RETAIL PRICE BOOK JANUARY 1, 2014
North AmericAN retAil Price Book Returns • All returns are subject to approval by AudioQuest. • All returns may be subject to a 20% re-stocking charge. • Built-to-order products may not be returned. • A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number must be issued by AudioQuest before any product may be returned. • The RMA number must appear on the outside of the shipping carton, near or on the address label. Contact Information Telephone: 949.585.0111 Fax: 949.585.0333 Toll Free: 800.747.
AudioQuest History AudioQuest’s founder and chief designer, William E. Low By the end of 1980, Bill was selling his LiveWire-branded (Bill), likes to say he never wanted a job, and never had cable to 42 specialty audio dealers in Southern California. a plan. What Bill means is that he became interested in With no formal business plan and just a few hundred audio equipment as a teenager and then as a college dollars in the bank, Bill established AudioQuest and student through his love of music.
Do No Harm Solid Conductors Great sound and great pictures, music that consumes Strand interaction is the single greatest cause you, movies that transport you around the universe … of distortion in cable. Semi-Solid Concentric all come from honoring the original signal. The signal is Packed at its greatest potential … is least damaged … at the source. It’s an unavoidable fact that every Conductors avoid many strand- interaction distortion mechanisms.
DragonFly USB DAC DragonFly USB Digital-Audio Converter (v1.2) USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp n 1.
How to Order Interconnect Cables When ordering any factory terminated interconnect cable, please include these required elements: Example Qty. Pair Length Model 1 Pair 3.0m Big Sur Termination: Source End RCA Termination: Destination End to RCA Choice of Applications: 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm Male (1) Female (1) 3.5mm RCA DIN DIN (2) RCA RCA iPod 30-pin 3.5mm (1) iPod 30-pin RCA (1) 3.
Analog-Audio Interconnect Cables – Bridges & Falls Tower Evergreen Metal Golden Gate Big Sur Solid Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Geometry Asymmetrical Double-Balanced (Lower Impedance on Ground, Same Quality + & – Conductors) Dielectric Foamed-Polyethylene Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation System Jacket Black/White Stripe PVC Black/Green Braid Terminations No Yes 3.5mm Mini Male No 3.
Analog-Audio Interconnect Cables – Bridges & Falls Sydney Victoria Metal Yosemite Angel Solid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Asymmetrical Double-Balanced (Lower Impedance on Ground, Same Quality + & – Conductors) Geometry Dielectric Polyethylene Air-Tubes Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) FEP Air-Tubes (FEP is a Fluoro-Polymer) Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System Jacket Black/Dark Gray Braid Terminations Cold-Welded, Direct-Silver Plated Pure Purple
How to Order Interconnect Cables When ordering any factory terminated interconnect cable, please include these required elements: Qty. Pair or Single Length Model Termination: Source End 1 Pair 3.0m Columbia XLR to XLR 1 Single 4.
Analog-Audio Interconnect Cables Pair prices shown. Also available as singles (such as for center channel or subwoofer) at 50% of pair price.
Subwoofer Cables Subwoofer cables are single cables with a separate chassis-ground connector Black Lab Metal Irish Red Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Boxer Solid 0.5% Silver Solid 1.
Splitters and RCA Adaptors: Mini Plugs For subwoofers requiring the use of both RCA input jacks, Order FLX-X RCA splitter (FEMALE RCA 2 MALE RCAs) in addition to the subwoofer cable FLX-Mini Splitter Metal FLX-X RCA Splitters FLX-Mini/RCA Adaptor Part Number: MINI-FLX3.5 Part Number: MINI-FLX3.52RCA Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ Jacket Silver/White Braid Silver/White Braid Connectors Male Stereo 3.5mm 2 x Female Stereo 3.5mm Male Stereo 3.
Tonearm Cables Wildcat Tonearm Metal Cougar Tonearm Solid PSC Dielectric LeoPard Tonearm Wild LP Solid PSC+ WEL Signature Solid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) Foamed-Polyethylene FEP Air-Tubes (FEP is a Fluoro-Polymer) Noise-Dissipation System No Carbon-Based 3-Layer NDS Capacitance Less than 65pF/1.5m Less than 65pF/1.5m Less than 56pF/1.2m Less than 56pF/1.2m Less than 56pF/1.
