{"product_id":"audioquest-firebird-high-current-power-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest Dragon Source Power Cable | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest Dragon Constant-Current (Source) — AC Power Cable\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest’s ultimate power cable for reference source electronics.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eDragon Constant-Current (Source)\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the top of AudioQuest’s power-cable hierarchy and is optimized specifically for audio\/video source components with relatively constant current draw. Unlike FireBird’s combination of silver and copper, Dragon moves to \u003cstrong\u003e100% solid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors and PSS drains\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with ZERO-Tech, RF\/ND-Tech, 72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS), and Direction-Controlled construction. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor a no-compromise DAC, streamer, preamplifier, phono stage, or digital source, this is AudioQuest’s full-silver approach to AC power delivery and RF-noise management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e100% Solid Perfect-Surface Silver Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is what defines Dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe primary conductors are \u003cstrong\u003esolid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS)\u003c\/strong\u003e—AudioQuest’s highest-quality conductor metal. There is no copper mixed into the primary conductor architecture as there is with FireBird. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest says its Perfect-Surface process minimizes distortion associated with grain boundaries while solid construction eliminates the electrical and magnetic strand interaction found in conventional stranded conductors. PSS also provides extremely high conductivity for AudioQuest’s linear RF Noise-Dissipation architecture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt this level, AudioQuest is no longer balancing copper and silver to achieve a particular price\/performance point. \u003cstrong\u003eDragon is the all-PSS solution.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned Specifically for Constant-Current Source Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDragon Source is optimized for audio\/video electronics with relatively constant or “fixed” current draw. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat makes it particularly appropriate for reference-level components such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDACs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork streamers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic servers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD\/SACD players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference digital transports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurntable power supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end audio\/video source electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor large amplifiers and other components with rapidly changing current demands, the corresponding \u003cstrong\u003eDragon High (Variable) Current\u003c\/strong\u003e cable is the appropriate version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eZERO-Tech — Uncompressed Current Transfer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLow DC resistance is only part of the power-delivery equation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e addresses the cable’s characteristic impedance. AudioQuest explains that conventional AC cables can constrict or compress an audio-provoked current transient; its combination of low DC resistance and zero characteristic impedance is intended to deliver those transients without compression. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEven source components contain power supplies responding dynamically to what the circuitry is doing. Dragon is engineered so the AC cable itself places as little restriction as possible between the component and its power source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eRF\/ND-Tech — Wide-Bandwidth RF Noise Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eModern audio systems operate in an environment filled with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular signals, network equipment, computers, switching power supplies, smart-home electronics, and other sources of RF energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest points out that an AC ground wire can effectively act as an antenna. Induced RF noise can bypass a component’s power supply and couple into sensitive audio\/video circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDragon’s patented \u003cstrong\u003eRF\/ND-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a common-mode phase-cancelling array together with proprietary dielectric materials and differential linear filtering to reduce induced RF noise across a wide range of radio frequencies. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor a reference source component handling extremely low-level information, that noise-management architecture is just as important as the cable’s current-delivery capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSolid PSS RF-Drain Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDragon also uses \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled solid Perfect-Surface Silver shield conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e to drain RF noise from the line and neutral shields to ground through the third ground pin. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSo unlike FireBird, where PSS and PSC+ are combined for the main conductors, Dragon uses PSS throughout the critical conductor architecture:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary conductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Perfect-Surface Silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRF-drain conductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Perfect-Surface Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis extensive use of PSS is the fundamental material difference that establishes Dragon at the top of AudioQuest’s power-cable range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDragon incorporates AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDBS continuously saturates and polarizes the cable’s insulation. AudioQuest says this reduces dielectric-related noise and supports clearer, more dynamic reproduction against a quieter background. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than treating insulation as electrically irrelevant, AudioQuest incorporates the dielectric itself into Dragon’s overall Noise-Dissipation architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAll of Dragon’s internal conductors are \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest explains that drawn metal has a non-symmetrical grain structure and therefore exhibits direction-dependent RF impedance. The company controls conductor orientation so induced noise is drained away from areas where it could contribute to distortion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe solid PSS shield conductors are Direction-Controlled as well, making conductor orientation an integral part of Dragon’s RF-noise management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eC13 and High-Current C19 Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor the U.S. and Canadian market, Dragon Constant-Current is available with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC13 → 3-Prong Wall Plug\u003c\/strong\u003e — for components using a conventional IEC-C13 inlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC19 → 3-Prong Wall Plug\u003c\/strong\u003e — for compatible components using the larger IEC-C19 connection. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDragon Constant-Current (Source) is available in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1m \/ 3 ft 3 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2m \/ 6 ft 6 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3m \/ 9 ft 10 in\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest states that Dragon is \u003cstrong\u003emade to order at its Irvine, California headquarters\u003c\/strong\u003e, with custom lengths and terminations available through authorized AudioQuest dealers. \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\u003eAudioQuest’s reference \u003cstrong\u003eConstant-Current \/ Source power cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% solid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) primary conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudioQuest’s highest-quality conductor metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid conductor architecture eliminates strand interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid PSS RF-drain\/shield conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncompressed transient-current transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRF\/ND-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide-bandwidth RF Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon-mode phase-cancelling architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled primary conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled PSS shield conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC13 and C19 configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1m, 2m, and 3m standard lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order in Irvine, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom lengths and terminations available \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\"\u003eDragon Source vs. FireBird Source\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the final material step in AudioQuest’s source power-cable hierarchy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFireBird Source combines \u003cstrong\u003esolid Perfect-Surface Silver with solid Perfect-Surface Copper+\u003c\/strong\u003e in its primary conductor system. That design strategically introduces PSS into the current-carrying path while retaining PSC+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon eliminates that compromise. Its primary conductors are solid Perfect-Surface Silver.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon also uses solid PSS conductors for RF drainage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHurricane:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSC+ power conductors + PSS RF drains\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFireBird:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSS + PSC+ power conductors + PSS RF drains\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePSS power conductors + PSS RF drains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat's the cleanest explanation of why Dragon exists—and it gives the customer a tangible technical difference rather than simply describing it as the most expensive model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest Dragon Constant-Current (Source)\u003c\/strong\u003e is intended for systems where compromise has already been removed almost everywhere else. When the DAC, streamer, preamplifier, phono stage, and associated electronics are operating at reference level, Dragon brings AudioQuest’s highest-grade conductor material and most advanced power technologies to the AC connection itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/strong\u003e, we can match Dragon Source to the components where its Constant-Current architecture makes sense while using AudioQuest’s High\/Variable-Current designs for amplifiers and other current-demanding equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor reference systems, we can also design the entire power architecture—from the wall through \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest Niagara power conditioning\u003c\/strong\u003e and ultimately to each source component and amplifier—so AC power delivery and RF-noise management are engineered as part of the complete system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audioquest","offers":[{"title":"1m \/ 3 ft 3 in","offer_id":55063243718993,"sku":null,"price":5400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2m \/ 6 ft 6 in","offer_id":55063243751761,"sku":null,"price":8900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3m \/ 9 ft 10","offer_id":55063243784529,"sku":null,"price":12400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/audioquest-dragon-constant-current-source-nrgdragsmus01-1-m-3-ft-3-in-us-iec-c13-631882.webp?v=1790218431","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/audioquest-firebird-high-current-power-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}