AUDIOQUEST THUNDERBIRD XLR

AudioQuest ThunderBird XLR - High-End Balanced Interconnect Cable from the Mythical Creatures Series

The AudioQuest ThunderBird XLR is a high-end balanced 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, Level 6 Noise-Dissipation technology and a dual 72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS).

ThunderBird XLR has been engineered to preserve signal integrity throughout the audio chain while minimizing interference and distortion associated with multi-strand conductors, dielectric materials and radio-frequency noise. Its solid PSC+ copper conductors are designed to reduce electrical and magnetic interaction between individual strands, providing a cleaner and more transparent signal path.

The innovative ZERO-Tech geometry eliminates characteristic cable impedance and is designed to provide linear RF noise dissipation without compressing transient information. This technology is combined with FEP Air-Tubes, which minimize the physical contact between the conductors and the dielectric material.

The Level 6 Noise-Dissipation system combines ZERO-Tech, dual 72V DBS, a carbon and graphene noise-dissipation network and direction-controlled conductors. The complete architecture is designed to reduce the influence of RF noise generated by wireless devices, Wi-Fi networks, mobile phones and other sources present in the listening environment.

The XLR connectors feature silver-plated contacts directly applied to red copper, while the connector barrels are designed to facilitate RF noise drainage. The result is a sophisticated interconnect designed for high-end systems where transparency, dynamics, micro-detail and a low noise floor are essential.

Key Features

• High-end balanced analogue 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.
• Dual 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 contacts directly applied to red copper.
• Precision XLR connectors.
• Available in multiple lengths.
• Male-to-female XLR configuration.
• Sold as a pair.

Why Choose the AudioQuest ThunderBird XLR

The ThunderBird XLR is designed for systems where the interconnect cable must match the quality of the associated electronics. The combination of PSC+ copper, ZERO-Tech geometry, dual DBS and Level 6 Noise-Dissipation technology is designed to preserve dynamics and transparency while reducing the influence of RF noise on the audio signal.

It is particularly well suited for connecting high-end preamplifiers, power amplifiers, DACs, network streamers and other components equipped with balanced XLR connections. The balanced configuration also allows compatible systems to take full advantage of the benefits of XLR connectivity.

AudioQuest Technologies

Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)

The solid PSC+ conductors use high-purity copper with an exceptionally smooth surface. The solid-conductor construction avoids interaction between individual strands found in conventional stranded cables and is designed to reduce distortion associated with conductor structure.

ZERO-Tech

The ZERO-Tech geometry 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 preserving signal transients.

72V Dielectric-Bias System

The 72V DBS system polarizes the dielectric material used for cable insulation. ThunderBird XLR incorporates a dual DBS system specifically developed for its balanced architecture.

Level 6 Noise-Dissipation

The Level 6 Noise-Dissipation system combines ZERO-Tech, DBS, carbon and graphene materials and direction-controlled conductors, with the aim of reducing the influence of radio-frequency interference on the audio signal.

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