Digital-Audio Cables from HDMI to Computer Audio Many of the design and material elements that have proven so effective in AudioQuest’s analog cables are every bit as meaningful for digital- and computer-audio cables, including S/PDIF, HDMI, USB, USB iPod 30-pin, FireWire, and Ethernet.
Digital-Audio Cables Digital Coax Cables Digital Coax Cinnamon Digital Coax Forest Solid 0.5% Silver Metal Digital Coax Carbon Solid 1.
Digital-Audio Cables AES/EBU Cables AES/EBU Cinnamon Solid 1.
Digital-Audio Cables Toslink Fiber-Optic Digital-Audio Cables Optical Forest Optical Cinnamon Optical Vodka Optical Diamond Full-size Full-size Full-size Full-size Full-size Full-size Full-size Full-size 3.5mm Mini Full-size 3.5mm Mini Full-size 3.5mm Mini Full-size 3.
Digital-Audio Cables USB Cables USB Pearl USB Forest USB Cinnamon USB Carbon USB Coffee USB Diamond A B plug A B plug A B plug A B plug A B plug A B plug A Mini plug A Mini plug A Mini plug A Mini plug A Mini plug A Mini plug iPod 30-pin A iPod 30-pin A iPod 30-pin A iPod 30-pin A iPod 30-pin A Lightning A Lightning A Lightning A USB 3.0 A USB 3.0 Micro A Micro Metal Solid LGC A Micro A Micro USB 3.
Slim HDMI & MHL Cable For TVs with MHL-labeled HDMI inputs, use an MHL to Standard HDMI cable. For HDMI inputs without the MHL label, use an MHL adaptor (see page 20) plus an HDMI cable. HDMI Slinky Standard HDMI to Standard HDMI HDMI Slinky Micro to Standard HDMI MHL Slinky MHL Carbon MHL to Standard HDMI MHL to Standard HDMI Samsung to USB Micro adaptor included Transmits 18Gbps, Up To 4K/60p And 4K/3D When Used With HDMI 2.
HDMI Digital Audio/Video Cables with Ethernet HDMI Cables HDMI Pearl HDMI Forest HDMI Cinnamon HDMI Chocolate Transmits 18Gbps, Up To 4K/60p And 4K/3D When Used With HDMI 2.0 Electronics Solid LGC Metal Solid 0.5% Silver Solid 1.25% Silver Solid 2.5% Silver Hard-Cell Foam Dielectric No Noise-Dissipation System Up to 3.0m - CMG (CL3 & FT4) Rated Black/White Stripe PVC (Shown Left) Jacket Up to 2.0m - Braided (Shown Left) 3.0m - CMG (CL3 & FT4) Rated Black/Red PVC Up to 3.
HDMI Adaptors and HD Field Termination Kit 28 AWG high speed up to 6.0m and standard speed up to 12.0m 24 AWG high speed up to 10.0m and standard speed up to 20.0m HD Field Termination (HDFT) System Includes: • Diagram • Crimping tool • Termination jig • Tester • Instructional DVD • 10 pairs of 24 AWG & 28 AWG connectors Description Retail HD Field Termination (HDFT) Starter Kit 495.00 HD Field Termination – 28 AWG 628 Cable, 328 ft. (100m) Spool 8.00/ft.
Cat6 & Cat7 Ethernet/Communication Cables The convenience of wireless transmission of multi-room support network speeds up to 100 Gbps at 100 meters audio and video comes at a steep qualitative price. Even length. AudioQuest’s CAT700 and RJ/E prepared generic Ethernet cable offers audio performance that’s Ethernet cables are all built on a Cat7 foundation, the clearly superior to the fastest, most robust wireless highest Cat standard. networked-audio system.
