{"title":"AudioQuest","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"audioquest-rocket-44-speaker-cable-20-foot-spade-to-spade-single","title":"AudioQuest Rocket 44 Speaker Cable - 20 Foot - Spade to Spade - Single","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Best I've Heard\" Speaker Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis 'Double-Star Quad' cable doesn't look normal on the outside, and it isn't normal on the inside, either. AudioQuest Rocket 44 offers amazingly clean and effortless performance, thanks to a combination of extraordinary materials and extremely refined design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The AudioQuest Rocket 44 speaker wires are some of the best speaker wires I’ve heard (with my speakers, in my room, and to my ears),\" reports Glenn Young, \u003cem\u003eSecrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Will they work their same magic in your system? You’ll have to try them and decide for yourself.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSolid Conductors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAll eight of Rocket 44's conductors are solid. Solid conductors prevent strand interaction, a major source of cable distortion. Electrical and magnetic interaction between strands in a conventional cable is the single greatest source of distortion, often causing a somewhat harsh, dirty and confused sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSolid conductors are the most important ingredients enabling Rocket 44's very clear sound. Whether a conductor is solid or stranded, skin effect is a prime distortion mechanism in speaker cables. Rocket 44 very simply keeps this effect out of the audio range by using conductor sizes that are below the threshold for audible distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExtreme High-Purity Perfect-Surface Copper\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eExtreme high-purity Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries that exist within any metal conductor, eliminating harshness and greatly increasing clarity compared to all other conducting materials. PSS has an astonishingly smooth and pure surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eProprietary metal processing technology protects the wire's surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication. When high-purity low-oxide copper is kept as soft, pure and smooth as possible, it becomes the wonderfully low distortion PSC conductor used in many AudioQuest models. PSC's extreme transparency is made possible by applying Perfect Surface Technology to ultra pure solid copper. PSC is the ultimate example of how far this remarkable technology can take us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpread Spectrum Technology (SST)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAny single size or shape of conductor has a characteristic distortion profile. Even though radially symmetrical conductors (solid round or tubular) have the fewest discontinuities, each size still has a sonic signature. Rocket 44 uses a precise combination of different size conductors in order to significantly reduce the audibility of these character flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDouble Star-Quad Geometry\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe relationship between conductors defines a cable's most basic electrical values (capacitance and inductance). However, even when those variables are kept in a reasonable balance, the relationship between conductors can be varied in ways that greatly affect the sound. The Double Star-Quad construction of Rocket 44 allows for significantly better dynamic contrast and information intelligibility than if the same conductors were run in parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe specific 4-cross geometry used in each half of Rocket 44 maximizes this advantage. In addition, Rocket 44 is an exceptional Single-BiWire cable. When the halves are separated at the speaker end, the Double StarQuad design turns Rocket 44 into a true Double-BiWire set thanks to the magnetic autonomy of each star-quad. When separated the Dual Star-Quads let Rocket 44 be a maximum performance Double-BiWire in a single cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCold-Weld Terminations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSuperior AudioQuest connectors allow Rocket 44 to be securely attached to any type of equipment. AQ ends are dull looking because there is no harsh sounding shiny nickel layer underneath the silver (or gold). The connection between the plug and conductors is made using AQ's Cold-Weld system which provides a superior connection that ensures that the structural integrity of the conductor is kept completely intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA controlled amount of pressure is used to essentially make the conductor and connector mechanically \"as one\" without the use of heat. The copper bearing paste acts as both a copper oxide retardant, and as well as a very effective contact enhancer. AQ's Cold-Weld system ensures a practically perfect connection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980475949229,"sku":"NEW-AQRO44-20.0FT-SPSP-SIN","price":799.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQRO44_SPSP_01_2023__52551.1691778784.1280.1280_c7c70975-3cf6-4b68-8648-6bb8fbe32bb5.jpg?v=1778140265"},{"product_id":"audioquest-angel-interconnect-cable-0-6-meter-3-5mm-to-rca","title":"AudioQuest Angel Interconnect Cable - 0.6 Meter - 3.5mm to RCA","description":"\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest Angel Interconnect Cable - 0.6 Meter - 3.5mm to RCA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980488827053,"sku":"NEW-AQAN-0.6-35RC","price":1099.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/aqan3r-large__37524.1689623343.1280.1280_56c1e890-1028-4ef1-8979-4d7282f28cef.jpg?v=1778122714"},{"product_id":"audioquest-type-4-speaker-cable-no-frills-4-foot-pair-bare-wire-to-bananas","title":"AudioQuest Type 4 Speaker Cable No Frills - 4 Foot – Pair - Bare Wire to Bananas","description":"4 Foot Pair Bare Wire to Bananas","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45980491579565,"sku":"KT-AQT4NF-4PBWBN","price":147.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"audioquest-carbon-usb-cable-usb-a-to-usb-b-3-0-meter","title":"AudioQuest Carbon USB Cable - USB-A to USB-B - 3.0 Meter","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWith Solid 5% Silver-Plated Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eGet the big silver advantage with Carbon USB cable from AudioQuest's 'Indulgence Series.' Boasting solid 5% silver-plated Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors, Carbon delivers low jitter, low distortion audio. Enjoy Carbon USB cables with PCs, DACs, and other digital gear, and experience how good digital music can sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Indulgence Series of USB Cables\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest has a well-earned reputation as a manufacturer of exceptional analog audio cables. However, the advent of USB presented a new set of design challenges that needed to be solved. In order for AudioQuest to maximize audio performance over USB, new materials and higher levels of manufacturing precision were employed to handle the high-speed, wide-bandwidth signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSeveral of the analog audio design elements that have proven so important over the years turned out to be meaningful to USB signal design. Solid core conductor technology, conductor metallurgy, insulation material and overall precision of manufacture have all been carefully optimized to create a superior line of USB cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Next Evolution of USB Cable Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith the Indulgence Series of USB cables, AudioQuest is proud to introduce the next evolution of cable performance. Why the word \"indulgence\"? When we set aside the time for audio\/video entertainment in the home we are, after all, allowing ourselves a bit of well-earned personal indulgence. We allow ourselves time for emotional transportation via video and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThere are huge differences in the sound of USB cables. As part of AudioQuest's re-examination of USB cable design, specific attention was paid to maximizing the sonic performance of USB. AQ's Indulgence USB series pushes USB sonic performance to new levels. While test equipment is excellent at tracking control errors or ensuring data pass through, no computer can compete with the human ear when it comes to perceiving the subtle but crucial audio errors and distortion that can reduce the enjoyment of your music and video files via USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Engineering and Construction Edge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest begins with Long-Grain Copper (LGC) and adds increasing amounts of silver-plate culminating in Diamond USB, whose conductors are made using solid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS). Solid Polyethylene insulation ensures stable conductor geometry while minimizing insulation induced phase distortion. On the two top USB cables, Coffee and Diamond, AudioQuest's patented Dielectric-Bias System (DBS) polarizes the insulation, providing a drop in the perceived noise floor and an increase in dynamic contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980491743405,"sku":"NEW-AQUSBCAR-3","price":419.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/TAS-EDSChoice-2019-20-Large__80368.1697647848.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778133476"},{"product_id":"audioquest-type-4-speaker-cable-no-frills-20-foot-single-spades-to-bananas","title":"AudioQuest Type 4 Speaker Cable No Frills - 20 Foot – Single - Spades to Bananas","description":"20 Foot Single Spades to Bananas","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45980492202157,"sku":"KT-AQT4NF-20SSPBN","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"audioquest-red-river-interconnect-cable-0-75-meter-xlr-to-xlr-single","title":"AudioQuest Red River Interconnect Cable - 0.75 Meter - XLR to XLR - Single","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- RCA vs XLR CALLOUT --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #d97706; background: #fef3c7; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #92400e;\"\u003eâš  Check Your Component's Inputs Before Ordering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eXLR version\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Red River. RCA and XLR connectors are not interchangeable. Before you order, look at the back of the components you want to connect and confirm that both have matching XLR (three-pin, balanced) inputs and outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eNeed the other connector? See the \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/audioquest-red-river-rca-interconnect\"\u003eRed River RCA version\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is This Cable and What Does It Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn analog interconnect carries the line-level audio signal between two components in your stereo — the signal from a DAC to a preamp, a CD player to an integrated amp, or a preamp to a power amp. The Red River XLR is the balanced version of one of AudioQuest's longest-running interconnects, and it sits at the entry point of AudioQuest's Rivers series. If you're moving up from the freebie cable that came in the box with your gear, this is a real, identifiable step forward in build quality and engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich AudioQuest Family Is This From?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed River belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eRivers series\u003c\/strong\u003e, AudioQuest's entry into true triple-balanced XLR construction with cold-welded plugs. Compared with the simpler Bridges \u0026amp; Falls cables below it in the line, Rivers cables use a dedicated three-conductor topology specifically engineered for balanced operation — the same fundamental geometry you'll find on Mackenzie and Yukon further up the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Different About This One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed River XLR uses solid \u003cem\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper (PSC)\u003c\/em\u003e conductors. PSC is high-purity copper drawn so the surface stays unusually smooth, which helps with corrosion resistance and signal cleanliness over the cable's lifetime. Solid-core (rather than stranded) is fundamental to AudioQuest's approach — strand-to-strand interaction in a stranded conductor is, in their view, a meaningful source of distortion in a low-level analog signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe insulation around the copper — what engineers call the \u003cem\u003edielectric\u003c\/em\u003e — is foamed polyethylene. That's the same low-loss material used throughout AudioQuest's entry- and mid-tier cables, foamed with air bubbles to reduce energy absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor shielding, Red River uses AudioQuest's \u003cem\u003eMetal-Layer Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/em\u003e, a layered construction designed to absorb and reflect radio-frequency interference (RFI) — the noise from cell phones, Wi-Fi, and similar sources — before it can reach the audio circuit's ground. The plugs themselves are gold-plated, and the connection between conductor and plug is \u003cem\u003ecold-welded\u003c\/em\u003e rather than soldered. Cold-welding bonds the wire to the contact under high pressure, so there's no flux residue or solder alloy in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest has been making analog audio cables since founder Bill Low started the company in 1980, and Red River represents four decades of accumulated decisions about copper, geometry, and termination — at a price point most people can actually afford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTriple-Balanced Geometry — What It Means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost cheaper XLR cables use the shield as one of the signal-carrying conductors. AudioQuest's Triple-Balanced Geometry uses a separate ground-reference conductor instead, so the shield can do its actual job — keeping interference out — without also having to carry signal. The cable's three conductors give the positive and negative signals matching, low-distortion conducting paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRCA versus XLR — Which One Do I Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer comes down to what's on the back of your gear. RCA inputs and outputs are the most common type — you'll find them on nearly every DAC, preamp, integrated amp, and turntable phono stage. XLR inputs and outputs (sometimes labeled \"balanced\") are more common on higher-end gear and on long cable runs, because the balanced design helps reject noise picked up along the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf both your components have XLR connections, the XLR Red River is generally the better choice. If either component only has RCA, you need the \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/audioquest-red-river-rca-interconnect\"\u003eRCA version\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Does This Cable Belong in Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed River XLR is built for systems where you've got a real balanced signal path and want a clear step up from generic interconnects without spending a small fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connecting a DAC, network streamer, or CD player to a preamp or integrated amp; preamp to power amp; phono stage to preamp — anywhere both components have XLR connections and the system is in the entry-to-mid range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reference-grade systems with five-figure components — the cable around it should match. If your front end and amplification are well above $5,000 each, Yukon, Black Beauty, or higher will likely serve you better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e See the \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/audioquest-red-river-rca-interconnect\"\u003eRed River RCA version\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the shortest cable that comfortably reaches between the two components. Measure the actual route — not the straight-line distance — and add a little slack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirection Arrows and the Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery modern AudioQuest cable is direction-controlled, and Red River is no exception. AudioQuest listens to every batch of conductor metal and marks each cable with an arrow showing the orientation they've selected. Install with the arrow pointing from your source toward the destination (DAC toward preamp, preamp toward amp, and so on).