AUDIOQUEST THUNDERBIRD RCA

AudioQuest ThunderBird RCA - High-End Analogue Interconnect Cable from the Mythical Creatures Series

The AudioQuest ThunderBird RCA is a high-end analogue interconnect cable from the prestigious Mythical Creatures Series. Designed for reference-quality audio systems, it combines solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, ZERO-Tech geometry, FEP Air-Tubes insulation, Level 6 Noise-Dissipation technology and a 72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS).

ThunderBird RCA has been engineered to preserve the integrity of the audio signal while minimizing the influence of radio-frequency noise and electromagnetic interference present in the listening environment. Its solid PSC+ conductors eliminate the electrical and magnetic interactions between individual strands found in conventional stranded cables, helping maintain excellent transparency, dynamics and precision.

The innovative ZERO-Tech geometry eliminates characteristic cable impedance and is designed to provide linear RF noise dissipation across a wide frequency range. This architecture is combined with FEP Air-Tubes insulation, which minimizes contact between the conductors and dielectric material.

The Level 6 Noise-Dissipation system combines ZERO-Tech, 72V DBS, a carbon and graphene noise-dissipation network, direction-controlled conductors and silver-plated RF drain conductors. This complete architecture is designed to reduce the influence of RF noise generated by Wi-Fi networks, mobile phones and other electronic devices.

The RCA terminations feature silver-plated contacts applied directly to high-purity red copper, while the connector barrels feature copper plating and an RF drainage system. The result is a sophisticated interconnect designed for high-end systems where the quality of the connection between components is an essential part of the overall signal path.

Key Features

• High-end analogue RCA interconnect cable.
• AudioQuest Mythical Creatures Series.
• Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors.
• ZERO-Tech geometry with no characteristic impedance.
• FEP Air-Tubes dielectric.
• Level 6 Noise-Dissipation system.
• 72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS).
• Carbon and graphene noise-dissipation network.
• Direction-controlled conductors.
• Silver-plated RF drain conductors.
• Copper-plated connector barrels with RF drainage.
• Silver RCA contacts directly applied to red copper.
• Blue/Black braided outer jacket.
• Available in multiple lengths.
• Male-to-male RCA configuration.
• Sold as a pair.

Why Choose the AudioQuest ThunderBird RCA

The ThunderBird RCA is designed for systems where the interconnect must match the quality of the associated electronics. Its combination of PSC+ conductors, ZERO-Tech geometry, FEP Air-Tubes, DBS and Level 6 Noise-Dissipation technology is designed to preserve dynamics and transparency while reducing the influence of radio-frequency interference.

The solid-conductor construction and sophisticated noise-management system make ThunderBird RCA particularly suitable for high-end Hi-Fi systems where every component in the signal chain is expected to preserve the integrity and natural character of the original recording.

Note: the ZERO-Tech geometry makes this cable unsuitable for direct connection from a turntable equipped with an MC cartridge.

AudioQuest Technologies

Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)

The solid PSC+ conductors use high-purity copper with an exceptionally smooth surface. The solid-core construction eliminates interaction between individual strands and is designed to reduce distortion associated with conventional stranded conductors.

ZERO-Tech

ZERO-Tech eliminates characteristic cable impedance by reducing the electrostatic field between the signal conductors. This architecture is designed to provide more linear RF noise dissipation while helping preserve signal transients.

72V Dielectric-Bias System

The 72V DBS system polarizes the dielectric material used for cable insulation, reducing dielectric noise and contributing to more effective dissipation of RF interference across a wide frequency range.

Level 6 Noise-Dissipation

The Level 6 system combines ZERO-Tech, 72V DBS, a carbon and graphene noise-dissipation network, direction-controlled conductors and silver-plated RF drain conductors to reduce the influence of radio-frequency interference on the audio signal.

Technical Specifications