Digital-Audio Cables RJ/E (Ethernet) Cables RJ/E Pearl RJ/E Forest Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Metal RJ/E Cinnamon Solid 0.5% Silver Solid 1.25% Silver Dielectric Geometry Stabilizing Solid High-Density Polyethylene Noise-Dissipation System No CMG (CL3 & FT4) Rated Black/Gray Stripe PVC Jacket Up to 3.0m - Black/Red Braid 5.
How to Order Prepared Speaker Cables To order: first please specify type of connector (banana or spade), then the finish of connector (gold or silver). Pair prices shown. Also available in singles (i.e., for center channel, subwoofer or mono) at half pair price. When ordering any factory terminated speaker cable, please include these required elements: Qty. Pair or Single Length Model FR, SBW, DBW or SBA AMPLIFIER Termination SPEAKER Termination Gold or Silver 1 Pair 10 ft.
500 and 1000 Series Banana & Multi-Spade Connectors 500 Series Banana 500 Series Multi-Spade Silver or Gold Silver or Gold 1000 Series Banana 1000 Series Multi-Spade Silver Silver Tool included Installation Allen Wrench and Phillips Screwdriver Provided Allen Wrench and Phillips Screwdriver Provided Metal Hanging-Silver directly over pure Purple Copper or Hanging-Gold directly over pure Purple Copper Hanging-Silver directly over pure Red Copper Wire Size Up to 9 AWG Up to 9 AWG 69.
Prepared Speaker Cables: Star-Quad Series The Inside View Metal Type 4 GO-4 Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) KE-4 Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Gauge 15 AWG Geometry Star-Quad Dielectric Foamed-Polyethylene (For All Positive Conductors) Noise-Dissipation System Cross-Talk-Dissipation System Jacket Black/Blue Braid Termination Options Standard Plug Black/Brown Braid Solid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) Black/Gray Braid Full-Range, Double-BiWire* and REL Choice of SureGrip Spade or BFA/
Prepared Speaker Cables: Rocket Series The Inside View Rocket 33 Rocket 44 Metal Solid PSC / LGC Gauge 14 AWG Rocket 88 Solid PSC+ / PSC Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) 13 AWG Geometry Double Star-Quad Dielectric Foamed-Polyethylene (For All Positive Conductors) Noise-Dissipation System Cross-Talk-Dissipation System Jacket Black/Red Braid Termination Options Standard Plug Black/Silver Braid Black/Green Braid Full-Range, Single-BiWire, Double-BiWire,* Single-BiAmp* and REL Choice of
Prepared Speaker Cables: Rock Series The Inside View Metal Castle Rock Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ Comet Meteor Solid 2 x PSS / 6 x PSC+ K2 Solid 4 x PSS / 4 x PSC+ Gauge 12 AWG Geometry Double Star-Quad Dielectric Foamed-Polyethylene (For All Positive Conductors) Noise-Dissipation System Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation and Cross-Talk-Dissipation Systems Jacket Black/Brown Braid Black/Red Braid Black/Dark Gray Braid Solid Perfect-Surface Silver Black/Silver Braid Termination Options
Prepared Speaker Cables: Tree Series The Inside View Metal Aspen Oak Solid PSC+ / PSC Redwood Solid PSC+ Solid 6 x PSS / 10 x PSC+ Gauge 9 AWG Geometry Double Counter-Spiral Dielectric Foamed-Polyethylene (For All Positive Conductors) Noise-Dissipation System Carbon-Based Multi-Layer Noise-Dissipation and Cross-Talk-Dissipation Systems Jacket Black/Green Braid Black/Brown Braid Black/Dark Red Braid Termination Options Full-Range, Single-BiWire, Double-BiWire,* Single-BiAmp* and REL Sta
Prepared Speaker Cables: Tree Series The Inside View Metal Wild Wood WEL Signature Solid 12 x PSS / 4 x PSC+ Solid PSS Silver Gauge 9 AWG Geometry Double Counter-Spiral Dielectric Foamed-Polyethylene (For All Positive Conductors) Noise-Dissipation System Carbon-Based Multi-Layer Noise-Dissipation and Cross-Talk-Dissipation Systems Jacket Navy Blue Braid Black Braid Termination Options Full-Range, Single-BiWire, Double-BiWire,* Single-BiAmp* and REL Standard Plug Choice of 1000 Series Mul
Dielectric-Bias System (DBS, US Patent numbers 7,126,055 & 7,872,195 B1) High-frequency engineers often believe that “low- Absolute speed is not itself relevant, but when frequency” audio is just so simple … but in fact, insulation is un-biased, it slows down different it is very difficult to handle a multi-octave audio frequencies and different amplitudes by varying signal without damaging the time relationships degrees, a significant distortion mechanism. that define individual sounds.
