{"title":"AUDIOQUEST","description":"\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest is a US cable manufacturer that develops signal and power connections consistently around conductor material, geometry and noise dissipation – from the affordable RCA cable to Niagara mains conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1980 in California, AudioQuest is today one of the few cable brands whose range runs seamlessly from entry level to the very top league. The common thread is always the same: clean copper (silver-plated or pure silver on the top models), a well thought-out conductor geometry, and a construction that dissipates high-frequency noise instead of carrying it into the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe AudioQuest range with us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rocket series and Q-2, full-range or single-biwire, made up to your length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cinchkabel\"\u003eRCA interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/xlr-kabel\"\u003eXLR\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – from Evergreen up to Pegasus and Black Beauty, many models in both versions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hdmi-kabel\"\u003eHDMI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – 48 Gbps cables for 4K and 8K, active-optical long runs and eARC priority versions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/digitalkabel\"\u003eDigital cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/optische-kabel\"\u003eoptical\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/koaxialkabel\"\u003ecoaxial\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/usb-kabel\"\u003eUSB\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerkkabel\"\u003eEthernet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003ePower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – PowerQuest filters, the large Niagara conditioners and the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003epower cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/stecker\"\u003eConnectors and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – SureGrip connectors, bi-wire jumpers, record brush, equipment feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to find the right cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three questions that really matter: which devices are you connecting, how long does the run need to be, and where does your system stand sonically? The series follows from that – not from the price tag. With power conditioners a fourth question comes in: how clean is your mains power in the first place? In a quiet old building, a filter achieves less than in a flat full of switch-mode power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHonestly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest hierarchy is real, but the gain gets smaller as you go up. The top third of the price list only pays off on suitably resolving systems. A good cable doesn't turn a mediocre system into a good one – an unsuitable one can audibly hold back a good one. We recommend what fits your chain, and we say so too when the cheaper level is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich AudioQuest cable suits my system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the devices, cable length and budget. Write or call us with your chain – we narrow it down to two or three sensible levels instead of pushing you upward. For speaker cables, we make up length and connectors to match your terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRCA or XLR – which is better?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced (XLR) pays off mainly on long runs and when both devices have genuine balanced inputs and outputs. On short runs in a cleanly wired system, it makes little difference. Many AudioQuest models come in both versions at a similar price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo power conditioners really do anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on power quality and system, anywhere from clearly to barely noticeable. Power conditioners are no substitute for room acoustics and suitable speakers – those come first. We'll tell you honestly when your money achieves more somewhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy AudioQuest at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we've been putting systems together for almost three decades and know at which point in a chain a cable actually changes something. We assemble to measure in Wädenswil, our technician Mauri handles installation and cabling on site, and we advise you honestly even when the smaller series ends up being the right one. Call us at 044 680 22 00, write to us on WhatsApp at 076 534 22 00, or email shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"audioquestniagara3000","title":"AudioQuest Niagara 3000 Power Conditioner (Schuko)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Niagara 3000 is a power conditioner in Schuko format that supplies seven devices with filtered power and protects your system against voltage spikes — without sacrificing itself in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was developed by Garth Powell, AudioQuest's specialist for everything that comes out of the wall. The result isn't some filter box with a marketing sticker, but an eleven-kilo unit that dissipates noise instead of choking your power amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Niagara 3000?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour wall outlet delivers a lot more than just power these days. Switch-mode power supplies, LED dimmers, routers, and the heat pump next door all dump high-frequency noise onto the line as well. The Niagara 3000 pushes back: patented Ground-Noise-Dissipation, filtering linearized across more than 18 octaves, and over 24 dB of noise rejection from 6 kHz to 1 GHz — without the resonance peaks that simple filter strips tend to pick up along the way. Two low-impedance high-current outlets are reserved for the amplifier. There, Transient Power Correction keeps more than 55 amps of peak current on tap for up to 25 milliseconds, so the bass never gets held back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven Schuko outlets with a clear division of labor: two for amplifiers or subwoofers, five linearly filtered ones for DAC, streamer, transport, and preamp. Plus destruction-free surge protection that absorbs spikes up to 6000 volts or 3000 amps without giving up the ghost itself — unlike the sacrificial components in hardware-store power strips. The power cable to the wall is deliberately not included: the Niagara has a C14 inlet and expects a 15 A-rated cable of your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Niagara 3000 for — and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: if you're running three devices in the living room and mainly want surge protection, a PowerQuest strip serves you better. If you're powering several hefty power amps and a dozen sources, the Niagara 5000 is the smarter reach. In between — an ambitious stereo or AV chain, good components, audibly noisy mains — the 3000 hits the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Niagara 3000 doesn't make anything louder — it makes everything cleaner. That's the least spectacular way to make a good system better, and one of the most effective. The trade press agrees: \"The soundstage was larger and more three-dimensional, and the bass extended even deeper.\" – Muse Kastanovich, The Absolute Sound, 2024. Whether the effort is worth it for your mains is something we can work out by phone or email: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: power conditioner \/ mains filter, Schuko version (EU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC outlets: 7 (2× high-current low-impedance, 5× linearly filtered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. input current: 15 A RMS (total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransient Power Correction: over 55 A peak (up to 25 ms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise rejection: over 24 dB from 6 kHz to 1 GHz, linearized across more than 18 octaves; patented Ground-Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurge protection: destruction-free, 6000 V \/ 3000 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower inlet: IEC C14 – power cable (15 A) not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 44.5 × 8.8 × 38.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 11.3 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Niagara 3000, user manual (2U rack ears optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich power cable do I need for the Niagara 3000?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne with a C13 connector, rated for at least 15 amps and with a cross-section of at least 2.5 mm². It's deliberately not included, because AudioQuest leaves the choice to you. A good high-current cable noticeably gets more out of the unit. We'll tell you which one fits your system and your budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Niagara 3000 hold back my power amp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The two high-current outlets are low-impedance and aren't throttled in series. For short load spikes, Transient Power Correction even supplies the amplifier with an extra 55-plus amps. This is exactly where many simple filter strips fall short: they calm the background noise but cost you dynamics in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many devices can I connect to the Niagara 3000?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven. Two Schuko outlets are reserved for high-current loads like integrated or power amplifiers and subwoofers, five for sources like a DAC, streamer, CD transport, or phono preamp. Total current is limited to 15 amps RMS. If you need more outlets, the larger Niagara 5000 is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Niagara 3000 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause power conditioning depends on your installation, not on a spec sheet. We'll look together at what's hanging off your chain, which devices belong on the high-current outlets, and whether the size is right. Plus, we're an authorized dealer with our own technician and a team that's been doing hi-fi since the nineties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable to the wall is still missing: you'll find the right one under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003ePower cables\u003c\/a\u003e. Larger and smaller alternatives are in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003eMains Filters \u0026amp; Power Conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e, and the whole brand lives in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483778384,"sku":null,"price":3995.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-niagara-3000-power-conditioner-schraegansicht.png?v=1785437732"},{"product_id":"audioquestpowerquest2","title":"AudioQuest PowerQuest 2 Mains Filter (Schuko)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest PowerQuest 2 is a mains filter with six Schuko outlets that supplies hi-fi and home theater devices with filtered power while protecting them non-destructively against voltage spikes at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the most affordable way into AudioQuest's power world — and still no relabeled hardware-store item. The filtering principles come straight from the Niagara series, just on a smaller scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the PowerQuest 2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ordinary power strip just distributes electricity. The PowerQuest 2 distributes it and cleans up first: push-pull noise dissipation attenuates more than 22 dB from 30 kHz to 1 GHz — exactly where switch-mode power supplies, Wi-Fi routers, and dimmers dump their dirt. The six outlets are sorted by task: one is optimized for 4K and 8K video devices, two deliver high current for amplifiers or subwoofers, three are linearly filtered for source components. Plus a total capacity of 16 amps at 230 volts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flat metal strip just under 40 centimeters long with a removable stand — it can lie flat, stand upright, or hang on the wall. Two fast USB charging ports with a combined 3.4 amps save you a wall charger. A direction-optimized AudioQuest power cable, 2.1 meters long, is included. The surge protection works non-destructively and doesn't need replacing after an event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the PowerQuest 2 for — and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: if you're running two hefty power amps and half a rack full of sources, you're better served by the PowerQuest 303 or a Niagara — six outlets fill up faster than you'd think. For compact stereo setups, a TV with a soundbar, or a modest home theater, the PQ 2 is sized just right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerQuest 2 is the kind of purchase you only learn to appreciate once a storm rolls in over the lake. Until then, it quietly works against the noise floor you'd previously taken for normal. Whether six outlets are enough, or you need a size up, we'll quickly work through it with you: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: mains filter \/ power conditioner with surge protection, Schuko version (EU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC outlets: 6 (1× 4K\/8K video optimized, 2× high-current, 3× linearly filtered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise suppression: push-pull, over 22 dB (30 kHz–1 GHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurge protection: destruction-free, 6000 V \/ 3000 A; extreme-voltage shutoff at 270 VAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. input current: 16 A RMS at 220–240 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB charging ports: 2×, 3.4 A combined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: removable stand, holes for wall mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 39.3 × 8.0 × 15.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: PowerQuest 2, AudioQuest power cable (2.1 m), stand, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the video-optimized outlet do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt filters exactly the interference that shows up on TVs and projectors as picture noise, color noise, or washed-out contrast. Plug your display device in there instead of anywhere else, and the filtering is tuned to its power supply. For audio devices, you're better off using the linearly filtered outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect my amplifier to the PowerQuest 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that's exactly what the two high-current outlets are for. They aren't throttled and give the amplifier the current it draws on impulse. Overall, the strip can be loaded with up to 16 amps — comfortably enough for a typical living-room system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does destruction-free surge protection mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheap strips use sacrificial components that give up at the first serious spike — often without you noticing. The PowerQuest 2 withstands repeated tests at 6000 volts or 3000 amps and stays functional afterward. Under extreme mains voltage, it also disconnects itself automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the PowerQuest 2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we'll tell you when the smallest model is enough — and just as readily when it isn't. We'll go through with you what's going on the strip, which outlet belongs to which device, and whether a better power cable would bring more. You get advice and a workshop from one and the same place with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA better cable to the wall makes a difference here too: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003ePower cables\u003c\/a\u003e. Larger models are in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003eMains Filters \u0026amp; Power Conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e, and everything around grounding and power pathways is under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/strom-optimierung\"\u003ePower Optimization\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483876688,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-powerquest-2-netzfilter-schraegansicht.png?v=1785437733"},{"product_id":"audioquestpowerquest3","title":"AudioQuest PowerQuest 3 Mains Filter (Schuko)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest PowerQuest 3 is a mains filter with eight Schuko outlets that supplies a complete audio and video system with filtered power, and additionally protects antenna, network, and telephone lines against surges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the largest unit in the compact PowerQuest family, and the only one that keeps an eye on more than just the power path. After all, a voltage spike doesn't care which cable it enters the house through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the PowerQuest 3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PQ 3 sorts its eight outlets strictly by load type: two high-current outlets at 10 amps each for power amp, AV receiver, or subwoofer, two outlets optimized for 4K and 8K for TV and projector, four ultra-linearly filtered outlets at 3 amps each for source components. Filtering runs both push-pull and common-mode at over 22 dB each — the common-mode stage is exactly what the smaller PowerQuest 2 doesn't have, and it's what helps against RF interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides the outlets, you get feed-throughs for coax, RJ45, and RJ11 lines — that's antenna, network, and phone. Four USB charging ports with a combined 4.8 amps sit on top and on the side. The removable stand allows horizontal or vertical mounting, and an AudioQuest power cable, 2.1 meters long, is included. In standby, the unit draws less than half a watt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the PowerQuest 3 for — and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: a lean stereo setup with four devices doesn't need this much capability — the PowerQuest 2 is enough there. And if you're running high-end stereo with several large power amps, you're better off with the PowerQuest 505 or a Niagara. The PQ 3 plays to its strengths in a mixed living room: TV, receiver, subwoofer, streaming box, console, router — all on one unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerQuest 3 is the most pragmatic mains filter in the AudioQuest lineup: plenty of outlets, a clean division of labor, and the only one that also shields the data lines. Anyone who has ever replaced a dead router and half a TV after a thunderstorm knows what that's worth. We'll go through how to fill the eight outlets sensibly with you: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: mains filter \/ power conditioner with surge protection, Schuko version (EU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC outlets: 8 (2× 4K\/8K video optimized, 2× high-current at 10 A each, 4× ultra-linearly filtered at 3 A each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional line protection: coax, network (RJ45), phone (RJ11), each with input and output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise suppression: push-pull and common-mode, each over 22 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurge protection: destruction-free, 6000 V \/ 3000 A, response time 0.25 s, with extreme-voltage shutoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. input current: 15 A RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB charging ports: 4×, 4.8 A combined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby power draw: under 0.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: removable stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 39.3 × 8.0 × 18.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: PowerQuest 3, AudioQuest power cable (2.1 m), stand, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the point of protecting the coax, network, and phone lines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause surges don't only come in through the wall outlet. Antenna and network lines running into the house from outside are a second path. The PowerQuest 3 routes them through and clamps them too — so the router or the cable connection is protected, not just the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the PowerQuest 3 differ from the PowerQuest 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has eight outlets instead of six, two video outlets instead of one, twice as many USB ports, additional common-mode filtering, and the line protection. In exchange, it's a bit deeper. For pure stereo systems, the PQ 2 is enough; for mixed AV setups, the extra cost is usually worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich devices belong on which outlet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmplifiers, AV receivers, and active subwoofers go on the two high-current outlets, TV or projector on the video outlets, everything else on the four filtered ones. The latter are rated for 3 amps per outlet — so don't connect anything power-hungry there, or you'll give up dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the PowerQuest 3 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause how you fill the outlets decides what the filter actually delivers, and we'll look at that setup together with you. Add to that over two decades of experience in living rooms around Lake Zurich, our own technician for installation and service, and warranty handling you don't have to worry about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill missing: the connection to the wall — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003ePower cables\u003c\/a\u003e. For clean data paths, it's worth a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerkkabel\"\u003eNetwork cables\u003c\/a\u003e, and you'll find larger filters in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003eMains Filters \u0026amp; Power Conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483909456,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-powerquest-3-netzfilter-schraegansicht.png?v=1785437780"},{"product_id":"audioquestpowerquest303","title":"AudioQuest PowerQuest 303 Power Conditioner (Schuko)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest PowerQuest 303 is a power conditioner in 2U rack format that splits seven Schuko outlets into three high-current and four filtered outputs, and comes with a matching power cable right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the entry point into AudioQuest's current rack generation: not some little strip to tuck behind the sideboard, but a unit you install and then forget about. That's exactly how power supply should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the PowerQuest 303?