{"product_id":"audioquest-dragon-xlr-xlr","title":"AudioQuest Dragon XLR \u003e XLR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"4\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003eAudioQuest Dragon XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003e is the absolute flagship of the \"Mythical Creatures\" series, representing the pinnacle of AudioQuest’s cable engineering.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\"\u003eIt is designed with one goal: to be \"sonically invisible\" by minimizing the distortion and noise that typically enter a signal path.\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\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003eThe Core Materials: Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS)\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"p-rc_bc7f9b4c9adfb101-32\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"citation-22\"\u003eUnlike lower-tier cables that use copper or silver-plated copper, the Dragon uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"82\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-22\"\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\"\u003e.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"4\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-20 citation-end-20\"\u003eZERO-Tech (No Characteristic Impedance)\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"6\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"p-rc_bc7f9b4c9adfb101-34\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis is the \"secret sauce\" of the Mythical Creatures line. Standard cables have a characteristic impedance that can cause signal reflections and \"smearing.\" \u003cspan class=\"citation-19\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"157\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19\"\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19 citation-end-19\"\u003e eliminates the electrostatic field between the high and low signal conductors.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"7\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eLevel 7 Noise Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_bc7f9b4c9adfb101-36\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17 citation-end-17\"\u003eAudioQuest ranks their noise dissipation by levels; Level 7 is their highest tier.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"9\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It utilizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eGraphene\/Carbon Mesh-Network:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16 citation-end-16\"\u003e These materials help drain Radio Frequency (RF) noise away from the signal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16 citation-end-16\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS):\u003c\/b\u003e You’ll notice two small black battery packs attached to the cable. \u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003eThese apply a constant 72V DC field to the insulation, \"biasing\" the molecules so they don’t store and release energy into the signal, which results in a much \"blacker\" (quieter) background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Terminations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_bc7f9b4c9adfb101-39\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14\"\u003eFEP Air-Tubes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\"\u003e The conductors are suspended in FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) air-tubes.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Since air is the best insulator (dielectric), this minimizes signal energy absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003eHanging-Silver Plugs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003e The XLR connectors are made of high-purity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003eRed Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13 citation-end-13\"\u003e and then submerged in a silver vat (hanging-silver) rather than being tumbled in a drum.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This ensures a thicker, smoother plating for better conductivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SolAudio","offers":[{"title":"0.5m = 20inch","offer_id":47267542270114,"sku":null,"price":12700.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.75m = 30inch","offer_id":47267547709602,"sku":null,"price":14850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1m = 40inch","offer_id":47267542335650,"sku":null,"price":17000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5m = 5ft","offer_id":47267542401186,"sku":null,"price":21300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2m = 6ft 6in","offer_id":47267542466722,"sku":null,"price":25600.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5m = 8ft 2in","offer_id":47267547775138,"sku":null,"price":29900.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3m = 10ft","offer_id":47267542532258,"sku":null,"price":34200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4m = 13ft 1in","offer_id":47267542597794,"sku":null,"price":42800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5m = 16ft 5in","offer_id":47267542663330,"sku":null,"price":51400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6m = 19ft 8in","offer_id":47267542728866,"sku":null,"price":60000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5351\/2866\/files\/AQXLRDragon.webp?v=1778785868","url":"https:\/\/www.solaudio.ca\/products\/audioquest-dragon-xlr-xlr","provider":"SolAudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}