Neotech NCB-80 Cryo-Treated Pure Copper Gold-Plated Banana Plugs

Neotech NCB-80 Gold-Plated Pure Copper Banana Plugs Available as Single Red, Single Blue, or a Set of 4 (2 Red + 2 Blue). Genuine Neotech connectors supplied by Audiophile Shop Australia, the official Australian Neotech importer and distributor. The Neotech NCB-80 is a premium low-mass banana plug designed for high-performance speaker cables. Rather than using the brass contacts found in many conventional connectors, Neotech uses high-purity copper contacts with cryogenic treatment and gold plating, providing an excellent conductive path while protecting the contact surface against oxidation and corrosion. Just as importantly, the NCB-80 follows a low-mass design philosophy. The aim is not to place a large amount of metal at the end of an otherwise carefully designed speaker cable, but to provide a simple, direct and highly conductive connection between the cable and binding post. Cable termination is equally straightforward. A cold-weld screw connection firmly clamps the bare conductor directly to the connector, eliminating the need for solder and creating a secure mechanical and electrical connection. Cables up to Ø5mm can be accommodated. Designed Around the Signal Path A speaker connector may be physically small, but it still becomes part of the electrical path between amplifier and loudspeaker. Neotech therefore concentrates on the fundamentals: high-conductivity copper, minimal contact mass and a direct connection to the cable conductor. The NCB-80's copper contacts avoid the comparatively lower conductivity of conventional brass connector bodies. Cryogenic treatment is applied to the contacts, while the gold-plated surface provides excellent long-term resistance to oxidation. This makes the NCB-80 particularly well suited to Neotech UP-OCC speaker cables and other premium cable designs where it makes little sense to terminate a high-quality copper conductor with a lower-grade connector. Cold-Weld Screw Termination The NCB-80 uses a secure screw-clamp termination that applies mechanical pressure directly between the speaker cable conductor and the copper contact. This cold-weld style connection avoids introducing solder between the two conductive surfaces. Installation is simple, secure and reversible, making the NCB-80 equally suitable for experienced DIY cable builders and professionally assembled speaker cables. Key Features High-Purity Copper Contacts – a highly conductive alternative to conventional brass connectors Cryogenic Treatment – applied to the copper contacts during manufacture Low-Mass Design – minimises unnecessary conductive material in the signal path Gold-Plated Contacts – excellent resistance to corrosion and oxidation Cold-Weld Screw Termination – direct cable-to-connector connection without solder Up to Ø5mm Cable Capacity – suitable for substantial high-end speaker cables Purchase Options Single Red: 1 × NCB-80 with red identification Single Blue: 1 × NCB-80 with blue identification Set of 4: 2 × Red + 2 × Blue NCB-80 banana plugs Specifications Product Type Banana Plug Contact Material High-Purity OFC Copper Contact Plating Gold Treatment Cryogenic Maximum Cable Diameter Ø5mm Termination Cold-Weld Screw Clamp Dimensions 55mm × 15mm Why Buy Neotech From Audiophile Shop Australia? Audiophile Shop Australia is the official Australian importer and distributor for Neotech, supplying genuine Neotech cables and connectors with local Australian stock and support. We also use Neotech products extensively in our A.L.A Audio cable workshop and can assist with cable selection, connector matching and professionally assembled custom speaker cables.