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of a simple filter, the PQ 303 works with AudioQuest's Ultra-Linear noise dissipation: more than 22 dB of push-pull attenuation from 30 kHz to 1 GHz, evenly across the whole range. That's exactly where cheap filters fall short — they attenuate hard in one narrow window and build up resonance peaks elsewhere. Three low-impedance high-current outlets are reserved for amplifiers, active speakers, and subwoofers; four filtered ones take the sources. Overall, the unit can be loaded with up to 10 amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA metal chassis in full rack width, complete with 2U mounting brackets — included, not sold separately as so often happens. The surge protection is destruction-free and withstands repeated tests at 6000 volts or 3000 amps; at 270 volts mains voltage, the unit disconnects itself automatically. And the cable to the wall is already in the box: a direction-controlled PQ-416, two meters long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the PowerQuest 303 for — and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: if you want to optimize display devices separately or protect network and antenna lines, reach for the PowerQuest 3 instead. If you're looking for more headroom for large power amps, you'll find it in the 505 or 707. For a tidy hi-fi rack with one to three amplifiers and a few sources, the 303 is the right basic setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerQuest 303 is unglamorous groundwork done right: properly filtered, properly shielded, properly cabled — and with the included PQ-416, no hidden follow-up costs. Not a unit chasing spec-sheet records, but one that brings exactly the calm to many systems that was missing before. Whether it's the right size for you, we'll quickly work out together: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: power conditioner \/ mains filter, Schuko version (EU), 2U rack-mountable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC outlets: 7 (3× high-current, 4× linearly filtered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. input current: 10 A RMS at 220–240 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: Ultra-Linear (RF\/ND-Tech), push-pull over 22 dB from 30 kHz to 1 GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransient Power Correction: not present (see PowerQuest 707)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurge protection: destruction-free, 6000 V \/ 3000 A; extreme-voltage shutoff at 270 VAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cable: AudioQuest PQ-416, 2 m, direction-controlled, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 43 × 8.6 × 34 cm (9 cm H with feet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.65 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: PowerQuest 303, PQ-416 power cable (2 m), 2U rack brackets, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a power cable included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a direction-controlled AudioQuest PQ-416, two meters long. That means the unit is ready to use right away, which is by no means a given for mains filters in this class. A higher-grade power cable remains possible as a later upgrade — we'll tell you when that's really worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the PowerQuest 303 fit in my rack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The chassis is full rack width and two rack units tall, and the mounting brackets are included. Without feet it's 8.6 centimeters tall, with feet 9 centimeters. It works just as well freestanding — just plan enough space behind it for seven Schuko plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much current can the PowerQuest 303 handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen amps RMS in total at 220 to 240 volts. The three high-current outlets are enough for integrated amps, power amps, or active subwoofers of typical size. For very powerful power amps in continuous use, you should reach for the Niagara 3000 instead, which allows 15 amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the PowerQuest 303 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we like to do the math before we sell: what's hanging on the system, how much current does it draw, is the 303 enough or do you need more? As an authorized dealer, we then also handle installation, service, and warranty — with our own in-house technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a rack, order pays off: more filters are in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003eMains Filters \u0026amp; Power Conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e, cables for the connected devices under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003ePower cables\u003c\/a\u003e, and the brand's full range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483942224,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-powerquest-303-power-conditioner-schraegansicht.png?v=1785437779"},{"product_id":"audioquestpowerquest505","title":"AudioQuest PowerQuest 505 Power Conditioner (Schuko)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest PowerQuest 505 is a rack-mountable power conditioner with seven Schuko outlets, the first in the line to also filter in common mode, clearing out a significantly broader spectrum of interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a price gap between the no-frills 303 and the Niagara league. The 505 fills it — without you having to rebuild your rack or empty your account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the PowerQuest 505?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PQ 303 works only in push-pull mode. The 505 adds a second filter stage on top: common-mode attenuation from 30 kHz to 100 MHz, also at more than 22 dB. That catches exactly the interference that today comes from Wi-Fi routers, mobile networks, powerline adapters, and LED drivers, which use power cables as an antenna. Combined, that's roughly 19 octaves of ultra-linear noise dissipation. Three low-impedance high-current outlets stay reserved for amplifiers, four filtered ones for sources, with a total allowance of 10 amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA metal chassis in full rack width with 2U brackets in the box, destruction-free surge protection up to 6000 volts or 3000 amps, and shutoff at 270 volts. Included is the PQ-715, a direction-controlled power cable made of LGC copper with AudioQuest's ZERO-Tech and RF\/ND-Tech — so the technology sits in the cable, not the outlets. A sensible starting point you can still upgrade later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the PowerQuest 505 for — and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: for a compact chain of an integrated amp and a streamer, the 505 is more than needed — a PowerQuest 2 or 303 is enough there. If you need power reserves for impulse-hungry power amps, you'll only find them in the 707 or the Niagara line. The 505 is made for ambitious hi-fi systems sitting in an RF-polluted living environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 505 is the point where mains filtering stops being an accessory and starts becoming a component. fairaudio reached the same conclusion: \"The playback comes across as a bit calmer, the spatial structure stabilizes and grows in its dimensions.\" – Michael Bruss, fairaudio, April 2026, awarded the \"Kauftipp\" (Buying Tip) rating. Whether the 505 or the 707 belongs in your system is something we're happy to discuss: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: power conditioner \/ broadband mains filter, Schuko version (EU), 2U rack-mountable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC outlets: 7 (3× high-current, 4× ultra-linearly filtered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. input current: 10 A RMS at 220–240 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: Ultra-Linear across roughly 19 octaves — push-pull over 22 dB (30 kHz–1 GHz), common-mode over 22 dB (30 kHz–100 MHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransient Power Correction: not present (only PowerQuest 707 and the Niagara series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurge protection: destruction-free, 6000 V \/ 3000 A; extreme-voltage shutoff at 270 VAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cable: AudioQuest PQ-715, direction-controlled, LGC copper, with ZERO-Tech and RF\/ND-Tech, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 43 × 8.6 × 34 cm (9 cm H with feet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.9 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: PowerQuest 505, PQ-715 power cable, 2U rack brackets, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is ZERO-Tech, and where does it sit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZERO-Tech is AudioQuest's conductor geometry with no characteristic impedance, and it sits in the included PQ-715 power cable, not in the unit's outlets. It's meant to transfer current without compression. The effect shows up mainly at the connection to the wall outlet — right where all the current has to pass through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's different between the PowerQuest 505 and the 303?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 505 additionally filters in common mode from 30 kHz to 100 MHz, covering roughly 19 octaves. It also comes with the higher-grade PQ-715 power cable. Outlets, rack format, and current capacity are identical — the difference is in filter quality, not capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 505 enough, or should it be a Niagara?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most ambitious hi-fi systems, the 505 is enough. Once several large power amps come into play, or you exceed 10 amps, the Niagara 3000 or 5000 becomes the better solution. Tell us what's being connected, and we'll work it out together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the PowerQuest 505 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we know the whole line side by side and can tell you where stepping up is worth it — and where it isn't. Add to that everything that makes a specialty shop by Lake Zurich what it is: personal advice, an in-house technician, and warranty handling we take care of for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included cable can be upgraded later: the selection is under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003ePower cables\u003c\/a\u003e. Larger models are in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003eMains Filters \u0026amp; Power Conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e, the full range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989483974992,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-powerquest-505-power-conditioner-schraegansicht.png?v=1785437779"},{"product_id":"audioquestpowerquest707","title":"AudioQuest PowerQuest 707 Power Conditioner (Schuko)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest PowerQuest 707 is the flagship of the PowerQuest line: a rack-mountable power conditioner with seven Schuko outlets, the only one in the series to keep a power reserve on hand for dynamic peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the bridge to the Niagara world — at 7.6 kilos, noticeably heavier than its siblings, and that's not down to the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the PowerQuest 707?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things set it above the 505. First, Transient Power Correction: 45 amps of peak current that your amplifier can draw instantly during short load spikes of up to 25 milliseconds. It's exactly in those moments that a bass line either has contour or is just loud. Second, the broader filtering: in push-pull mode, the 707 already starts at 8 kHz instead of 30 kHz and attenuates by more than 22 dB up to 1 GHz, and in common mode from 30 kHz to 100 MHz. Combined, that's roughly 20 octaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2U metal chassis in full rack width, mounting brackets included. Three low-impedance high-current outlets for amplifiers, active speakers, and subwoofers, four ultra-linearly filtered ones for sources, internally wired with 2.5 mm². The surge protection works destruction-free up to 6000 volts or 3000 amps; at 270 volts, the unit disconnects. The PQ-716 power cable with ZERO-Tech and RF\/ND-Tech is included — two meters, direction-controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the PowerQuest 707 for — and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: if you're running several large power amps or continuously draw more than 10 amps, you're better served by the Niagara line — it offers more capacity and more outlets. But if you want the dynamic reserve of Niagara technology without its format and budget, the 707 is the most sensible compromise in the whole brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 707 is the PowerQuest where AudioQuest stopped cutting corners. A quieter background, noticeably more command in the bass, reliable protection — and a power cable in the box you won't want to replace right away. Whether it's the right step for your system, or a Niagara makes more sense, we'll tell you straight: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice type: power conditioner \/ mains filter, Schuko version (EU), 2U rack-mountable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC outlets: 7 (3× high-current, 4× ultra-linearly filtered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. input current: 10 A RMS at 220–240 V; internal wiring 2.5 mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransient Power Correction: 45 A peak (up to 25 ms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: Ultra-Linear across roughly 20 octaves — push-pull over 22 dB (8 kHz–1 GHz), common-mode over 22 dB (30 kHz–100 MHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurge protection: destruction-free, 6000 V \/ 3000 A; extreme-voltage shutoff at 270 VAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cable: AudioQuest PQ-716, 2 m, direction-controlled, with ZERO-Tech and RF\/ND-Tech, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 43 × 8.6 × 38 cm (9.4 cm H with feet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: PowerQuest 707, PQ-716 power cable (2 m), 2U rack brackets, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Transient Power Correction do in everyday use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt keeps 45 amps of peak current ready, which your amplifier can draw instantly during short, powerful impulses — drum hits, bass lines, orchestral tuttis. Audibly, that comes across as deeper, better-controlled bass. Among the PowerQuests, only the 707 offers this feature; otherwise you'll only find it in the Niagara series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's different between the 707 and the PowerQuest 505?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power reserve and the filter bandwidth. The 707 starts in push-pull mode already at 8 kHz, covers roughly 20 octaves, and brings Transient Power Correction along. It's also a bit deeper and weighs a good 2.5 kilos more. The 505 remains the more affordable step without the power reservoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much can I connect to the PowerQuest 707?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total of 10 amps RMS at 230 volts, spread across seven outlets. Amplifiers, active speakers, and subwoofers belong on the three high-current outlets, sources on the four filtered ones. If you regularly need more current, you should consider a Niagara instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the PowerQuest 707 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause at this point in the line, the question of 707 or Niagara genuinely deserves advice — and we answer it instead of simply boxing up the more expensive unit. At our place in Wädenswil, personal advice, our own technician, and handling the manufacturer's warranty naturally come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PQ-716 is already included — but for the connected devices, it's still worth a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003ePower cables\u003c\/a\u003e. The next step up is in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003eMains Filters \u0026amp; Power Conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e, the rest of the range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989484007760,"sku":null,"price":1399.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-powerquest-707-power-conditioner-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785437778"},{"product_id":"audioquestq2","title":"AudioQuest Q-2 Speaker Cable (3 m)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Q-2 is a ready-made pair of speaker cables (2 × 3 m) with Solid+ Concentric conductors made of Long-Grain Copper (LGC) and banana plugs fitted on both ends. Unpack, plug in, done — the unglamorous first step away from the nameless bundled wire that's been aging behind the sideboard for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Q-2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core sits a solid LGC conductor, around which eleven finer LGC strands spiral — AudioQuest calls this Solid+ Concentric. The trick: the strands keep their position relative to each other instead of constantly touching and letting go as in an ordinary stranded wire. Less strand interaction, fewer grain boundaries, less of the slightly rough hardness that budget cables tend to bring along. The Low-Inductance Twisted-Pair layout additionally keeps inductance low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo ready-made 3 m lengths in a flat PVC jacket that can be run under carpet edges and behind baseboards, plus SureGrip-100 banana plugs with a directly silver-plated contact surface and no nickel interlayer. No stripping, no crimping, no frayed copper strands looking for contact with each other at the worst possible moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Q-2 for — and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: on a high-resolution chain with demanding floorstanding speakers, the Q-2 plays below its potential — there, the Rocket series gets noticeably more out of it. Its territory is compact systems, bookshelf speakers, and any setup currently running nameless two-conductor wire. And if your speakers sit further than three meters apart, you'll need a different length — just let us know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q-2 is the most matter-of-fact argument against bundled cables that we know: cleanly made, honestly priced, audibly calmer. Which length and plug type fit your equipment, we'll sort out in two minutes — HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: speaker cable, ready-made (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductor: Solid+ Concentric Long-Grain Copper (LGC) — solid core plus eleven spirally wound LGC strands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauge: 14 AWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: Low-Inductance Twisted Pair, direction-optimized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulation and jacket: PVC, flat profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlugs: SureGrip 100 banana, directly silver-plated, cold-welded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 2 × 3 m (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: two ready-made 3 m cables, banana plugs on both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I get one cable or two?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo. The Q-2 ships as a ready-made pair — one 3 m length each for the left and right speaker. Both ends already have banana plugs fitted. You don't need to strip anything, solder anything, or buy anything extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Long-Grain Copper offer over ordinary copper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonger copper crystals, and therefore fewer grain boundaries. Every grain boundary is a tiny transition where the signal is minimally disturbed. The fewer of those lie along the run, the calmer and less distorted the music arrives at the speaker — audibly, above all, as less hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the banana plugs fit my amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the vast majority of cases, yes — banana jacks are the standard on amplifiers and speakers. There are exceptions with pure screw terminals or spade-lug connections. Tell us your amplifier and speaker model, and we'll tell you in advance whether it fits or whether a different termination makes more sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is it worth switching to a Rocket cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as your system resolves more finely than the Q-2 can show. The Rocket series steps up quietness, dynamics, and bass control, and also offers single-biwire. For entry-level chains, though, the Q-2 is honestly enough — we'd rather not sell you headroom you'll never use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the Q-2 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause you'll get an honest assessment from us on whether this cable actually does anything for your system. Our experienced team knows the connection situations of common amplifiers and can make up custom lengths on request. Call, WhatsApp, or email us — even for small questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cable alone doesn't make a system: browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e, compare in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e section, or take a look at the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989484433744,"sku":null,"price":329.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-q-2-lautsprecherkabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785437770"},{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-x2-netzkabel","title":"AudioQuest NRG-X2 Power Cable (C7)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest NRG-X2 is a two-pin power cable that supplies source components with a C7 figure-eight connector — and is built noticeably more carefully than the bundled cable it's replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heads-up right away, because this is where most ordering mistakes happen: the NRG-X2 has a C7 coupler on the device side — the flat figure-eight with no ground pin — and a two-pin Europlug on the mains side. That makes it the cable for small, ungrounded components, not for your integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the NRG-X2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause power is the first ingredient in your chain, and it's exactly this ingredient the free cable in the box skimps on. AudioQuest fits direction-controlled Long-Grain Copper (LGC) here: copper with noticeably fewer grain boundaries than off-the-shelf stock, so less distortion arises at the transitions. Add to that the Semi-Solid Concentric geometry — seven substantial strands in a single, even layer around a core wire, instead of 37 strands getting in each other's way. The plug contacts are cold-welded rather than soldered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo reinvention of your system, more of a tidy-up: the background gets quieter, transients start more precisely, and the bass gets contour instead of mere bloom. That shows up most clearly on small digital sources otherwise hanging off the thinnest imaginable figure-eight cable. Anyone expecting an explosion will be disappointed; anyone looking for a clean foundation will nod with satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the NRG-X2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone running a streamer, compact DAC, CD player, or digital radio with a C7 input who wants to take the first sensible step with their power cable. Straight talk: if your device has a three-pin C13 input, the X2 simply won't fit — then the NRG-X3 is your cable. The same goes if your device needs a ground conductor. And for power amps, it's simply too thin at 2.5 A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRG-X2 is the most honest entry point into the subject of power cables: affordable, cleanly made, without esoteric fanfare. It gets more out of small sources than its spot at the very bottom of the NRG line would suggest. An upgrade with a sense of proportion — and the right starting point before you start thinking about mains filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e power cable, AudioQuest NRG series (entry level), two-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-Grain Copper (LGC), direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Solid Concentric — seven strands in one layer around a core wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.04 mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 2.5 A at 230 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains-side plug:\u003c\/strong\u003e two-pin Europlug, no ground conductor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevice-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC C7 (figure-eight, two-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e cold-welded plug contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e black PVC with red stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m, 2 m, 3 m, 4.5 m, 6 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 power cable in the length selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat connector does my device need for the NRG-X2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA C7 input: two round contacts in a flat figure-eight shape, with no ground pin. You'll find this connector on streamers, compact DACs, CD players, and radios. If your device instead has a three-pin C13 input, you need the NRG-X3. A glance at the old cable makes it clear in ten seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the NRG-X2 only two-pin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause its counterpart is too. Devices with a C7 socket have no ground connection, so the cable doesn't carry one either. That's why a two-pin Europlug sits on the mains side. If you want a grounded feed despite the C7 socket, reach for the NRG-Y2 instead — same coupler, but a three-pin mains plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much current can flow through the cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 2.5 A at 230 V. That's generous for small source components and too little for amplifiers. Streamers, DACs, and players stay well below that. Anything that draws heavily on impulse belongs on a three-pin cable with a larger gauge, such as the NRG-X3 or NRG-Z3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the cable's direction really matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest orients the copper conductors according to their grain structure and marks the direction with an arrow on the jacket. The idea behind it: captured interference should be led away from the device in a controlled way. You don't have to believe that — just install the cable the way the arrow indicates, and it's set up correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the NRG-X2 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we'll save you from the most common wrong purchase: the wrong plug type. Send us your device's brand and model, and we'll clarify whether C7, C5, or C13 fits. Our team in Wädenswil advises you with no pressure to buy — 044 680 22 00 · WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) · shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA C7 connector is usually found on compact sources — browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003eStreamers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cd-player\"\u003eCD Players\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll find the next step up in power under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003eMains Filters \u0026amp; Power Conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e, all other models in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003ePower Cable overview\u003c\/a\u003e and in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53018127991120,"sku":"AQ-NRGX2-1M","price":74.