Tellurium Q Ultra Black II XLR

Description

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II XLR Balanced Analogue Interconnect

The Tellurium Q Ultra Black II XLR is a high-performance balanced analogue interconnect from Tellurium Q’s Black Family, developed for systems that demand greater resolution, stronger image focus and deeper musical involvement without introducing hardness or artificial brightness.

Positioned above the Black II XLR, the Ultra Black II takes the core Black Family qualities of smoothness, natural tonal balance and musical coherence and pushes them further in clarity, spatial definition and low-level detail.

Tellurium Q describes the Ultra Black II XLR as offering a richer and more detailed sound while using the company’s own Tellurium Copper connectors.

Tellurium Copper Connectors

The Ultra Black II XLR uses Tellurium Q’s own Tellurium Copper connectors.

The connectors are treated as part of the complete cable architecture rather than simply as generic terminations.

This reflects Tellurium Q’s broader design philosophy, where conductor behaviour, geometry, insulation, termination and mechanical construction are all considered part of the final signal path.

Balanced Analogue Signal Transmission

The Ultra Black II XLR is designed specifically for balanced analogue audio connections.

Typical applications include:

• DAC to preamplifier
• DAC to integrated amplifier
• Preamplifier to power amplifier
• Balanced CD player to amplifier
• Streamer with balanced analogue outputs
• Professional or studio equipment with balanced XLR interfaces

When both connected components use genuine balanced circuitry, XLR transmission can provide excellent noise rejection and stable signal integrity.

Soundstage Depth and Three-Dimensional Imaging

The Ultra Black II XLR has been repeatedly praised for improving image stability and three-dimensionality.

In a resolving system, voices and instruments become more clearly located within the acoustic space while preserving natural scale and depth.

The result is not simply a larger soundstage, but a more organised and believable relationship between individual performers.

Timing and Musical Coherence

Tellurium Q places considerable emphasis on timing and phase relationships when developing its cables.

The Ultra Black II XLR is designed to preserve the relationship between individual musical events so that greater detail does not fragment the performance.

The result is a cable that can sound highly resolving while still presenting the recording as a coherent musical whole.

From Original Ultra Black to Ultra Black II

The original Ultra Black was developed as one of Tellurium Q’s most ambitious early cable projects.

According to the company, the first prototype was unusually large, heavy and visually crude, but its performance convinced Tellurium Q’s UK distributor to place an advance order before the final production version was even completed.

Ultra Black II builds on that original platform with a significantly higher level of performance.

Tellurium Q describes the new generation as offering greater detail, greater clarity and a more organic presentation while remaining firmly within the Black Family philosophy.

Reviews & Awards

The Tellurium Q Ultra Black II XLR has received extensive praise from specialist hi-fi publications for its clarity, control, imaging, timing and natural presentation.

Awarded and Recommended by…

HiFi & Music Source

“There have been just three ‘Night and Day’ moments over this period.”

HiFi & Music Source described its experience with the Ultra Black II as one of the rare occasions where a cable upgrade produced an immediately tangible and profound improvement.

HiFi & Music Source

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AudioVideo

“Ultra Black II is generally perceived not as a successor to the previous version but as a cable from a more high price category.”

AudioVideo found the difference between Ultra Black and Ultra Black II immediately obvious, particularly in natural voice reproduction, depth and overall realism.

HiFi Pig

“This had control and depth with top ends clearer than from my resident cables.”

HiFi Pig praised the Ultra Black II for its precision from the lowest to the highest frequencies and for its ability to remain clean and controlled across different musical genres.

HiFi Pig

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The Ear

“The difference was not trivial.”

The Ear directly compared Mark I and Mark II versions and described the improvement as addictive and irresistible within a high-resolution system.

The Ear

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HiFi Pig

“Immediately on connecting them up I noticed how clear and detailed they sounded in comparison to my previous cables.”

HiFi Pig also highlighted improved three-dimensional imaging, seamless integration from bass to treble and a more open midrange.

HiFi Pig

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Tellurium Q Ultra Black II XLR Specifications

• Type: Balanced analogue interconnect
• Series: Ultra Black II
• Family: Black Family
• Product code: UB-XLR
• Connection: XLR female to XLR male
• Configuration: Stereo pair
• Standard length: 1 metre
• Application: Balanced analogue audio
• Connectors: Tellurium Copper XLR connectors
• Termination: Factory terminated

Ultra Black II XLR vs Black II XLR

The

Tellurium Q Black II XLR

sits below Ultra Black II within the same Black Family.

Black II already offers strong clarity, tonal naturalness and musical coherence.

Ultra Black II adds greater resolution, stronger image focus, deeper spatial information and more precise dynamic control.

In a revealing system, the difference is less about changing tonal balance and more about increasing the amount of musical information that remains clearly organised.

Ultra Black II XLR vs Ultra Black II RCA

The

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II RCA

shares the same family philosophy but is designed for single-ended analogue connections.

The XLR version is the appropriate choice when both connected components use genuine balanced circuitry.

The RCA version remains the correct solution for single-ended systems.

Ultra Black II XLR vs Ultra Silver II XLR

Ultra Black II and Ultra Silver II belong to different Tellurium Q families.

Ultra Black II emphasises smoothness, natural tonal balance, timing and organic coherence.

Ultra Silver II moves further toward openness, neutrality, extension and transparency.

The correct choice depends on the tonal balance of the complete system rather than simply selecting the higher-performing family on paper.

Who Is the Tellurium Q Ultra Black II XLR For?

The Tellurium Q Ultra Black II XLR is ideal for listeners using balanced high-end electronics who want greater resolution and dimensionality without introducing artificial brightness.

It is particularly suitable for high-resolution DACs, preamplifiers and power amplifiers where the system is capable of revealing small differences in timing, texture and image placement.

It is also a natural upgrade for owners of Black II XLR who want a clearly higher performance level while remaining within the Black Family sound philosophy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tellurium Q Ultra Black II XLR an analogue cable?

Yes. It is designed specifically for balanced analogue XLR connections.

What is the official product code?

The official product code is UB-XLR.

What connectors does Ultra Black II XLR use?

Tellurium Q specifies its own Tellurium Copper connectors for the Ultra Black II XLR.

Is Ultra Black II brighter than Black II?

Not necessarily. It is more detailed and revealing, but it remains part of the Black Family and is designed to preserve smoothness, natural tonal balance and musical coherence.

Is XLR always better than RCA?

No. XLR is the correct choice when both components are designed around genuine balanced circuitry. RCA may be more appropriate in a single-ended system.

Tellurium Q Cable Families

Blue Family

Warm and forgiving for systems with a slight edge or for listeners who prefer a smoother and more relaxed presentation.

Blue and Ultra Blue are especially suitable for AV and home cinema systems.

Black Family

Smooth, finely detailed and highly resolving while reducing apparent harshness.

Music is presented as a coherent and organic whole with strong realism, natural tone and excellent image focus.

Silver Family

The Silver Family is designed as a highly open and uncoloured signal path with exceptional transparency, extension, dynamic freedom and natural tonal colours.

Explore More Tellurium Q

For a more accessible balanced Black Family interconnect, explore the

Tellurium Q Black II XLR
.

For single-ended systems, discover the

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II RCA
.

For a more open and neutral family presentation, explore the complete

Tellurium Q collection at Chameleon Audio
.

Official Product Information

For official manufacturer information, current product hierarchy and reviews, visit

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II XLR official product page
.

Price & Availability

The Tellurium Q Ultra Black II XLR is available from Chameleon Audio.

Please contact us for alternative lengths, current availability, system matching advice and international shipping options.