onboard Shield™ Technology
• Manufacturing:  Hand-polished & Handmade in Oregon, USA
• Assurance:  Lifetime Guaranteed