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53018128023888,"sku":"AQ-NRGX2-2M","price":89.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53018128056656,"sku":"AQ-NRGX2-3M","price":114.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5 m","offer_id":53018128089424,"sku":"AQ-NRGX2-4-5M","price":129.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 m","offer_id":53018128122192,"sku":"AQ-NRGX2-6M","price":149.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-nrg-x2-netzkabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785437271"},{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-x3-netzkabel-c13","title":"AudioQuest NRG-X3 Power Cable (C13)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest NRG-X3 is a three-pin power cable with a C13 coupler that supplies hi-fi components with a ground conductor and higher current demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC13 is the connector the vast majority of hi-fi devices carry — three contacts in the typical cold-appliance trapezoid shape. That makes the X3 the workhorse of the NRG entry class: the same design as the smaller X2, but with a larger gauge, grounding, and correspondingly more reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the NRG-X3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an amplifier during music playback doesn't draw a steady current, but in bursts. A cable that's too thin holds back exactly those bursts. The NRG-X3 works with direction-controlled Long-Grain Copper (LGC) in a Semi-Solid Concentric geometry: a few substantial strands in one fixed layer that never swap position within the cable. Less grain distortion in the copper, less interaction between strands, cold-welded contacts instead of solder joints — none of this is magic, all of it is solid engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cable that doesn't stand out in everyday use — and that's exactly the point. Where a bundled little cord used to hang, the bass sounds a bit tidier after the swap, transients arrive with more definition, and the soundstage loses some restlessness. The effect isn't a curtain lifting; it's a noise floor getting quieter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the NRG-X3 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor integrated amplifiers, mains filters, streaming amps, CD players, and anything else with a C13 input that's currently hanging off its original cable. Honestly: if your device has a flat C7 socket, you're in the wrong place here — then you need the NRG-X2 or NRG-Y2. And if you already own a good power cable, don't expect a leap from the X3; it's a first step, not an end goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRG-X3 is the most sensible answer to the question \"What do I get once the bundled cable has to go?\" It costs little, sits solidly, lasts a long time, and brings calm exactly where manufacturers usually cut corners. Anyone wanting more later will find the next step in the NRG-Y3 and NRG-Z3 — but nobody has to start there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e power cable, AudioQuest NRG series (entry level), three-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-Grain Copper (LGC), direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Solid Concentric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.31 mm² (16 AWG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 A at 220–240 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains-side plug:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schuko (CEE 7\/7, three-pin, grounded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevice-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC C13 (cold-appliance coupler, three-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e cold-welded plug contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e black PVC with red stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m, 2 m, 3 m, 4.5 m, 6 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 power cable in the length selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the NRG-X3 and the NRG-X2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of pins, the coupler, and the gauge. The X3 is three-pin, has a C13 cold-appliance coupler, and 1.31 mm² gauge for up to 10 A. The X2 is two-pin with a flat C7 coupler and only 2.5 A. Both share the conductor material and geometry — but not the intended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the NRG-X3 fit my integrated amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your amplifier has a three-pin C13 socket, yes. That's the case for the vast majority of integrated amplifiers. Very powerful power amps occasionally have a larger C15 or C19 socket — then you need a different cable. Tell us your model, and we'll take a quick look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Semi-Solid Concentric mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of many thin strands in multiple layers, a few substantial strands sit here in a single, concentric layer around a core wire. They're packed tightly and don't swap position within the cable. That reduces the interaction between strands, which AudioQuest sees as a cause of distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich mains plug does the cable have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe European version comes with a three-pin Schuko plug per CEE 7\/7. For Swiss outlets, an adapter is therefore needed depending on the socket. Ask us about your situation before ordering — we'll tell you what you need instead of leaving you to guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the NRG-X3 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we don't recommend cables by price tag, but by device. We'll also tell you when a cheaper model is enough — that happens more often than you might like. Our team in Wädenswil can be reached at 044 680 22 00 · WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) · shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC13 is the connector on the bigger devices — check out the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streaming-verstarker\"\u003eStreaming Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cd-player\"\u003eCD Players\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Only the end that goes into the device is different. And because the C5 connector is electrically rated lower, it belongs on small sources and power supplies, not on power electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the NRG-X3 in the C5 version?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the cloverleaf connector often sits on exactly the devices that are especially sensitive to clean power: small streamers, external power supplies, compact DACs. The cables bundled with them are usually the thinnest thing the market offers. The X3 counters that with direction-controlled Long-Grain Copper in Semi-Solid Concentric geometry — a few solid strands in one layer, cold-welded contacts, a jacket that doesn't already crease the first time you plug it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cable that brings more calm exactly where it's needed: less background restlessness in the sound, cleaner contours, a bass that ends instead of trailing off. Plus a mechanically stable fit — bundled-class cloverleaf plugs tend to loosen over time. This one stays where you put it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the C5 version for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone with a three-pin cloverleaf inlet on their device — common on network players, small DACs, laptop power supplies, and some turntable preamps. Straight talk: the C5 connector is limited to 2.5 A. If you want to power an amplifier, you're in fundamentally the wrong place here and need the C13 version. And if your device shows only two round contacts in a figure-eight shape, that's a C7 — this cable doesn't fit there either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unspectacular but very useful cable. It closes exactly the gap where many good systems fall short: the pricier power cable is available everywhere in C13, but hardly anyone thinks about the small source with a cloverleaf connector. That's exactly what this variant is for — and it does its job quietly and reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e power cable, AudioQuest NRG series (entry level), three-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-Grain Copper (LGC), direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Solid Concentric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.31 mm² (16 AWG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 2.5 A at 220–240 V (limit of the C5 connector)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains-side plug:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schuko (CEE 7\/7, three-pin, grounded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevice-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC C5 (cloverleaf, three-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e cold-welded plug contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e black PVC with red stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m, 2 m, 3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 power cable in the length selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I recognize a C5 inlet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy its shape: three round contacts arranged like a three-leaf clover — colloquially also called a Mickey Mouse connector. A C7, by contrast, has just two contacts side by side, and a C13 has three in a wide trapezoid. The fastest way to tell is to look at the cable you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it to power an amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The C5 connector is limited to 2.5 A and therefore not intended for power electronics. Even if an amplifier happened to have a cloverleaf socket, the reserve would be too thin. For amplifiers, use the same series in the C13 version with a 10 A rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the C5 version technically inferior to the C13 version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the cable itself is identical: same LGC conductors, same 1.31 mm² gauge, same geometry and termination. Only the coupler at the device end differs — and its permitted current. So you get the full X3 technology, adapted for smaller devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat mains plug does the cable come with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a three-pin Schuko plug per CEE 7\/7, as with the entire EU version of the NRG series. Whether you need an adapter for your outlet, we're happy to clarify with you beforehand — a quick message is enough, and you won't be ordering blind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat speaks for buying at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, that we look closely at the connector type before anything leaves the warehouse. C5, C7, and C13 look confusingly similar in product photos. We'll clarify that with you quickly — from Wädenswil, at 044 680 22 00 · WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) · shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloverleaf connectors are found mainly on compact sources — browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003eStreamers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e. Matching power supplies are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzteile\"\u003ePower Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, other power cables under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003ePower Cables\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the brand in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53018135396688,"sku":"AQ-NRGX3C5-1M","price":89.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53018135429456,"sku":"AQ-NRGX3C5-2M","price":119.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53018135462224,"sku":"AQ-NRGX3C5-3M","price":149.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-nrg-x3-netzkabel-c5-produktansicht.png?v=1785437269"},{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-y2-netzkabel-c7","title":"AudioQuest NRG-Y2 Power Cable (C7)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest NRG-Y2 is a power cable with a two-pin C7 coupler and a grounded mains plug that connects small source components to a drain-capable ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination is the actual trick behind the cable, and the reason it ranks above the NRG-X2: at the device end sits the narrow figure-eight, while at the wall sits a three-pin plug. The third conductor carries no operating current — it acts as a drain path for high-frequency dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the NRG-Y2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause small digital sources need little current but generate and pick up plenty of radio-frequency noise. A two-pin cable has nowhere to send that dirt; it stays inside the device. The NRG-Y2 gives it a way out. Add to that direction-controlled Long-Grain Copper conductors in a semi-concentric arrangement, shielding, and AudioQuest's ZERO-Tech, which doesn't impose a characteristic impedance on the cable. Cold-welded contacts are a given at this level anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly, what you no longer hear. The noise floor under the music gets thinner, voices separate more clearly from the background, and details that used to sit in fog gain contour. The effect is greatest where small digital devices sit close to power supplies and routers — in other words, in just about every real living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the NRG-Y2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor streamers, compact DACs, CD players, and digital radios that carry a C7 socket and whose sound is a shade too restless for your taste. Honestly: if your device has a three-pin C13 input, the Y2 is the wrong order — then reach for the NRG-Y3 instead. And if you're just looking for the cheapest alternative to the bundled cable, the NRG-X2 is the more sensible choice; the Y2 is worth it when noise dissipation matters to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clever cable for a problem many people don't even have on their radar. A grounded feed to an ungrounded device sounds like a contradiction at first, but it makes technical sense — and an audible one too. For small sources, the NRG-Y2 is our tip whenever the X2 falls short and the Y3 is out of reach for lack of a C13 socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e power cable, AudioQuest NRG series, C7 coupler with grounded mains plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-Grain Copper (LGC), direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e semi-concentric (Semi-Solid Concentric), shielded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.31 mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZERO-Tech (no characteristic impedance), high-frequency noise dissipation via the ground conductor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 2.5 A (limit of the C7 coupler)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains-side plug:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schuko (CEE 7\/7, three-pin, grounded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevice-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC C7 (figure-eight, two-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e cold-welded plug contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m, 2 m, 3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 power cable in the length selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the cable have three pins on the plug but only two at the device?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the third pin isn't meant to ground the device, but to carry interference away. The extra conductor serves as a drain path for high-frequency dirt that your streamer would otherwise have to keep to itself. Nothing changes at the device end — it still takes the ordinary two-pin C7 coupler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this safe from an electrical standpoint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The cable is factory-terminated and routes the ground conductor to the shield, not into the device chassis. Your device continues to run electrically exactly as the manufacturer intended. You're simply plugging a better-built cable into the same socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the extra cost over the NRG-X2 worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your device sits in an electrically noisy environment, yes. Nearby routers, power supplies, and dimmers are good indicators. If the system instead sits alone on a clean line, the difference is smaller — then the X2 is often enough. We're happy to help you sort that out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs short as makes sense, but without any pull on the plug. One to two meters covers most setups; you'll need three meters if the outlet sits behind the sideboard. Power cables run too taut are mechanically the most common cause of loose contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy get the NRG-Y2 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause before selling it, we check whether your device even has a C7 socket — otherwise that mix-up costs you a return. Add to that years of experience with where in a system a cable actually makes a difference. 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Anyone wanting to catch interference right at the inlet will find the right thing under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003eMains Filters \u0026amp; Power Conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e; all power cables are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003ePower Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53018135757136,"sku":"AQ-NRGY2-1M","price":149.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53018135789904,"sku":"AQ-NRGY2-2M","price":179.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53018135822672,"sku":"AQ-NRGY2-3M","price":209.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-nrg-y2-netzkabel-c7-produktansicht.png?v=1785437271"},{"product_id":"audioquest-suregrip-500-lautsprecher-stecker","title":"AudioQuest SureGrip 500 Speaker Connectors","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest SureGrip 500 is a speaker connector with a solid, one-piece conductor made of high-purity Purple Copper, available as a banana plug or multi-spade, and in sets of 4 or 6. The silver layer sits directly on the copper, and the cable is cold-crimped rather than soldered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween the 300 series and the 500 series there's no marketing leap, but a material change: away from beryllium copper, toward a solid piece of Purple Copper with no seams, sleeves, or interlayers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the 500 series?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery connector is a break in the signal path — the only question is how many parts and metals it's made of. The SureGrip 500 is machined from a single piece, with no brass sleeve and none of the usual nickel undercoat beneath the precious-metal layer. AudioQuest calls this directly applied silver \"Hanging Silver.\" Add to that the Cold-Weld principle: a set screw cold-presses the cable end into the conductor, with no solder as a third metal in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSet of 4 or 6 — what you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set sizes aren't a bulk discount, but two different use cases. AudioQuest calls the \u003cstrong\u003e4-piece set\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Full Range\": four connectors terminate a normal speaker cable run completely, two at the amplifier and two at the speaker. The \u003cstrong\u003e6-piece set\u003c\/strong\u003e is called \"BiWire\": two connectors at the amplifier, four at the bi-wireable speaker. Both sizes cover \u003cstrong\u003eone\u003c\/strong\u003e speaker each — for a stereo pair, you need two sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the SureGrip 500 for — and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor systems where the speaker cable itself is already decent and the contact point shouldn't remain the weakest link. Gauges up to 9 AWG fit. Honestly: if the other end still has bundled stranded wire hanging off it, upgrade there first — a solid Purple Copper connector on thin bell wire is expensive cosmetics. We'll tell you where the bigger lever is in your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 500 series is the point where connector quality can be justified technically rather than merely claimed: one conductor, one metal, a defined clamping pressure. Anyone who already has a good cable lying around gets the matching termination here. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we clarify plug type and set size beforehand so nothing surplus ends up in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e speaker connector, banana or multi-spade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e AudioQuest SureGrip 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid, one-piece, high-purity Purple Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver, directly applied (\"Hanging Silver,\" no interlayer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClamping principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-Weld — set screw cold-presses the cable, solder-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 9 AWG (approx. 6.6 mm²)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBanana connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e common standard banana jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-spade connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e screw binding posts from 6.4 to 7.9 mm (1\/4\" to 5\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-piece (\"Full Range\") or 6-piece (\"BiWire\"), each for one speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 or 6 connectors, depending on the variant chosen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the 6-piece set for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a bi-wireable speaker. There, the cable splits at the speaker into two pairs of terminals: two connectors go to the amplifier, four to the speaker. That's why AudioQuest lists this set size as \"BiWire.\" Without bi-wiring, the 4-piece set — which the manufacturer calls \"Full Range\" — is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's different about Purple Copper compared to the 300 series material?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 500 series uses a solid, one-piece conductor of high-purity Purple Copper; the 300 series uses a body made of beryllium copper. The difference lies in purity and construction: no seam, no sleeve, no second metal in the signal path. In both cases, the silver layer sits directly on the conductor with no interlayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the multi-spade fit under my binding post?