Ampapa 1/4-Inch TRS to XLR Female Cable Review

The Ampapa 1/4-Inch TRS to XLR Female Balanced Cable is a stereo interconnect pair priced at $36.99. Each cable runs from a 6.35mm TRS male plug to a 3-pin XLR female connector — the standard shape for taking a TRS output into a balanced XLR input on DACs, amplifiers, headphone amps and preamps.

The conductor is 40-strand 6N oxygen-free copper with 24K gold-plated contacts, wrapped in a tinned copper braided shield. The construction is described as low-capacitance and interference-resistant, which the maker ties to a wider dynamic range, greater detail resolution and a deeper soundstage. The maker also states the cable supports two-way transmission, so it can run in either direction.

The plug shells are a carbon fiber and metal composite with anti-loosening connectors and protective sleeves — practical touches for gear that gets plugged and unplugged often. Gold and silver color coding on the TRS tips separates left from right at a glance, and the matte black flexible sleeve keeps routing manageable. The maker positions it as the natural partner for the Ampapa D1 and Q1, while noting it works with other balanced gear, and it ships as one pair rather than a single cable.

Specifications

How it compares

This cable turns a 6.35mm TRS plug into a 3-pin XLR female, so it suits balanced gear with an XLR jack at one end. The Ampapa 6.35mm TRS Balanced Audio Cable review ($32.99, $4.00 less) is the same 1m pair with 6N oxygen-free copper and 24K gold plating but has TRS plugs at both ends and lists a 15,000+ bend rating; this page gives no bend rating but describes a 'low-capacitance' structure, anti-loosening connectors and color-coded TRS tips. The Douk Audio HiFi Dual RCA to RCA Stereo Cable review ($29.99, $7.00 less) is for RCA jacks and also lists 6N copper and a 15,000+ bend rating.

Choose the TRS-to-XLR cable when one device has an XLR jack and the other a 6.35mm TRS jack, and check the XLR gender first, since the page lists this end as female. Choose the TRS-to-TRS cable if both ends are 6.35mm, or the RCA cable for RCA-only gear.

Shipping, returns and warranty

• Shipping: Douk Audio's current shipping page says orders are generally processed no later than the next business day and arrive in 2-8 business days, with duties, taxes and customs fees included in the checkout price unless noted otherwise.
• Older shipping terms are still online: airmail at 10-25 days for parcels under 2 kg, DHL, UPS or FedEx at 5-8 days above that, and a line saying the store is not responsible for import duties. Check the delivery estimate and any duties at checkout.
• Returns: ask within 30 days of delivery and wait for approval before sending anything; an approved return has to ship within 7 days. Items need all packaging and accessories and no excessive wear, or the store can refuse them or refund part of the price. Refunds go to the original payment method after inspection.
• Not refunded: original and expedited shipping, duties, taxes and customs charges, unless the law requires it or the store made the error. The return page does not say who pays return postage, and the older refund page excludes mistaken orders and change-of-mind returns from free after-sale service.
• Warranty: 24 months from purchase for manufacturing defects, with free repair, a replacement unit and free shipping both ways for covered repairs. Drops, liquid, DIY repairs, lightning, extreme temperatures and misuse are excluded (partial fees may apply), and damage from weak packing on the way back may not be covered. The older refund page still says 1 year.
• Seller: the site is run by Shenzhen Anba Technology Co., Ltd (Shenzhen, China) and HONGKONG LONGSHENG Import and Export Trading Co., Limited (Hong Kong); support is by email at [email protected]. These terms cover orders placed on doukaudio.com; other sellers apply their own.

For this product, the page lists US, UK, EU, AU and Other under 'Shipping to' and shows Free Shipping, 2-8 Days Arrival, 30-Day Return and 2-Year Warranty badges near the price.