Building on the remarkable success of the Nucleus v1 USB cable, we are proud to announce the new Nucleus v2 USB cable.

Incorporating the knowledge we have gained over the past 4 years building the Nucleus and Cynosure USB cables, the new Nucleus, while retaining the "soul" of the original, is a step forward in transparency,

• In order to set a new standard of performance and improve on the remarkable Nucleus v1 USB cable, this design is utilizing my newest custom manufactured CFDCT-UP-OCC-Ag wire. This mono-crystal silver wire is drawn by a manufacturer that I have hand selected and have worked with closely with for years to ensure the wire is drawn, tempered and insulated exactly to my specifications. In addition, an integral part of the manufacturing process, and exclusive to Locus Design/CryoParts, is our world renowned CryoFreeze™ process. This new wire is a milestone.
• As developed and perfected in the  previous versions of the Nucleus and Cynosure USB cables, close attention is paid to mitigating mechanical noise and triboelectric effects. The core of the Nucleus USB is a special dual braid of ultra pure CFDCT-UP-OCC-Ag conductors; this precise, reproducible, and expensive computer controlled braid is proprietary and only available from Locus Design. This remarkable geometry is designed to mitigate degradation and interference with/to/of the data and VDC lines of the USB signal.
• For the Nucleus USB v2, we have have improved our proven special methods; the shielding is now comprised of a silver plated copper weave, carbon fiber, foil, strategic use of ERS fabric, and other materials. This shielding and damping is designed to isolate the data and VDC lines from any external influence, be it mechanical or electrical.
• Most USB cables are shielded (if they are not, they SHOULD be), however it is very rare indeed to find a USB cable that isolates the data lines from the voltage lines. We pioneered our novel approach of isolating the +/- data lines from the +/- VDC lines with the Axis USB cable, we now take it to another level with the Nucleus.
• Fully pre-conditioned via our custom CryoFreeze™ process, which includes deep cryogenic treatment, and "cooking" via our custom adapters to allow use on the latest version of the Audiodharma cable cooker.

$1549/1-3ft, $480 each additional foot after three. Please allow 10-14 days for us to build the cable. *New! See trial policy at the bottom of the page.