{"product_id":"audioquest-black-beauty-xlr-cable","title":"AudioQuest Black Beauty XLR Cable | The Grid HiFi Houston","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Black Beauty XLR Interconnect Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZERO-Tech Performance for High-End Balanced Audio Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Black Beauty XLR Interconnect Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents a major step forward in AudioQuest's balanced analog interconnect lineup, bringing technologies developed for the company's higher-performance cable designs into a sophisticated XLR interconnect for serious HiFi systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Beauty combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, ZERO-Tech, Level 6 Noise-Dissipation, a Carbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network, 0.5% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires, Foamed-Polyethylene insulation, Copper-Plated RF-Draining plug barrels, and Hanging-Silver directly over Red-Copper plugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply adding more shielding, Black Beauty is engineered around controlling radio-frequency noise while minimizing electrical characteristics within the cable that can interfere with transient response and signal integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor high-resolution systems using balanced connections between premium DACs, streamers, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and power amplifiers, Black Beauty moves AudioQuest XLR performance into significantly more sophisticated territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ Conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Beauty uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, AudioQuest's highest-grade copper conductor material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConventional stranded conductors can introduce electrical and magnetic interaction between individual strands. AudioQuest's solid-conductor approach eliminates strand interaction altogether.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePSC+ further improves the conductor through extremely pure copper and an exceptionally smooth surface. AudioQuest uses this construction to minimize distortion associated with grain boundaries while supporting more linear RF Noise-Dissipation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a revealing high-end audio system, preserving the integrity of the analog signal between components becomes increasingly important. Black Beauty starts with PSC+ as the foundation of that signal path.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the defining technologies of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Black Beauty XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is ZERO-Tech.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery conventional cable has electrical characteristics created by the relationship between its conductors. AudioQuest designed ZERO-Tech to eliminate the electrostatic field between the cable's high and low signal conductors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe objective is to prevent the cable from having a conventional characteristic impedance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does that matter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest's approach is designed to avoid characteristic-impedance mismatch effects between the cable and the source and load circuits connected to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy eliminating this electrostatic field, ZERO-Tech is engineered to provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elinear, wide-bandwidth Radio-Frequency Noise-Dissipation while allowing transients to pass without compression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Black Beauty, ZERO-Tech represents one of the most important technological advances over AudioQuest's more conventional balanced analog interconnect designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 6 Linear Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday's audio system exists in an environment saturated with radio-frequency energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellular networks, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, satellites, switching power supplies, computers, televisions, networking equipment, smart-home devices, and countless other electronics contribute RF noise to the environment around an audio system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Beauty employs AudioQuest's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 6 Linear Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to address this increasingly important source of interference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe system combines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirection-Controlled conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking together, these technologies are designed to significantly reduce RF noise and the masking effects it can create within a high-resolution audio system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Beauty's Noise-Dissipation system incorporates a sophisticated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternating layers of graphene, carbon-loaded synthetic materials, and metal effectively help \"shield the shield.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than allowing RF energy to reach the ground-connected shielding layer, these materials are designed to absorb and reflect high-frequency noise before it can enter the system's ground reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a more comprehensive approach to noise management than conventional shielding alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Beauty also incorporates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as part of its Level 6 Noise-Dissipation architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese drain wires work alongside the Carbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network and Direction-Controlled conductors to provide an intentional path for RF energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than treating grounding as simply another conductor within the cable, AudioQuest engineers the entire noise-management system around controlling how high-frequency interference is dissipated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoamed-Polyethylene Insulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe material surrounding a conductor can influence the signal traveling through it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny solid insulation adjacent to a conductor can absorb energy, temporarily store it, and subsequently release some of that energy back into the circuit as distortion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Beauty uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoamed-Polyethylene insulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a high percentage of air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir absorbs almost no energy, while polyethylene has a low-loss and relatively benign distortion profile. Increasing the amount of air surrounding the conductors therefore reduces the amount of energy absorbed by the insulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal is greater clarity, focus, and preservation of low-level information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll internal conductors in Black Beauty are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirection-Controlled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as part of AudioQuest's RF Noise-Dissipation strategy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal conductors have a grain structure created during manufacturing. This structure is not perfectly symmetrical in either direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest controls conductor orientation to manage the resulting variation in RF impedance and direct induced radio-frequency noise along the intended path.