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 500 series' spade lug is designed for posts with a 6.4 to 7.9 millimeter shaft diameter, and so fits the vast majority of common screw binding posts. No spade lug works on pure sockets without threads — there, use the banana version instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy get the SureGrip 500 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we treat cable and connector as one component, and we'll handle the termination for you if you like. Our team in Wädenswil has been in this business for over two decades and will tell you honestly when a different step in your chain would bring more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go with it, you'll find \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e, the rest of our range of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/stecker\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/a\u003e, and the entire \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Banane \/ 4er","offer_id":53018136183120,"sku":"AQ-SG500-BAN-4","price":149.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Multi-Spade \/ 4er","offer_id":53018136248656,"sku":"AQ-SG500-MS-4","price":149.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Banane \/ 6er","offer_id":53215332467024,"sku":"AQ-SG500-BAN-6","price":224.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Multi-Spade \/ 6er","offer_id":53215332499792,"sku":"AQ-SG500-MS-6","price":224.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-suregrip-500-lautsprecher-stecker-banana-paaransicht.png?v=1785437720"},{"product_id":"audioquest-suregrip-300-lautsprecher-stecker-4er-set","title":"AudioQuest SureGrip 300 Speaker Connectors (Set of 4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest SureGrip 300 is a screw-clamped speaker connector made of beryllium copper, available as either a banana plug or a multi-spade lug. Four pieces per set, silver-plated, fitted without a soldering iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 300 is the entry level of AudioQuest's SureGrip family — and exactly the point where a stripped cable end becomes a connection that still sits rock-solid even after the third time you've rearranged your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy put connectors on speaker cable at all?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bare copper end in a binding post is the cheapest and, at the same time, the worst solution: it oxidizes in the air, individual strands break off, and the wire twists along when you retighten it. The SureGrip 300 sets the cable end into a beryllium copper body and cold-presses it with a hex socket screw — AudioQuest calls this principle Cold-Weld. No solder, no extra transition layer, but instead a defined clamping pressure you can reproduce at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour connectors plus the matching hex key. Four pieces terminate exactly one cable run completely: two at the amplifier, two at the speaker. For a stereo pair, you therefore need two sets — a calculation that surprisingly often goes wrong. The conductor is made of beryllium copper, which is harder and conducts better than the brass otherwise commonly used; the silver layer sits directly on it rather than over a nickel or brass interlayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the SureGrip 300 for — and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants to terminate their speaker cable cleanly, reversibly, and without a soldering station. Gauges up to 9 AWG fit, which covers practically every living-room cable. Straight talk: if you're running a top-shelf system, you're better off reaching for the 500 series with its solid Purple Copper conductor. And whether banana or multi-spade is right depends on your binding posts — not on your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 300 is the sensible standard connector: an honest choice of material, a comprehensible clamping principle, no voodoo. We've been fitting it to customers' cables for years and still find it just as tight years later. If you call HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we'll work out beforehand exactly how many sets your setup really needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e speaker connector, banana or multi-spade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e AudioQuest SureGrip 300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-purity beryllium copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver, directly applied (no nickel or brass interlayer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-metallic POM composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClamping principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-Weld — hex socket screw cold-presses the cable, solder-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 9 AWG (approx. 6.6 mm²)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBanana connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e common standard banana jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-spade connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e screw binding posts, round, oval, and square shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 connectors, hex key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many sets do I need for a stereo pair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sets, so eight connectors. A speaker cable has four ends to terminate — two at the amplifier, two at the speaker — and a separate cable runs per channel. A single 4-piece set is therefore enough for exactly one speaker. We're happy to work it out with you in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBanana or multi-spade — which fits my binding posts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour connections decide that. Screw binding posts accept both: the spade lug is screwed in under the clamping disc, while the banana plugs into the hole at the front. Pure sockets without threads only accept bananas. A multi-spade makes contact over a larger area; a banana is quicker to swap — sonically, the two differ very little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need tools or a soldering iron?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a soldering iron — the matching hex key is included with the set. You strip about a centimeter of cable, slide the end into the connector body, and tighten the clamping screw. That takes under two minutes per connector. On request, we'll terminate your cable for you in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the SureGrip 300 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we'll tell you in advance which variant belongs on your binding posts and how many sets you really need. Our team has been terminating speaker cables for decades and will handle the termination for you on request as well. Call 044 680 22 00, message us on WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or email shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pairs with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e the connectors end up on, more \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/stecker\"\u003eConnectors and Terminals\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Banane","offer_id":53018136510800,"sku":"AQ-SG300-BAN-4","price":69.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Multi-Spade","offer_id":53018136543568,"sku":"AQ-SG300-MS-4","price":69.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-suregrip-300-lautsprecher-stecker-4er-set-banana-setansicht.png?v=1785437720"},{"product_id":"audioquest-thunderbird-biwire-jumper","title":"AudioQuest ThunderBird BiWire Jumper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest ThunderBird BiWire Jumper is a ready-made speaker bridge that replaces the bundled sheet-metal strips between the terminal pairs on bi-wireable speakers. Each jumper measures about 20 centimeters and carries AudioQuest 500 series connectors on both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the most unassuming component in any system — and at the same time the only one many manufacturers supply as stamped sheet metal, after spending months selecting components for the crossover right next to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy replace the factory bridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the entire signal for the tweeter or woofer section has to pass through that piece of sheet metal, right in front of the crossover. The ThunderBird instead uses solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ — AudioQuest's high-purity, direction-controlled copper. Over that sits a conductive, carbon-loaded jacket that dissipates picked-up radio-frequency noise before it reaches the speaker. The contact ends are handled by 500 series connectors made from one-piece Purple Copper with directly applied silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour jumpers per set — two per speaker, so enough for a complete stereo pair. The ends come in four combinations: spade-to-spade, spade-to-banana, banana-to-spade, or banana-to-banana. That way you get the bridge that fits your terminal without an adapter in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho are the ThunderBird Jumpers for — and who aren't they for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor bi-wireable speakers that already have a decent cable attached and where the last twenty centimeters shouldn't remain the weakest link. Straight talk: if your speaker has only one pair of terminals, there's nothing to bridge — then the money is better spent on the speaker cable itself. And anyone already running two complete cable pairs doesn't need jumpers either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf all upgrades with a manageable effort, swapping the bridge is one of the most understandable: you replace a stamped part with a carefully chosen conductor, at a point that carries the full signal. Whether it's worth it for your speaker model, we'll tell you honestly at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil — even when the answer is sometimes no.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e bi-wire jumper (speaker bridge), ready-made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e AudioQuest ThunderBird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+), direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise dissipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e conductive, carbon-loaded jacket against RF interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength per jumper:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 20 cm (8 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e AudioQuest 500 series, one-piece Purple Copper with directly applied silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e spade–spade, spade–banana, banana–spade, banana–banana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue on black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e one set is enough for a pair of bi-wireable speakers (2 jumpers per speaker)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 jumpers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many jumpers does a pair of speakers need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour, so exactly one set. Every bi-wireable speaker has two terminal pairs that need bridging, on the positive and negative sides — that's two jumpers per cabinet. For speakers with three terminal pairs, i.e. tri-wiring, the requirement doubles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich connector combination is the right one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour terminal dictates that. If the speaker cable sits with bananas in the upper terminals, there's usually room below for spade lugs — then spade-to-spade or banana-to-spade often fits. Measure or photograph your terminal, and we'll choose the right variant together before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere exactly does the jumper sit in the signal path?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirectly in front of the crossover, between the speaker's two terminal pairs. The entire signal for whichever section isn't directly connected runs through it. That's why the quality of this short piece matters more than its twenty-centimeter length would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the ThunderBird Jumpers at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we know your speaker model and its terminal, or look it up, before an order goes out — the wrong connector combination is the most common headache with jumpers. Reach our team in Wädenswil at 044 680 22 00, via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or at shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pairs with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e that have a bi-wiring terminal, quality \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Spade–Spade","offer_id":53018136641872,"sku":"AQ-TBJ-SS","price":399.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spade–Banane","offer_id":53018136674640,"sku":"AQ-TBJ-SB","price":399.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Banane–Spade","offer_id":53018136707408,"sku":"AQ-TBJ-BS","price":399.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Banane–Banane","offer_id":53018136740176,"sku":"AQ-TBJ-BB","price":399.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-thunderbird-biwire-jumper-setansicht.png?v=1785437772"},{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-y3-netzkabel","title":"AudioQuest NRG-Y3 Power Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest NRG-Y3 is a three-pole power cable with a C13 connector that expands the NRG series with two things: ZERO-Tech and silver-plated drain conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lineup it sits one step above the X models and one below the NRG-Z3 – not as their successor, but as a more elaborate variant offered alongside them. If you started with the X3 and want more, this is where you land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the NRG-Y3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo ingredients make the difference. First, ZERO-Tech: AudioQuest builds the cable so it presents no characteristic impedance to the current – load peaks pass through uncompressed instead of getting stuck in the line. Second, the silver-plated shield conductors, which collect high-frequency noise and drain it to ground before it reaches the electronics. Add to that the familiar Long-Grain Copper conductors in a semi-solid, concentric arrangement, direction-controlled and cold-welded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore black between the notes. That's the most honest description: the gap between the music and the background grows, fine reverb tails become legible, and the system sounds less like electronics. Digital sources and preamps in particular respond clearly to this – they work with small signal levels that any noise gets in the way of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the NRG-Y3 suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor streamers, DACs, CD players, phono preamps and preamplifiers with a C13 socket – in other words, the sensitive half of your system. Plainly put: on a powerful power amp it isn't the ideal cable; there, cross-section matters more than fine polish, and the Monsoon or Thunder are the better choice. And if your system already runs through a good power filter, the gain will be smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRG-Y3 is the point where the NRG series grows up. It brings real technology instead of just better copper, while staying affordable. If we had to recommend a single cable for the source of a well-sorted mid-range system, it would very often be this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e power cable, AudioQuest NRG series, three-pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-Grain Copper (LGC), semi-solid, direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Solid Concentric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-section:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.31 mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver-plated shield conductors to drain high-frequency noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZERO-Tech (no characteristic impedance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 A at 220–240 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schuko (CEE 7\/7, three-pole, grounded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC C13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e cold-welded connector contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m, 2 m, 3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 power cable in the chosen length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the NRG-Y3 the successor to the NRG-X3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Both cables are offered in parallel and sit at different levels of the same series. The X3 is the entry point with pure LGC conductors, the Y3 adds ZERO-Tech and silver-plated drain conductors. So you're not buying a newer model, but a more elaborately built one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ZERO-Tech do in a power cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction avoids a characteristic impedance. Simply put: the cable doesn't slow down short-term current demands. Your device gets what it asks for during load peaks instead of being served with delay. This is audible as cleaner transients and a more stable sound image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich component should I use it on first?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the source or the preamp. That's where signal levels are smallest, so the effect of a quieter power supply is correspondingly larger. If a power filter is in the system, by the way, the best cable is best placed between the wall and the filter – we're happy to discuss the sequence with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Y3 differ from the NRG-Z3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Z3 goes further in conductor material and cross-section and adds AudioQuest's patented ground-noise dissipation. It's the more thorough but also considerably more elaborate solution. The Y3 captures most of that gain at a more moderate cost – a classic case of good sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do you get from buying the NRG-Y3 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn assessment that doesn't depend on shelf space. We know the NRG levels from daily use and can tell you from what point the extra cost still pays off in your system. From Wädenswil: 044 680 22 00 · WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) · shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRG-Y3 gets the most out of sensitive components – take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. For the power ahead of them: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003epower filters \u0026 conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/strom-optimierung\"\u003epower optimization\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53018183729488,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53018183762256,"sku":null,"price":219.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53018183795024,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-nrg-y3-netzkabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785437271"},{"product_id":"audioquest-nrg-z3-netzkabel","title":"AudioQuest NRG-Z3 Power Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest NRG-Z3 is the flagship of the NRG series: a three-pole C13 power cable that combines cleaner conductors, more cross-section and a patented noise dissipation system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the NRG line ends and, in spirit, what AudioQuest does in its larger series already begins. If the Y3 made you realize that power really is a topic, the Z3 is the last step before things get noticeably more expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the NRG-Z3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it improves on three fronts at once. First, the copper: Perfect-Surface Copper has such a smooth surface that considerably less distortion occurs at the boundary layer – exactly where high-frequency content likes to travel. Second, the cross-section, which at 2.08 mm² offers noticeably more headroom. And third, noise dissipation: silver-plated drain conductors and AudioQuest's RF\/ND process carry high-frequency dirt specifically to ground instead of leaving it in the device. On top of that, ZERO-Tech ensures load peaks aren't compressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuiet, and more persistently so than with the smaller models. Instruments stand more firmly in place, room reverberation trails off further, and complex passages stay sorted where there used to be clutter. The much-cited black background isn't a cliché here – it's simply what's left once you consistently route noise outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the NRG-Z3 suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor well-sorted systems where the source, preamp and amplifier are already right and the last veil is bothering you. Honestly: on an entry-level chain it's overkill – you'll get more out of your money elsewhere there. And for power amps with very high current demand, the Wind or Storm series is the more logical choice. The Z3 is the specialist for demanding sources and integrated amplifiers with a C13 input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRG-Z3 marks the point where a power cable stops being an accessory and becomes part of the system. It's honestly built, technically well justified, and delivers exactly what it promises – no more, but certainly no less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e power cable, AudioQuest NRG series (flagship), three-pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) with Long-Grain Copper, direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Solid Concentric, seven-strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-section:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.08 mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver-plated drain conductors, RF\/ND tech (US patent 8,988,168), patented ground-noise dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZERO-Tech (no characteristic impedance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 A at 220–240 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schuko (CEE 7\/7, three-pole, grounded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC C13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e cold-welded connector contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m, 2 m, 3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 power cable in the chosen length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets Perfect-Surface Copper apart from ordinary copper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface quality of the conductor. High-frequency signal content tends to travel along the outside of a conductor; irregularities there create distortion. PSC is drawn so this surface stays especially smooth. That's exactly why AudioQuest only uses it from the higher tiers upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the silver-plated drain conductors for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey collect high-frequency noise and route it out through the protective earth before it reaches the electronics. Silver conducts better than copper at the surface, which matters precisely at these high frequencies. The result: less dirt arrives where it would disturb the music signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs one NRG-Z3 enough, or do I need several?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with one, on the most sensitive component. A single good cable on the right device achieves more than three mediocre ones everywhere. Exactly where that point lies in your system depends on the setup – we're happy to look at it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Z3 work with a power filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that's often the most effective spot. As the feed from the wall socket to the filter, it supplies every device connected to it. Just make sure the 10 A rating matches the sum of your loads – with powerful power amps it can otherwise get tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the NRG-Z3 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a cable of this class deserves proper context, not just a product description. We'll tell you which component benefits from it and when you're better off waiting. Call us or write: 044 680 22 00 · WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) · shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts place is with high-quality electronics – take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers\u003c\/a\u003e. Still need a clean foundation? Find it under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003epower filters \u0026 conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e; the larger cables are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53018184483152,"sku":null,"price":299.