{"product_id":"audioquest-rocket-44-single-biamp-speaker-cable-pair-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest Rocket 88 Single-BiAmp Speaker Cable Pair | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest Rocket 88 Single-BiAmp Speaker Cable — Pair\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe flagship Rocket cable, configured for serious bi-amplified systems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest Rocket 88 Single-BiAmp is the highest-performance bi-amp configuration in the Rocket Series. Designed for systems using \u003cstrong\u003eseparate amplifier channels to drive the high- and low-frequency sections of each loudspeaker\u003c\/strong\u003e, it combines \u003cstrong\u003e100% Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e, Double Star-Quad Geometry, Carbon-Based Noise Dissipation, Foamed-Polyethylene insulation, and AudioQuest’s patented \u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor a high-resolution system taking advantage of passive bi-amplification, Rocket 88 delivers AudioQuest’s flagship Rocket technologies in a clean, purpose-built cable assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned for Bi-Amp Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRocket 88 Single-BiAmp is specifically configured for systems where separate amplifier channels feed the high- and low-frequency inputs of compatible loudspeakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach cable provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier End:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 connections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker End:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis provides independent amplifier feeds to the HF and LF sections of each loudspeaker without requiring two completely separate speaker cable runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e100% Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRocket 88 uses \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePSC+ is AudioQuest’s highest-grade copper conductor material. Its exceptionally smooth surface and high purity are designed to minimize distortion associated with grain boundaries and surface irregularities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe use of \u003cstrong\u003esolid conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e also eliminates electrical strand-to-strand interaction, one of the distortion mechanisms AudioQuest specifically seeks to avoid in conventional stranded speaker cables. \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\"\u003eA defining technology of Rocket 88 is AudioQuest’s patented \u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCable insulation can absorb energy and later release some of that energy as distortion. AudioQuest’s DBS maintains a continuous electrostatic field across the cable’s insulation, minimizing dielectric noise while improving wide-bandwidth dissipation of induced radio-frequency noise. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe DBS system operates independently of the music signal and does not place the battery in the audio signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDouble Star-Quad Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRocket 88 employs AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003eDouble Star-Quad Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe physical relationship between conductors determines fundamental electrical characteristics including capacitance and inductance. AudioQuest designed its Double Star-Quad arrangement to reduce distortion compared with conventional parallel conductors and common twisted-pair geometries. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCarbon-Based Noise Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRocket 88 incorporates a \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon-Based Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to reduce radio-frequency interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cable’s negative conductors are covered with partially conductive Carbon-Loaded Polyethylene, helping prevent RF noise from being fed back into the amplifier. Reducing this external interference is designed to provide greater clarity and dimensionality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFoamed-Polyethylene Insulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCommon insulation materials can absorb energy and release some of it later as distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRocket 88 uses \u003cstrong\u003eFoamed-Polyethylene insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e with a high percentage of air. AudioQuest selected this material because of its low energy absorption and benign distortion characteristics, helping reduce the out-of-focus effect associated with conventional dielectric materials. \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\"\u003eRocket 88’s conductors are carefully \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of AudioQuest’s overall approach to RF Noise Dissipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCombined with Carbon-Based Noise Dissipation and 72V DBS, conductor directionality is used to help minimize induced RF noise and its effect on sensitive audio circuitry. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSureGrip 500 Connectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRocket 88 Single-BiAmp is professionally terminated with \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest SureGrip 500 connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable configurations are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 Bananas → 4 Bananas — Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 Multi-Spades → 4 Multi-Spades — Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest notes that connector selection should account for the actual binding-post design of the amplifier and loudspeaker. Certain isolated amplifier binding posts may favor banana connectors, while other designs can provide a better mechanical connection with spades. \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\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eThe Grid HiFi, Rocket 88 Single-BiAmp is sold exclusively as a stereo pair\u003c\/strong\u003e in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 ft \/ 2.4 m pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 ft \/ 3 m pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 ft \/ 3.6 m pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 ft \/ 4.6 m pair\u003c\/strong\u003e \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\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a \u003cstrong\u003estereo pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlagship Single-BiAmp cable in the Rocket Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 amplifier-end connections per cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 speaker-end connections per cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented \u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Star-Quad Geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon-Based Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoamed-Polyethylene insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudioQuest SureGrip 500 connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver-plated Banana or Multi-Spade termination options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable with braided jacket \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\"\u003eRocket 88 vs. Rocket 44 Single-BiAmp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRocket 44 is already a sophisticated bi-amp cable, but Rocket 88 takes two important steps further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRocket 44 combines \u003cstrong\u003ePSC+ and PSC\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong\u003eRocket 88 uses PSC+ throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rocket 88 also adds AudioQuest’s patented \u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to reduce dielectric noise and improve RF-noise dissipation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBoth employ solid conductors, Double Star-Quad Geometry, Carbon-Based Noise Dissipation, Foamed-Polyethylene insulation, and SureGrip 500 connectors. Rocket 88 simply takes the Rocket architecture to its highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Buy AudioQuest Rocket 88 Single-BiAmp from The Grid HiFi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBi-amplification makes proper cable configuration especially important. 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