BiWire Jumpers Important: please specify gold or silver connectors on jumpers. BiWire Jumper Copper (PSC+) BiWire Jumper Silver (PSS) PSC+ with 500 Series Multi-Spade or Banana Banana>Banana PSS with 500 Series Multi-Spade or Banana Spade>Banana Banana>Banana Spade>Banana > > > > > > > > Retail Retail Retail Retail 189.00/Set of 4 189.00/Set of 4 429.00/Set of 4 429.
Unterminated Speaker Cables on Spools CL3/FT4 Rated & Braided Speaker Cables On Spools Type 2 Type 4 Metal GO-4 Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Gauge Solid PSC+ 16 AWG Star-Quad Dielectric Foamed-Polyethylene (For All Positive Conductors) Jacket DBS capable Solid PSS 15 AWG Geometry No Noise-Dissipation System KE-4 DBS capable Cross-Talk-Dissipation System PVC: Black/Blue Stripes or Off-White; Braid: Black/Blue PVC: Dark Gray or Off-White PVC: Black/Brown Stripes; Braid: Black/Brown Braid
Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) Carbon-Based 5-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) Metal Foil Carbon-Loaded Synthetic Metal Foil Carbon-Loaded Synthetic Metal Foil The challenge of shielding an audio or video signal more RFI than the signal conductors, because it from through-the-air interference, usually called is much bigger. However, the cure doesn’t have RFI (Radio-Frequency Interference), is an old game. to be worse than the disease ...
AC Power While speaker cables need to maintain perfect integrity across the entire audio band, power cables only have to be “perfect” in a much narrower band. The amount of energy transferred and the size of the associated magnetic fields put AC power cables and speaker cables in a class of their own. It’s not surprising that AC power and speaker cables are subject to many of the same distortion mechanisms, and benefit from many of the same damage-minimizing design elements and techniques.
AC Power Cables: X Series NRG-X2 NRG-X3 C–7 C–13 C–17 C–5 Metal Semi-Solid Concentric Packed LGC Metal Semi-Solid Concentric Packed LGC Gauge 2 x 15 AWG Gauge 3 x 15 AWG Geometry Helical Array Geometry Helical Array Jacket Black/Gray Braid Jacket Black/Gray Braid Terminations 2-Pole Wall Plug to IEC C–7 or C–17 Terminations 3-Pole Wall Plug to IEC C–13 or C–5 Meter Feet Retail Meter Feet Retail 0.9m 3 ft. 54.00 0.9m 3 ft. 75.00 1.8m 6 ft. 69.00 1.8m 6 ft. 99.00 3.
AC Power Cables: 3-Pole Wall Plug to IEC C–13 15 AMP Connector NRG-2 NRG-4 NRG-10 Upcharge for NRG-500 plug 125.00 (single Retail) C–13 Upcharge for NRG-500 plug 125.
Accessories SorboGel Q Feet System RCA Noise-Stopper Caps Set of 4 energy-absorbing feet with “tray” which improves performance and protects furniture. Each foot supports up to 4 kg. (8 lbs.). Retail 99.00/Set of 4 Binding-Post Wrench Real tool-quality double-ended nut driver with metal inserts. Fits 7/16” & 1/2” binding posts. Retail 10.00 Blocks a significant path for incoming high-frequency energy to interfere with circuit performance. Retail 39.