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53018184515920,"sku":null,"price":399.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53018184548688,"sku":null,"price":499.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-nrg-z3-netzkabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785437271"},{"product_id":"audioquest-monsoon-netzkabel","title":"AudioQuest Monsoon Power Cable (C13)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Monsoon is a three-pole power cable from the Wind series that goes well beyond NRG-class performance with Perfect-Surface Copper conductors and patented ground-noise dissipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Monsoon, AudioQuest's true upper class begins. The Wind series sits between the affordable NRG cables and the large Storm series – and the Monsoon is its entry point. No DBS, but everything else that defines the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Monsoon?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause for the first time at this price point, three things come together. The conductors are Perfect-Surface Copper+ and Long-Grain Copper in a true concentric arrangement, which keeps interaction between strands and magnetic clutter low. ZERO-Tech ensures the cable presents no characteristic impedance to the current between 50 Hz and 1 MHz – load peaks arrive uncompressed. And the patented ground-noise dissipation pulls high-frequency dirt specifically out of the signal path. The connectors are direct gold-plated and cold-welded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, composure. The soundstage grows larger while also getting quieter, the bass gains authority rather than just quantity, and loud passages lose their tension. Coming from the NRG-Z3, you'll notice it less in extra detail than in the ease with which the system operates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Monsoon suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor integrated amplifiers, high-quality source components, power conditioners and moderately sized power amps with a C13 input. Plainly put: on an entry-level chain, the effort is misplaced – you're better off investing in speakers or setup there. And if your power amp has a larger C19 socket, you'll need the corresponding version; just let us know and we'll sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monsoon is the point where a power cable upgrade stops being a matter of taste. It brings real, nameable technology and works very visibly in well-built systems. Honestly: if you're still on the bundled cable at this stage, you're leaving potential on the table that you paid dearly for elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e power cable, AudioQuest Wind series (entry), three-pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) and Long-Grain Copper (LGC), direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e True-Concentric \/ Semi-Solid Concentric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-section:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.31 mm² (12 AWG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZERO-Tech (no characteristic impedance, 50 Hz–1 MHz), patented ground-noise dissipation (US patent 9,373,439), RF\/ND tech (US patent 8,988,168)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDielectric-Bias System:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present (starts at the Blizzard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schuko (CEE 7\/7, three-pole, grounded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC C13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther version:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monsoon with C19 connector (20 A) on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct gold-plated, cold-welded connector contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m, 2 m, 3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 power cable in the chosen length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does the Wind series sit in AudioQuest's lineup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween the NRG series and the Storm series. It sets itself apart below by using better conductor material, a larger cross-section and patented ground-noise dissipation; above it, it lacks the solid-core conductors of the Storm cables. The Monsoon is the entry point into this well-balanced middle tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Monsoon have a Dielectric-Bias System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Within the Wind series, the active 72-volt DBS only starts with the Blizzard, and it's also found in the Storm series. Instead, the Monsoon relies on ZERO-Tech and ground-noise dissipation – the load-bearing basis of the series, without a battery module on the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the deal with ground-noise dissipation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earth of a power grid is rarely clean; it picks up high frequency from everything connected in the house. AudioQuest routes this dirt away through a dedicated structure inside the cable instead of letting it flow into the device. The process is patented and a core feature of the larger series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eC13 or C19 – which version do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's decided by the socket on your device. C13 is the common IEC connector and fits the vast majority of amplifiers and sources. C19 is considerably larger and sits on powerful power amps and power conditioners. This listing is the C13 version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Monsoon at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you whether stepping up from NRG to Wind actually makes a difference in your setup – and where in the system it does the most. Plus the correct connector, ordered right. Get in touch in Wädenswil: 044 680 22 00 · WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) · shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monsoon belongs on load-bearing components – take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers\u003c\/a\u003e. Find the matching foundation under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003epower filters \u0026 conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e, and its bigger siblings under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003epower cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53018184843600,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53018184876368,"sku":null,"price":679.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53018184909136,"sku":null,"price":859.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-monsoon-netzkabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785437270"},{"product_id":"audioquest-blizzard-netzkabel","title":"AudioQuest Blizzard Power Cable (C13)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Blizzard is a three-pole power cable from the Wind series that uses Perfect-Surface Copper+ throughout and is the first model in the series to come with an active Dielectric-Bias System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the Monsoon, below the Storm series: the Blizzard is the tier at which AudioQuest stops compromising on conductor material and additionally applies voltage to the insulation. The small black box on the cable isn't decoration – it's the battery for that system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Blizzard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it improves exactly where the Monsoon still mixes materials. The conductors are 100% Perfect-Surface Copper+ – the cleanest copper AudioQuest uses outside its silver models – in a semi-solid, concentric arrangement with a 12 AWG cross-section. Add to that the 72-volt DBS: a constant DC voltage keeps the dielectric in a settled state so it doesn't color the signal through constant recharging. ZERO-Tech and patented ground-noise dissipation are of course still on board, and the connector contacts are direct gold-plated and cold-welded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next step toward silence. It gets darker between the notes, fine spatial information comes forward, and the system seems less fazed at high levels. Unlike the jump from NRG to Wind, this isn't about fundamentals anymore, but about the last ten percent – worked out very cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Blizzard suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor systems that are already properly cabled and whose electronics can carry the level: good integrated amplifiers, mid-power power amps, high-quality sources and power conditioners with a C13 socket. Honestly: if you're still on the bundled cable at the source, start there, not here. And if you want to feed a powerful power amp with a C19 connection, you'll need the corresponding variant – this one is the C13 version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blizzard is a very mature cable: technically justified, cleanly built, without gimmicks. It's the point where the effort pays off in calm and composure rather than spectacular effects – and that's exactly why it stays convincing after months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e power cable, AudioQuest Wind series, three-pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+), direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Solid Concentric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-section:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.31 mm² (12 AWG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDielectric-Bias System:\u003c\/strong\u003e active, 72 V DC (US patent 7,126,055)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZERO-Tech (no characteristic impedance, 50 Hz–1 MHz), patented ground-noise dissipation (US patent 9,373,439), RF\/ND tech (US patent 8,988,168)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schuko (CEE 7\/7, three-pole, grounded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC C13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther version:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blizzard with C19 connector (20 A) on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct gold-plated, cold-welded connector contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m, 2 m, 3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 power cable in the chosen length, battery module for the DBS permanently attached to the cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly does the 72-volt DBS do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt applies a constant DC voltage to the cable's insulating material. This keeps the dielectric permanently in a settled state instead of having to realign itself with every signal. AudioQuest attributes a measurable reduction in distortion to this; audibly, it comes across as a quieter background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I ever need to replace the DBS battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system draws practically no current because it only applies voltage and doesn't power a load. The battery therefore lasts a very long time. A check function on the module shows you whether voltage is still present – the cable needs no more maintenance than that in everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the gap to the Monsoon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monsoon mixes PSC+ with Long-Grain Copper and does without DBS. The Blizzard uses exclusively PSC+ and adds the active bias system. Both share cross-section, ZERO-Tech and ground-noise dissipation. The difference is real, but finer than the jump from the NRG series to the Wind series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat connector is on this cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn IEC C13 connector, the common three-pole appliance inlet. It fits the vast majority of amplifiers, sources and power filters. If your device needs the larger C19 socket, the Blizzard is also available in that version – just tell us your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat speaks for ordering the Blizzard at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat we don't just drop a cable of this class in a box. We sort out connector, length and placement with you, deliver cleanly and install on site if you like. Talk to us in Wädenswil: 044 680 22 00 · WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) · shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cable of this class wants matching company – take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e. The foundation is under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003epower filters \u0026 conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/strom-optimierung\"\u003epower optimization\u003c\/a\u003e, the rest of the range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53018185466192,"sku":null,"price":849.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53018185498960,"sku":null,"price":1049.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53018185531728,"sku":null,"price":1249.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-blizzard-netzkabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785437271"},{"product_id":"audioquest-thunder-netzkabel","title":"AudioQuest Thunder Power Cable (C15)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Thunder is a high-current power cable from the Storm series that, with solid-core conductors and a large cross-section, supplies components with strongly fluctuating current demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-Current isn't just marketing copy here – it's the design brief: where a power amp momentarily draws many times its rated consumption on a transient, the feed cable helps decide whether that transient actually arrives. That's exactly what the Thunder is built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Thunder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the Storm series takes a different approach to conductor construction than everything below it. Instead of many strands, the Thunder uses solid-core conductors of Long-Grain Copper and Perfect-Surface Copper – 11 AWG for the current-carrying cores, 12 AWG for the earth. Solid conductors have no strand interaction, because there are no strands. Add to that the active 72-volt DBS, ZERO-Tech for uncompressed current transients, and patented ground-noise dissipation. The conductors are installed direction-controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamics without strain. The bass gains foundation and control at the same time, drums sound faster without getting thinner, and loud passages stay clear and organized. If you've ever run a power amp on a cable that was too thin, you know the effect in reverse: it sounds as if someone is quietly pulling the handbrake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Thunder suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor power amps, powerful integrated amplifiers, power conditioners, AV receivers and active speakers – anything with high, fluctuating current demand. Plainly put: on a streamer or DAC, the Thunder is wasted; there, fine polish matters more than headroom, and the NRG-Z3 or Monsoon are the smarter choice. And check the socket before ordering: this version carries a C15 connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thunder is the cable for the muscles of your system. It doesn't make anything prettier – it makes something possible, namely that the power amp can deliver what you paid for. In well-built systems with decent power headroom, it's one of the few cable purchases nobody argues about for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e power cable, AudioQuest Storm series, High-Current, three-pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid Long-Grain Copper and Perfect-Surface Copper conductors, direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-section:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 AWG (current-carrying), 12 AWG (protective earth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDielectric-Bias System:\u003c\/strong\u003e active, 72 V DC (US patent 7,126,055)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZERO-Tech (no characteristic impedance), patented ground-noise dissipation (US patent 9,373,439)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 A RMS at 220–240 V (20 A RMS at 125 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schuko (CEE 7\/7, three-pole, grounded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance-side connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC C15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther version:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thunder High-Current with C19 connector on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e cold-welded connector contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m, 2 m, 3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 power cable in the chosen length, battery module for the DBS permanently attached to the cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a C15 connector fit my device?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA C15 connector belongs on a C16 inlet, but it also fits the widely used C14 inlet. It doesn't work the other way round: a normal C13 cable won't plug into a C16 socket. That makes this version of the Thunder broadly usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy solid conductors instead of stranded ones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause in a bundle of strands, neighboring cores influence each other and the current jumps between them. A solid conductor doesn't have this problem. The price for that is a stiffer cable – allow some bend radius when routing it so the connector isn't under tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Thunder really worth it on a power amp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's where it pays off most. A power amp demands a lot of current in a very short time on transients; any bottleneck before it costs control in the bass. A cable with large cross-section and solid conductors removes that bottleneck. The effect is clearly audible on powerful amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Thunder and the Blizzard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in the conductor construction and the intended use. The Blizzard, from the Wind series, uses semi-solid PSC+ conductors and aims for refinement. The Thunder belongs to the Storm series, uses solid LGC and PSC conductors, and is built for high currents. A different job, not simply more effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Thunder at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause high-current cabling to a power amp has to match, and the connector has to be right – your device decides C15 or C19, not the catalog. We sort that out, deliver and install on site if you like. 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Find the matching clean foundation under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003epower filters \u0026 conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e, and all other power cables under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003epower cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53018186056016,"sku":null,"price":1249.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53018186088784,"sku":null,"price":1499.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53018186121552,"sku":null,"price":1749.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-thunder-netzkabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785437270"},{"product_id":"audioquest-rocket-11-lautsprecherkabel","title":"AudioQuest Rocket 11 Speaker Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Rocket 11 is a made-to-order speaker cable with semi-solid True-Concentric conductors of Long-Grain Copper (LGC) and the entry point into AudioQuest's Rocket series. It's the cable that has set the bar in this class for years – so persistently, in fact, that the competition regularly misses it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Rocket 11?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue-Concentric means: fewer, but thicker cores, laid in successive, oppositely wound layers that keep their position relative to each other. That eliminates the constant micro-contact that generates distortion in fine strands. Two such conductor pairs run as a twisted double spiral – a low-inductance geometry that holds the timing together. Carbon-based noise dissipation and a Dielectric-Bias System remain reserved for the larger Rockets; the 11 does without them and still sounds remarkably composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou choose length and configuration: \u003cstrong\u003eFull-Range\u003c\/strong\u003e with one pair of connectors per side, or \u003cstrong\u003eSingle-BiWire\u003c\/strong\u003e with two connectors at the amplifier and four at the speaker. Termination is with AudioQuest's SureGrip 300, in banana or spade, direct silver-plated with no nickel underlayer. The price is per pair; single runs for a center channel or active subwoofer are made on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Rocket 11 suited for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlainly put: if you're running an uncompromisingly resolving high-end system, you're better off with the Rocket 33 or 44 – those add solid-core conductors and carbon dissipation. On good entry- and mid-range systems, though, the Rocket 11 is the point where price and effect line up most cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalm, timing, a soundstage with clear contours: the Rocket 11 delivers the Rocket virtues at an entry-level price. \u003cstrong\u003e5\/5 stars and What Hi-Fi? Award winner – What Hi-Fi?, 2022.\u003c\/strong\u003e We're happy to help you work out which length, configuration and connector type you need: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: speaker cable, made-to-order (Rocket series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: semi-solid, True-Concentric, Long-Grain Copper (LGC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-section: 4 × 1.31 mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: twisted double spiral (Double Low-Inductance Twisted Pair), direction-optimized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: no carbon dissipation, no Dielectric-Bias System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulation: PVC, CL3\/FT4 (in-wall rated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: SureGrip 300, banana or spade, direct silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigurations: Full-Range or Single-BiWire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 2 m, 2.5 m, 3 m, 4 m (price per pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: made-to-order cable pair in the chosen length and configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Single-BiWire make sense for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your speaker has two pairs of terminals and the jumpers between them can be removed. Single-BiWire routes the tweeter and woofer sections separately within the same cable, while only one pair of connectors still leaves the amplifier. Tell us your speaker model and we'll tell you if it fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Rocket 11 have carbon-based noise dissipation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Carbon-based noise dissipation only starts with the Rocket 22, and a Dielectric-Bias System appears in this series only on the Rocket 88. The Rocket 11 relies instead on semi-solid True-Concentric conductors and the twisted double spiral – which keeps it slim, flexible and affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBanana or spade – which should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's decided by the connections on your amplifier and speaker, not by sound. Bananas are the convenient standard, spades sit more firmly and are the only clean solution on some terminals. Send us both device models and we'll pick the right termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Rocket 11 worth buying at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we match length, configuration and connectors to your devices instead of just handing you cable by the meter. Our technician Mauri terminates the cables in-house, and we'll tell you upfront whether this step is even worthwhile for your system. 