{"product_id":"audioquest-yosemite-rca-interconnect-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest Pegasus RCA Interconnect Cable | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest Pegasus RCA Interconnect Cable\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest Pegasus RCA\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reference-level analog interconnect designed to preserve signal integrity while aggressively reducing radio-frequency noise. Pegasus combines \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, ZERO-Tech, Level 6 Noise-Dissipation, a Carbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network, 72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS), Polypropylene Air-Tube insulation, 6% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires, and Hanging-Silver over Red Copper RCA plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePegasus represents a substantial step into AudioQuest’s upper-tier analog cable technology. ZERO-Tech addresses characteristic impedance, DBS controls the cable’s dielectric behavior, and an advanced RF-noise-management system works throughout the cable and its connectors to preserve low-level information, dynamics, and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePegasus uses \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/strong\u003e, AudioQuest’s highest-grade copper conductor material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSolid conductors prevent the electrical and magnetic strand interaction inherent in conventional stranded cable. AudioQuest’s extreme-purity PSC+ further minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries while helping maximize linear RF Noise-Dissipation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of the defining technologies in Pegasus is \u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional cables have a characteristic impedance that can interact with the source and load electronics. AudioQuest’s ZERO-Tech eliminates the electrostatic field between the cable’s high and low signal conductors, preventing the cable from having a characteristic impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis architecture enables more linear, wide-bandwidth RF Noise-Dissipation while allowing \u003cstrong\u003euncompressed transient response\u003c\/strong\u003e—an important advantage in highly resolving audio systems. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eLevel 6 Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePegasus employs AudioQuest’s advanced \u003cstrong\u003eLevel 6 Linear Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining ZERO-Tech with a \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon\/Graphene resistive Mesh-Network, Direction-Controlled conductors, and Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe system is engineered to reduce RF noise generated by cellular networks, Wi-Fi, satellite communications, and countless other sources surrounding a modern audio system. Rather than merely shielding against interference, Pegasus is designed to dissipate this energy before it can mask delicate musical information. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCarbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlternating layers of \u003cstrong\u003egraphene, carbon-loaded synthetic materials, and metal\u003c\/strong\u003e effectively “shield the shield.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis sophisticated network is designed to minimize RF energy before it reaches the layer attached to the component’s ground, helping create a quieter electrical environment for the analog signal. \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\"\u003ePegasus incorporates AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCable insulation acts as a dielectric and can absorb energy before releasing it back into the signal as distortion. DBS continuously saturates and polarizes the insulation, reducing dielectric noise and linearizing its behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest describes the result as 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\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePolypropylene Air-Tube Insulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePegasus uses \u003cstrong\u003ePolypropylene Air-Tube insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e around its positive conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAny solid material placed next to a conductor can absorb energy and release some of that energy later. Air absorbs almost no energy, while polypropylene has low dielectric loss. By minimizing physical contact between the conductor and insulation, the Air-Tube construction reduces dielectric-related distortion and helps preserve focus, dynamics, and transient information. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e6% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePegasus incorporates \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled 6% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese drain wires provide an efficient path for dissipating induced radio-frequency noise and work as part of the cable’s overall Level 6 Noise-Dissipation architecture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCopper-Plated RF-Draining Barrels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNoise management continues through the RCA connector assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePegasus uses \u003cstrong\u003egrounded Copper-Plated RF-Draining Barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent the metal connector housings from capacitively coupling RF energy into the signal conductors. This allows the cable’s Noise-Dissipation strategy to continue through the termination itself. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHanging-Silver over Red Copper RCA Plugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePegasus uses AudioQuest’s premium \u003cstrong\u003eHanging-Silver directly over extreme-purity Red Copper RCA plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than using conventional tumbled silver plating, AudioQuest applies its Hanging-Silver directly to the high-purity copper base material. The objective is uncompromised signal transfer through one of the most critical points in the cable. \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\"\u003eAll internal conductors are \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce RF noise. AudioQuest controls conductor orientation during manufacturing so induced RF energy can be directed away from sensitive circuitry as efficiently as possible. \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\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZERO-Tech with no characteristic impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 6 Linear Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon\/Graphene Mesh-Network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolypropylene Air-Tube insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper-Plated RF-Draining connector barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging-Silver over extreme-purity Red Copper RCA plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as a pair or single cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order at AudioQuest headquarters 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\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePegasus RCA is available in \u003cstrong\u003e0.6m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 3m, 4m, 5m, and 6m\u003c\/strong\u003e lengths and can be ordered as either a \u003cstrong\u003epair or single cable\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Choose AudioQuest Pegasus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePegasus brings several of AudioQuest’s most sophisticated technologies together in one RCA interconnect. Compared with more conventional designs, it simultaneously addresses \u003cstrong\u003econductor distortion, characteristic impedance, dielectric behavior, RF noise, and connector-induced interference\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003ePSC+ copper, ZERO-Tech, 72V DBS, Level 6 Noise-Dissipation, 6% silver-plated drain wires, and Hanging-Silver over Red Copper plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e makes Pegasus especially appropriate for highly resolving DACs, reference streamers, preamplifiers, phono stages, integrated amplifiers, and other premium analog electronics. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/strong\u003e offers AudioQuest cables for reference two-channel HiFi, home theater, and professionally designed audio systems. 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