CleanScreen 10 ml. Pen Display (Ships with 24 Pens) CleanScreen Kit Microfiber cloth (x 2) 10 ml spray 150 ml bottle Retractable brush Microfiber cleaning cloth included Part Number: AQCSKIT Retail Part Number: 69-090-01 20.00 HDTV Display - 200 ml./6.75 oz. (Ships with 20 Bottles) Retail 4.00/Per Pen Laptop Display - 30 ml./1 oz. (Ships with 20 Bottles) Microfiber cleaning cloth included Microfiber cleaning cloth included Part Number: 69-071-01 Retail 38 20.
Analog-Video Cables S-Video / Gaming Cables S-A GQ-300W (Component Video/Stereo Audio Cable for Nintendo Wii™) S-G Metal Solid 1.25% Silver Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Geometry 2 x 75Ω Coax 3 x 75Ω Coax For Video Plus Left and Right Audio Hard-Cell Foam Hard-Cell Foam Dielectric Jacket Black PVC Black/Blue/Red/Green Braid Shield White PVC Foil + Braid Foil + Braid Meter Feet Retail Retail Meter Feet Retail 1.0m 3’ 4” 25.00 35.00 3.0m 10’ 0” 40.00 1.5m 5’ 0” 30.00 42.
Audio & Video Connectors Connectors RCA-300 RCA-800 #800 Premium RCA Plugs Fits cables up to 9.0 mm O.D. Direct-Silver Plated. Requires soldering. Fits cables up to 7.0 mm O.D. Gold-Plated. Requires soldering. #300 Male #300 Female 20.00/Set of 4 Retail 60.00/Set of 4 Retail S-20 XLR Connectors Fits cables up to 9.0 mm O.D. Direct-Silver Plated. Requires soldering. S-Video Plug Fits S-Video cables up to 6.0 mm x 12.0 mm O.D. Gold-Plated. Requires soldering. #81 Male 45.00/Pair Retail 20.
Instant Tool-less Connectors (ITC) 3 2 1 ITC-24, ITC-18 JUST PUSH! Packs of 50 Retail Packaging Color Bands for ITC Connectors ITC 50 Pack with Stickers OSS-18/24 (68-064-01) ITC One-Step Stripper for 18 & 24 AWG Red Blue Yellow Purple Green Stripping Tool for All ITA, ITV, HD6 & MAC Cables.
CL3/FT4 Analog-Audio, Mini-Coax & RG-6 Cables on Spools Analog-Audio Cables: Balanced (XLR) or Single-Ended (RCA) Red River Red River XLR Mackenzie Red River Plugs: Cold-Welded, Gold-Plated Retail 80.00 (Set of 4) River Interconnect Crimping Tool required. See page 47 for details. 800.
CL3/FT4 Custom-Installation Cables on Spools Direct-Burial Flexible (FLX) Speaker-Cable Series: CL3/FT4 FLX/DB-16/4 FLX/DB-16/2 Metal Gauge FLX/DB-14/2 FLX/DB-14/4 Semi-Solid Concentric Packed Long-Grain Copper (LGC) 2 x 16 AWG 4 x 16 AWG (2 x 13 AWG) 2 x 14 AWG 4 x 14 AWG (2 x 11 AWG) CL3/FT4 Jacket PVC White/Black Stripe or Dark Gray/Black Stripe Foot Markers Sequentially Numbered 1-500 ft. (showing how many feet remaining) Length Retail Retail Retail Retail 500 ft. Spool (152m) 398.
Custom-Installation Speaker-Cables on Spools Solid-Conductor HyperLitz: CL3/FT4 Type 2 Type 4 Metal GO-4 Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Gauge Solid PSC+ 16 AWG Star-Quad Dielectric Foamed-Polyethylene (For All Positive Conductors) CL3/FT4 Jacket DBS capable Solid PSS 15 AWG Geometry No Noise-Dissipation System KE-4 DBS capable Cross-Talk-Dissipation System PVC: Black/Blue Stripes or Off-White; Braid: Black/Blue PVC: Dark Gray or Off-White PVC: Black/Brown Stripes; Braid: Black/Brown Brai
Installer (“i”) Series HDMI Adaptors, Couplers and Wall Plates in Packs of 5 (No Retail Packaging) HDMI/i series: for specifications see packaged cables elsewhere in this price book HDMI/i Pearl HDMI/i Forest HDMI/i Cinnamon HDMI/i Chocolate Meter Feet Retail (Each Cable) Retail (Each Cable) Retail (Each Cable) Retail (Each Cable) 0.6m 2’ 0” 26.00 39.00 63.00 89.00 1.0m 3’ 4” 29.00 49.00 69.00 99.00 1.5m 5’ 0” 34.00 59.00 85.00 119.00 2.0m 6’ 7” 39.00 69.00 99.00 139.00 3.