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It's the level at which the Rocket series stops being a mere accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Rocket 22?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference from the Rocket 11 lies in the metal and in an additional protective layer. The outer conductors are Perfect-Surface Copper, whose surface is drawn extremely smooth – and because high frequencies prefer to travel along the outside of a conductor, any roughness there has the strongest effect. Inside, it stays LGC. Add to that a carbon-based noise dissipation layer that drains high-frequency garbage before it overlays the music. At 12 AWG, the cable is also more robustly dimensioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou decide length and configuration: \u003cstrong\u003eFull-Range\u003c\/strong\u003e for speakers with one pair of terminals, \u003cstrong\u003eSingle-BiWire\u003c\/strong\u003e for speakers with separate tweeter and woofer connections. Termination is with SureGrip 300 connectors, in banana or spade. The price is per pair; single runs are made on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Rocket 22 suited for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlainly put: on a simple entry-level chain, the gap to the Rocket 11 stays small – then the smaller cable is the more sensible choice. Once amplifier and speakers really resolve, the 22 shows more refinement and a fuller midrange. Anyone wanting solid-core conductors and Double Star-Quad geometry ends up with the Rocket 33.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rocket 22 is the sensible step up for systems that can show more than an entry-level cable lets through. \u003cstrong\u003e5\/5 stars – What Hi-Fi?, 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e We're happy to honestly assess whether the extra cost pays off in your chain: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: speaker cable, made-to-order (Rocket series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: semi-solid, True-Concentric, Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) outer, Long-Grain Copper (LGC) inner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-section: 12 AWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: twisted double spiral (Double Low-Inductance Twisted Pair), direction-optimized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: carbon-based\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulation: PVC, CL3\/FT4 (in-wall rated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: SureGrip 300, banana or spade, direct silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigurations: Full-Range or Single-BiWire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 2 m, 2.5 m, 3 m, 4 m (price per pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: made-to-order cable pair in the chosen length and configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Perfect-Surface Copper change compared to pure LGC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt smooths the conductor surface. High frequencies tend to travel along the outside of a conductor, so irregularities there have an especially strong effect. PSC reduces exactly this disturbance – audible as a more open treble and a midrange with more substance rather than just more volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the carbon-based noise dissipation for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt drains high-frequency noise that would otherwise overlay the music signal. Carbon-containing material converts part of this energy into heat. In practice, you notice this as a quieter background against which quiet details don't disappear into the noise floor. The Rocket 11 lacks this layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I switch from Full-Range to Single-BiWire later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly with a new termination: the two variants differ in how they're terminated, with four connectors instead of two at the speaker end. So think before ordering about whether your speakers have two pairs of terminals and whether you want to drive them separately. We're happy to run through it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat speaks for buying the Rocket 22 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe match length, configuration and connector type to your specific devices and terminate in-house. On top of that, you get an honest assessment of whether your amplifier-speaker pairing actually shows the difference from the smaller Rocket. 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This is where the Rocket series stops being a mere connector and becomes a component of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Rocket 33?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things change fundamentally compared to the Rocket 22. First, the conductors are now solid: one wire per polarity instead of many strands, which eliminates strand interaction entirely. Second, two positive and two negative conductors sit in a Double Star-Quad arrangement, in which the magnetic fields largely cancel each other out. The insulation switches to foamed polyethylene with a high air content, and the negative conductors carry a carbon-loaded layer against RF interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs across the whole series, you choose length and configuration: \u003cstrong\u003eFull-Range\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSingle-BiWire\u003c\/strong\u003e. Termination is with SureGrip 300 in banana or spade. The price is per pair; single runs for center-channel or subwoofer use are made on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Rocket 33 suited for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: on an entry-level system, the Rocket 33 is overkill – that money is better spent on speakers there. From solid mid-range upward, though, it's the level at which a cable becomes genuinely audible within the system as a whole. At 14 AWG, it remains remarkably easy to route despite everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid conductors, Double Star-Quad, carbon dissipation: the Rocket 33 is the point where a connection becomes a sonic component – dynamics and bass control take a clear step up. 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A solid wire doesn't have this problem. The result is a cleaner soundstage with tighter bass – in exchange, the cable is somewhat stiffer than the semi-solid Rockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Double Star-Quad stand for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn arrangement of four conductors per run, with positive and negative diagonally opposite each other. The resulting magnetic fields largely cancel out, reducing inductance and susceptibility to interference. AudioQuest uses this geometry from the Rocket 33 upward; the smaller models use a twisted double spiral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow easily can the cable be routed behind the rack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 14 AWG and foamed PE insulation, the Rocket 33 stays manageable, but it's stiffer than the Rocket 11 or 22. Allow some bend radius behind floorstanding speakers and the rack. 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It's the level at which the Rocket series starts talking on equal terms with considerably more expensive cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Rocket 44?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurity increases: PSC+ undergoes an additional treatment that further reduces grain boundaries and surface roughness, complemented by PSC conductors in the same bundle. Cross-section grows to 13 AWG compared with the Rocket 33, the Double Star-Quad arrangement remains, and alongside the carbon-loaded layer on the negative conductors there's now an outer carbon layer around the conductor pair. What ultimately stands out is less a new sound than the quiet between the notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou choose length and configuration: \u003cstrong\u003eFull-Range\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSingle-BiWire\u003c\/strong\u003e. From this level up, the larger SureGrip 500 connectors are used, in banana or multi-spade. The price is per pair; single runs are made to order on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Rocket 44 suited for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlainly put: on an entry-level system, the effort evaporates – the smaller Rockets are entirely sufficient there. The 44 shows its strengths on high-resolution floorstanding speakers and powerful amplifiers: calm, control, a three-dimensional soundstage. Anyone who also wants the Dielectric-Bias System has to reach for the Rocket 88.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rocket 44 plays with authority and ease and lets nothing slip past demanding speakers. Whether your chain exploits this level, we'll tell you honestly – tell us about your room and your devices: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: speaker cable, made-to-order (Rocket series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: solid, Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) and Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-section: 13 AWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: Double Star-Quad, direction-optimized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: carbon-based, inside on the negative conductors and outside around the conductor pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulation: foamed polyethylene (Foamed-PE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric-Bias System: not present (only on the Rocket 88 in this series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: SureGrip 500, banana or multi-spade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigurations: Full-Range or Single-BiWire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 2 m, 2.5 m, 3 m, 4 m (price per pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: made-to-order cable pair in the chosen length and configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does PSC+ differ from PSC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePSC+ is given additional treatment and has fewer grain boundaries and a smoother surface than PSC. In the Rocket 44, both materials work side by side. The effect isn't a different tonal character but less disturbance: more fine resolution and a quieter background on suitably resolving systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does SureGrip 500 differ from SureGrip 300?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 500 connectors are more generously dimensioned and built for the Rocket 44's larger cross-section. They're cold-welded rather than soldered and are direct silver- or gold-plated with no nickel underlayer. We'll clarify with you before termination which variant fits your terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the extra cost over the Rocket 33 worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn high-quality, resolving systems, yes: PSC+, the larger cross-section and the additional outer carbon layer bring more calm and three-dimensionality. On mid-range chains, the gap is smaller. Describe your devices and we'll assess it for your case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Rocket 44 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause at this price level we don't just ship it – we think it through with you: the right length, correct termination, clean assembly by our own technician. And if a smaller cable would serve your system just as well, we'll tell you that too. Phone, WhatsApp and email are all open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitting for this league: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vorverstarker\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e plus more \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003espeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"2 m \/ Full-Range","offer_id":53019193835856,"sku":null,"price":839.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m \/ Single-BiWire","offer_id":53019193868624,"sku":null,"price":989.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 m \/ Full-Range","offer_id":53019193901392,"sku":null,"price":949.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 m \/ Single-BiWire","offer_id":53019193934160,"sku":null,"price":1099.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m \/ Full-Range","offer_id":53019193966928,"sku":null,"price":1059.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m \/ Single-BiWire","offer_id":53019193999696,"sku":null,"price":1209.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 m \/ Full-Range","offer_id":53019194032464,"sku":null,"price":1279.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 m \/ Single-BiWire","offer_id":53019194065232,"sku":null,"price":1429.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-rocket-44-lautsprecherkabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785437725"},{"product_id":"audioquest-rocket-88-lautsprecherkabel","title":"AudioQuest Rocket 88 Speaker Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Rocket 88 is the flagship of the Rocket series: a made-to-order speaker cable with solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors, Double Star-Quad geometry, carbon-based noise dissipation and a 72-volt Dielectric-Bias System. It brings technology from AudioQuest's upper series into a price class where you don't otherwise find it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Rocket 88?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DBS is the real difference. A small battery applies 72 volts DC to the insulating material and polarizes it permanently – the dielectric stays, so to speak, in a settled state and influences the signal less. An RF trap prevents high frequency from traveling back into the signal via this path. Below that, the same ingredients as the Rocket 44 are at work, just consistently unified on PSC+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou choose length and configuration: \u003cstrong\u003eFull-Range\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSingle-BiWire\u003c\/strong\u003e, terminated with SureGrip 500 connectors in banana or multi-spade. The DBS modules are permanently attached to the cable and work without a mains connection. The price is per pair; single runs are made on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Rocket 88 suited for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: on a simple system, you're paying for technology whose effect you can barely access – the Rocket 22 or 33 are the smarter choice there. On a genuinely resolving chain, though, the 88 is a price-performance standout that makes some considerably pricier cables look uncomfortably dated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensible high-end: DBS technology, PSC+ and Double Star-Quad at a price that stays surprisingly down-to-earth. For serious systems, our clear recommendation. Tell us about your speakers and we'll tell you whether the step is worth it: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: speaker cable, made-to-order (Rocket series, flagship)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: solid, Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-section: 13 AWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: Double Star-Quad, direction-optimized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: carbon-based, inside on the negative conductors and outside around the conductor pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric-Bias System: 72 V, with RF trap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulation: foamed polyethylene (Foamed-PE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: SureGrip 500, banana or multi-spade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigurations: Full-Range or Single-BiWire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 2 m, 2.5 m, 3 m, 4 m (price per pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: made-to-order cable pair with permanently fitted DBS modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to charge or plug in the DBS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The battery in the DBS module doesn't supply current to the music signal; it only maintains a voltage on the insulating material. It therefore lasts correspondingly long. A test button on the module shows you the charge state; if it's ever depleted, the cable simply continues to work as a normal speaker cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Rocket 88 and the Rocket 44?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, the 72-volt DBS, which the Rocket 44 lacks. The 88 also uses PSC+ throughout, while the 44 combines PSC+ and PSC. Cross-section, Double Star-Quad geometry and carbon dissipation are the same on both. The difference shows up mainly as extra quiet in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Rocket 88 also available as a single run for a center channel or subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on request. The regular price applies to a pair; a single made-to-order run is priced separately. For active subwoofers, though, you usually need an RCA or XLR cable rather than a speaker cable. Tell us how your subwoofer is connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do you get from buying the Rocket 88 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvice that comes before the purchase: we check whether your chain can actually exploit the DBS technology, and otherwise suggest the more fitting model. We do the termination in-house, including special lengths. Questions go to 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the surroundings of a flagship model: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003epower cables\u003c\/a\u003e and more \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003espeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e – or go straight to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"2 m \/ Full-Range","offer_id":53019195179344,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m \/ Single-BiWire","offer_id":53019195212112,"sku":null,"price":1449.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 m \/ Full-Range","offer_id":53019195244880,"sku":null,"price":1449.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 m \/ Single-BiWire","offer_id":53019195277648,"sku":null,"price":1599.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m \/ Full-Range","offer_id":53019195310416,"sku":null,"price":1599.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m \/ Single-BiWire","offer_id":53019195343184,"sku":null,"price":1749.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 m \/ Full-Range","offer_id":53019195375952,"sku":null,"price":1899.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 m \/ Single-BiWire","offer_id":53019195408720,"sku":null,"price":2049.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-rocket-88-lautsprecherkabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785437724"},{"product_id":"audioquest-evergreen-nf-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Evergreen Interconnect Cable (RCA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Evergreen is an analog interconnect cable with RCA connectors that combines solid Long-Grain Copper conductors with an asymmetrical, dual-balanced geometry. This is where the AudioQuest ladder begins – exactly the spot where most systems still have a grey bundled cable plugged in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Evergreen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interconnect cable carries the analog signal from the source – CD player, DAC, streamer, phono preamp – to the amplifier. The Evergreen uses solid wire instead of stranded conductors for this, so the signal doesn't migrate back and forth between individual strands. The copper is long-grain LGC with few grain boundaries, the insulation is foamed polyethylene that absorbs very little energy and releases it back only with delay. A metal layer drains high-frequency noise before it reaches the ground of your devices, and the asymmetrical geometry deliberately gives the ground path a lower impedance than the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ready-terminated stereo pair with gold-plated RCA connectors, in the length of your choice from 0.6 to 20 meters. The direction of travel is marked on the jacket: arrow pointing to the input, done. Other terminations such as 3.5 mm jack or DIN we handle on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Evergreen suited for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlainly put: on a high-resolution chain, the Evergreen stays below its potential – there, the Golden Gate, Sydney or a River cable are the more honest choice. Its territory is the compact system, the second system, the turntable in the living room – anywhere a proper cable wasn't there before at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Evergreen is the most affordable way to unlock a system that never had proper cabling: solidly built, correctly constructed, without an esoteric price premium. Which length and connector combination you need, we can work out in two minutes – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: analog interconnect cable (RCA), unbalanced, stereo pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Bridges \u0026 Falls (entry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: solid, Long-Grain Copper (LGC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: asymmetrical dual-balanced, direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric: foamed polyethylene (Foamed-PE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: metal layer (Noise-Dissipation System)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: RCA, gold-plated (3.5 mm jack and DIN on request)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.6 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 \/ 5 \/ 8 \/ 12 \/ 16 \/ 20 m (price per stereo pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 1 stereo pair of RCA cables, ready-terminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes a solid conductor better than stranded wire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith stranded wire, the signal migrates back and forth between individual strands, and that creates distortion. A solid conductor like the one in the Evergreen doesn't have this problem. Add to that long-grain copper with few grain boundaries, which further calms and cleans up the transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the arrows on the cable jacket for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey show the direction of travel. Plug the cable in so the arrow points toward the input of the receiving device – that is, from the CD player to the amplifier. AudioQuest controls conductor direction during manufacturing, and the marking makes sure it's also correct in operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length is the right one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs short as possible, as long as necessary. Measure the distance between the devices with a bit of margin for cable routing and rack depth. Describe your setup and we'll tell you the right length, without you having to guess or order twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat speaks for buying the Evergreen at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tell you upfront whether the smaller or the larger cable tier makes sense for your system, instead of automatically upselling. On top of that, we terminate to match your connections. Our experienced team in Wädenswil advises you by phone, WhatsApp or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore unbalanced connections can be found among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cinchkabel\"\u003eRCA cables\u003c\/a\u003e, an overview of everything analog is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/analogkabel\"\u003eanalog cables\u003c\/a\u003e category – and the brand's whole range is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.6 m","offer_id":53019203600720,"sku":null,"price":79.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53019203633488,"sku":null,"price":89.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53019203666256,"sku":null,"price":109.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019203699024,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019203731792,"sku":null,"price":129.