Description
AudioQuest ThunderBird XLR > XLR Cables
The amazing AudioQuest ThunderBird XLR > XLR Cables.
If not for its Mythical siblings — FireBird and Dragon — ThunderBird might be the best analog-interconnect cable the world has ever heard.
Among other tried-and-true AudioQuest materials and design techniques, ThunderBird features solid directionally controlled conductors of AQ’s finest copper — Perfect Surface Copper+ (PSC+) — Copper-Plated RF-Draining Barrels, and Level-6 Noise-Dissipation System.
All Mythical Creature interconnects are available with custom-made RCA and XLR terminations.
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Features
- Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ Conductors: Solid conductors prevent electrical and magnetic strand-interaction. PSC+ Solid-Copper minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries and maximizes linear RF Noise-Dissipation.
- FEP Air-Tube Dielectric: Positive conductors benefit from almost no contact between metal and its FEP insulation, which is notable for its superior dielectric constant and minimal signal interference. Negative conductors benefit from intentionally “lossy insulation” — no air and no FEP helps maximize the negative connection’s different job.
- 72v Dielectric-Bias System: Insulation is also a dielectric that can act like a shunt-filter. Biasing minimizes dielectric-noise and linearizes the filter, significantly improving wide-bandwidth dissipation of induced RF noise. Dual-72v DBS packs are used for XLR models.
- Hanging-Silver over Red-Copper Plugs: AudioQuest’s finest plugs feature superior Hanging-Silver (not tumbled) directly over extreme-purity Red Copper.
- Copper-Plated RF-Draining Barrels: Grounded Copper-Plated Barrels maximize Noise-Dissipation by preventing a metal barrel from capacitively coupling RF to the conductors.
Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors
Solid conductors prevent electrical and magnetic strand-interaction. PSC+ Solid-Copper minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries and maximizes linear RF Noise-Dissipation.
Level 6 Noise-Dissipation: ZERO-Tech + Carbon/Graphene Mesh-Network + Direction-Controlled
Radio-Frequency Noise from cellular, WiFi, and satellites is everywhere. AQ’s Level 6 Linear Noise-Dissipation includes a carbon & graphene resistive mesh-network, direction-controlled conductors, and Silver-Plated drain wires, significantly minimizing RF Noise masking effects.
ZERO-Tech (No Characteristic Impedance) for Linear, Wide-Bandwidth Noise-Dissipation
The only way to avoid characteristic-impedance mismatch-effects between a cable and its attached source and load circuits is to prevent the cable from having a characteristic-impedance.
ZERO-Tech succeeds by eliminating the electrostatic field between the cable’s high and low signal conductors, enabling linear (consistent octave to octave) Radio-Frequency (RF) Noise-Dissipation, and uncompressed transients.
In order to preserve ZERO-Tech’s complete isolation between signal conductors, a Dual-72v DBS pack is included for Pegasus, ThunderBird, FireBird, and Dragon XLR cables.
72v Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)
Insulation is also a dielectric that can act like a shunt-filter. Biasing minimizes dielectric-noise and linearizes the filter, significantly improving wide-bandwidth dissipation of induced RF noise.
FEP Air-Tube Insulation
Positive conductors benefit from almost no contact between metal and its FEP insulation, which is notable for its superior dielectric constant and minimal signal interference. Negative conductors benefit from intentionally “lossy insulation” — no air and no FEP helps maximize the negative connection’s different job.
6% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires
Direction-Controlled Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires further ensure the proper and efficient dissipation of induced radio-frequency noise for clearer, more natural sound.
Copper-Plated RF-Draining Barrels
Grounded Copper-Plated Barrels maximize Noise-Dissipation by preventing a metal barrel from capacitively coupling RF to the conductors.
Hanging-Silver over Red Copper Plugs
AudioQuest’s finest plugs feature superior Hanging-Silver (not tumbled) directly over extreme-purity Red Copper to ensure uncompromised signal transfer.
FAQ’s
- What benefits will I notice using AudioQuest ThunderBird XLR-to-XLR Cables? Most listeners experience clearer sound, lower background noise, and improved dynamics thanks to the cable’s advanced shielding and low-distortion design.
- Are these cables compatible with my amplifier or DAC? Yes—ThunderBird XLR cables work with any audio component that uses standard balanced XLR inputs and outputs.
- Will ThunderBird XLR cables make a noticeable difference over standard XLR cables? In many systems, yes. Their high-quality materials and noise-dissipation technology often reveal more detail, depth, and overall musical refinement.
- What lengths are available for the ThunderBird XLR-to-XLR Cables? They come in multiple lengths to suit different setups, allowing you to choose the best fit for your equipment placement.
- Are the ThunderBird XLR cables directional? Yes, they include direction markers to ensure proper signal flow. Following these arrows during installation helps maintain optimal performance.
Specifications
Materials & Design
- Metal: ZERO: Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) / BASS: Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)
- Geometry: ZERO-Tech
- Insulation: FEP Air-Tubes
- Jacket: Blue on Black Nylon Braid
- Terminations: Hanging-Silver over Red Copper
Features & Performance
- Noise-Dissipation: Graphene/Carbon Mesh-Network + 72v DBS
Manufacturing Details
- Country of Origin: China
- Sold As: Pair
