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AudioQuest - Rocket 88 (Rocket Series) - Prepared Speaker Cable

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Let the AudioQuest Rocket 88, an avant-garde invention from our Rocket Series, redefine your auditory encounters. Outfitted with our exclusive Dielectric-Bias System (DBS) and a solid surface of remarkable Perfect-Surface Copper+, the Rocket 88 promises to enhance your listening experience. Discover deeper nuances of your cherished tracks with a lower noise-floor, all while benefiting from a smoother, more serene sonic timbre. Our unique, solid perfect-surface copper+ conductors promote an extraordinarily pure and clear soundscape, enabling you to bid goodbye to harshness like never before. Further, our Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation and Cross-Talk-Dissipation Systems work tirelessly to keep those radio-frequency distractions at bay. The ingenious Double Star-Quad Geometry and Spread-Spectrum Technology (SST) combination guarantees sonorous audio performance that's as dynamic as it is articulate. With the Rocket 88's BiWiring support and advanced terminations, you're guaranteed superior attachment options for any audio setup. Delve into immersive, richer sounds with the Rocket 88 speaker cable - it's a sound choice for the discerning audiophile.

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AudioQuest - Rocket 88 Speaker Cable

Experience the prodigious output of sonic perfection via the phenomenal AudioQuest - Rocket 88 (Rocket Series) - Prepared Speaker Cable. A carefully curated assemblage of top-tier components, the Rocket 88 redefines audio transmission with its potent concoction of solid Perfect-Surface Copper+, which eclipses its predecessor, Long-Grain Copper by bounds. The patented Dielectric-Bias System (DBS) drops the curtain on noise with finesse, allowing you to immerse deeper into the layered delicacy of your favorite symphonies. Adding to the auditory banquet, its PSC+ offers an unparalleled smoothness, recreating the natural timbre and texture of live music in your living room. The coupling of PSC+ hitting the sweet spot between clarity and elimination of harshness is mind-boggling, making the conductor mix an absolute winner. The Rocket 88 boldly employs Carbon-Load Polyethylene insulation for the negative conductors, nipping at the bud of radio-frequency interference, enhancing not only 'hash' reduction but also improving dimensional sound quality. Its Nitrogen-Injected Foamed-Polyethylene Insulation on positive conductors does an excellent dance with air, rendering negligible energy absorption and benign distortion profile, thereby providing a sharper, clearer acoustic experience. The grandeur of the Rocket 88 doesn't stop there—its US patented DBS, with immersive dynamic contrasts and vivid details, makes sound gush from an astonishingly black background. The longevity of the DBS battery packs lack no praise as well, with a convenient test button and LED system to ensure you're never out of juice. Delving into its architectural brilliance, the Double Star-Quad geometry of Rocket 88 paves the way for a bountiful capacity for dynamic contrast and intelligibility of sound. This superbly engineered product goes beyond being merely a Single-BiWire cable, with the capacity to transform into a supreme performer Double BiWire due to its inherent magnetic autonomy. Not to be left out is the sharp focus on secure terminations, providing connections that deliver a low-distortion sound quality that outshines even the most visually impressive components. Furthermore, the PVC “pants” ensure directionality, optimizing your audio set-up for the best possible sound. The Rocket 88 is indeed, a banquet of auditory perfection, meticulously crafted in limited quantities. Please remember to enquire about stock levels and prepare for a transformative audio experience.

Features:

  • Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors: Rocket 88 features an unparalleled mix of PSC+ conductors that drastically eliminate harshness and bolsters clarity.
  • Carbon-Based Noise- and Cross-Talk Dissipation Systems: The innovatively used Carbon-Loaded Polyethylene insulates four negative conductors, effectively reducing RF interference and improving the dimensional sound quality.
  • Nitrogen-Injected Foamed-Polyethylene Insulation: This insulation applied to positive conductors mitigates energy absorption and distortion, enhancing audio sharpness.
  • Dielectric-Bias System (DBS): The patented DBS provides a dynamic contrast, bringing out sound details from a surprisingly dark background. The DBS battery packs, complete with a test button and LED system, last for years.
  • Double Star-Quad Geometry: This construction arrangement provides an enhanced dynamic contrast and information intelligibility, outperforming parallel conductor arrangements.
  • Spread-Spectrum Technology (SST): SST reduces the conductor's distortion profile, paving the way for an exceptionally clear and dynamic sound.
  • BiWiring Capability: Rocket 88 is a high-performing Single-BiWire cable that can be transformed into a Double-BiWire due to its inherent geometry.
  • Quality Terminations: High-quality connectors ensure secure attachment to any equipment, facilitating a low-distortion sound quality.
  • Mindful Application: The marked PVC “pants” facilitate proper usage for optimal sound performance.