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest cables purchased from an authorized U.S. dealer carry a non-transferable, original-owner limited lifetime warranty. Audio Advisor is an authorized AudioQuest dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) conductors.\u003c\/strong\u003e High-purity copper drawn through a process that leaves the surface unusually smooth, helping with corrosion resistance over the cable's life. Solid-core (not stranded) prevents strand-to-strand interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriple-Balanced Geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three conductors plus a separate shield. The shield never carries signal current, so the positive and negative signal paths stay clean and matched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoamed-Polyethylene insulation.\u003c\/strong\u003e A low-loss dielectric with air pockets foamed in to reduce energy absorption around the conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal-Layer Noise-Dissipation.\u003c\/strong\u003e A layered shielding architecture that absorbs and reflects most radio-frequency interference before it reaches the cable's ground reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold-welded, gold-plated terminations.\u003c\/strong\u003e The conductor is bonded to the connector contact under high pressure rather than soldered. No flux, no solder alloy in the signal path. Stamped (rather than machined) ground shells let AudioQuest pick the metal for low distortion instead of for ease of machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirection-controlled conductors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked with an arrow showing the preferred orientation. Install from source toward destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e from authorized U.S. dealers. Audio Advisor is an authorized AudioQuest dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eConductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGeometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTriple-Balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDielectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFoamed-Polyethylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNoise Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMetal-Layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eXLR, three-pin, cold-welded, gold-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJacket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRed on black nylon braid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDirection Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes — arrow indicates source-to-destination orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMultiple lengths stocked at Audio Advisor — see length selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePair (or single, depending on length selection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLimited lifetime, original owner, authorized U.S. dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up the AudioQuest line:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your system is asking for more, the next stop is \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/audioquest-mackenzie-xlr-interconnect\"\u003eAudioQuest Mackenzie XLR\u003c\/a\u003e — same Rivers family, but solid PSC+ copper and a Carbon-Mesh Network noise-dissipation shield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRCA version of this cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Need single-ended? See the \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/audioquest-red-river-rca-interconnect\"\u003eRed River RCA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible source components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/source-components\/dacs\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/source-components\/network-music-players\"\u003enetwork streamers\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/source-components\/cd-players\"\u003eCD players\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere the Red River sends its signal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/electronics\/preamplifiers\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/electronics\/integrated-amplifiers\"\u003eintegrated amps\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/electronics\/amplifiers\"\u003epower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the rest of your cable loom:\u003c\/strong\u003e See \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/cables\/speaker-cables\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest speaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/cables\/power-cables\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest power cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does an analog interconnect cable actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt carries the line-level audio signal between two components in your stereo — your DAC to your preamp, your preamp to your amp, your CD player to your integrated, and so on. It's a different cable than a speaker cable (which connects an amp to a speaker) and different from a digital cable (which carries a digital data signal between, say, a streamer and a DAC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this cable different from the basic cable that came in the box with my component?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock cables are usually built to a price — thin stranded copper, basic PVC insulation, soldered connections, and minimal shielding. Red River uses solid Perfect-Surface Copper, a true three-conductor balanced topology, foamed polyethylene insulation, layered RFI shielding, and cold-welded gold-plated plugs. Whether you'll \u003cem\u003ehear\u003c\/em\u003e a difference depends on your system, your room, and your ears — but the engineering is meaningfully different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the shortest cable that comfortably reaches between the two components. Measure the actual route the cable will take (not the straight-line distance), add a little slack so nothing is under tension, and pick the next length up from that. Shorter is generally better for analog interconnects, but a cable that's stretched tight is worse than one that's a foot too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I get the RCA version or the XLR version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the connector your components actually have. If both ends of the connection have XLR jacks (three-pin, locking), the XLR Red River is right. If either component only has RCA (small round single-pin, often red and white), you need the \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/audioquest-red-river-rca-interconnect\"\u003eRCA version\u003c\/a\u003e. The two are not interchangeable — XLR cannot plug into RCA, and vice versa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the XLR version a better cable than the RCA version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot inherently — the conductor metal, geometry, and shielding architecture are the same. XLR is a different circuit topology that can offer noise-rejection advantages, especially on long runs or in electrically noisy environments. The right answer is the connector your components have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I tell whether my component has RCA or XLR inputs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the back of the unit. RCA jacks are small round single-pin connectors, usually color-coded red and white and labeled \"Analog Out\" or \"Line Out.\" XLR jacks are larger, three-pin, locking connectors that all look the same color. If you're not sure, snap a photo and email it to us, or call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help you figure it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest cables purchased from an authorized U.S. dealer carry a non-transferable, original-owner limited lifetime warranty. Audio Advisor is an authorized AudioQuest dealer, so you're covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Take your time. 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Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980492628141,"sku":"NEW-AQRRIVER-0.75-SIN-XLXL","price":179.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQRRIVER_XLXL_01_2024__00587.1716307468.1280.1280_06113fab-026b-4dad-994d-0b4ed562c386.jpg?v=1778140584"},{"product_id":"audioquest-rocket-88-speaker-cable-50-foot-banana-to-spade-pair","title":"AudioQuest Rocket 88 Speaker Cable - 50 Foot - Banana to Spade - Pair","description":"\u003ch4\u003eRocket to the Peak of Sonic Supremacy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eRocket to the peak of sonic supremacy with Rocket 88 speaker cable from AudioQuest, featuring the patented 72-volt Dielectric Bias System. This 'Double-Star Quad' cable doesn't look normal on the outside, and it isn't normal on the inside, either. AudioQuest Rocket 88 offers amazingly clean and effortless performance, thanks to a combination of extraordinary materials and extremely refined design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDielectric Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eGreatly improved performance is made possible by a constant 72 volt charge on all Rocket 88's insulation. Similar to how the earth's magnetic field makes all compasses point north, the AQ DBS system creates an electrostatic field which causes the molecules of the insulation to all point in the same direction. This minimizes the multiple nonlinear time-delays. Sound appears from a surprisingly black background with unexpected detail and dynamic contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eBecause DBS battery packs are attached when Rocket 88 cables are assembled, Rocket 88 does not require any additional run-in period. Because there is no \"\"load\"\" on the easily replaceable batteries, they will last for years. A test button and LED allow for occasional verification of battery performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSolid Conductors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eAll eight of Rocket 88's conductors are solid. Solid conductors prevent strand interaction, a major source of cable distortion. Electrical and magnetic interaction between strands in a conventional cable is the single greatest source of distortion, often causing a somewhat harsh, dirty and confused sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eSolid conductors are the most important ingredients enabling Rocket 88's very clear sound. Whether a conductor is solid or stranded, skin effect is a prime distortion mechanism in speaker cables. Rocket 88 very simply keeps this effect out of the audio range by using conductor sizes that are below the threshold for audible distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExtreme High-Purity Perfect-Surface Copper\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eExtreme high-purity Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries that exist within any metal conductor, eliminating harshness and greatly increasing clarity compared to all other conducting materials. PSS has an astonishingly smooth and pure surface. Proprietary metal processing technology protects the wire's surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication. When high-purity low-oxide copper is kept as soft, pure and smooth as possible, it becomes the wonderfully low distortion PSC conductor used in many AudioQuest models. PSC's extreme transparency is made possible by applying Perfect Surface Technology to ultra pure solid copper. PSC is the ultimate example of how far this remarkable technology can take us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpread Spectrum Technology (SST)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eAny single size or shape of conductor has a characteristic distortion profile. Even though radially symmetrical conductors (solid round or tubular) have the fewest discontinuities, each size still has a sonic signature. Rocket 88 uses a precise combination of four different size conductors in order to significantly reduce the audibility of these character flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDouble Star-Quad Geometry\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eThe relationship between conductors defines a cable's most basic electrical values (capacitance and inductance). However, even when those variables are kept in a reasonable balance, the relationship between conductors can be varied in ways that greatly affect the sound. The Double Star-Quad construction of Rocket 88 allows for significantly better dynamic contrast and information intelligibility than if the same conductors were run in parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eThe specific 4-cross geometry used in each half of Rocket 88 maximizes this advantage. In addition, Rocket 88 is an exceptional Single-BiWire cable. When the halves are separated at the speaker end, the Double StarQuad design turns Rocket 88 into a true Double-BiWire set thanks to the magnetic autonomy of each star-quad. When separated the Dual Star-Quads let Rocket 88 be a maximum performance Double-BiWire in a single cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCold-Weld Terminations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eSuperior AudioQuest connectors allow Rocket 88 to be securely attached to any type of equipment. AQ ends are dull looking because there is no harsh sounding shiny nickel layer underneath the silver (or gold). The connection between the plug and conductors is made using AQ's Cold-Weld system which provides a superior connection that ensures that the structural integrity of the conductor is kept completely intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eA controlled amount of pressure is used to essentially make the conductor and connector mechanically \"\"as one\"\" without the use of heat. The copper bearing paste acts as both a copper oxide retardant, and as well as a very effective contact enhancer. AQ's Cold-Weld system ensures a practically perfect connection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980494364845,"sku":"NEW-AQRO88-50.0FT-BANSP-PR","price":4649.