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirectionality in Black Beauty is therefore part of its overall noise-management architecture rather than simply an installation preference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper-Plated RF-Draining Plug Barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the connector housing can affect RF behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Beauty uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrounded Copper-Plated RF-Draining plug barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to maximize Noise-Dissipation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe copper-plated construction helps prevent the metal connector barrel from capacitively coupling radio-frequency energy into the internal conductors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's another example of Black Beauty's system-wide approach to controlling RF noise—from the conductors themselves all the way through the terminations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanging-Silver over Red-Copper Plugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Beauty uses AudioQuest's premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanging-Silver directly over Red-Copper plugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than using lower-grade connector metals beneath the plating, AudioQuest applies its Hanging-Silver process directly over extreme-purity Red Copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe objective is to maintain a high-quality conductive path through the connector itself and preserve signal integrity at one of the most critical interfaces in the cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHigh-performance balanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLR-to-XLR analog interconnect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSolid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 6 Linear Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirection-Controlled conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoamed-Polyethylene insulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper-Plated RF-Draining plug barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanging-Silver directly over Red-Copper plugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for linear wide-bandwidth RF Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to preserve transient response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable as a pair or single cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple factory lengths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom lengths and terminations available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade to order at AudioQuest headquarters in Irvine, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to Use AudioQuest Black Beauty XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Black Beauty XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed for balanced analog connections in high-resolution audio systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon applications include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAC to preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAC to integrated amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNetwork streamer to preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNetwork streamer to integrated amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreamplifier to power amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhono preamplifier to line preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-end CD or SACD player to preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced analog source to integrated amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference-quality source components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully balanced preamp and power amplifier combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-performance two-channel HiFi systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Beauty becomes particularly relevant as the quality and resolution of the system increases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith premium electronics and revealing loudspeakers, the interconnect is carrying an extremely low-level analog signal between components. Black Beauty's ZERO-Tech and Level 6 Noise-Dissipation are specifically designed to address the electrical and RF environment surrounding that signal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Black Beauty XLR at The Grid HiFi in Houston\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi is Houston's destination for high-end audio, two-channel HiFi, home theater, and professionally designed entertainment systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Houston showroom brings together many of the world's leading high-performance audio brands, giving customers the opportunity to experience loudspeakers, amplifiers, preamplifiers, DACs, network streamers, turntables, cables, power products, and complete systems in one environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Black Beauty XLR Interconnect Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is exactly the type of product that benefits from being considered within the context of the complete system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur team can help determine whether Black Beauty's combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePSC+ conductors, ZERO-Tech and Level 6 Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is appropriate for your electronics and loudspeakers—or whether another AudioQuest interconnect represents a better match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild the Entire Signal Chain with The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA high-end audio system is ultimately a chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe source, DAC, preamplifier, power amplifier, loudspeakers, interconnects, speaker cables, AC power, network, room, and system setup all contribute to the final result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi in Houston\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we approach AudioQuest cables as part of that complete system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur team can design an AudioQuest cable package incorporating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLR balanced interconnects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA analog interconnects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker 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class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi goes well beyond selling individual HiFi components and cables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe design and integrate complete entertainment systems for customers throughout the Houston area, from dedicated two-channel listening rooms to sophisticated whole-home systems and private cinemas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur capabilities include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-end two-channel HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudiophile listening rooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoudspeaker and amplifier matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAC and network streamer integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurntable and 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low-voltage infrastructure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional system design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem calibration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term service and support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're adding a single Black Beauty XLR to an existing system or designing a complete high-end listening room, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi can help create a system in which every component is selected to work together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCable 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