AUDIOQUEST BLACK BEAUTY XLR

AudioQuest Black Beauty XLR – High-End Balanced Analog Interconnect Cable (Pair)

The AudioQuest Black Beauty XLR is a high-end balanced analog interconnect cable designed for demanding hi-fi and high-end audio systems. Developed to preserve the integrity of the musical signal, it combines advanced conductor materials, sophisticated noise-dissipation technologies and carefully engineered connectors to deliver a clean, detailed and natural listening experience.

At the heart of the Black Beauty XLR are solid PSC+ copper conductors, selected for their exceptional purity and ability to minimise distortion associated with grain boundaries. AudioQuest's proprietary ZERO-Tech technology reduces the cable's characteristic impedance, helping to minimise the effects of electrical energy storage and improve the transfer of transient information. The result is a more faithful reproduction of dynamics, instrumental textures and spatial information.

The Black Beauty XLR also incorporates an advanced carbon and graphene-based noise-dissipation system. This structure helps manage radio-frequency interference that could otherwise affect the performance of sensitive audio components. Separate ground-reference conductors and a carefully controlled conductor direction further contribute to a stable and low-noise signal path.

To maintain signal integrity throughout the cable, AudioQuest uses a hard-cell foamed polyethylene dielectric. Its air-rich structure reduces energy absorption and release compared with conventional solid insulation, helping preserve the fine details and timing of the musical signal.

The cable is completed with premium connectors featuring Hanging-Silver over red copper contacts and copper-plated connector housings. Silver-plated RF drain wires, with 0.5% silver plating, contribute to the cable's noise-management system. The result is a carefully engineered interconnect designed to extract the best possible performance from high-quality balanced audio equipment.

Main Features

• High-end balanced analog XLR interconnect cable.
• Solid PSC+ copper conductors for excellent signal transmission.
• AudioQuest ZERO-Tech technology to minimise characteristic impedance effects.
• Carbon and graphene-based RF noise-dissipation system.
• Hard-cell foamed polyethylene insulation.
• Direction-controlled conductors for optimised performance.
• Separate ground-reference conductors for improved noise management.
• Premium connectors with Hanging-Silver over red copper contacts.
• Copper-plated connector housings.
• Silver-plated RF drain wires with 0.5% silver plating.
• Designed for high-resolution hi-fi and high-end audio systems.

ZERO-Tech: Preserving the Musical Signal

Conventional cables can store and release electrical energy, potentially affecting the signal passing through them. AudioQuest's ZERO-Tech design aims to minimise characteristic impedance and reduce these effects, supporting a more natural presentation of transients, dynamics and musical detail. This approach is particularly valuable in high-quality systems where small differences in signal transmission can influence the overall listening experience.

PSC+ Solid Copper Conductors

The use of solid PSC+ copper conductors helps reduce distortion associated with the boundaries between metal grains. By avoiding the multiple grain boundaries found in conventional stranded conductors, AudioQuest aims to provide a smoother and more consistent signal path, preserving subtle tonal information and musical textures.

Carbon and Graphene Noise Dissipation

Radio-frequency interference can enter an audio system and affect the performance of sensitive electronics. The Black Beauty XLR incorporates a carbon and graphene mesh structure designed to dissipate unwanted RF energy, helping maintain a quieter background and allowing low-level musical information to emerge more clearly.

Hard-Cell Foamed Polyethylene Insulation

The dielectric surrounding a conductor can influence the electrical behaviour of a cable. AudioQuest's hard-cell foamed polyethylene insulation incorporates a high proportion of air, reducing dielectric interaction with the signal and helping preserve musical detail, clarity and timing.

Premium Connectors and Contact Materials

The Black Beauty XLR features connectors with Hanging-Silver over red copper contacts and copper-plated housings. These components are designed to provide a reliable connection while complementing the cable's conductor and noise-control technologies. The result is a high-quality interconnect suitable for carefully configured balanced audio systems.

Compatibility and Applications

The AudioQuest Black Beauty XLR is intended for connecting audio components equipped with balanced analog XLR outputs and inputs. Typical applications include connecting a preamplifier to a power amplifier, or linking a compatible DAC, CD player or streamer to a preamplifier.

Important: verify that both components have compatible balanced XLR connections before purchasing. XLR and RCA connections are different interfaces and are not directly interchangeable without appropriate equipment or adapters.

Technical Specifications

Why Choose AudioQuest Black Beauty XLR?

The AudioQuest Black Beauty XLR is an excellent choice for listeners seeking a high-performance balanced interconnect for a refined hi-fi or high-end system. Its combination of solid PSC+ copper conductors, ZERO-Tech design, carbon and graphene noise dissipation, specialised insulation and premium connector materials is intended to preserve musical detail while controlling unwanted interference.

Whether used between a preamplifier and power amplifier or with other compatible balanced audio components, the Black Beauty XLR offers a carefully engineered connection for systems where signal integrity, low noise and faithful musical reproduction are priorities.