{"product_id":"audioquest-dragon-bass","title":"AudioQuest Dragon BASS","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"4\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003eAudioQuest Dragon Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"\u003e is the flagship \"Mythical Creature\" series speaker cable, specifically engineered to handle the bass and midrange frequencies in a high-end bi-wire or tri-wire setup.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78\"\u003eBecause of its specialized noise-dissipation circuitry, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"62\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78\"\u003e a full-range cable; it is designed to be paired with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"123\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78\"\u003eDragon Zero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78 citation-end-78\"\u003e (which handles the high frequencies).\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e1. The Core Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\" id=\"p-rc_357667337e35016e-29\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-29 citation-end-29\"\u003eAudioQuest markets the Dragon as being \"sonically invisible.\"\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-28 citation-end-28\"\u003eTo achieve this, they utilize several proprietary technologies:\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27 citation-end-27\"\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS):\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"5\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\"\u003e Unlike most cables that use copper, the Dragon uses AudioQuest's highest-purity solid silver.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"6\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003eThe \"Perfect-Surface\" processing minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries and strand interaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003eZERO-Tech (No Characteristic Impedance):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\"\u003e Traditionally, the mismatch between an amplifier's output impedance and a speaker's input impedance causes signal compression.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"8\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003eZERO-Tech eliminates the cable's characteristic impedance, allowing for uncompressed current transfer and better \"slam\" or transient response.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"9\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\"\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS):\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"10\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e You’ll notice a small battery pack attached to the cables. \u003cspan class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\"\u003eThis creates a strong, stable electrostatic field that polarizes (organizes) the molecules of the insulation.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"11\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This reduces energy storage in the insulation, which otherwise smears the signal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-73\"\u003eRF\/ND-Tech (Radio-Frequency Ground-Noise Dissipation):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-73 citation-end-73\"\u003e This is the \"secret sauce\" of the Bass model.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"7\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-72 citation-end-72\"\u003eIt cancels induced RF noise.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"8\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-71\"\u003eHowever, because this technology is so aggressive, it effectively filters out frequencies above 10kHz—which is why you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"249\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-71\"\u003ecannot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-71 citation-end-71\"\u003e use this cable for the treble\/high-frequency input.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"9\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-20 citation-end-20\"\u003e\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"12\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SolAudio","offers":[{"title":"8.0ft = 2.4m \/ Banana Silver","offer_id":47266147467426,"sku":null,"price":16550.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.0ft = 2.4m \/ Multi Spades Silver","offer_id":47266147500194,"sku":null,"price":16550.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ft = 3m \/ Banana Silver","offer_id":47266147532962,"sku":null,"price":20350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ft = 3m \/ Multi Spades Silver","offer_id":47266147565730,"sku":null,"price":20350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12ft = 3.6m \/ Banana Silver","offer_id":47266147598498,"sku":null,"price":24150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12ft = 3.6m \/ Multi Spades Silver","offer_id":47266147631266,"sku":null,"price":24150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15ft = 4.6m \/ Banana Silver","offer_id":47266147664034,"sku":null,"price":29850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15ft = 4.6m \/ Multi Spades Silver","offer_id":47266147696802,"sku":null,"price":29850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5351\/2866\/files\/AQSPKDRAGONBASS.webp?v=1778774131","url":"https:\/\/www.solaudio.ca\/products\/audioquest-dragon-bass","provider":"SolAudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}