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53019203764560,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 m","offer_id":53019203797328,"sku":null,"price":229.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 m","offer_id":53019203830096,"sku":null,"price":299.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 m","offer_id":53019203862864,"sku":null,"price":369.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m","offer_id":53019203895632,"sku":null,"price":429.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-evergreen-nf-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435857"},{"product_id":"audioquest-golden-gate-nf-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Golden Gate Interconnect Cable (RCA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Golden Gate is an analog interconnect cable with RCA connectors whose solid conductors are Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) – copper whose surface is smoothed through a dedicated process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Golden Gate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween the Evergreen and the Golden Gate lies a single, but effective, change: the conductor metal. Because audio signals prefer to travel near the surface, roughness there directly translates into distortion – exactly where PSC processing comes in. The rest of the construction stays consistent: foamed polyethylene insulation, a metal layer against high-frequency interference, and the asymmetrical dual-balanced geometry with a low-impedance ground path. The connectors are cold-welded rather than soldered. Nobody really needs one more solder joint in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA terminated stereo pair with cold-welded, gold-plated RCA connectors in lengths from 0.6 to 20 meters. 3.5 mm jack and DIN are possible on request, as are special lengths. Priced per stereo pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Golden Gate suited for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: if you're cabling a compact system or a second system, the Evergreen will take you far and save you the extra cost. But if you're running a decent stereo chain and want to know what your DAC or turntable really delivers, this is the point where upgrading starts to pay off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Gate is one of those products that has stayed in the lineup for years simply because it works – no marketing fireworks, just clean metal and cleanly built connectors. Whether it's the right step for your chain, we're happy to discuss: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: analog interconnect cable (RCA), unbalanced, stereo pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Bridges \u0026 Falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: solid, Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: asymmetrical dual-balanced (low-impedance ground path)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric: foamed polyethylene (Foamed-PE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: metal layer (Noise-Dissipation System)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: RCA, cold-welded and gold-plated (3.5 mm jack and DIN on request)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.6 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 \/ 5 \/ 8 \/ 12 \/ 16 \/ 20 m (price per stereo pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 1 stereo pair of RCA cables, ready-terminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does PSC differ from ordinary copper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper is processed so the conductor surface stays especially smooth. Because the audio signal prefers to travel near the surface, roughness there has a direct effect on distortion. Compared with the Evergreen's LGC copper, this is the decisive construction change, and it's the only real difference between the two tiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does cold-welded mean for the connector?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conductor and connector are joined under high pressure instead of being soldered. This removes solder as an extra, less conductive metal from the signal path. It also makes the joint mechanically very stable, and it doesn't age the way a solder joint does over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a branded cable worth it even on short runs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort runs are more forgiving, but connector quality and contact pressure still matter, especially on connections you rarely move. A cleanly built cable protects you from scratchy contacts and drifting contact resistance, which over time can show up as diffuse noise or a fluctuating level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the Golden Gate at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we carry the whole AudioQuest ladder in-house and can tell you which tier fits your amplifier and your source. Add to that custom termination, including odd lengths and mixed connector types. Get in touch in Wädenswil – a call, a WhatsApp message or an email is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitting neighbors are found among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cinchkabel\"\u003eRCA cables\u003c\/a\u003e and in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003esources\u003c\/a\u003e category; the brand's complete range is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.6 m","offer_id":53019203961168,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53019203993936,"sku":null,"price":129.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53019204026704,"sku":null,"price":139.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019204059472,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019204092240,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53019204125008,"sku":null,"price":229.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 m","offer_id":53019204157776,"sku":null,"price":299.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 m","offer_id":53019204190544,"sku":null,"price":399.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 m","offer_id":53019204223312,"sku":null,"price":489.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m","offer_id":53019204256080,"sku":null,"price":599.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-golden-gate-nf-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435856"},{"product_id":"audioquest-sydney-nf-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Sydney Interconnect Cable (RCA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Sydney is an analog interconnect cable with RCA connectors that runs solid PSC+ conductors inside polyethylene air tubes and dissipates interference through a three-layer, carbon-based system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Sydney?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree components set the Sydney apart from the two entry tiers. First, PSC+, an even purer variant of surface-smoothed copper. Second, the Air Tubes: the conductor doesn't run in solid plastic but mostly in air, and air stores practically no energy – so the insulating material interferes less. Third, a three-layer Noise-Dissipation System of metal and carbon-filled plastic layers with full coverage, which intercepts high frequency before it reaches the ground plane of your electronics. The RCA connectors are cold-welded, direct silver-plated and sit on pure Purple Copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ready-terminated stereo pair in lengths from 0.6 to 20 meters, with direct silver-plated RCA connectors. Special lengths and alternative terminations such as DIN or 3.5 mm jack are possible on request. The price is per stereo pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Sydney suited for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlainly put: on an entry-level system, the Sydney is overkill – there, the Evergreen or Golden Gate capture most of the benefit at a lower price. It gets interesting on a resolving chain where the source and amplifier can already do more than the existing cabling lets through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sydney is the tier at which the construction shifts from copper to complete architecture: conductor, dielectric, shielding and connector all pull in the same direction for the first time. Whether your chain can exploit that, we assess honestly – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: analog interconnect cable (RCA), unbalanced, stereo pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Bridges \u0026 Falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: solid, Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: asymmetrical dual-balanced (low-impedance ground path)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric: polyethylene Air Tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: carbon-based 3-layer Noise-Dissipation System, 100% coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric-Bias System (DBS): not present (starts at the Yosemite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: RCA, cold-welded, direct silver-plated on pure Purple Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.6 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 \/ 5 \/ 8 \/ 12 \/ 16 \/ 20 m (price per stereo pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 1 stereo pair of RCA cables, ready-terminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly do the Air Tubes achieve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey keep the conductor surrounded mostly by air rather than solid plastic. Every insulating material absorbs energy and releases it back with a slight delay; air practically doesn't. Less insulating material against the conductor therefore means less of this time smearing in the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Sydney have a DBS like the larger models?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the Sydney has no Dielectric-Bias System; that only starts in this series with the Yosemite. Instead, the Sydney works with polyethylene Air Tubes and the three-layer carbon Noise-Dissipation System. So there's no battery compartment to keep an eye on here, which noticeably simplifies handling in the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the connectors silver- rather than gold-plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver conducts better than gold, and the thin silver layer sits directly on pure copper with no barrier layer in between. Exactly this matters at the transition between cable and socket, because the entire signal energy has to pass through a very small contact area there, and every transition resistance counts double.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy get the Sydney at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we know the tiers of this series side by side and can judge from which system class the step actually pays off. We also terminate exactly to your lengths and connections, including for older devices with DIN sockets. Our team in Wädenswil is reachable by phone, WhatsApp or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparable connections are found among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cinchkabel\"\u003eRCA cables\u003c\/a\u003e and in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/analogkabel\"\u003eanalog cables\u003c\/a\u003e overview; all series of the brand are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.6 m","offer_id":53019204288848,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53019204321616,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53019204354384,"sku":null,"price":319.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019204387152,"sku":null,"price":359.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019204419920,"sku":null,"price":439.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53019204452688,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 m","offer_id":53019204485456,"sku":null,"price":839.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 m","offer_id":53019204518224,"sku":null,"price":1159.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 m","offer_id":53019204550992,"sku":null,"price":1479.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m","offer_id":53019204583760,"sku":null,"price":1799.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-sydney-nf-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435857"},{"product_id":"audioquest-yosemite-nf-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Yosemite Interconnect Cable (RCA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Yosemite is an analog interconnect cable with RCA connectors that runs solid PSC+ conductors inside FEP air tubes and keeps the dielectric permanently biased with an active 72-volt system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Yosemite?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with the Sydney, two things change, and both concern the insulation. Instead of polyethylene, the Yosemite uses FEP, a fluoropolymer with very low losses, again arranged as air tubes around the conductor. Added to that is the 72-volt Dielectric-Bias System: a battery carried along in the cable applies a DC voltage to the insulating material and keeps its molecules permanently aligned instead of letting the music signal align them. PSC+ conductors, three-layer carbon noise dissipation and direct silver-plated Red Copper connectors remain as the foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA terminated stereo pair with an active DBS module and direct silver-plated RCA connectors, in lengths from 0.6 to 20 meters. The battery pack has a test button and an LED so you can check its condition at any time. Special lengths on request, price per stereo pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Yosemite suited for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: if you're running an entry-level or solid mid-range system, you're paying here for technology that won't be fully exploited there – Sydney or Golden Gate are then the more sensible answers. On a genuinely resolving chain, though, the Yosemite is the tier at which the cabling stops being a compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yosemite has reference-level ambition with copper conductors, and the DBS isn't decoration here but the reason the cable stays so unobtrusive in operation. Whether your electronics can carry that, we'll tell you straight – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: analog interconnect cable (RCA), unbalanced, stereo pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Bridges \u0026 Falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: solid, Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: asymmetrical dual-balanced (low-impedance ground path)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric: FEP Air Tubes (fluoropolymer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: carbon-based 3-layer Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric-Bias System (DBS): active, 72 volts, with test button and LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: RCA, cold-welded, direct silver-plated on pure Red Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.6 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 \/ 5 \/ 8 \/ 12 \/ 16 \/ 20 m (price per stereo pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 1 stereo pair of RCA cables with DBS battery pack, ready-terminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the 72-volt DBS do in the cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small battery applies a DC voltage to the insulating material through it. Its molecules stay permanently aligned as a result, instead of being aligned by the music signal itself. The effect is equivalent to a cable that's always run in, and shows up mainly as a quieter background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to charge or replace the DBS battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to charge anything; the system draws practically no current. The battery pack has a test button and an LED: if it lights up when pressed, everything's fine. Service life runs several years, and you can get a replacement pack from us afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between FEP and ordinary polyethylene?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEP is a fluoropolymer with considerably lower dielectric losses than polyethylene and is also more temperature-stable. Laid as air tubes around the conductor, it keeps the amount of solid insulating material small. In the Sydney, polyethylene still handles this job, and that, alongside the DBS, is the second difference between the two tiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the Yosemite at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you from which chain onward this tier actually carries its weight, and advise against it when the money would do more elsewhere. We sort out termination, lengths and connector types right along with it. We're reachable in Wädenswil by phone, WhatsApp or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balanced alternative is found among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/xlr-kabel\"\u003eXLR cables\u003c\/a\u003e, unbalanced neighbors among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cinchkabel\"\u003eRCA cables\u003c\/a\u003e; the brand's whole range is shown in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.6 m","offer_id":53019204616528,"sku":null,"price":489.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53019204649296,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53019204682064,"sku":null,"price":624.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019204714832,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019204747600,"sku":null,"price":849.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53019204780368,"sku":null,"price":1149.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 m","offer_id":53019204813136,"sku":null,"price":1599.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 m","offer_id":53019204845904,"sku":null,"price":2199.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 m","offer_id":53019204878672,"sku":null,"price":2799.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m","offer_id":53019204911440,"sku":null,"price":3399.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-yosemite-nf-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435856"},{"product_id":"audioquest-angel-nf-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Angel RCA Interconnect Cable (Cinch\/RCA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Angel is an analog interconnect cable with Cinch\/RCA connectors, whose solid conductors are made of pure Perfect-Surface Silver and which carries an active 72-volt Dielectric-Bias System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Angel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference to the Yosemite lies in the metal. Silver conducts better than any copper, and Perfect-Surface Silver is additionally processed for surface quality, because grain boundaries and roughness translate directly into distortion there. The construction around it remains uncompromising: FEP air tubes as dielectric, the three-layer carbon-based Noise-Dissipation System with full-surface coverage, the asymmetrical double-balanced geometry, and the 72-volt DBS that permanently biases the insulation. The RCA connectors are cold-welded and directly silver-plated onto Red-Copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA terminated stereo pair with silver conductors, active DBS battery pack including test button and LED, and directly silver-plated RCA connectors. Available from 0.6 to 20 metres, special lengths and different terminations on request. The price is per stereo pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Angel suitable for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be blunt: below a truly uncompromisingly built system, the Angel isn't the most sensible investment – there, the same budget spent on speakers, room acoustics, or the source brings more. In a system that's already resolved right up to its limit, on the other hand, it delivers exactly that last bit of openness that's hard to get with copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Angel is a silver cable without the harshness silver is often accused of – more composed than spectacular, and that's exactly where its quality lies. Whether it's the right answer for your system is something we check together, with no sales pressure: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: analog interconnect cable (Cinch\/RCA), unbalanced, stereo pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Bridges \u0026amp; Falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: solid, 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: asymmetrical double-balanced (low-resistance ground path)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric: FEP air tubes (fluoropolymer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: carbon-based 3-layer Noise-Dissipation System, 100% coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric-Bias System (DBS): active, 72 volts, with test button and LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: Cinch\/RCA, cold-welded, directly silver-plated onto pure Red-Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.6 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 \/ 5 \/ 8 \/ 12 \/ 16 \/ 20 m (price per stereo pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 1 stereo pair of Cinch\/RCA cables with DBS battery pack, fully terminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a silver cable automatically sound brighter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. That reputation comes from simple silver cables with rough conductor surfaces and poor dielectrics. Perfect-Surface Silver in FEP air tubes behaves differently: more open and finely drawn, but tonally neutral. A system that's already bright doesn't get brighter from it, just more transparent, and a warm-tuned one doesn't lose its warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference to the Yosemite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolely the conductor material. The Yosemite uses Perfect-Surface Copper+, the Angel uses solid Perfect-Surface Silver. FEP air tubes, the three-layer carbon system, the geometry, and the 72-volt DBS are the same in both. The silver is thus the only – but also by far the most expensive – component of this step up within the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Angel need a break-in period?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess than comparable cables without a bias system. The DBS keeps the insulation constantly biased, so the condition right after plugging in comes close to that of a broken-in cable. A few hours of operation to mechanically settle the plug contacts still doesn't hurt, but that applies equally to any new cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do you get from buying the Angel at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn honest assessment of whether your system can carry this class, and if in doubt, advice to spend the budget elsewhere instead. On top of that, custom-made termination and support after purchase. You can reach our specialist team in Wädenswil by phone, WhatsApp, or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronics behind it can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, more unbalanced cables in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cinchkabel\"\u003eRCA cables\u003c\/a\u003e; the entire range is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.6 m","offer_id":53019204944208,"sku":null,"price":999.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53019204976976,"sku":null,"price":1199.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53019205009744,"sku":null,"price":1449.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019205042512,"sku":null,"price":1699.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019205075280,"sku":null,"price":2199.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53019205108048,"sku":null,"price":3199.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 m","offer_id":53019205140816,"sku":null,"price":4699.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 m","offer_id":53019205173584,"sku":null,"price":6699.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 m","offer_id":53019205206352,"sku":null,"price":8699.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m","offer_id":53019205239120,"sku":null,"price":10699.