{"product_id":"audioquest-dragon-xlr-cable","title":"AudioQuest Dragon XLR Cable | The Grid HiFi Houston","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Dragon XLR Interconnect Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest's Ultimate Balanced Analog Interconnect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Dragon XLR Interconnect Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sits at the summit of AudioQuest's balanced analog cable lineup—a no-compromise interconnect engineered for the world's most sophisticated high-end audio systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon combines AudioQuest's most advanced analog cable technologies: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors, ZERO-Tech, Level 7 Linear Noise-Dissipation, Dual-72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS), FEP Air-Tube insulation, Solid PSS RF drain wires, Carbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network, Direction-Controlled conductors, Silver-Plated RF-Draining Barrels, and Hanging-Silver directly over extreme-purity Red-Copper plugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery part of Dragon is designed around the same objective: preserve the integrity of the analog signal while minimizing the RF noise, dielectric interaction, conductor distortion, and transient compression that can obscure musical information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor reference systems built around world-class DACs, streamers, preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon XLR represents the highest level of AudioQuest balanced analog interconnect performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver Conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of Dragon are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—AudioQuest's highest-quality conductor metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver is an exceptional electrical conductor, but AudioQuest's approach goes beyond simply substituting silver for copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect-Surface Technology is designed to create an exceptionally smooth conductor surface while minimizing distortion associated with grain boundaries. Combined with a solid-conductor architecture, PSS eliminates electrical and magnetic interaction between individual strands while providing an extremely high-quality pathway for both the audio signal and RF Noise-Dissipation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the Dragon level, AudioQuest uses PSS not simply as a premium material but as a fundamental part of the cable's complete electrical architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 7 Linear Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon advances beyond the Level 6 Noise-Dissipation architecture used farther down the AudioQuest range with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 7 Linear Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern audio systems exist in an environment saturated with radio-frequency energy from Wi-Fi, cellular networks, satellites, Bluetooth, computers, switching power supplies, networking equipment, televisions, smart-home systems, and countless other electronic devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon attacks this interference through a sophisticated combination of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver RF drain wires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eDual-72V Dielectric-Bias System\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\u003eDirection-Controlled conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply attempting to block interference with conventional shielding, Dragon is engineered to dissipate RF energy across an extremely wide bandwidth before it can mask low-level musical information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 7 architecture is one of the defining differences between Dragon and the other Mythical Creatures XLR interconnects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver RF Drain Wires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon doesn't reserve Perfect-Surface Silver solely for its signal conductors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirection-Controlled Solid PSS shield conductors serve as RF drain wires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing AudioQuest's highest-grade conductor material for the Noise-Dissipation pathway as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt radio frequencies, surface quality and conductor material become especially important. Using Solid Perfect-Surface Silver for the drain architecture is designed to maximize the efficient movement of RF noise away from the signal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a major technological distinction between Dragon and the models beneath it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon incorporates AudioQuest's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed 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\u003eConventional cables exhibit characteristic impedance because of the relationship between those conductors. That characteristic impedance can interact with the source and load circuits connected to the cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZERO-Tech is designed to prevent the cable from having conventional characteristic impedance in the first place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is engineered for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elinear, wide-bandwidth RF Noise-Dissipation and uncompressed transient response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a reference system capable of reproducing extremely small changes in timing, dynamics, and spatial information, preserving transient behavior is critical to maintaining realism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual-72V Dielectric-Bias System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon XLR uses AudioQuest's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual-72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe insulation surrounding an electrical conductor is a dielectric. It can absorb energy, temporarily store it, and subsequently release that energy back into the electrical environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDBS establishes a continuous electrostatic field that polarizes the cable's insulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest uses this biasing to minimize dielectric noise and linearize the behavior of the insulation, improving wide-bandwidth dissipation of induced RF noise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual-72V DBS configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also preserves the complete signal-conductor isolation required by ZERO-Tech.\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\u003eDragon's Level 7 Noise-Dissipation architecture incorporates AudioQuest's \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\u003eThese layers are designed to absorb and reflect radio-frequency energy before it reaches the shield layer connected to ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreventing RF energy from contaminating the system's ground reference is particularly important in reference-level audio systems, where even very low levels of interference can mask subtle musical information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEP Air-Tube Insulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEP Air-Tube insulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e around its positive conductors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny solid material adjacent to a conductor becomes part of its electrical environment. Insulation can absorb signal energy and release some of that energy later, contributing to distortion and temporal smearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest minimizes physical contact between Dragon's positive conductors and the surrounding FEP insulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir absorbs virtually no energy, while FEP provides an excellent dielectric constant and very low signal interference. The Air-Tube structure therefore places the conductor in an environment consisting primarily of air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe negative conductors are intentionally treated differently, using lossy insulation appropriate to the different electrical role of the negative connection.