{"product_id":"audioquest-firebird-rca-interconnect-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy-1","title":"AudioQuest Red River XLR Cable | Houston | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Red River XLR Interconnect Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean, Balanced Signal Transfer with Perfect-Surface Copper+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Red River XLR Interconnect Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a high-performance balanced analog interconnect designed to deliver clean, detailed signal transfer between XLR-equipped source components, DACs, streamers, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and power amplifiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed River brings several of AudioQuest’s core cable technologies together, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, Triple-Balanced Geometry, Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation, and Hard-Cell Foam insulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The result is an XLR interconnect engineered to reduce distortion and noise while preserving musical detail, dynamics, tonal accuracy, and spatial information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor listeners building or upgrading a high-performance two-channel audio system, Red River provides an accessible entry into AudioQuest’s higher-level balanced analog interconnect designs.\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\u003eRed River uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of AudioQuest’s premium copper conductor materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePSC+ features an exceptionally smooth, pure conductor surface designed to minimize distortion caused by grain boundaries and surface irregularities found in conventional copper. Using solid conductors also eliminates electrical and magnetic interaction between individual strands, a potential source of distortion in traditional stranded cable designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal is greater signal integrity and a cleaner path between components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uses separate conductors for the positive signal, negative signal, and ground reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis architecture allows the cable shield to function primarily as a shield rather than being required to carry part of the audio signal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a balanced XLR audio system, this provides dedicated low-distortion signal paths for both the positive and negative portions of the analog signal while helping maintain the benefits of balanced connectivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal-Layer Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern audio systems operate in environments filled with radio-frequency interference from Wi-Fi networks, cellular devices, switching power supplies, computers, televisions, networking equipment, and other electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed River incorporates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal-Layer Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help prevent RF energy from reaching and modulating the system's ground reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than relying only on conventional shielding, AudioQuest's Noise-Dissipation approach is designed to reduce the amount of high-frequency interference entering the cable and ultimately the audio system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard-Cell Foam Insulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed River uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard-Cell Foam (HCF) insulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e around its conductors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nitrogen-injected material contains a high percentage of air, and because air absorbs very little energy, the insulation is designed to reduce energy storage and release that could otherwise contribute to distortion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rigidity of Hard-Cell Foam also helps maintain consistent conductor geometry throughout the cable.\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\u003eAudioQuest controls the direction of Red River's conductors as part of its approach to managing radio-frequency noise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach conductor is drawn with an inherent grain structure, and AudioQuest determines the orientation used in the finished cable to help direct induced RF noise away from areas where it can have the greatest impact on system performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor proper installation, the cable should be connected according to AudioQuest's indicated direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold-Welded, Gold-Plated XLR Terminations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed River features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecold-welded, gold-plated XLR terminations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest's high-pressure cold-welding process creates the conductor-to-connector interface without conventional solder. 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The team at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can help determine the appropriate connection and AudioQuest cable for your particular system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Red River 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 a Houston destination for high-performance audio, home theater, and professionally designed entertainment systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Our showroom gives music and movie enthusiasts the opportunity to experience premium electronics, loudspeakers, source components, cables, power products, and complete systems together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioQuest Red River XLR Interconnect Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent option for customers looking to improve balanced analog connectivity between high-quality audio components without moving immediately into AudioQuest's reference-level interconnects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing the right cable involves more than selecting a price point. 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