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQROC88-LARGE__05490.1691785488.1280.1280_12231b09-59c1-4da2-b98a-be4360ca625a.jpg?v=1778140492"},{"product_id":"audioquest-cinnamon-usb-cable-usb-c-to-usb-b-1-5-meter","title":"AudioQuest Cinnamon USB Cable - USB-C to USB-B - 1.5 Meter","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUpgrade to a 1.25% Silver USB 3.0 Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUpgrade to Cinnamon, AudioQuest's USB 3.0 cable with solid 1.25% silver conductors in a USB-B to USB-C configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor many applications, the speed of digital communication is important. Most visibly, \"speed\" is about transferring large files as quickly as possible, or carrying enough data for an HD video. For USB audio (and for HDMI audio), \"speed\" is critical not because of how-much how-fast, but because time relationships within a digital stream are critical to the reconstruction of the analog wave form that brings information, music and joy to our ears. Time-based damage (jitter) to this information within the data package makes the sound small and flat instead of 3D, harsh and foggy instead of smooth and clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSemi-Solid 1.25% Silver Conductors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric conductors greatly reduce strand-interaction distortion and reduce jitter. Silver-plated conductors are excellent for very high-frequency applications, like USB audio. These signals, being such a high frequency, travel almost exclusively on the surface of the conductor. As the surface is made of high-purity silver, the performance is very close to that of a solid silver cable, but priced much closer to solid copper cable. This is an incredibly cost effective way of manufacturing very high-quality USB cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHard-Cell Foam Insulation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHard-Cell Foam insulation is used exclusively in most of AudioQuest's video and digital audio cables. Similar to Foamed-PE, it is nitrogen injected to create air pockets. 'Hard' foam is used because the stiffness of the material allows the conductors in the cable to maintain the same relationship with each other along the full length of the cable, thus ensuring that the characteristic impedance of the cable is consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGold-plated Termination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePrecision gold-plated plugs are carefully attached with the very best solder. Through choice of flux and metallurgy, AQ solder has been optimized to make a low-distortion connection. The difference you hear between solders is a result of connection quality. AQ solder does not have a high silver content because the more silver there is in solder, the more difficult it is to make a good connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuperspeed USB 3.0\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUSB 3.0 specifies data-transfer rates up to 4.8Gbps compared to USB 2.0's maximum signaling rate of 480Mbps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980494954669,"sku":"NEW-AQUSBBCIN-1.5","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQUSBBCIN_0.75_01-Large__00129.1697646943.1280.1280_33cd4c7c-10d8-4adf-b189-582d27b78797.jpg?v=1778133474"},{"product_id":"audioquest-rocket-11-speaker-cable-12-foot-bi-wire-bfa-bananas-to-bfa-bananas-pair","title":"AudioQuest Rocket 11 Speaker Cable - 12 Foot - Bi-Wire - BFA Bananas to BFA Bananas - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBest Mid-Price Cable Award 2025 - \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e Magazine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Performance, Low-Noise, CL3\/FT4-Certified Speaker Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRocket 11 is a high-performance, low-noise speaker cable designed to quickly and easily accommodate either full-range or single-biwire applications, making it an outstanding choice for affordable audio. It's great for hi-fi, home theater, and custom install, and is CL3\/FT4-certified for in-wall use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRocket 11 won the Best Mid-Price Cable Award for 2025 from England's \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"AudioQuest’s Rocket 11 – at the budget end of its Rocket range – could just be the hi-fi speaker cable to give your system a new lease of life. We love it so much it's been a What Hi-Fi? Award winner several years running now, having batted off new competition to keep its crown for many moons.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"There’s a perceptible improvement in the way systems perform when the Rocket 11 is plugged in, compared with rival speaker cables. Music sounds crisp and clean, with a punchy sense of dynamism that's a joy to listen to.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric Packed Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Conductors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn a conventional multi-strand cable, distortion caused by electrical and magnetic strand interaction is compounded as each strand changes position within the bundle. In an AQ Semi-Solid Concentric Packed cable, strands within the bundle maintain their fixed relationships, significantly reducing distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSemi-Solid True-Concentric Conductor Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn a True-Concentric conductor design, each successive layer of stranded conductor spirals in the direction opposite of its underlying layer. This technique eliminates the lines of contact between adjacent conductor layers, while increasing pressure at the contact points, thereby significantly reducing electrical-contact strand interaction and its accompanying distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal for Full-Range or Single-Biwire Configurations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUse Rocket 11 as a full-range cable, with red (+) and black (-) conductors grouped together, or, when the speakers provide separate bass and treble inputs, further optimize system performance by biwiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDouble Low-Inductance Twisted Pair Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA typical speaker cable with parallel conductors has fairly high inductance, smearing energy across time, which results in sound that is dull and unfocused. 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Angel has solid 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors, FEP Air-Tube insulation, AudioQuest's exclusive Dielectric-Bias System (DBS), Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS), Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry, and Cold-Welded Direct-Silver Plated Pure Red Copper RCA Plugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis version of Angel interconnect has RCA termination on one end and a male 3.5mm mini-plug on the other end. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eAngel's Inspiration\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eVenezuela's Angel Falls is the world's highest waterfall, with a height of 3,212 ft. and a plunge of 2,648 ft. The Spanish name \"Salto Ángel,\" and the English name \"Angel Falls,\" come from Jimmie Angel's surname. Angel was a US aviator who was the first to fly over the falls. In addition to its singular status as a waterfall, and the above-and-beyond status of angels, pure-silver Angel cable gets its name in part because Ag is the chemical name for silver. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eSolid 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) Conductors\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePerfect-Surface Technology applied to extreme-purity silver provides unprecedented clarity and dynamic contrast. Solid conductors prevent strand interaction, a major source of cable distortion. Extremely high-purity Perfect-Surface Silver minimizes distortion caused by the grain boundaries which exist within any metal conductor, nearly eliminating harshness and greatly increasing clarity compared to OFHC, OCC, 8N and other coppers. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eFEP Air-Tube Insulation\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAny solid material adjacent to a conductor is actually part of an imperfect circuit. Wire insulation and circuit board materials all absorb energy (loss). Some of this energy is stored and then later released as distortion. All of Angel's conductors use Air-Tube insulation because air absorbs next to no energy, and FEP is the best extrudable solid insulation and absorbs less energy than other materials. The FEP Air-Tubes used in Angel have almost nothing but air around the solid PSS conductors. (FEP is a Fluoro-Polymer.) \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eDielectric-Bias System\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAll insulation slows down the signal on the conductor inside. When insulation is unbiased, it slows down parts of the signal differently, a big problem for very time-sensitive multi-octave audio. AudioQuest's DBS creates a strong, stable electrostatic field which saturates and polarizes (organizes) the molecules of the insulation. This minimizes both energy storage in the insulation and the multiple nonlinear time-delays that occur. Sound appears from a surprisingly black background with unexpected detail and dynamic contrast. The DBS battery packs will last for years. A test button and LED allow for the occasional battery check. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eCarbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) \u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e100% shield coverage is easy. Preventing captured RF Interference from modulating the equipment's ground reference requires AQ's Noise-Dissipation System. Metal and Carbon-Loaded synthetics prevent most RFI from reaching the equipment's ground plane. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eAsymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePurpose designed for single-ended applications, Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry offers a relatively lower impedance on the ground for a richer, and more dynamic experience. While many single-ended cable designs use a single path for both the ground and the shield, Double-Balanced designs separate the two for cleaner, quieter performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eCold-Welded Direct-Silver Plated Pure Red Copper RCA Plugs\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis plug design allows for a connection devoid of solder, which is a common source of distortion. Because the ground shells are stamped instead of machined, the metal can be chosen for low distortion instead of machinability. Red Copper offers a cleaner, clearer sound over nickel-plated or OFHC metals commonly found in competing manufacturers' plugs. Direct-Silver Plating offers one more important step toward greater clarity and doing no harm to the signal. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980507177133,"sku":"NEW-AQAN-20.0-35RC","price":10799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/aqan3r-large__24533.1689623241.1280.1280_77ef4d23-8074-4167-96d7-1e1c15a2ae99.jpg?v=1778099637"},{"product_id":"audioquest-type-4-speaker-cable-no-frills-30-foot-single-bananas-to-spades","title":"AudioQuest Type 4 Speaker Cable No Frills - 30 Foot – Single - Bananas to Spades","description":"30 Foot Single Bananas to Spades","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45980508127405,"sku":"KT-AQT4NF-30SBNSP","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"audioquest-chicago-interconnect-cable-3-0-meter-rca-to-rca-pair","title":"AudioQuest Chicago Interconnect Cable - 3.0 Meter - RCA to RCA - Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eChicago is the new, high-value entry-level member of AudioQuest's expanded River series of interconnects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is sold as a pair of cables. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980508848301,"sku":"NEW-AQCHIRR-3-PR-RCRC","price":209.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/aqchirr-large__52152.1756143203.1280.1280_fbef9b4c-c313-4269-818a-dbb3c0b4f367.jpg?v=1778099397"},{"product_id":"audioquest-rocket-88-speaker-cable-8-foot-bi-wire-bfa-banana-to-spade-pair","title":"AudioQuest Rocket 88 Speaker Cable - 8 Foot - Bi-Wire - BFA Banana to Spade - Pair","description":"\u003ch4\u003eRocket to the Peak of Sonic Supremacy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eRocket to the peak of sonic supremacy with Rocket 88 speaker cable from AudioQuest, featuring the patented 72-volt Dielectric Bias System. This 'Double-Star Quad' cable doesn't look normal on the outside, and it isn't normal on the inside, either. AudioQuest Rocket 88 offers amazingly clean and effortless performance, thanks to a combination of extraordinary materials and extremely refined design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDielectric Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eGreatly improved performance is made possible by a constant 72 volt charge on all Rocket 88's insulation. Similar to how the earth's magnetic field makes all compasses point north, the AQ DBS system creates an electrostatic field which causes the molecules of the insulation to all point in the same direction. This minimizes the multiple nonlinear time-delays. Sound appears from a surprisingly black background with unexpected detail and dynamic contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eBecause DBS battery packs are attached when Rocket 88 cables are assembled, Rocket 88 does not require any additional run-in period. Because there is no \"\"load\"\" on the easily replaceable batteries, they will last for years. A test button and LED allow for occasional verification of battery performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSolid Conductors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eAll eight of Rocket 88's conductors are solid. Solid conductors prevent strand interaction, a major source of cable distortion. Electrical and magnetic interaction between strands in a conventional cable is the single greatest source of distortion, often causing a somewhat harsh, dirty and confused sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eSolid conductors are the most important ingredients enabling Rocket 88's very clear sound. Whether a conductor is solid or stranded, skin effect is a prime distortion mechanism in speaker cables. Rocket 88 very simply keeps this effect out of the audio range by using conductor sizes that are below the threshold for audible distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExtreme High-Purity Perfect-Surface Copper\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eExtreme high-purity Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries that exist within any metal conductor, eliminating harshness and greatly increasing clarity compared to all other conducting materials. PSS has an astonishingly smooth and pure surface. Proprietary metal processing technology protects the wire's surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication. When high-purity low-oxide copper is kept as soft, pure and smooth as possible, it becomes the wonderfully low distortion PSC conductor used in many AudioQuest models. PSC's extreme transparency is made possible by applying Perfect Surface Technology to ultra pure solid copper. PSC is the ultimate example of how far this remarkable technology can take us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpread Spectrum Technology (SST)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eAny single size or shape of conductor has a characteristic distortion profile. Even though radially symmetrical conductors (solid round or tubular) have the fewest discontinuities, each size still has a sonic signature. Rocket 88 uses a precise combination of four different size conductors in order to significantly reduce the audibility of these character flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDouble Star-Quad Geometry\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eThe relationship between conductors defines a cable's most basic electrical values (capacitance and inductance). However, even when those variables are kept in a reasonable balance, the relationship between conductors can be varied in ways that greatly affect the sound. The Double Star-Quad construction of Rocket 88 allows for significantly better dynamic contrast and information intelligibility than if the same conductors were run in parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eThe specific 4-cross geometry used in each half of Rocket 88 maximizes this advantage. In addition, Rocket 88 is an exceptional Single-BiWire cable. When the halves are separated at the speaker end, the Double StarQuad design turns Rocket 88 into a true Double-BiWire set thanks to the magnetic autonomy of each star-quad. When separated the Dual Star-Quads let Rocket 88 be a maximum performance Double-BiWire in a single cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCold-Weld Terminations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eSuperior AudioQuest connectors allow Rocket 88 to be securely attached to any type of equipment. AQ ends are dull looking because there is no harsh sounding shiny nickel layer underneath the silver (or gold). The connection between the plug and conductors is made using AQ's Cold-Weld system which provides a superior connection that ensures that the structural integrity of the conductor is kept completely intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eA controlled amount of pressure is used to essentially make the conductor and connector mechanically \"\"as one\"\" without the use of heat. The copper bearing paste acts as both a copper oxide retardant, and as well as a very effective contact enhancer. 