Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Conductors
LGC provides smoother, clearer sound compared to regular OFHC copper by reducing distortion from strand interaction. The surface quality is crucial for guiding electric and magnetic fields. LGC has fewer oxides, fewer impurities, fewer grain boundaries, and delivers superior performance.
Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation
Achieving 100% shield coverage is simple, but preventing RFI from distorting the equipment’s ground reference requires AQ’s Noise-Dissipation. This system absorbs and reflects RFI, stopping it from reaching the ground layer and distorting the signal.
Foamed-Polyethylene Insulation
Solid materials near a conductor create an imperfect circuit, absorbing energy and releasing it as distortion. With high air content, Foamed-PE reduces energy absorption and minimizes the out-of-focus effect seen in other materials.
Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry
Designed for single-ended applications, this geometry lowers ground impedance, delivering a richer, more dynamic sound. Separating the ground from the shield results in cleaner, quieter performance.
Cold-Welded, Gold-Plated Terminations
These connections avoid the distortion caused by solder. Instead, they use a high-pressure process, with ground shells made for low distortion rather than machinability.