Installer (“i”) Series Cables in Packs of 5 (No Retail Packaging) Tower/i Audio Interconnect iPacks Time, space, and money … all finite resources for any installer, all of which are conserved with AQ’s iPacks. These 5-packs of cables ship with no retail packaging, take up less space on the truck and reduce waste to dispose of on the job.
Tools All the tools necessary to cut, strip, prepare and terminate any AQ cable HD Field Termination Tester HD Field Termination Crimping Tool Retail 100.00 Retail Cat6/6a/7 Crimping Tool & Die 168.00 River Interconnect Crimping Tool Also available separately Cat6 Die included Tool - Retail 96.00 Die - Retail 20.00 ITC One-Step Stripper for 18 & 24 AWG Coax Cables Use with either Red River or Mackenzie RCA or XLR plugs Retail 330.
AQ Branded Promotional Items T-Shirt Polo Shirt 100% lightweight, preshrunk cotton. Black with red AudioQuest logo. Made by Port and Company ®. Sizes: S-3XL Stays cool, looks sharp, travels well. ClimaLite ® technology. Black with silver AudioQuest logo. Made by adidas ®. Mens: S-2XL Womens: S-L Retail 20.00 Chino Washed Cotton Baseball Cap Retail Backpack Sweatshirt 40.00 60/40 cotton/polyester. Front pouch with earphone outlet. 2-ply hood with contrast liner. Black with red accents.
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Index 1000 Series Multi-Spades and Bananas 24 Coffee – HDMI Cable 19 500 Series Multi-Spades and Bananas 24 Coffee – USB Cable 17 AC Power Plugs 34 Color Bands for ITC Connectors 41 Adaptors: – HDMI – HDMI iPack – IEC – RCA – USB 20 45 34 11 16 Colorado – Analog-Audio Interconnect Cable 9 Columbia – Analog-Audio Interconnect Cable 9 Comet – Prepared Speaker Cable 27 AES/EBU Cables 15 Alpha-Snake/i – Installer Series Cables 46 Connector: – Spade, Pin and Banana – Audio & Video 24 40
Index Full-Range Termination 23 Klein Cable Cutter 47 Full-Range Termination Pants 32, 43, 44 Klein Crimping Tool 47 G2 – Unterminated Speaker Cable 31 LeoPard – Tonearm Cable 12 G4 – Unterminated Speaker Cable 31 Lightning Plug 17 GO-4 – Custom Installation Speaker Cable on Spools 44 M21F-90° – Audio/Video Adaptor 11 GO-4 – Prepared Speaker Cable 25 Mackenzie – Analog-Audio Cable on Spools 42 GO-4 – Unterminated Speaker Cable on Spools 32 Mackenzie – Analog-Audio Interconnect Cabl
Index Q 2 – Unterminated Speaker Cable 31 Tonearm Cables 12 Q Feet, SorboGel 12, 37 Toslink Mini Adaptor 16 Ratchet Crimping Tool, AQ 47 Tower – Analog-Audio Interconnect Cable 6 RCA Connectors (-300, -800, S-20, BNC, F Pin, Right Angle, XLR) 40 Tower/i – Installer Series Cables 46 RCA<>BNC – Audio/Video Adaptor 11 Type 2 – Custom-Installation Speaker Cable 44 RCA<>RCA – Audio/Video Adaptor 11 Type 2 – Unterminated Speaker Cable on Spools 32 RCA Noise-Stopper Caps 37 Type 4 – Custo
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