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What makes a “subwoofer cable” different is what it has to put up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signal it carries is the LFE channel — Low Frequency Effects, the dedicated low-frequency mono signal a home theater receiver, processor, or 2-channel preamp sends to a powered subwoofer. The run is usually long, and the path often passes close to AC power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cable engineered for that job uses heavier shielding and rugged connectors. Mechanically, the Irish Red can also be used as a regular RCA interconnect anywhere else in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Does This Cable Belong in the AudioQuest Subwoofer Line?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Irish Red sits at the midpoint of AudioQuest’s dog-named subwoofer cable family — the line goes Black Lab, Greyhound, Irish Red, Boxer, Husky. It marks the transition from Long-Grain Copper to Perfect-Surface Copper and from gold-plated to silver-plated connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Different About This One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Irish Red uses solid Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) conductors. PSC is a higher-purity grade of copper with a smoother, more uniform surface at the conductor level compared to Long-Grain Copper. AudioQuest uses solid-core construction — a single piece of copper rather than many small strands — eliminating strand-to-strand interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RCA connectors are cold-welded and silver-plated. Cold-welding bonds the conductor to the connector contact under high pressure rather than soldering — removing solder, flux, and eutectic alloy from the signal path. Silver plating provides a lower-resistance contact surface than gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dielectric is foamed polyethylene — the same insulation strategy as the lower models, with air pockets that lower dielectric absorption. The shield is improved relative to the entry tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Low founded AudioQuest in 1980, and his “Do No Harm” philosophy still drives the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Does This Cable Belong in Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Irish Red is a strong match for mid-to-upper-tier home theater systems and 2.1 setups where you’re investing in quality components and want the subwoofer cable to keep pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-to-upper-tier AV receiver or processor sub-out to a quality home theater subwoofer, 2-channel preamp sub-out to a musical subwoofer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reference-class systems where the Boxer or Husky’s Carbon-Based shielding and DBS would be better matched to the investment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your subwoofer has two RCA inputs labeled L and R, you want the Irish Red Y-cable version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle Sub or Dual Subs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost home theater subwoofers have a single RCA input labeled “LFE.” A standard single-end subwoofer cable like this one connects directly. Some subs have stereo L\/R inputs that internally sum to mono — for those, the Y-cable version is the natural choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle-End or Y-Cable — Which One Do I Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer comes down to what’s on the back of your subwoofer. Most home theater subs have a single RCA input labeled “LFE” — single-end is what you want. Subs with stereo L\/R RCA inputs need the Y-cable version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/em\u003e AudioQuest cables purchased from an authorized U.S. dealer carry a non-transferable, original-owner limited lifetime warranty. Audio Advisor is an authorized AudioQuest dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up the line:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search-results\/?q=boxer\"\u003eAudioQuest Boxer\u003c\/a\u003e — adds Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation System and 72V DBS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep down the line:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search-results\/?q=greyhound\"\u003eAudioQuest Greyhound\u003c\/a\u003e — same LGC conductor, gold-plated cold-welded RCAs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irish Red Y-cable version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered subwoofers:\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/subwoofers\"\u003esubwoofer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAV receivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/av-receivers\"\u003eAV receivers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther AudioQuest cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/shop-cables\"\u003eAudioQuest interconnects, speaker cables, and power cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Higher-purity copper with a smoother surface than LGC, solid-core construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold-welded, silver-plated RCA connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-pressure bonding removes solder from the signal path. Silver provides lower-resistance contact than gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoaxial geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e — Continuous shield around a single central conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoamed polyethylene dielectric\u003c\/strong\u003e — Air pockets lower dielectric absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirection-controlled conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Arrow on jacket marks preferred orientation (source → subwoofer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple lengths stocked at Audio Advisor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Non-transferable, original-owner, authorized U.S. dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eConductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGeometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCoaxial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDielectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFoamed Polyethylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNoise Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eImproved shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRCA — cold-welded, silver-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSingle-end RCA-to-RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDirection Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 12 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLimited lifetime, original owner, authorized U.S. dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the difference between the Irish Red and the Greyhound?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Irish Red upgrades the conductor from Long-Grain Copper (LGC) to Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) and moves from gold-plated to silver-plated cold-welded RCA connectors. Silver provides a lower-resistance contact surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a subwoofer cable do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarries the LFE channel from receiver\/processor\/preamp to powered subwoofer. Engineered for long runs in noisy AV environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a regular RCA interconnect instead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, mechanically. The Irish Red adds PSC conductor quality, cold-welded silver-plated connectors, and long lengths specifically for subwoofer service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the actual cable route, not straight-line distance. Add slack. When in doubt, go one length up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if my sub has two RCA inputs (L and R)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want the Y-cable version of the Irish Red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-transferable, original-owner limited lifetime warranty. Audio Advisor is an authorized AudioQuest dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"phone emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Our team is here to answer your questions at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:8009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f69a.svg\" alt=\"truck emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4b3.svg\" alt=\"credit card emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980509601965,"sku":"NEW-AQIRISHRD-12.0","price":339.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/aqirishrd_hand-large__75660.1689623349.1280.1280_c6de8a32-5489-4134-9c27-2846e5c80adf.jpg?v=1778123163"},{"product_id":"audioquest-pearl-18-hdmi-cable-12-5-meter","title":"AudioQuest Pearl 18 HDMI Cable - 12.5 Meter","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAffordable Excellence in an 8K\/10K Long Distance HDMI Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLong HDMI cable runs for home theater, multi-channel music, and more require a cable that's up to the task. Don't compromise by choosing a lesser cable. Trust AudioQuest Pearl 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest Pearl 18 Long Distance HDMI cable features high-purity Long-Grain Copper conductors that have been direction-controlled for the most efficient dissipation of radio-frequency noise. Pearl 18 employs active frequency equalization to enable 18Gbps performance for lengths up to 50 ft (15m).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudioQuest's Best-Sounding HDMI Cables Yet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhile 8K and other compelling video\/gaming features make the HDMI headlines, AudioQuest's 48-Series, 18-Series, and eARC-Priority Series HDMI cables are AudioQuest's best-sounding HDMI cables yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe precision and tighter manufacturing tolerances allow all of AudioQuest’s tried-and-true ingredients and techniques to matter every bit as much as before. And, of course, judiciously applied and newly learned techniques and materials are introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Definitely Gets Our Stamp of Approval\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Pearl 18 definitely gets our stamp of approval here on HDMI Test Bench,\" reports Todd Anderson, AV NIRVANA – Home Theater and AV FORUM, \u003cem\u003eyoutube.com\u003c\/em\u003e, December 2, 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"This cable is rated up to 18 gigabits-per-second, and we have measured performance up to 32 gigabits-per-second, and, who knows, it could go a little bit higher… It's also robustly made, which is nice if you need something that can handle kind of a rough-and-tumble life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e48Gbps Bandwidth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest \"48\" HDMI cables can transfer up to professional 10K Ultra-HD video. The 48Gbps bandwidth is made possible by four balanced audio\/video pairs capable of 12Gbps each. The precision and tighter manufacturing tolerances required to produce HDMI cables that transfer up to 48Gbps bandwidth mean many of AudioQuest's tried-and-true ingredients and techniques are more important than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e8K\/10K Video Compatible\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest 48Gbps HDMI cables have the bandwidth required for video with resolutions up to 10K and resolutions\/refresh rates up to 8K\/60 and 4K\/120. All AudioQuest HDMI cables are completely backwards compatible with existing 4K displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLong-Grain Copper Conductors (HDMI)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn AudioQuest HDMI cables, Solid Long-Grain Copper, Silver-Plated Copper, or Perfect-Surface Silver conductors improve Noise-Dissipation and overall performance. Pearl 48 uses Long-Grain Copper for its conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLevel 1 Noise Dissipation: Direction-Controlled\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTraditional \"100% shielding\" is not enough to guard against the increasingly prevalent effects of Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite radiation. In AudioQuest HDMI cables, all 19 conductors are Direction-Controlled to minimize the RF Noise that damages performance by \"directing\" or draining it away from the most vulnerable circuits. Additional Noise-Dissipation techniques (Levels 2 and up) are applied as budget permits to further reduce noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eeARC: LGC + Level-1 Noise Dissipation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBecause sound matters, the eARC conductors in AudioQuest's 48-Series HDMI cables receive equal love and affection, featuring the same superior metals, Direction-Controlled Conductors, and Noise-Dissipation technologies as the main AV data pairs. In AudioQuest eARC-Priority cables, the main A\/V data pairs have Cinnamon-level performance (Forest 48's solid 0.5% Silver + Carbon \u0026amp; Vodka 48's Level-3 Noise-Dissipation), while the eARC data pair and Ground-Reference drain use all the same advanced design ingredients as their \"48\" counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHDMI's Audio Return Channel (ARC) sends audio from a TV to a soundbar or AV receiver for greater simplicity and flexibility in system setup. 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Angel has solid 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors, FEP Air-Tube insulation, AudioQuest's exclusive Dielectric-Bias System (DBS), Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS), and Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis version of Angel interconnect has one male 3.5mm mini-plug and one female 3.5mm mini-jack. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eAngel's Inspiration\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eVenezuela's Angel Falls is the world's highest waterfall, with a height of 3,212 ft. and a plunge of 2,648 ft. The Spanish name \"Salto Ángel,\" and the English name \"Angel Falls,\" come from Jimmie Angel's surname. Angel was a US aviator who was the first to fly over the falls. In addition to its singular status as a waterfall, and the above-and-beyond status of angels, pure-silver Angel cable gets its name in part because Ag is the chemical name for silver. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eSolid 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) Conductors\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePerfect-Surface Technology applied to extreme-purity silver provides unprecedented clarity and dynamic contrast. Solid conductors prevent strand interaction, a major source of cable distortion. Extremely high-purity Perfect-Surface Silver minimizes distortion caused by the grain boundaries which exist within any metal conductor, nearly eliminating harshness and greatly increasing clarity compared to OFHC, OCC, 8N and other coppers. