{"product_id":"audioquest-thunderbird-xtrm-soon","title":"AudioQuest Thunderbird XTRM (Pre-Order)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs the introductory model in AudioQuest’s acclaimed \u003cstrong\u003eMythical Creature\u003c\/strong\u003e line, the \u003cstrong\u003eThunderBird XTRM\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers high-end performance. Utilizing an expertly balanced mix of No-Grain Copper and Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors, it is an ideal upgrade for audiophiles looking to maximize their system's sound quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech (No Characteristic Impedance)\u003c\/strong\u003e: The only way to prevent characteristic-impedance mismatch-effects between a cable and its attached source and load circuits is for the cable not to have a characteristic-impedance. ZERO-Tech accomplishes this by eliminating any electrostatic field between the cable’s high and low signal conductors — enabling uncompressed current transfer. All-important transient current is unrestricted and RF Noise-Dissipation is more effective and linear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid No-Grain Copper (NG-C) and Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid conductors prevent strand-interaction, a major source of dynamic distortion. A carefully finessed combination of AudioQuest's extreme-purity No-Grain Copper and Perfect-Surface Copper+ achieves exceptionally low distortion and maximizes RF noise-dissipation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinear Noise-Dissipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Earth is permeated with RF-Noise from satellites, cellular, WiFi, etc. Graphene+Carbon Mesh-Network, ZERO-Tech, direction-controlled No-Grain Copper (NG-C) conductors, 72v DBS, and Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) RF shield drains effectively minimize damaging RF noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e72v Dielectric-Bias System (DBS) with RF Noise-Trap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insulation is also a dielectric that acts like a shunt-filter. Biasing the dielectric both minimizes dielectric-noise and linearizes the filter, significantly improving wide-bandwidth dissipation of induced noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect-Surface Silver RF Shield Drains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enable optimal RF-Noise Dissipation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermanent Molecular Optimization (PMO):\u003c\/strong\u003e By optimally and efficiently applying a high-frequency AC signal many times greater than any audio system could possibly provide over any length of time, transient intermodulation distortion and the cable burn-in process are significantly reduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-Welded Red-Copper Spades or Bananas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-Welding avoids the introduction of heat and distortion-causing materials like solder. The bare parts are submerged (hung) in silver instead of tumbled in a lower-grade solution. Speaker breakouts and plug casings are synthetic, not metal, to avoid inducing RF Noise into the conductors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThunderBird XTRM speaker cables may be used in one of two ways:\u003c\/strong\u003e either as ideal Full-Range cables, or, in combination with a dedicated Bass-Only cable, BassZilla, in a BiWire cable assembly of unparalleled performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e All drawn metal strands or conductors have a non-symmetrical, and therefore directional, grain structure. AudioQuest controls the resulting RF impedance variation so that noise is drained away from where it will cause distortion. A fundamental aspect of AudioQuest’s multifaceted Noise-Dissipation technology, Direction-Controlled Conductors ensure induced noise is dissipated and drained in the direction of least harm.\u003cspan class=\"citation-58 citation-end-58\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-56 citation-end-56\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-55 citation-end-55\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-53 citation-end-53\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-52 citation-end-52\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SolAudio","offers":[{"title":"8.0ft = 2.4m \/ Banana Silver","offer_id":50589021733026,"sku":null,"price":24000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.0ft = 2.4m \/ Multi Spades Silver","offer_id":50589021765794,"sku":null,"price":24000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ft = 3m \/ Banana Silver","offer_id":50589021798562,"sku":null,"price":29000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ft = 3m \/ Multi Spades Silver","offer_id":50589021831330,"sku":null,"price":29000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12ft = 3.6m \/ Banana Silver","offer_id":50589021864098,"sku":null,"price":34000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12ft = 3.6m \/ Multi Spades Silver","offer_id":50589021896866,"sku":null,"price":34000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15ft = 4.6m \/ Banana Silver","offer_id":50589021929634,"sku":null,"price":41500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15ft = 4.6m \/ Multi Spades Silver","offer_id":50589021962402,"sku":null,"price":41500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5351\/2866\/files\/AQTB-1.webp?v=1791559685","url":"https:\/\/www.solaudio.ca\/products\/audioquest-thunderbird-xtrm-soon","provider":"SolAudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}