{"product_id":"audioquest-angel-rca-interconnect-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest ThunderBird RCA Interconnect Cable | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest ThunderBird RCA Interconnect Cable\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest ThunderBird RCA\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reference-level analog interconnect from AudioQuest’s flagship \u003cstrong\u003eMythical Creatures Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, sitting below FireBird and Dragon. It combines \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, ZERO-Tech, Level 6 Noise-Dissipation, a Carbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network, 72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS), FEP Air-Tube insulation, 6% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires, and Hanging-Silver over Red Copper RCA plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThunderBird is engineered to address far more than basic signal conductivity. Its architecture targets characteristic impedance, dielectric behavior, RF interference, conductor distortion, and connector-induced noise—making it appropriate for highly resolving two-channel systems built around reference DACs, streamers, preamplifiers, phono stages, and integrated amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThunderBird uses \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/strong\u003e, AudioQuest’s finest copper conductor material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSolid conductors eliminate electrical and magnetic strand interaction, while the extreme purity and exceptionally smooth surface of PSC+ minimize distortion associated with grain boundaries. AudioQuest also uses PSC+ to maximize linear RF Noise-Dissipation throughout the cable. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA defining technology of ThunderBird is \u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional cables have a characteristic impedance that can create mismatch effects between the cable and the connected source and load circuits. AudioQuest’s ZERO-Tech eliminates the electrostatic field between the cable’s high and low signal conductors, preventing the cable from having a characteristic impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe result is more linear, wide-bandwidth RF Noise-Dissipation along with \u003cstrong\u003euncompressed transient response\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eLevel 6 Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThunderBird incorporates AudioQuest’s sophisticated \u003cstrong\u003eLevel 6 Linear Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt combines ZERO-Tech with a \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon\/Graphene resistive Mesh-Network, Direction-Controlled conductors, and Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires\u003c\/strong\u003e to minimize the masking effects of radio-frequency interference from Wi-Fi, cellular networks, satellites, and other sources surrounding a modern audio system. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCarbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlternating layers of \u003cstrong\u003egraphene, carbon-loaded synthetic materials, and metal\u003c\/strong\u003e effectively “shield the shield.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInstead of allowing captured RF energy to travel into the connected component's ground reference, the network is designed to dissipate interference before it reaches that point. The objective is a quieter electrical environment in which low-level musical information is less obscured by RF noise. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThunderBird features AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInsulation is also a dielectric and can behave like a shunt filter. AudioQuest continuously biases the insulation to minimize dielectric noise and linearize its behavior, improving wide-bandwidth dissipation of induced RF noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnlike an active signal-processing device, the DBS battery system is not placed in the audio signal path. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFEP Air-Tube Insulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThunderBird uses \u003cstrong\u003eFEP Air-Tube insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e around its positive conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe design creates almost no contact between the metal conductor and surrounding insulation. Because air absorbs extremely little energy and FEP has excellent dielectric properties, this construction minimizes signal interference and helps preserve transient response, dynamics, and fine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest intentionally treats the negative conductors differently, using a lossy insulation approach optimized for their different electrical function. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e6% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThunderBird incorporates \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled 6% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese drain wires provide an efficient path for dissipating induced radio-frequency noise and form an important part of the cable’s Level 6 Noise-Dissipation architecture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCopper-Plated RF-Draining Barrels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest extends its RF-noise-management strategy into the RCA connector itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThunderBird uses \u003cstrong\u003egrounded Copper-Plated RF-Draining Barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, preventing the connector's metal barrel from capacitively coupling RF energy into the conductors. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHanging-Silver over Red Copper RCA Plugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThunderBird features AudioQuest’s finest \u003cstrong\u003eHanging-Silver directly over extreme-purity Red Copper RCA plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than conventional tumbled silver plating, AudioQuest applies Hanging-Silver directly over the high-purity Red Copper base material. This avoids unnecessary intermediate materials and is designed to preserve signal integrity through the termination. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEvery internal conductor is \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e to minimize RF noise. AudioQuest determines conductor orientation during manufacturing so induced radio-frequency energy can be directed away from sensitive circuitry as efficiently as possible. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMythical Creatures Series analog interconnect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZERO-Tech with no characteristic impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 6 Linear Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFEP Air-Tube insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled 6% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled signal conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper-Plated RF-Draining connector barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging-Silver over extreme-purity Red Copper RCA plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as a pair or single cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom RCA and XLR configurations available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order at AudioQuest headquarters in Irvine, California \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThunderBird RCA is offered in \u003cstrong\u003e0.5m, 0.75m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 4m, 5m, and 6m\u003c\/strong\u003e lengths. It can be ordered as either a \u003cstrong\u003epair or single cable\u003c\/strong\u003e, with custom lengths and terminations also available. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Choose AudioQuest ThunderBird?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThunderBird marks the entry point into AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003eMythical Creatures analog interconnect series\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its architecture is substantially more sophisticated than a conventional premium RCA cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than relying on conductor quality alone, ThunderBird combines \u003cstrong\u003ePSC+ copper with ZERO-Tech, 72V DBS, Level 6 Noise-Dissipation, FEP Air-Tubes, graphene\/carbon noise management, 6% silver-plated RF drain wires, and AudioQuest’s finest RCA plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each element targets a different potential source of signal degradation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor reference DACs, network streamers, phono stages, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and other high-end analog electronics, ThunderBird is designed for systems capable of revealing extremely small differences in noise floor, transient response, dimensionality, and low-level information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/strong\u003e offers AudioQuest cables for reference two-channel HiFi, home theater, and professionally designed audio systems. Visit our Houston showroom or contact The Grid for help matching the right AudioQuest interconnect, termination, and cable length to your system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audioquest","offers":[{"title":"0.5 m = 1 ft 7 in","offer_id":55070921392465,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.75 m = 2 ft 6 in","offer_id":55071099126097,"sku":null,"price":3050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m = 3 ft 3 in","offer_id":55070921425233,"sku":null,"price":3400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m = 4 ft 11 in","offer_id":55070921458001,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m = 6 ft 6 in","offer_id":55070921490769,"sku":null,"price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 m = 8 ft 2 in","offer_id":55071099158865,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m = 9 ft 10 in","offer_id":55070921523537,"sku":null,"price":6200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 m = 13 ft 1 in","offer_id":55071099191633,"sku":null,"price":7600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m = 16 ft 5 in","offer_id":55070921556305,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 m = 19 ft 8 in","offer_id":55071099224401,"sku":null,"price":10400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/thunderbird-rca-rca-ictbirdrca050-05-m-1-ft-7-in-425072.webp?v=1790290312","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/audioquest-angel-rca-interconnect-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}