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eFEP Air-Tube Insulation\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAny solid material adjacent to a conductor is actually part of an imperfect circuit. 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High-loss graphene is added to the carbon layer, sandwiched between layers of metal around the four FRL + eARC pairs. A \"global\" high-loss carbon layer is placed around all conductors, and AudioQuest's patented 72v Dielectric-Bias System further enhances noise dissipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe greater precision and tighter manufacturing tolerances required to deliver HDMI cables that transfer up to 48Gbps bandwidth mean all of AudioQuest's tried-and-true ingredients and techniques matter every bit as much as ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDragon 48 features 100% Perfect-Surface Silver conductors and drains that have been direction-controlled for the most efficient dissipation of radio-frequency noise; high-loss graphene is added to the carbon layer, sandwiched between layers of metal around the 4 FRL + eARC pairs; a \"global\" high-loss carbon layer is placed around all conductors; and AudioQuest's patented 72v Dielectric-Bias System further enhances noise dissipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Exceptional Detail Retrieval\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"One of the lesser known requiems, composed by Franz von Suppe’, offered vast evidence of this. The I2S over the AudioQuest HDMI carried more spatial information while portraying a superior sense of flow to the voices of the choir. Even if you are not into classical do hit that play button on the Qobuz track list and enjoy the magnificent \u003cem\u003eCoro Gulbekian\u003c\/em\u003e,\" suggests Panagiotis Karavitis, Part-time Audiophile, \u003cem\u003ept.audio\u003c\/em\u003e, September 14, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Dragon 48 packs AudioQuest’s patented 72V DBS which stands for Dielectric Bias System, a 'passive\/active circuit for induced RF noise dissipation' design that acts on the insulation and promises lower ambient radio-frequencies insertion. Was this the reason for the exceptional detail retrieval?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e48Gbps Bandwidth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest \"48\" HDMI cables can transfer up to professional 10K Ultra-HD video. The 48Gbps bandwidth is made possible by 4 balanced audio\/video pairs capable of 12Gbps each. The precision and tighter manufacturing tolerances required to produce HDMI cables that transfer up to 48Gbps bandwidth mean many of AudioQuest's tried-and-true ingredients and techniques are more important than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e8K\/10K Video Compatible\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest 48Gbps HDMI cables have the bandwidth required for video with resolutions up to 10K and resolutions\/refresh rates up to 8K\/60 and 4K\/120. All AudioQuest HDMI cables are completely backwards compatible with existing 4K displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e100% Perfect-Surface Silver Conductors and Drains (HDMI)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn AudioQuest HDMI cables, Solid Long-Grain Copper, Silver-Plated Copper, or Perfect-Surface Silver conductors improve Noise-Dissipation and overall performance. The flagship model of the 48 Series, Dragon 48, uses AudioQuest's best conductor metal, 100% Perfect-Surface Silver, for both its conductors and drains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLevel 6 Noise Dissipation: 72v DBS + Graphene + Global Carbon + Directionality\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTraditional \"100% shielding\" is not enough to guard against the increasingly prevalent effects of Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite radiation. In AudioQuest HDMI cables, all 19 conductors are Direction-Controlled to minimize the RF Noise that damages performance by \"directing\" or draining it away from the most vulnerable circuits. In Level 5 Noise-Dissipation, high-loss graphene is added to the carbon layer sandwiched between layers of metal around the 4 FRL + eARC pairs, and a \"global\" high-loss carbon layer is placed around all conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLevel 6 Noise Dissipation, AudioQuest's most advanced and comprehensive means of addressing induced radio-frequency noise, incorporates all of the sophisticated techniques found in other models and adds AudioQuest's patented 72v Dielectric-Bias System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eeARC: 100% Silver + Level-6 Noise Dissipation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBecause sound matters, the eARC conductors in AudioQuest's 48-Series HDMI cables receive equal love and affection, featuring the same superior metals, Direction-Controlled Conductors, and Noise-Dissipation technologies as the main AV data pairs. In AudioQuest eARC-Priority cables, the main A\/V data pairs have Cinnamon-level performance (Forest 48's solid 0.5% Silver + Carbon \u0026amp; Vodka 48's Level-3 Noise-Dissipation), while the eARC data pair and Ground-Reference drain use all the same advanced design ingredients as their \"48\" counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHDMI's Audio Return Channel (ARC) sends audio from a TV to a soundbar or AV receiver for greater simplicity and flexibility in system setup. Hardware's previous ARC capabilities max out at lossy (compressed) 5.1-channel surround sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eToday's HDMI 2.1 hardware supports enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), which increases the digital bandwidth dramatically to support uncompressed and lossless high-resolution multichannel audio, including Dolby TrueHD and Atmos, and DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS: X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest HDMI cables are precisely manufactured to ensure a high level of reliability and are backed by a non-transferable, limited lifetime warranty. Proof of original purchase is required; other restrictions apply.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980510421165,"sku":"NEW-AQHDDRA48-0.75","price":2395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQHDDRA48_0.75_01-Large__13648.1697660687.1280.1280_406645de-e987-41b1-9ce8-1de8a6b94f44.jpg?v=1778133382"},{"product_id":"audioquest-rocket-33-speaker-cable-10-foot-bi-wire-spade-to-spade-single","title":"AudioQuest Rocket 33 Speaker Cable - 10 Foot - Bi-Wire - Spade to Spade - Single","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2025 – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtremely Refined Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest's budget-friendly speaker cable, Rocket 33, doesn't compromise audio excellence. With a unique blend of LGC and PSC Copper conductors in a new geometry, it delivers a smooth, open sound and impressive dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis 'Dual-Triple' speaker cable doesn't look normal on the outside, and it isn't normal on the inside, either. AudioQuest Rocket 33 offers amazingly clean and effortless performance, thanks to a combination of extraordinary materials and extremely refined design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored Rocket 33 by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, \"AudioQuest's 14AWG, solid-core Rocket 33 speaker cable offered an exciting leap in performance over SM's RadioShack Flat Megacable speaker wire, infusing music with more low-level resolution, transient speed, clarity, and physicality. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Natural, Smooth, and Effortless\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I have to say that I did not expect such a good performer in this price level,\" reports \u003cem\u003eaudiodrom.net\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Rocket 33 is a very natural, smooth, and effortless cable. Instead of keeping you alert, it cherish your senses and brings your attention to music. There is a lot of micro-detail for those detail-hunters out there, but it is very well integrated within the musical context, so it does not disturb.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSolid Conductors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAll six of Rocket 33's conductors are solid. Solid conductors prevent strand interaction, a major source of cable distortion. Electrical and magnetic interaction between strands in a conventional cable is the single greatest source of distortion, often causing a somewhat harsh, dirty and confused sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSolid conductors are the most important ingredients enabling Rocket 33's very clear sound. Whether a conductor is solid or stranded, skin effect is a prime distortion mechanism in speaker cables. Rocket 33 very simply keeps this effect out of the audio range by using conductor sizes that are below the threshold for audible distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCarbon-Based Noise Dissipation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAlternating layers of carbon-loaded synthetics \"shield the shield,\" minimizing RF noise before it reaches the layer attached to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLong-Grain Copper \u0026amp; Perfect-Surface Copper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRocket 33 uses a carefully finessed combination of Long-Grain Copper (LGC) and high purity Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) conductors. All conductors are solid, which prevents strand interaction, a major source of distortion. Surface quality is critical because a conductor can be considered as a rail-guide for both the electric fields within a conductor, and for the magnetic fields outside the conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe astonishingly smooth and pure Perfect-Surface eliminates harshness and greatly increases clarity compared to OFHC, OCC, 8N and other coppers. High-purity PSC further minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries, which exist within any metal conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpread Spectrum Technology (SST)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAny single size or shape of conductor has a characteristic distortion profile. Even though radially symmetrical conductors (solid round or tubular) have the fewest discontinuities, each size still has a sonic signature. Rocket 33 uses a precise combination of three different size conductors in order to significantly reduce the audibility of these character flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDouble Star-Quad Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe relationship between conductors defines a cable's most basic electrical values (capacitance and inductance). However, even when those variables are kept in a reasonable balance, the relationship between conductors can be varied in ways that greatly affect the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Double Star-Quad geometry of Rocket 33 reduces time smearing while preserving dynamics and clarity. In addition, Rocket 33 is an exceptional Single-BiWire cable. When the halves are separated at the speaker end, the design design turns Rocket 33 into a true Double-BiWire set thanks to the magnetic autonomy of each star-quad. When separated, the Dual-Triple let Rocket 33 be a maximum performance Double-BiWire in a single cable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980511371437,"sku":"NEW-AQRO33-10.0FT-BISPSP-SIN","price":434.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQRO33-BISPSP-SIN_01_biwire_spades_spades_single_2025__24171.1758310891.1280.1280_2c11e8c5-39f9-490f-813b-14450b00c48f.jpg?v=1778139609"},{"product_id":"audioquest-rocket-44-speaker-cable-8-foot-spade-to-spade-single","title":"AudioQuest Rocket 44 Speaker Cable - 8 Foot - Spade to Spade - Single","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u0026lt;!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u0026gt;\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAudioQuest Rocket 44 offers amazingly clean and effortless performance, thanks to a combination of extraordinary materials and extremely refined design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #040451; font-size: 18px; padding: 10px 15px; background: #e7ecef; border-radius: 6px; margin: 20px auto; width: 85%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px auto 10px auto; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; width: 90%;\"\u003eSelect your required length from the Additional Options below for pricing and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; justify-content: center; \/* align-items: center; *\/font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"align-self: flex-end; margin-top: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill don't see what you need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/search-results\/?lp=%0Arocket-44\"\u003e \u003cbutton style=\"padding: 6px 10px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #000a86; border-radius: 6px; margin: 0 0 0 20px; font-size: 16px; border: 0;\"\u003eSee More Options\u003c\/button\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980513566893,"sku":"NEW-AQRO44-8.0FT-SPSP-SIN","price":694.