Benefits:

  • Superior Sound Quality: The Rocket 88's conductor mix is PSC+, delivering a smoother, more relaxed, and natural sonic timbre and texture.
  • Enhanced Clarity: Carbon-based systems and Nitrogen-Injected Foamed-Polyethylene Insulation significantly increase clarity and reduce harshness.
  • Minimized Noise: Rocket 88's components work systematically to minimize RF garbage and time-sensitive multi-octave audio distortion.
  • Longevity: The US patented DBS ensures years of sustained high-quality audio experience.
  • Increased Intelligibility: Rocket 88's Double Star-Quad Geometry allows for a superior dynamic contrast and sound intelligibility.
  • Dynamic Sound: SST creates an exceptionally clear, clean, and dynamic sound, reducing the awareness of character flaws found in different conductors.
  • Versatility: Rocket 88 can function both as a top-performing Single-BiWire and Double BiWire cable, transforming your audio experience.
  • Secure Connection: The high-quality connectors and AQ PK-spade lugs provide a secure, low-distortion audio connection.
  • Optimized Usage: The PVC "pants" marking ensures the correct and optimized usage of the cables for the ultimate audio performance.

Specification:

Description Specification
Conductors Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+). Rocket 88's conductor mix is PSC+.
DBS (Dielectric-Bias System) Uses AudioQuest's patented Dielectric-Bias System to minimize energy storage in the insulation and multiple nonlinear time-delays.
Noise Dissipation Carbon-based noise-dissipation and cross-talk-dissipaiton systems with partially conductive Carbon-Loaded Polyethylene insulation.
Insulation Nitrogen-Injected Foamed-Polyethylene positive conductor insulation.
Geometry Double Star-Quad Geometry allows for better dynamic contrast and information intelligibility.
SST (Spread-Spectrum Technology) Uses a precise combination of different sized conductors for an exceptionally clear, clean, and dynamic sound.
BiWiring Rocket 88 is an exceptional Single-BiWire cable. The Double Star-Quad Geometry can be converted into a true Double-BiWire set.
Terminations Wide range of high-quality connectors. Gold or silver AQ ends are plated directly over the connector. AQ PK-spade lugs are soft for a better connection. AQ PK-BFA/Banana option available for required pieces.
Application Marked "Speaker End" or "Amp End." Please use cables in the direction required.
Inventory Note This item may need to be requested in from AudioQuest due to limited stock. Please enquire for more information.

Why settle for just a speaker cable when you can own an instrument of auditory artistry? The AudioQuest - Rocket 88, a part of the esteemed Rocket Series, has been born out of a devotion to push the boundaries of sound reproduction. Offering an unparalleled sonic experience, this speaker cable does more than just connecting components — it orchestrates your music to a whole new level of clarity and depth. Embrace the grandeur of the Rocket 88 and unlock a symphony of sound that will enlighten your senses. Treat yourself to our awe-inspiring prepared speaker cable by visiting The Audio Tailor at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie, QLD 4172, or find us on our website, and prepare to experience the magic of sublime sound at its very best. As Australia’s #1 Hi-Fi Store, we encourage you to get in touch with our team at 1300 308 711 or sales@theaudiotailor.com.au. The enthralling world of the Rocket 88 awaits you!

ℹ Specifications
Specification Description
Conductors Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+). Rocket 88's conductor mix is PSC+.
DBS (Dielectric-Bias System) Uses AudioQuest's patented Dielectric-Bias System to minimize energy storage in the insulation and multiple nonlinear time-delays.
Noise Dissipation Carbon-based noise-dissipation and cross-talk-dissipaiton systems with partially conductive Carbon-Loaded Polyethylene insulation.
Insulation Nitrogen-Injected Foamed-Polyethylene positive conductor insulation.
Geometry Double Star-Quad Geometry allows for better dynamic contrast and information intelligibility.
SST (Spread-Spectrum Technology) Uses a precise combination of different sized conductors for an exceptionally clear, clean, and dynamic sound.
BiWiring Rocket 88 is an exceptional Single-BiWire cable. The Double Star-Quad Geometry can be converted into a true Double-BiWire set.
Terminations Wide range of high-quality connectors. Gold or silver AQ ends are plated directly over the connector. AQ PK-spade lugs are soft for a better connection. AQ PK-BFA/Banana option available for required pieces.
Application Marked "Speaker End" or "Amp End." Please use cables in the direction required.
Inventory Note This item may need to be requested in from AudioQuest due to limited stock. Please enquire for more information.
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