AudioQuest Pegasus RCA to RCA Cable
Part of the Mythical Horses series, this Pegasus RCA interconnect cable features several AudioQuest design elements that work together to reduce distortion and efficiently dissipate radio-frequency noise. These include: Direction-Controlled Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, Carbon/Graphene Mesh-Network, 72v DBS, 6% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires, Copper-Plated Plug Casings, and Hanging-Silver over Red-Copper plugs.
Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors: Solid conductors prevent electrical and magnetic strand-interaction. PSC+ Solid-Copper minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries and maximizes linear RF Noise-Dissipation.
Level 6 Noise-Dissipation: Radio-Frequency Noise from cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellites is everywhere. AQ's Level 6 Linear Noise-Dissipation includes a carbon & graphene resistive mesh-network, direction-controlled conductors, and Silver-Plated drain wires, significantly minimizing RF Noise masking effects.
ZERO-Tech for Linear, Wide-Bandwidth Noise-Dissipation: The only way to avoid characteristic-impedance mismatch-effects between a cable and its attached source and load circuits is to prevent the cable from having a characteristic-impedance. ZERO-Tech succeeds by eliminating the electrostatic field between the cable's high and low signal conductors, enabling linear (consistent octave to octave) Radio-Frequency (RF) Noise-Dissipation, and uncompressed transients. In order to preserve ZERO-Tech's complete isolation between signal conductors, a Dual-72v DBS pack is included with the Pegasus XLR cable.
72v Dielectric-Bias System (DBS): Insulation is also a dielectric that can act like a shunt-filter. Biasing minimizes dielectric-noise and linearizes the filter, significantly improving wide-bandwidth dissipation of induced RF noise.
Polypropylene Air-Tube Insulation: Any solid material adjacent to a conductor is actually part of an imperfect circuit and will absorb energy, some of which is stored and then released as distortion. For designs that require minimal diameter, AudioQuest uses Polypropylene Air-Tube Insulation. Because air absorbs next to no energy and Polypropylene is low-loss and has a benign distortion profile, Polypropylene Air-Tube Insulation, with its high air content, causes much less of the out-of-focus effect common to other materials.
6% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires: Direction-Controlled Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires further ensure the proper and efficient dissipation of induced radio-frequency noise for clearer, more natural sound.
Copper-Plated RF-Draining Barrels: Grounded Copper-Plated Barrels maximize Noise-Dissipation by preventing a metal barrel from capacitively coupling RF to the conductors.
Hanging-Silver over Red Copper Plugs: AudioQuest's finest plugs feature superior Hanging-Silver (not tumbled) directly over extreme-purity Red Copper to ensure uncompromised signal transfer.
Our Take
The AudioQuest Pegasus RCA interconnect cable is designed to deliver exceptional audio performance by utilising advanced technologies that minimise distortion and dissipate radio-frequency noise. Key features include Direction-Controlled Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, which reduce strand-interaction and distortion caused by grain boundaries, as well as Level 6 Noise-Dissipation technology that addresses RF noise from various sources such as cellular and Wi-Fi signals. The Pegasus also incorporates ZERO-Tech, eliminating characteristic-impedance mismatch for linear RF noise dissipation. Additionally, the 72v Dielectric-Bias System (DBS) improves wide-bandwidth dissipation of induced RF noise, while Polypropylene Air-Tube Insulation ensures minimal distortion. With 6% Silver-Plated RF Drain-Wires and Hanging-Silver over Red Copper plugs, the Pegasus maximises signal transfer and clarity.
All this technology is used to ensure you get the best musical performance possible at this level. Pegasus is right on the edge of the top tier of AudioQuest interconnect cables and should be at or near the top of your list if you have a suitable system.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Stereo Analogue RCA Interconnect Cable
- Sold as a Stereo Pair - 2 Individual Cables
- Conductor Metal: Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)
- Noise Dissipation: Graphene/Carbon Mesh-Network + 72v DBS
- Geometry: ZERO-Tech
- Insulation: Polypropylene Air-Tubes
- Terminations: Hanging-Silver over Red Copper RCA Plugs
- Jacket: Brown on Black Braid
- Available Lengths: 0.6, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 metres
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 5 Years - Does not cover misuse or abuse
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Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.