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQRO44_SPSP_01_2023__67873.1691779515.1280.1280_2538a68a-bbd2-4fc3-8428-aee2ae5f01b7.jpg?v=1778140349"},{"product_id":"audioquest-tornado-source-power-cable-1-0-meter-15-amp","title":"AudioQuest Tornado Source Power Cable - 1.0 Meter - 15 amp","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdeally Suited to a Wide Range of Source Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTornado Source Power Cable takes advantage of AudioQuest premier technologies and materials, including Ground Noise-Dissipation Technology, 72 VDC Dielectric-Bias System with Radio Frequency Trap, High Purity Conductors consisting of Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) and Perfect-Surface Copper + (PSC+), ZERO (No) Characteristic Impedance (50Hz – 1MHz), Directionally Controlled Conductors, and Hanging-Silver Red-Copper Plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTornado Source and other Storm Series Source power cables are optimized for use with low-to-moderate current-consuming audio\/video source components and computer peripherals. The smaller conductors and enhanced Noise-Dissipation topology were specifically designed to yield the greatest possible level of performance from source audio\/video components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGround Noise-Dissipation Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAC Ground wires provide protection from current-wiring faults, but they also act as antennas. Thus, they are subject to induced radio frequency (RF) noise. This RF noise bypasses component power supplies and is typically coupled directly into a system’s most sensitive audio-video circuits. AudioQuest’s patented Ground-Noise Dissipation greatly reduces this distortion, yielding unprecedented levels of noise dissipation across the widest bandwidth (range) of radio frequencies possible. Our unique circuit-topology utilizes a common-mode phase-cancelling array, in concert with proprietary dielectric materials which provide additional differential linear filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDielectric-Bias System with Radio Frequency Trap\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAll insulation between two or more conductors is also a dielectric whose properties will affect the integrity of the signal. When the dielectric is unbiased, dielectric-involvement (absorption and non-linear release of energy) causes different amounts of time delay (phase shift) for different frequencies and energy levels, which is a real problem for very time-sensitive multi-octave audio. The inclusion of an RF Trap (developed for AudioQuest’s Niagara Series of power products), ensures that radio frequency noise will not be induced into the signal conductors from the DBS field elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh Purity Conductors - Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) And Perfect-Surface Copper + (PSC+)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA carefully finessed combination of solid high-purity Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) and extreme high-purity Perfect-Surface Copper + (PSC+) conductors prevent strand interaction, a major source of ear fatiguing transient intermodulation distortion. The astonishingly smooth and pure Perfect-Surface Copper eliminates harshness and greatly increases clarity compared to OFHC, OCC, 8N and other premium coppers. The superior purity of PSC+ further minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries, which exist within any metal conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDirectionally Controlled Conductors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAll drawn metal strands or conductors have a non-symmetrical, and therefore directional, grain structure. AudioQuest controls the resulting RF impedance variation so that noise is drained away from where it will cause distortion. The correct direction is determined by listening to every batch of metal conductors used in every AudioQuest audio cable. When applicable, arrows are clearly marked on the connectors to ensure superior sound quality. For most models of AQ cable, the arrows not only indicate the direction that optimizes metal-directionality as part of Noise-Dissipation, but also indicates non-symmetrical attachment of shield and GND in order to optimize full-system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudioQuest Storm Series AC Power Cables\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAlternating Current (AC), is a far-from-perfect power source. AC power technology is well over a century old and was never designed to meet the exacting standards of today's high resolution audio-video components. AC noise is present at the utility source, and is then exacerbated by radio frequency noise that is induced (picked up by the AC power cord) and coupled to the component power supplies and to circuit ground. This creates distortion and low-level signal losses via the \"masking effect.\" Further, power amplifiers can require immense reserves of transient current for their power supplies to react to and then stabilize during dynamic audio passages. Most AC power cords and power conditioner-regenerators, though helpful to a point, are simply not up to the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e AudioQuest Tornado Source AC power cable is not appropriate for use with AC power conditioners, power regenerators, AC isolation transformers, AC battery back-up devices, as well as any power amplifier, powered subwoofer, powered loudspeaker, powered receiver, or integrated amplifier (whether tube, solid state or digital switching). These products will require greater RMS and transient current capacity. In extreme instances, they could suffer diminished performance and\/or present an electrical danger by exceeding the AudioQuest Hurricane\/Source AC power cable’s maximum current capacity. For those applications, we highly recommend selecting the AudioQuest’s Hurricane\/High-Current AC power cable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980513730733,"sku":"NEW-AQTORS-1-15AMP","price":1245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQTORS_1M15_01-Large__83522.1692128799.1280.1280_9cc0c273-5fc0-4320-a475-5aa4f644995d.jpg?v=1778140995"},{"product_id":"audioquest-rocket-33-speaker-cable-8-foot-bi-wire-bfa-banana-to-bfa-banana-pair","title":"AudioQuest Rocket 33 Speaker Cable - 8 Foot - Bi-Wire - BFA Banana to BFA Banana - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2025 – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtremely Refined Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest's budget-friendly speaker cable, Rocket 33, doesn't compromise audio excellence. With a unique blend of LGC and PSC Copper conductors in a new geometry, it delivers a smooth, open sound and impressive dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis 'Dual-Triple' speaker cable doesn't look normal on the outside, and it isn't normal on the inside, either. AudioQuest Rocket 33 offers amazingly clean and effortless performance, thanks to a combination of extraordinary materials and extremely refined design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored Rocket 33 by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, \"AudioQuest's 14AWG, solid-core Rocket 33 speaker cable offered an exciting leap in performance over SM's RadioShack Flat Megacable speaker wire, infusing music with more low-level resolution, transient speed, clarity, and physicality. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Natural, Smooth, and Effortless\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I have to say that I did not expect such a good performer in this price level,\" reports \u003cem\u003eaudiodrom.net\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Rocket 33 is a very natural, smooth, and effortless cable. 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Rocket 33 very simply keeps this effect out of the audio range by using conductor sizes that are below the threshold for audible distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCarbon-Based Noise Dissipation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAlternating layers of carbon-loaded synthetics \"shield the shield,\" minimizing RF noise before it reaches the layer attached to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLong-Grain Copper \u0026amp; Perfect-Surface Copper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRocket 33 uses a carefully finessed combination of Long-Grain Copper (LGC) and high purity Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) conductors. All conductors are solid, which prevents strand interaction, a major source of distortion. Surface quality is critical because a conductor can be considered as a rail-guide for both the electric fields within a conductor, and for the magnetic fields outside the conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe astonishingly smooth and pure Perfect-Surface eliminates harshness and greatly increases clarity compared to OFHC, OCC, 8N and other coppers. High-purity PSC further minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries, which exist within any metal conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpread Spectrum Technology (SST)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAny single size or shape of conductor has a characteristic distortion profile. Even though radially symmetrical conductors (solid round or tubular) have the fewest discontinuities, each size still has a sonic signature. Rocket 33 uses a precise combination of three different size conductors in order to significantly reduce the audibility of these character flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDouble Star-Quad Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe relationship between conductors defines a cable's most basic electrical values (capacitance and inductance). However, even when those variables are kept in a reasonable balance, the relationship between conductors can be varied in ways that greatly affect the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Double Star-Quad geometry of Rocket 33 reduces time smearing while preserving dynamics and clarity. In addition, Rocket 33 is an exceptional Single-BiWire cable. When the halves are separated at the speaker end, the design design turns Rocket 33 into a true Double-BiWire set thanks to the magnetic autonomy of each star-quad. When separated, the Dual-Triple let Rocket 33 be a maximum performance Double-BiWire in a single cable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980516221101,"sku":"NEW-AQRO33-8.0FT-BIBFBF-PR","price":869.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQROCKET33_NBI-LARGE__83470.1691713582.1280.1280_6756c6cb-8ab4-42d5-b41e-cc7a428b63da.jpg?v=1778140075"},{"product_id":"audioquest-angel-interconnect-cable-16-0-meter-3-5mm-to-3-5mm","title":"AudioQuest Angel Interconnect Cable - 16.0 Meter - 3.5mm to 3.5mm","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePremium Analog Interconnect for Uncompromising Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAudioQuest Angel is a premium analog interconnect offering uncompromising performance. Angel has solid 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors, FEP Air-Tube insulation, AudioQuest's exclusive Dielectric-Bias System (DBS), Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS), and Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis version of Angel interconnect has male 3.5mm mini-plugs on both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAngel's Inspiration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eVenezuela's Angel Falls is the world's highest waterfall, with a height of 3,212 ft. and a plunge of 2,648 ft. The Spanish name \"Salto Ángel,\" and the English name \"Angel Falls,\" come from Jimmie Angel's surname. Angel was a US aviator who was the first to fly over the falls. In addition to its singular status as a waterfall, and the above-and-beyond status of angels, pure-silver Angel cable gets its name in part because Ag is the chemical name for silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSolid 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) Conductors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePerfect-Surface Technology applied to extreme-purity silver provides unprecedented clarity and dynamic contrast. Solid conductors prevent strand interaction, a major source of cable distortion. Extremely high-purity Perfect-Surface Silver minimizes distortion caused by the grain boundaries which exist within any metal conductor, nearly eliminating harshness and greatly increasing clarity compared to OFHC, OCC, 8N and other coppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Astonishing Depth\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAlexander Aschenbrunner in Germany's \u003cem\u003efidelity-magazine.com\u003c\/em\u003e describes Angel as \"extremely quiet, an astonishing depth in the musical staggering, complete elimination of the visual perception of the speakers (in other words: the analog processed music plays far beyond the speaker boundaries).\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Angel is not a show cable. No matter what style of music is required – only the music plays (especially voices are reproduced extremely authentically) in an extremely realistic and tangible presentation of musicians, instruments and their interplay. Pure music. Any questions?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Coherent Sound\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Angel is the top-level cable from the Bridges \u0026amp; Falls series, evidenced by the fact that it employs solid 100% perfect surface silver conductors, notes Christiaan Punter, \u003cem\u003ehifi-advice.com\u003c\/em\u003e, December 1, 2015. \"Like the Yosemite, it has FEP air-tube insulation. Connectors are cold-welded direct-silver plated pure red copper.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Being the top model of the series I expected a lot from the Angel. The Angel does sound more refined than either of the lower models. It has more airy treble, better low-level resolution, and an overall more coherent sound.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFEP Air-Tube Insulation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAny solid material adjacent to a conductor is actually part of an imperfect circuit. Wire insulation and circuit board materials all absorb energy (loss). Some of this energy is stored and then later released as distortion. All of Angel's conductors use Air-Tube insulation because air absorbs next to no energy, and FEP is the best extrudable solid insulation and absorbs less energy than other materials. The FEP Air-Tubes used in Angel have almost nothing but air around the solid PSS conductors. (FEP is a Fluoro-Polymer.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDielectric-Bias System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAll insulation slows down the signal on the conductor inside. When insulation is unbiased, it slows down parts of the signal differently, a big problem for very time-sensitive multi-octave audio. AudioQuest's DBS creates a strong, stable electrostatic field which saturates and polarizes (organizes) the molecules of the insulation. This minimizes both energy storage in the insulation and the multiple nonlinear time-delays that occur. Sound appears from a surprisingly black background with unexpected detail and dynamic contrast. The DBS battery packs will last for years. A test button and LED allow for the occasional battery check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCarbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e100% shield coverage is easy. Preventing captured RF Interference from modulating the equipment's ground reference requires AQ's Noise-Dissipation System. Metal and Carbon-Loaded synthetics prevent most RFI from reaching the equipment's ground plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAsymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePurpose designed for single-ended applications, Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry offers a relatively lower impedance on the ground for a richer, and more dynamic experience. 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Red River South has been home to many peoples; it once was the border between the US and colonial Spain, and today forms part of the border between the rival states of Texas and Oklahoma. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRed River North forms in a confluence of rivers in North Dakota and Minnesota, but its history is Canada's. The Red River North's early settlers were the Métis, whose ancestry was French and aboriginal Canadian. The Métis in 1869 began an uprising known as the Red River Rebellion, which challenged the Canadian government, eventually leading to the formation of the province of Manitoba. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) Conductors\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper has an astonishingly smooth and pure surface. Proprietary metal-processing technology protects the wire’s surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication. When high-purity low-oxide copper is kept as soft, pure and smooth as possible, it becomes a wonderfully low-distortion conductor. For over 30 years AudioQuest has pioneered the use of superior metals; yet even we were surprised by this huge leap in performance. PSC clearly outperforms previous AQ metals that cost over ten times as much. Electrical and magnetic interaction between strands in a conventional cable is the greatest source of distortion, often causing a somewhat dirty, harsh sound. Solid conductors are fundamental toward achieving Red River’s very clean sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eNitrogen-Injected Hard-Cell Foam Insulation\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNitrogen-Injected Hard-Cell Foam insulation is used exclusively in most of AudioQuest's video and digital audio cables. Similar to Foamed-PE, it is nitrogen-injected to create air pockets. 'Hard' foam is used because the stiffness of the material allows the conductors in the cable to maintain the same relationship with each other along the full length of the cable, thus ensuring that the characteristic impedance of the cable is consistent. