User Manual

CABLE THEORY

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AudioQuest Type 4 SST Hyperlitz uses two solid 20 awg (0.52 sq.mm) and two 17

awg (1.02 sq mm) LGC conductors. One of each size used together makes 15 awg

(1.56 sq.mm). Available in Blue or White (both UL/CL-3), or with a Blue/Black textile

outer braid (not UL rated). This nely tuned “4” design maximizes the amount of metal

which can be used in a four conductor cable. If the 20 awg conductor we larger, skin-

effect would smear the high frequencies, if the 20 awg were smaller, the character aws of the 21 and

17 awg conductors would be heard as two aws instead of working together as the 20 and 17 awg

conductors do to minimize any such awareness (SST). If the 17 awg conductor were smaller, the cable

would lose some “authority.” If the 17 awg were larger, the 20 and 16 awg conductors would lose their

SST advantage

AudioQuest CV-4 is “living” proof that metal quality can make a huge difference. CV-

4 uses the same exceptionally efcient design as AudioQuest Type 4 speaker cable.

While Type 4 takes advantage of LGC (Long Grain Copper) in order to provide high

performance at an excellent price. CV-4 uses the astonishing new PSC (Perfect Sur-

face Copper) in order to “get out of the way” far more completely. CV-4 is smooth, pure,

clean and dynamic to an extent not previously possible anywhere near this price, even

from AudioQuest. While CV-4 is a wonderful full-range cable, it will perform even better when two CV-4

cables are used with biwirable speakers; serious take-no-prisoners performance. With two-way (high

crossover) loudspeakers, CV-4 also makes an excellent single-biwire cable. To single-biwire a three-

way (low crossover) speaker we suggest considering Slate or especially Bedrock. Available in Sea

Green, Navajo White (both UL/CL3) and Green/Black textile braid.

Double Quad-Helix Construction - The Flat Rocks

These three cables use the same remarkably effective Double Quad-Helix design. Eight conductors in

the same four sizes as in Slate (16,18,19,21) optimize the potential of SST (Spread Spectrum Technol-

ogy) to minimize audible character aws. In the explanation of Type 4 above, it is explained why none

of the conductors in Type 4 (or CV-4 or KE-4) can be any larger or smaller without sacricing quality.

However, with eight conductors in two four-conductor helixes, the game changes. In the “bass half” of

the Flat Rocks, all four conductors are one size larger. The cable has better authority, and the loss of

high frequency detail does not matter. In the “treble half” of the Flat Rocks, the four conductors are all

one size smaller, allowing an even more open and detailed top end. If used full range this would com-

promise bass weight and cause a light sound (compare Type 2 to Type 4). However, when all eight con-

ductors are combined, the SST Double Quad-Helix design allows unprecedented clarity and dynamics.

A wonderful byproduct of the superbly effective full range design of the Flat Rocks, is that these models

are also ideal for use as single-biwire cables. The “bass half” and “treble half” have already been opti-

mized for their particular priorities, and they have a degree of magnetic isolation not found in any other

single-biwire cable.

AudioQuest Bedrock uses the incredibly efcient Flat Rock design. Bedrock is our

most affordable cable that combines Third Generation SST, Double Qua-Helix Geom-

etry and Hybrid Technology. The 19 awg and 16 awg conductors in the “bass half” are

LGC (Long Grain Copper). The 21 awg and 18 awg conductors use our amazing PSC

(Perfect Surface Copper). When used full range, the hybrid use of PSC/LGC coppers

provides much of the benets of PSC, while keeping the price closer to LGC. When