{"product_id":"audioquest-firebird-bass","title":"AudioQuest FireBird Bass","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eCore Technologies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_995a67f28e6d7398-81\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-163 citation-end-163\"\u003eThe FireBird BASS sits just below the flagship Dragon series and uses a mix of extremely high-purity metals and advanced noise dissipation:\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-121 citation-end-121\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-120\"\u003eZERO-Tech (No Characteristic Impedance):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-120 citation-end-120\"\u003e This is the headline feature.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-119 citation-end-119\"\u003eAudioQuest argues that standard cables \"strangle\" the music due to impedance mismatches.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-118 citation-end-118\"\u003eZERO-Tech eliminates the cable’s characteristic impedance, allowing for uncompressed current transfer and better \"slam\" or dynamic contrast.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"4\" 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-121 citation-end-121\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-118 citation-end-118\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-117\"\u003eSolid PSS and PSC+ Conductors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-117\"\u003e It uses a blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"50\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-117\"\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-117\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"89\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-117\"\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-117 citation-end-117\"\u003e.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"5\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-116 citation-end-116\"\u003eSolid conductors prevent \"strand-to-strand interaction,\" which is a major source of distortion.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"6\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The silver provides the transparency, while the copper keeps the cost from reaching Dragon levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-121 citation-end-121\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-118 citation-end-118\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-115 citation-end-115\"\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS):\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"7\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e You’ll notice a battery pack attached to the cable. This \"biases\" the insulation (the dielectric), keeping it electrically organized so it doesn't store and release energy into the signal, which often causes a \"blurred\" sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-160\"\u003eRF\/ND-Tech (Radio-Frequency Noise Dissipation):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-160 citation-end-160\"\u003e This is a patented technology that cancels induced RF noise.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-159 citation-end-159\"\u003eIt’s the reason the cable is restricted to bass\/midrange—the filter is so aggressive at scrubbing high-frequency interference that it would roll off the treble if used as a full-range cable.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SolAudio","offers":[{"title":"8.0ft = 2.4m \/ Banana Silver","offer_id":47266733686946,"sku":null,"price":8550.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.0ft = 2.4m \/ Multi Spades Silver","offer_id":47266733719714,"sku":null,"price":8550.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ft = 3m \/ Banana Silver","offer_id":47266733752482,"sku":null,"price":10350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ft = 3m \/ Multi Spades Silver","offer_id":47266733785250,"sku":null,"price":10350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12ft = 3.6m \/ Banana Silver","offer_id":47266733818018,"sku":null,"price":12150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12ft = 3.6m \/ Multi Spades Silver","offer_id":47266733850786,"sku":null,"price":12150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15ft = 4.6m \/ Banana Silver","offer_id":47266733883554,"sku":null,"price":14850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15ft = 4.6m \/ Multi Spades Silver","offer_id":47266733916322,"sku":null,"price":14850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5351\/2866\/files\/AQSPKFirebirdBass.webp?v=1778779873","url":"https:\/\/www.solaudio.ca\/products\/audioquest-firebird-bass","provider":"SolAudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}