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eMetal-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS)\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e100% shield coverage is easy. Preventing captured RF Interference from modulating the equipment's ground reference requires AQ's Noise-Dissipation System. Noise-Dissipation System prevents a significant amount of RFI from reaching the equipment's ground plane. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eTriple-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\nThe three conductors in \"Triple-Balanced\" Red River cables ensure that whether prepared with RCA or XLR plugs, the positive and negative signals have equally low-distortion conducting paths. The 100% coverage shield is never used as an inferior conductor. \r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eCold-Welded Gold-Plated Plugs\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis plug design allows for a connection devoid of solder, which is a common source of distortion. Because the ground shells are stamped instead of machined, the metal can be chosen for low distortion instead of machinability. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980518940845,"sku":"NEW-AQRRIVER-0.5-PR-XLXL","price":359.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQRRIVER_XLXL_01_2024__46866.1716306341.1280.1280_1f342769-0f4a-46c9-962a-5ba60f44a0bd.jpg?v=1778123278"},{"product_id":"audioquest-rocket-88-speaker-cable-6-foot-banana-to-spade-single","title":"AudioQuest Rocket 88 Speaker Cable - 6 Foot - Banana to Spade - Single","description":"\u003ch4\u003eRocket to the Peak of Sonic Supremacy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eRocket to the peak of sonic supremacy with Rocket 88 speaker cable from AudioQuest, featuring the patented 72-volt Dielectric Bias System. This 'Double-Star Quad' cable doesn't look normal on the outside, and it isn't normal on the inside, either. AudioQuest Rocket 88 offers amazingly clean and effortless performance, thanks to a combination of extraordinary materials and extremely refined design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDielectric Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eGreatly improved performance is made possible by a constant 72 volt charge on all Rocket 88's insulation. Similar to how the earth's magnetic field makes all compasses point north, the AQ DBS system creates an electrostatic field which causes the molecules of the insulation to all point in the same direction. This minimizes the multiple nonlinear time-delays. Sound appears from a surprisingly black background with unexpected detail and dynamic contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eBecause DBS battery packs are attached when Rocket 88 cables are assembled, Rocket 88 does not require any additional run-in period. Because there is no \"\"load\"\" on the easily replaceable batteries, they will last for years. A test button and LED allow for occasional verification of battery performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSolid Conductors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eAll eight of Rocket 88's conductors are solid. Solid conductors prevent strand interaction, a major source of cable distortion. Electrical and magnetic interaction between strands in a conventional cable is the single greatest source of distortion, often causing a somewhat harsh, dirty and confused sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eSolid conductors are the most important ingredients enabling Rocket 88's very clear sound. Whether a conductor is solid or stranded, skin effect is a prime distortion mechanism in speaker cables. Rocket 88 very simply keeps this effect out of the audio range by using conductor sizes that are below the threshold for audible distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExtreme High-Purity Perfect-Surface Copper\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eExtreme high-purity Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries that exist within any metal conductor, eliminating harshness and greatly increasing clarity compared to all other conducting materials. PSS has an astonishingly smooth and pure surface. Proprietary metal processing technology protects the wire's surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication. When high-purity low-oxide copper is kept as soft, pure and smooth as possible, it becomes the wonderfully low distortion PSC conductor used in many AudioQuest models. PSC's extreme transparency is made possible by applying Perfect Surface Technology to ultra pure solid copper. PSC is the ultimate example of how far this remarkable technology can take us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpread Spectrum Technology (SST)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eAny single size or shape of conductor has a characteristic distortion profile. Even though radially symmetrical conductors (solid round or tubular) have the fewest discontinuities, each size still has a sonic signature. Rocket 88 uses a precise combination of four different size conductors in order to significantly reduce the audibility of these character flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDouble Star-Quad Geometry\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eThe relationship between conductors defines a cable's most basic electrical values (capacitance and inductance). However, even when those variables are kept in a reasonable balance, the relationship between conductors can be varied in ways that greatly affect the sound. The Double Star-Quad construction of Rocket 88 allows for significantly better dynamic contrast and information intelligibility than if the same conductors were run in parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eThe specific 4-cross geometry used in each half of Rocket 88 maximizes this advantage. In addition, Rocket 88 is an exceptional Single-BiWire cable. When the halves are separated at the speaker end, the Double StarQuad design turns Rocket 88 into a true Double-BiWire set thanks to the magnetic autonomy of each star-quad. When separated the Dual Star-Quads let Rocket 88 be a maximum performance Double-BiWire in a single cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCold-Weld Terminations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eSuperior AudioQuest connectors allow Rocket 88 to be securely attached to any type of equipment. AQ ends are dull looking because there is no harsh sounding shiny nickel layer underneath the silver (or gold). The connection between the plug and conductors is made using AQ's Cold-Weld system which provides a superior connection that ensures that the structural integrity of the conductor is kept completely intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003eA controlled amount of pressure is used to essentially make the conductor and connector mechanically \"\"as one\"\" without the use of heat. The copper bearing paste acts as both a copper oxide retardant, and as well as a very effective contact enhancer. 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It was built for light bulbs and electric motors. It was never built for the audio and video gear we use today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern homes are full of noise on the AC line. WiFi, cell signals, dimmer switches, LED bulbs, and computer power supplies all add electrical noise — and so do your neighbors’ homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest has measured what this does. Up to a third of a high-resolution audio signal can be lost or covered up by AC noise before it ever reaches your speakers. Once that detail is gone, no other piece of gear can bring it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA power conditioner sits between the wall and your equipment. It filters out the noise, gives your amp the current it needs on big musical peaks, and protects your gear from voltage spikes and surges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our experience, a good power conditioner will almost always noticeably improve the sound of any high-end audio system. The PowerQuest 707 delivers that improvement at a price that puts real AudioQuest power engineering within reach. And it ships with a proper AudioQuest power cable already in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes the PowerQuest 707 Notable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerQuest 707 was designed by Garth Powell, AudioQuest’s Senior Director of Engineering — the same designer behind the reference Niagara line. It was the original flagship of the PowerQuest series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven with the PowerQuest 909 above it now, the 707 retains one of the most important features Powell’s Niagara work introduced: a big reservoir of on-demand transient current for your power amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e45 Amps of Transient Power Correction — on a PowerQuest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Alpha Audio reviewer described it this way: the 707 contains a kind of “battery” that can deliver up to 45 amps of current on demand, the moment your amp needs it for a big musical peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost conditioners in this price range choke your amp’s dynamics. The 707 was designed to avoid that, with four dedicated High-Current outlets backed by Transient Power Correction. This is the same core idea behind AudioQuest’s much pricier Niagara line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUltra-Linear Noise-Dissipation — Greater Than −22 dB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 707 attacks AC line noise across a wide bandwidth rather than one narrow band. It runs both a 30 kHz – 1 GHz Differential Mode filter and a 30 kHz – 1 GHz Common Mode filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they address the two kinds of noise that most commonly plague AC power. What this means: quieter backgrounds, better fine detail, sharper imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwelve Outlets, Split into Two Purpose-Built Banks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour High-Current outlets with Transient Power Correction for your amplifier, integrated amp, powered subwoofer, or powered speakers. Eight Linear-Filtered outlets for streamers, DACs, CD players, preamps, phono stages, and TVs. Each bank is engineered for the kind of gear plugged into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-Sacrificial Surge Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost surge protectors are “sacrificial” — they work once. After a big surge, the parts inside are used up and the unit stops protecting your gear, even though it still passes power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 707 doesn’t work that way. It’s rated to withstand repeated 6,000V \/ 3,000A surges — the most that can pass through a home’s electrical panel — without wearing out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme Voltage Shutdown adds a second safety layer. If incoming voltage rises above 140VAC, the unit shuts down, then resets when power is safe again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Proper AudioQuest Cable in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd crucially at this price point: the 707 ships with a proper AudioQuest PQ-715 power cable already included. It’s a 2-meter detachable cable with Semi-Solid Long-Grain Copper conductors — not a generic stock cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany conditioners in this range — including AudioQuest’s own Niagara 1200 — don’t include a cable at all. So you’re adding hundreds of dollars on top just to connect the thing to your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT WILL YOU HEAR --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Pros Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCE Pro — Robert Archer | December 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndustry veteran Robert Archer, writing for CE Pro, noted that the PQ-707 had a positive impact both in terms of improved performance and protection. Looking at the performance benefits, the surge protection, and the build quality of the power cables, he wrote that the 707 delivers what shoppers want and expect from AudioQuest.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadfonia — Yagiz | Best of Year 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYagiz reviewed the PowerQuest 707 in 2024 and kept the unit in his personal system. He noted that it protects his gear from surges and improves performance noticeably — darker backgrounds, better imaging and resolution, and fewer “smudges” around the music. He also tried replacing the included PQ-715 cable with an AudioQuest NRG-Z3 and reported better resolution and a slightly wider soundstage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Audio — Bench-Test Review | April 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe engineering-focused Dutch publication put the PowerQuest 707 on its test bench with a deliberately noisy switching amp in the system. With the 707 in line, overall noise drops and the impact from the dirty amplifier is reduced. The 707 also earned praise for having a 45-amp transient reserve that smaller PowerQuest models don’t have.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eiEar HiFi Award for Best Accessory (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Europe’s iEar HiFi show, the PowerQuest 707 received the show’s Best Accessory award — a juried industry honor across a wide field of high-end audio products.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon themes across the professional reviews: lower noise floor, better imaging and dimensionality, no loss of dynamic impact — and, importantly for a power conditioner, meaningful surge protection built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- HOW DOES IT CONNECT --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back panel has 12 total outlets arranged in two banks, and it matters which outlet you use for what:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour High-Current outlets\u003c\/strong\u003e — for your power amplifier, integrated amp, powered subwoofer, or powered speakers. These are the outlets backed by the 45-amp Transient Power Correction reservoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight Linear-Filtered outlets\u003c\/strong\u003e — for your lower-draw gear: streamers, DACs, CD players, phono stages, preamps, TVs. These get the heaviest filtering for the quietest background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerQuest 707 is a rack-friendly 3.5” tall, 17” wide, and 13.4” deep, and weighs just 10.8 lbs — so it slots easily into any rack or sits neatly on a shelf. Rack-mount ears (2-RU) are included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the 707’s quiet advantages: it ships with its own AudioQuest power cable. The detachable 2-meter PQ-715 cable uses AudioQuest’s Semi-Solid Long-Grain Copper conductors, and it’s a genuinely good cable right out of the box. Plug it into the wall, plug your gear into the 707, and you’re running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHO IS THIS BEST FOR --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This Product Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You’ve invested meaningfully in your system — a good amp, good speakers, a decent source chain — and you want to hear what the system can actually do when the power stops holding it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You own a power amplifier and you refuse to accept any loss of dynamics from a conditioner. The 45-amp Transient Power Correction circuit is specifically designed to protect your amp’s punch on musical peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You don’t have a dedicated 20-amp circuit — and you don’t want to rewire your listening room to get one. The 707 runs on a standard 15A outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want a turnkey solution. The 707 ships with a proper AudioQuest power cable already in the box — not a bare unit where you have to spend hundreds more just to plug it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔️\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want real AudioQuest power engineering — Transient Power Correction, Non-Sacrificial Surge Protection, wide-bandwidth common- and differential-mode filtering — without stepping up to the Niagara line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- PAIRS WELL WITH --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding Your System? Here Are Some Great Companions.