{"product_id":"thunderbird-xlr-xlr","title":"ThunderBird XLR \u003e XLR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolid conductors prevent electrical and magnetic strand-interaction. PSC+ Solid-Copper minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries and maximizes linear RF Noise-Dissipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 6 Noise-Dissipation: ZERO-Tech + Carbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network + Direction-Controlled \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRadio-Frequency Noise from cellular, WiFi, and satellites is everywhere. AQ’s Level 6 Linear Noise-Dissipation includes a carbon \u0026amp; graphene resistive mesh-network, direction-controlled conductors, and Silver-Plated drain wires, significantly minimizing RF Noise masking effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech (No Characteristic Impedance) for Linear, Wide-Bandwidth Noise-Dissipation \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e72v Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInsulation 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEP Air-Tube Insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePositive 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirection-Controlled Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires further ensure the proper and efficient dissipation of induced radio-frequency noise for clearer, more natural sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper-Plated RF-Draining Barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrounded Copper-Plated Barrels maximize Noise-Dissipation by preventing a metal barrel from capacitively coupling RF to the conductors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging-Silver over Red Copper Plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAudioQuest’s finest plugs feature superior Hanging-Silver (not tumbled) directly over extreme-purity Red Copper to ensure uncompromised signal transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFEP 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72v 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging-Silver over Red-Copper Plugs: AudioQuest’s finest plugs feature superior Hanging-Silver (not tumbled) directly over extreme-purity Red Copper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper-Plated RF-Draining Barrels: Grounded Copper-Plated Barrels maximize Noise-Dissipation by preventing a metal barrel from capacitively coupling RF to the conductors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pu-table\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border:0;box-shadow:none;outline:none;background:none;table-layout:fixed;margin:0 0 1em\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eZERO: Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) \/ BASS: Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eGeometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eInsulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eFEP Air-Tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eJacket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eBlue on Black Nylon Braid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eTerminations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eHanging-Silver over Red Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eNoise-Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eGraphene\/Carbon Mesh-Network + 72v DBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top\"\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid conductors prevent strand-interaction, a major source of dynamic distortion in cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest's best copper. To the greatest extent presently possible, extreme-purity Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors minimize distortion caused by grain boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlternating layers of graphene, carbon-loaded synthetics, and metal \"shield the shield,\" minimizing RF noise before it reaches the layer attached to ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZERO-Tech eliminates the electrostatic field between the cable’s high and low signal conductors, enabling linear Radio Frequency (RF) Noise-Dissipation, and uncompressed transients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e72v Dielectric-Bias System (DBS) saturates and polarizes insulation, allowing clear, dynamic sound against a quiet “black” background. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost no contact between conductors and insulation reduces smearing and preserves dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll internal conductors are Direction-Controlled to reduce RF noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is made to order at AudioQuest headquarters in Irvine, CA. Expect moderately delayed fulfillment times. Custom lengths and terminations are available. Contact your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioquest.com\/pages\/dealer-locator\" title=\"Authorized AudioQuest Dealer\"\u003eAuthorized AudioQuest Dealer\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 0.35em\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/5886\/2594\/files\/aq-mythical-creature-analog-interconnects-a-technological-leap-forward.pdf?v=1709861679\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\u003eWhite Paper: Mythical Creature Analog Interconnects - A Technological Leap Forward\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.5 m = 1 ft 7 in \/ Pair","offer_id":43190127689826,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR050","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.75 m = 2 ft 6 in \/ Pair","offer_id":43190127722594,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR075","price":4225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m = 3 ft 3 in \/ Pair","offer_id":43190127755362,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR100","price":4700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m = 4 ft 11 in \/ Pair","offer_id":43190127788130,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR150","price":5650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m = 6 ft 6 in \/ Pair","offer_id":43190127820898,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR200","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 m = 8 ft 2 in \/ Pair","offer_id":43190127853666,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR250","price":7550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m = 9 ft 10 in \/ Pair","offer_id":43190127886434,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR300","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 m = 13 ft 1 in \/ Pair","offer_id":43190127919202,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR400","price":10400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m = 16 ft 5 in \/ Pair","offer_id":43190127951970,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR500","price":12300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 m = 19 ft 8 in \/ Pair","offer_id":43190127984738,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR600","price":14200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.5 m = 1 ft 7 in \/ Single","offer_id":43190128017506,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR050S","price":1875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.75 m = 2 ft 6 in \/ Single","offer_id":43190128050274,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR075S","price":2112.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m = 3 ft 3 in \/ Single","offer_id":43190128083042,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR100S","price":2350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m = 4 ft 11 in \/ Single","offer_id":43190128115810,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR150S","price":2825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m = 6 ft 6 in \/ Single","offer_id":43190128148578,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR200S","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 m = 8 ft 2 in \/ Single","offer_id":43190128181346,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR250S","price":3775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m = 9 ft 10 in \/ Single","offer_id":43190128214114,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR300S","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 m = 13 ft 1 in \/ Single","offer_id":43190128246882,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR400S","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m = 16 ft 5 in \/ Single","offer_id":43190128279650,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR500S","price":6150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 m = 19 ft 8 in \/ Single","offer_id":43190128312418,"sku":"ICTBIRDXLR600S","price":7100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/thunderbird-xlr-xlr-1.webp?v=1786232445","url":"https:\/\/pearlaudio.com\/products\/thunderbird-xlr-xlr","provider":"Pearl Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}