van den Hul receives extensive coverage in Japan

We are proud to share that van den Hul has received extensive coverage in the latest edition of Audio Cable Encyclopedia 2026, one of Japan’s most respected publications dedicated to audio cables and cable technology. Published only once every two years, the encyclopedia serves as a valuable reference for audiophiles, reviewers and industry professionals throughout Japan.

This feature was made possible through the efforts of our Japanese partner Kanjitsu-Denki Co., Ltd., who recently informed us that they had been working closely with the magazine to secure a comprehensive review and presentation of van den Hul products and technologies.

What makes this coverage especially rewarding is its breadth. Rather than focusing on a single product, the magazine takes readers through the history of van den Hul, our technological innovations, and a wide selection of products from our interconnect, speaker cable and phono cable ranges.

Featured on the cover

One of the highlights of this special edition is that van den Hul is featured on the cover of Audio Cable Encyclopedia 2026, alongside other notable names from the world of high-end audio cables.

Inside the magazine, several van den Hul products receive dedicated coverage, including one of our flagships interconnect The Mountain, which is presented as one of the cornerstone products within the renowned 3T range.

The story behind van den Hul

The encyclopedia dedicates several pages to the origins and development of the company. Readers are introduced to founder A.J. van den Hul, whose background as a physicist, cartridge specialist and audio researcher laid the foundation for the company’s approach to cable design and signal transmission.

The article revisits the early years of the company and highlights longstanding relationships with respected audio manufacturers such as Bowers & Wilkins, SME, Dynaudio and ELAC. It also notes van den Hul’s role as a supplier of internal wiring solutions for numerous audio brands worldwide.

A closer look at the interconnect range

One of the most enjoyable aspects of the feature is that it showcases multiple products across the van den Hul lineup rather than concentrating on a single cable.

The magazine highlights several of our interconnect models, including:

  • The River
  • The Valley
  • The Rock
  • The Hill
  • The Mountain

Together, these models demonstrate the evolution of van den Hul technology and design philosophy. According to the reviewers, the common thread throughout the range is a natural presentation, high transparency and the absence of unwanted coloration.

Particular attention is given to The Mountain, which is praised for its neutrality, low noise characteristics and ability to preserve musical detail and realism.

Spotlight on our speaker cables

The coverage continues with reviews and product information covering van den Hul loudspeaker cables.

Among the featured models are:

  • The Air
  • 3T The Cloud Hybrid

The reviewers describe these cables as highly natural and balanced, delivering music with excellent dynamics and coherence while remaining free from any obvious sonic signature of their own.

During listening evaluations, The Cloud Hybrid was specifically noted for its ability to maintain a consistent sense of energy and musical flow across both delicate passages and large-scale orchestral performances.

Revisiting a legend: The D-501 Hybrid

No discussion of van den Hul would be complete without the D-501 Hybrid, one of the most recognizable phono cables in the history of high-end audio.

Audio Cable Encyclopedia 2026 dedicates an extensive review to the D-501 story, tracing its origins back to the collaboration between van den Hul and SME during the 1980s. What began as a solution for internal tonearm wiring evolved into a phono cable that has remained respected and widely used by vinyl enthusiasts around the world for decades.

The reviewers praise the D-501 Hybrid for its neutral and accurate presentation, highlighting its ability to reproduce music without exaggeration while preserving detail, balance and musical integrity.

The review also covers the D-501 Silver Hybrid, which is described as offering even greater openness, clarity and resolution while retaining the natural tonal balance that defines the D-501 family.

Technology at the core

Beyond the product reviews, the encyclopedia also explores several of the technologies that have become synonymous with the van den Hul name.

Among the innovations discussed are:

  • Linear Structured Carbon (LSC)
  • Matched Crystal (MC) conductors
  • SCMC conductors
  • HULLIFLEX insulation technology
  • 3T (True Transmission Technology)

The publication highlights how these technologies were developed to minimise distortion, reduce ageing effects and preserve signal integrity over the long term.

Our thanks to Kanjitsu-Denki

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Kanjitsu-Denki Co., Ltd. for their dedication and continued support of the van den Hul brand in Japan.

Their efforts helped bring the van den Hul story, technologies and products to the pages of one of Japan’s most respected audio publications, introducing our brand to both seasoned audiophiles and a new generation of music lovers.

Looking ahead

To be featured throughout Audio Cable Encyclopedia 2026 is a wonderful recognition of the values that have guided van den Hul since its founding: innovation, craftsmanship and faithful musical reproduction.

We are honoured by this recognition and grateful to everyone involved—from the editorial team of Audio Cable Encyclopedia 2026 to our valued partner Kanjitsu-Denki Co., Ltd.—for helping share the van den Hul story with audio enthusiasts across Japan and beyond.