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 707 ships ready to run with the included PQ-715 cable. But there are two clear upgrade paths — and one came directly from a reviewer’s own experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade the wall cable — AudioQuest NRG-Z3.\u003c\/strong\u003e In his Headfonia review, Yagiz replaced the included PQ-715 with an NRG-Z3 and noticed even better resolution and a slightly wider sound stage. The NRG-Z3 uses Perfect-Surface Copper in a 7-strand semi-solid concentric conductor arrangement, with AudioQuest’s RF\/ND-Tech to shunt RF noise away to ground. It’s also a hi-fi+ 2025 Award Winner. \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-aqnrgz3-1\"\u003eShop NRG-Z3\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate wall upgrade — AudioQuest Monsoon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Garth Powell’s newest PowerQuest-tier cable. Monsoon uses Perfect Surface Copper+ (PSC+) on the outside of a Long-Grain Copper core and takes the wall-to-conditioner cable noticeably further than the NRG-Z3. A logical pair with the 707 if you want to push the system further. \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search-results\/?q=monsoon\"\u003eShop Monsoon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponent cables for each outlet.\u003c\/strong\u003e The best next step after the conditioner itself is upgrading the cables running from the 707 to each of your components. \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/shop-cables\"\u003eBrowse all AudioQuest power cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- FEATURES \u0026 SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwelve Outlets, Two Purpose-Built Banks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour High-Current outlets (backed by the 45-amp Transient Power Correction reservoir) for your amplifier or powered subwoofer. Eight Linear-Filtered outlets for your lower-draw gear — streamers, DACs, preamps, phono stages, CD players, TVs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e45 Amps Peak of Transient Current Reserve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransient Power Correction — the same core idea from AudioQuest’s Niagara line — stores a reservoir of 45 amps peak right at the high-current outlets, delivered the instant your amplifier calls for it on a musical peak. This is what keeps the 707 from choking your amp’s dynamics the way cheaper conditioners do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUltra-Linear Noise-Dissipation \u0026gt; −22 dB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimultaneous 30 kHz – 1 GHz Differential Mode and 30 kHz – 1 GHz Common Mode filters attack the two kinds of noise that most commonly plague AC power, with consistent reduction across the full audio and RF spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-Sacrificial Surge Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithstands repeated surges of up to 6,000V \/ 3,000A — the maximum that can pass through a home’s AC electrical panel — without wearing out. Most surge protectors use MOVs that degrade every time they absorb a surge. The 707 doesn’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtreme Voltage Shutdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf incoming AC voltage rises above 140VAC, the unit shuts down to protect connected gear. It resets automatically once line voltage returns to a safe range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAudioQuest PQ-715 Power Cable — Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA proper 2-meter detachable AudioQuest power cable is in the box, using Semi-Solid Long-Grain Copper conductors. Plug it into the wall and you’re ready to run — no extra buy required to get the 707 online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact, Rack-Ready Form Factor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 3.5” tall and 10.8 lbs, the 707 is easy to place on a shelf or in a rack. A 2-RU rack-mount kit is included in the box — not optional, not sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned by Garth Powell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest’s Senior Director of Engineering and the designer of the entire Niagara and PowerQuest lines. Powell is widely regarded as one of the top power-conditioning engineers in the audio industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003ePower \u0026amp; Filtering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eRated Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e15 Amps (RMS) @ 120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTransient Power Correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e45 amps peak (High-Current outlets)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUltra-Linear Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026gt; −22 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDifferential Mode Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30 kHz – 1 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCommon Mode Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30 kHz – 1 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSurge Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNon-Sacrificial, withstands repeated 6,000V \/ 3,000A surges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExtreme Voltage Shutdown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140VAC; automatic reset when safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eOutlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTotal Outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh-Current Outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 (with Transient Power Correction)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLinear-Filtered Outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMain Power Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2m detachable PQ-715 (Semi-Solid Long-Grain Copper) — included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eH × W × D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8.9 × 43.2 × 34.0 cm (3.5” × 17” × 13.4”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.9 kg (10.8 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRack Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2-RU rack-mount kit included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this actually improve the sound of my system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our experience, a good power conditioner will almost always noticeably improve the sound of any high-end audio system. AudioQuest states the 707 reduces AC noise, keeps current flowing to amps, and protects your gear from surges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 707 has won Headfonia’s Best of Year 2024 and the iEar HiFi Award for Best Accessory, plus positive reviews from CE Pro and Alpha Audio. Results vary with how dirty your AC is and how detailed your system sounds — but the 707 has a very strong track record at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill a power conditioner limit the dynamics of my amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fair worry. Many conditioners do choke the current an amplifier can draw on big musical peaks. The PowerQuest 707 is designed to avoid that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts four High-Current outlets use Transient Power Correction — a low-impedance circuit with a 45-amp peak reservoir. Plug your amp, integrated amp, or powered subwoofer into one of these four outlets, and you should not lose dynamics. Same core principle from AudioQuest’s much pricier Niagara line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich outlets do I plug my amp into, and which are for my source gear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug power amplifiers, integrated amps, powered subwoofers, and powered speakers into the four High-Current outlets (clearly labeled on the rear panel). Plug streamers, DACs, CD players, preamps, phono stages, and TVs into the eight Linear-Filtered outlets — they get the heavier filtering for the quietest background. AudioQuest clearly labels which outlets are which.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need this if I already have a good surge protector?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurge protection and power conditioning are two different jobs. A basic surge strip blocks voltage spikes but does nothing for AC noise — and most use throwaway MOV parts that wear out with every surge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 707 does both at a high level: Non-Sacrificial Surge Protection that withstands repeated 6,000V \/ 3,000A surges, plus dual 30 kHz – 1 GHz filters and 45-amp Transient Power Correction. None of that is in any surge strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to buy a separate power cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the 707 ships with a 2-meter AudioQuest PQ-715 detachable power cable already in the box. It uses AudioQuest’s Semi-Solid Long-Grain Copper conductors and is a genuinely good cable, ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany conditioners in this price range don’t include any cable at all, so this is real value built in. If you later want to upgrade, the NRG-Z3 is the natural next step — Headfonia’s reviewer reported better resolution and a wider soundstage after swapping in the NRG-Z3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the surge protection guaranteed? What happens after a surge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest’s Non-Sacrificial Surge Protection is rated to withstand repeated 6,000V \/ 3,000A surges — the most that can pass through a home’s electrical panel — without needing to be replaced. There’s no joule threshold after which protection stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme Voltage Shutdown adds a second layer by shutting down the unit if incoming voltage exceeds 140VAC. The PowerQuest 707 itself comes with a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the PowerQuest 707 compare to the 909 or the Niagara 1200?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerQuest 909 is the new flagship of the PowerQuest line. It uses the same Transient Power Correction setup but at 20 amps of capacity instead of 15, with a heavier-duty PQ-920 cable included. Pick the 909 if you have a 20A circuit (or plan to install one) and are running high-current amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 707 is the right choice if you’re running a standard 15A circuit, want the same core engineering, and want a more affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersus the Niagara 1200 (a similar price), the 707 has more outlets (12 vs. 7), includes Transient Power Correction (the 1200 does not), and ships with a cable — making it a strong value at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this work on a standard 15-amp circuit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The PowerQuest 707 is rated for 15A operation and uses a standard IEC C13 input, plugging into a normal US wall outlet via the included PQ-715 cable. You do not need a dedicated 20A circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the 707’s core advantages over the 909 (a 20A unit). If your system doesn’t draw a lot of current, the 707 gives you everything AudioQuest’s design has to offer on the circuits you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- VIDEO EMBED --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSee It in Action — Garth Powell on AudioQuest Power Conditioners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest’s Senior Director of Engineering, Garth Powell, designed the entire PowerQuest line, including the 707. In this discussion from AudioQuest’s official channel, Garth explains the first principle behind his power-conditioner designs: a power amplifier’s first job is unrestricted current delivery to the loudspeaker, and nothing in the AC chain should impede that transfer of energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT'S IN THE BOX --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudioQuest PowerQuest 707 Power Conditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable 2m PQ-715 AudioQuest power cable (Semi-Solid Long-Grain Copper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour pre-installed rubber feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 2-RU rack-mount brackets and mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual and warranty documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHY AUDIO ADVISOR --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Audio Advisor has served over one million audiophiles since 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Try it in your system. If it’s not right, send it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"phone emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Call \u003ca href=\"tel:8009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and talk to a real person who knows this gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f69a.svg\" alt=\"truck emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On all US orders over $49.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4b3.svg\" alt=\"credit card emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Affirm financing available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- LEARNING CENTER --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about power conditioning and how it affects your audio system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice. For a deeper technical dive from AudioQuest’s Senior Director of Engineering, Garth Powell, download AudioQuest’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioquest.com\/blogs\/theory-education\/power-demystified\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Power Demystified” whitepaper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980520186029,"sku":"NEW-AQPQ707","price":1599.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQPQ707_01_2023__02282.1698174314.1280.1280_a5cff11c-4dad-47a8-9de1-9e3c7c5983db.jpg?v=1778143608"},{"product_id":"audioquest-rocket-11-speaker-cable-bulk-by-the-foot-white","title":"AudioQuest Rocket 11 Speaker Cable - Bulk by the Foot - White","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Performance, Low-Noise, CL3\/FT4-Certified Speaker Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRocket 11 is a high-performance, low-noise, CL3\/FT4-certified cable designed to quickly and easily accommodate either Full-Range or Single-BiWire applications, making it an outstanding choice for custom installers and enthusiasts alike. With no breakouts, pants, or braids to cut back and dress, preparation is as simple as can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSemi-Solid Concentric Packed Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Conductors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn a conventional multi-strand cable, distortion caused by electrical and magnetic strand interaction is compounded as each strand changes position within the bundle. In an AQ Semi-Solid Concentric Packed cable, strands within the bundle maintain their fixed relationships, significantly reducing distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSemi-Solid True-Concentric Conductor Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn a True-Concentric conductor design, each successive layer of stranded conductor spirals in the direction opposite of its underlying layer. 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