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Founded in 2002 by Graham Nalty MA (Cantab) in Derby, England, Black Rhodium has established itself as a premier manufacturer of bespoke, hand-made audio and visual cables designed for people who are passionate about music and seeking much clearer and cleaner sound quality. Building on Graham Nalty's extensive experience in the Hi-Fi industry since 1975, when he started selling loudspeakers and later opened 'Graham Nalty Hifi' shop in Derby in 1978, the BLACK RHODIUM brand was launched in February 2002 to signify the 'exclusive' quality of his cable designs that had already won many prestigious awards. Based at Unit 10, Clarke St, Derby, DE1 2BU, UK, Black Rhodium operates as a specialized cable manufacturer where Graham Nalty serves as proprietor and main designer, utilizing his Cambridge education and three decades of audio industry expertise to create revolutionary cable technologies. The company distinguishes itself through innovative engineering approaches including special Deep Cryogenic Treatment (DCT) of conductors and connectors (introduced in 2004 as one of the first manufacturers to employ this technology), Vibration Stabilisers, specialized cable twisting techniques, and rigorous quality control processes that set them apart in the audio cable market. Black Rhodium's comprehensive product portfolio spans four distinct ranges—Intro, Enhancement, Revelation, and Oyaide—offering RCA & XLR stereo interconnects, digital audio cables, subwoofer cables, 3.5mm jack, USB, optical, HDMI and tonearm cables, as well as speaker cables and mains power cables designed for different system levels and budgets. The company operates with unwavering confidence in their products, offering three industry-leading guarantees: a lifetime repair guarantee for faulty cables, a 30-day customer satisfaction guarantee with full refund, and a sound quality guarantee promising refunds if customers find better-sounding cables at lower prices. Graham Nalty has also authored 'All Audio Cables Obey the Laws of Physics,' sharing his technical knowledge and cable design principles with the audio community, while serving as UK distributor for Oyaide audio accessories. Operating Tuesday through Thursday from 9am-5pm, Black Rhodium maintains direct customer service through phone (+44 01332 367261), mobile (07895 856921), and email ([email protected]), while engaging with their community through Facebook (825 likes) where they showcase their philosophy of creating cables for music enthusiasts who demand exceptional audio performance and British craftsmanship.