\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\u003eEvery internal conductor in Dragon is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirection-Controlled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grain structure created during metal manufacturing is not perfectly symmetrical in both directions. AudioQuest determines conductor orientation to manage the resulting differences in RF impedance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis applies not only to Dragon's signal conductors but also to its PSS RF drain architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirectionality is therefore an integral part of Dragon's Level 7 Noise-Dissipation system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver-Plated RF-Draining Barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon upgrades the connector architecture with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver-Plated RF-Draining Barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA conventional metal connector housing can capacitively couple RF energy into the conductors contained inside it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon's grounded RF-draining barrels are designed to prevent this unwanted coupling while extending the cable's Noise-Dissipation strategy through the connector itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of silver plating further distinguishes Dragon's connector architecture from the copper-plated barrels used farther down the range.\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\u003eDragon uses AudioQuest's finest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanging-Silver directly over extreme-purity 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 tumbling connectors in a plating solution, AudioQuest hangs the Red-Copper connector directly in high-purity silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creates a high-quality conductive surface directly over an extreme-purity copper base without unnecessary intermediate materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe objective is uncompromised signal transfer all the way through the XLR termination.\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\u003eAudioQuest's flagship 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\u003eFlagship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMythical Creatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) signal conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver RF drain wires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 7 Linear Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eDual-72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\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\u003eFEP Air-Tube insulation\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\u003eSilver-Plated RF-Draining Barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanging-Silver directly over extreme-purity Red-Copper plugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered for linear, wide-bandwidth RF Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to preserve uncompressed 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 available\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\u003eDragon vs. ThunderBird XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoving from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest ThunderBird to Dragon XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is not simply a move to a more expensive cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderBird uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e conductors and Level 6 Noise-Dissipation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon moves to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) signal conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid PSS drain wires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, advances to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 7 Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver-Plated RF-Draining Barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth share important AudioQuest technologies including ZERO-Tech, Dual-72V DBS, FEP Air-Tube insulation, Carbon\/Graphene Noise-Dissipation, and Direction-Controlled construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon takes that architecture to its ultimate expression with AudioQuest's finest conductor material used throughout the critical signal and RF-drain paths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to Use AudioQuest Dragon XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Dragon XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed for balanced analog connections in uncompromising reference audio systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal applications include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference DAC to preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference DAC to integrated amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlagship network streamer to preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference music server or streamer\/DAC to amplification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreamplifier to power amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreamplifier to reference monoblock amplifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference phono stage to line preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlagship CD or SACD player to preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully balanced reference electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-high-end two-channel systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference home theater systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon makes the most sense in systems capable of revealing extremely small differences in noise floor, transient behavior, dimensionality, tonal information, and low-level resolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Dragon 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 reference high-end audio, two-channel HiFi, private cinema, and professionally designed luxury entertainment systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Houston showroom brings together some of the world's finest loudspeakers, amplifiers, preamplifiers, DACs, network streamers, turntables, cables, and power products, giving customers the opportunity to approach a reference system as a complete design rather than a collection of individual components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Dragon XLR 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cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital coaxial cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAES\/EBU digital cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthernet cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDMI cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference AC power cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNiagara power conditioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower distribution and surge protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot every connection automatically requires the same cable level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur team can help determine where Dragon makes sense, where another AudioQuest model may be appropriate, and how the entire signal and power chain should work together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCable Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reference Balanced Analog Audio Interconnect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mythical Creatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnector Configuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Female XLR to Male XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignal Conductors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRF Drain Conductors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ZERO-Tech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDielectric Bias:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dual-72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoise Dissipation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Level 7 Linear Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoise-Dissipation Network:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FEP Air-Tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConductor Directionality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Direction-Controlled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug Barrels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver-Plated RF-Draining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hanging-Silver Directly Over Extreme-Purity Red Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair or Single\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Balanced Analog Audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made to order at AudioQuest headquarters in Irvine, 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