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-angel-nf-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435857"},{"product_id":"audioquest-red-river-nf-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Red River RCA Interconnect Cable (Cinch\/RCA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Red River is an analog interconnect cable with Cinch\/RCA connectors and the entry point into the River series, the only AudioQuest analog series that uses a triple-balanced geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Red River?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe River series differs structurally from the Bridges \u0026amp; Falls cables. Instead of only balancing plus and minus against each other, the Red River carries its own, third conductor solely as a ground reference. The shield therefore never has to double as a return conductor, a role it was never meant for. On top of that come solid PSC+ conductors, foamed polyethylene as insulation, and a metal layer that dissipates high-frequency interference before it can modulate the ground plane of the devices. The connectors are cold-welded and gold-plated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully terminated stereo pair with RCA connectors, length 0.5 to 6 metres, special lengths on request. The price applies per stereo pair. For systems with balanced connections, the Red River is also available as an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/xlr-kabel\"\u003eXLR version\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Red River suitable for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: if you're only connecting a single source and keeping an eye on the price, you're well served by the Golden Gate or Sydney. The Red River is worth it if the ground layout of your system concerns you – with a tendency to hum, long cable runs, or a system with many devices on the same mains circuit, the third conductor plays to its strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red River brings River construction at a price that doesn't yet hurt, making it the most interesting entry point in the entire analog range. Which length and whether Cinch or XLR – we'll sort that out together in a quick chat: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: analog interconnect cable (Cinch\/RCA), unbalanced, stereo pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: River (entry level)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: solid, Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: Triple-Balanced, with separate ground-reference conductor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric: foamed polyethylene (Foamed-PE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: metal layer (Noise-Dissipation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: Cinch\/RCA, cold-welded and gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.5 \/ 0.75 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 \/ 4 \/ 5 \/ 6 m (price per stereo pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 1 stereo pair of Cinch\/RCA cables, fully terminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Triple-Balanced mean and what does it bring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the positive and negative conductors, the cable carries a third conductor that serves solely as a ground reference. This keeps the shield purely a shield, with no signal to carry back. That keeps interference out of the return path, especially over longer connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCinch or rather the XLR version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf both source and amplifier have balanced XLR connections, XLR is the more interference-resistant choice over long runs. For everything else, this applies: a good RCA connection beats a half-heartedly implemented XLR input. Tell us which sockets your devices actually have, and we'll assess that for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there an audible difference between the Red River and the Sydney?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructurally, they're two different approaches: the Sydney relies on air tubes and carbon dissipation, the Red River on the third conductor and Foamed-PE. Which path works better on your system depends more on your grounding layout and cable run length than on the two cables' price tags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the Red River from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we look at the cable question in the context of your whole system, instead of just handing a length across the counter. We sort out termination, connector shape, and the Cinch-or-XLR question at the same time. You can reach us in Wädenswil by phone, WhatsApp, or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balanced sibling is found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/xlr-kabel\"\u003eXLR cables\u003c\/a\u003e, more unbalanced connections in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cinchkabel\"\u003eRCA cables\u003c\/a\u003e; everything from the brand can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"RCA \/ 0.5 m","offer_id":53019205304656,"sku":null,"price":229.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 0.75 m","offer_id":53019205337424,"sku":null,"price":239.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 1 m","offer_id":53019205370192,"sku":null,"price":249.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 1.5 m","offer_id":53019205402960,"sku":null,"price":269.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 2 m","offer_id":53019205435728,"sku":null,"price":289.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 3 m","offer_id":53019205468496,"sku":null,"price":329.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 4 m","offer_id":53019205501264,"sku":null,"price":369.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 5 m","offer_id":53019205534032,"sku":null,"price":409.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 6 m","offer_id":53019205566800,"sku":null,"price":449.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-red-river-nf-kabel-cinch-produktansicht.png?v=1785435857"},{"product_id":"audioquest-mackenzie-nf-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Mackenzie RCA Interconnect Cable (Cinch\/RCA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Mackenzie is an analog interconnect cable with Cinch\/RCA connectors that combines the triple-balanced geometry of the River series with Hard-Cell Foam insulation and carbon-based noise dissipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Mackenzie?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo components change above the Red River. The insulation switches from foamed polyethylene to Hard-Cell Foam, a plastic foamed with nitrogen that encloses many fine air pockets while remaining dimensionally stable – so the cable's geometry barely changes even when it's bent. And the simple metal layer gives way to a three-layer, carbon-filled Noise-Dissipation System. The separate ground-reference conductor and the solid PSC+ conductors remain, and the connectors are cold-welded and directly silver-plated onto Purple-Copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA terminated stereo pair with directly silver-plated RCA connectors in lengths from 0.5 to 6 metres, special lengths on request. Priced per stereo pair. Systems wired in balanced fashion reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/xlr-kabel\"\u003eXLR version\u003c\/a\u003e of the same model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Mackenzie suitable for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be blunt: on a system that mainly runs in the background, the extra cost over the Red River is hard to justify. But if you're connecting a high-quality source device to a matching amplifier and want to eliminate every avoidable interference, this is where you get the more thorough shielding and the more stable geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mackenzie is the River series' upgrade stage that you mainly notice by the fact that nothing stands out anymore. Whether your system can take this step calmly is something we'll look at together – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: analog interconnect cable (Cinch\/RCA), unbalanced, stereo pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: River (upper class)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: solid, Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: Triple-Balanced, with separate ground-reference conductor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric: Hard-Cell Foam (nitrogen-foamed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: carbon-based 3-layer Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: Cinch\/RCA, cold-welded, directly silver-plated onto pure Purple-Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.5 \/ 0.75 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 \/ 4 \/ 5 \/ 6 m (price per stereo pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 1 stereo pair of Cinch\/RCA cables, fully terminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Hard-Cell Foam, and why not just plain foam?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard-Cell Foam is foamed with nitrogen, which encloses many small air pockets while remaining dimensionally stable. The conductor keeps its position within the cable even when you route it tightly behind the rack. Soft foam would deform when bent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the gap to the Red River?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo components separate the models: the insulation, which switches from foamed polyethylene to Hard-Cell Foam, and the noise dissipation, which is three-layer and carbon-filled instead of a single metal layer. The conductor material and the triple-balanced construction with separate ground conductor, on the other hand, are identical in both models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Mackenzie help against hum in the system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo cable helps against genuine ground loops – that needs proper star grounding or an isolation transformer. But the Mackenzie effectively keeps high-frequency interference away from the ground plane. Describe your hum problem to us on the phone, and we'll narrow down the cause together before you spend money on a new cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the case for getting the Mackenzie at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know both River stages from everyday use and can tell you when the extra cost is worthwhile and when the Red River is enough. We sort out custom termination and the Cinch-or-XLR question at the same time. Our team in Wädenswil can be reached by phone, WhatsApp, or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced connections can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/xlr-kabel\"\u003eXLR cables\u003c\/a\u003e, more unbalanced ones in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cinchkabel\"\u003eRCA cables\u003c\/a\u003e; the entire range is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"RCA \/ 0.5 m","offer_id":53019206091088,"sku":null,"price":339.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 0.75 m","offer_id":53019206123856,"sku":null,"price":354.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 1 m","offer_id":53019206156624,"sku":null,"price":369.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 1.5 m","offer_id":53019206189392,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 2 m","offer_id":53019206222160,"sku":null,"price":429.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 3 m","offer_id":53019206254928,"sku":null,"price":489.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 4 m","offer_id":53019206287696,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 5 m","offer_id":53019206320464,"sku":null,"price":609.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"RCA \/ 6 m","offer_id":53019206353232,"sku":null,"price":669.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-mackenzie-nf-kabel-cinch-produktansicht.png?v=1785435857"},{"product_id":"audioquest-yukon-nf-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Yukon RCA Interconnect Cable (Cinch\/RCA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Yukon RCA interconnect cable (Cinch\/RCA) is the unbalanced flagship of the River series: solid PSC+ conductors in Triple-Balanced geometry, insulated with polyethylene air tubes. It's precisely this air insulation that sets the Yukon apart from the smaller River cables – and it's the reason it plays so relaxed and rich in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Yukon?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the Yukon, the River series works with foamed polyethylene. Here, the conductors sit in genuine air tubes, and air is hard to beat as a dielectric because it stores hardly any energy and releases it back with a delay. On top of that comes the Triple-Balanced geometry with its own return conductor – the shield never has to help out as a conductor. A carbon-based 3-layer Noise-Dissipation System keeps high-frequency junk away from the ground point of your devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully terminated stereo pair in the length of your choice, from 0.5 to 6 metres, with cold-welded connectors – nothing is soldered here. Special lengths we can clarify on request. If you're wired balanced, you'll find the Yukon also as an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/xlr-kabel\"\u003eXLR version\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Yukon suitable for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be blunt: on a solid entry-level system, the Yukon is too much of a good thing. The Red River or Mackenzie get more out of every franc spent there. Its home is on resolving systems where source and amplifier are already well matched. For the run from the turntable to the phono stage, you're better off with a dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phonokabel\"\u003ephono cable\u003c\/a\u003e – that's built specifically for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yukon is the mature culmination of the River idea: calm, rich in colour, effortless. Whether your system exploits that fully, or a ZERO-tech cable would be the smarter step, we'll tell you honestly. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil – 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: analog interconnect cable, stereo pair, unbalanced (Cinch\/RCA), River series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: solid, PSC+ (Perfect-Surface Copper+), direction-oriented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: Triple-Balanced, own return conductor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric: polyethylene air tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: carbon-based 3-layer Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDBS: not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: Cinch\/RCA, cold-welded, Hanging Silver over pure copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.5 \/ 0.75 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 \/ 4 \/ 5 \/ 6 m (price per pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 1 stereo pair of Cinch\/RCA cables, terminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Yukon and the Mackenzie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe insulation. The Mackenzie works with foamed polyethylene, the Yukon with polyethylene air tubes, i.e. genuine air tubes around the conductor. Air stores hardly any energy, so the background sounds calmer and the tonal colours richer. Solid PSC+ and the carbon-based 3-layer system are used by both. The step up is worthwhile above all on resolving systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Yukon have a DBS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. AudioQuest only uses the Dielectric-Bias System in its higher series. The Yukon does without it and therefore doesn't need a battery that eventually runs flat. Its calm comes from the air tubes and the three-layer carbon construction. In everyday use, that's no drawback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich length should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs short as possible, as long as necessary. Measure the run between source and amplifier including the cable bend behind the rack and add a bit of a margin. Ex-works lengths run from 0.5 to 6 metres, special lengths are possible on request. Tell us your setup, and we'll work it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCinch or XLR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat depends on your devices. Only if source and amplifier have genuine balanced inputs and outputs does XLR play out its advantage over longer runs. If they're RCA sockets, you're exactly right here. An adapter, by the way, doesn't turn an unbalanced connection into a balanced one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the Yukon at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause we tell you where your money brings the most benefit – sometimes that's a different cable than the most expensive one on the shelf. Our specialist team in Wädenswil matches length, level, and connector shape to your system and supports you through the setup. 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That's exactly where a thin bundled cable picks up everything that's out there in the way of interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Black Lab?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction is balanced coax: the positive and negative conductors are made identically, so the shield never has to double as a signal conductor on the side. Both conductors are solid Long-Grain Copper, surrounded by nitrogen-foamed polyethylene – air is the best dielectric money can't buy. A metal-layer noise-dissipation system reflects high-frequency interference before it reaches the ground plane of the electronics. The RCA connectors are cold-welded instead of soldered, so there's no solder joint in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single mono cable with RCA connectors on both ends, in seven lengths from 2 to 20 metres. Included is a separate ground wire with cable lugs – the small wire that solves a hum problem before it becomes a case for the technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Black Lab suitable for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be blunt: a subwoofer cable carries a band-limited signal, usually below around 120 Hertz. Frequency response isn't the issue here – any cable can manage that. What matters are two other things, and they concern long runs in particular: interference resistance and ground connection. Between the amplifier and subwoofer hang two devices on two power outlets; hum loops and picked-up high frequency are the norm here, not the exception. A continuously shielded cable with proper geometry and the included ground wire clean up exactly this problem. The Black Lab isn't necessary if your subwoofer sits right next to the amplifier and nothing hums anyway. It's very worthwhile as soon as the sub sits on the other side of the room – and essential if you already know that dull mains hum coming out of the sub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Lab is the sensible base equipment for the run to the subwoofer: correctly built, correctly shielded, with a ground wire in the box. Measure your run and call us, then we'll find the right length – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e subwoofer cable, mono (single cable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid, Long-Grain Copper (LGC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced coax with identical positive and negative conductor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e nitrogen-foamed polyethylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise dissipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal-layer Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinch\/RCA, cold-welded, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e direction-controlled, arrow points towards the subwoofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 \/ 3 \/ 5 \/ 8 \/ 12 \/ 16 \/ 20 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e one subwoofer cable, separate ground wire with cable lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the included ground wire for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt connects the chassis ground of amplifier and subwoofer, thereby eliminating hum from a ground loop. It's only connected when needed, at the ground terminals provided for that purpose. If nothing hums for you, just leave the wire in the box. Ask us if you can't find the terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long can a subwoofer cable be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 metres is uncritical for this signal, which is why the range goes that far. What matters more is that you measure generously: along the skirting board, around door frames, with a bit of margin. Buying too short is more annoying than being a metre too long. In-between lengths we sort out with the distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do cold-welded connectors bring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cold welding, the contact is made under high pressure instead of with solder. That means no extra metal alloy sits in the signal path, and the connection ages less. The contacts are gold-plated anyway, which keeps them oxidation-free for years. The advantage is structural, not sonic in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Black Lab at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we ask about the placement first, not the budget. The right cable usually follows almost automatically from the length, the routing, and the connection type of your subwoofer. Our team in Wädenswil also helps with hum problems even when the cause lies elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the low-frequency department: active models in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e category, all connection variants under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer-kabel\"\u003eSubwoofer cables\u003c\/a\u003e, the remaining range at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e, and in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019209466192,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019209498960,"sku":null,"price":69.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53019209531728,"sku":null,"price":89.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 m","offer_id":53019209564496,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 m","offer_id":53019209597264,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 m","offer_id":53019209630032,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m","offer_id":53019209662800,"sku":null,"price":229.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-black-lab-subwoofer-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785437771"},{"product_id":"audioquest-irish-red-subwoofer-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Irish Red Subwoofer Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Irish Red is a subwoofer cable that takes over the balanced coax construction of the Black Lab and additionally gives the solid copper conductors a 0.5% silver plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo the difference from the entry-level model isn't in the geometry and not in the shielding – both are built identically – but in the conductor itself. That's more honest than any materials arms race on a datasheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Irish Red?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest deliberately uses silver-plated copper where the transmitted band is narrow – and a subwoofer signal is exactly that. With broadband analog cables, a silver plating brings sonic side effects; in the bass, that argument doesn't apply. The rest of the construction is proven: identical positive and negative conductors in balanced coax, foamed polyethylene as dielectric, a metal-layer noise-dissipation system against high-frequency interference, and cold-welded, gold-plated RCA connectors with no solder joint in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single mono cable with RCA connectors on both ends, in seven lengths from 2 to 20 metres, with a red-and-black jacket and marked directionality. In-between lengths we sort out with the distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Irish Red suitable for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly put: the step from the Black Lab to the Irish Red isn't a leap into a different world. Both cables share geometry, dielectric, noise dissipation, and connector technology; what differs is the conductor surface. What a good subwoofer cable can fundamentally achieve, both achieve: an interference-resistant connection over long runs and a clean ground connection without hum. If you're coming from a bundled cable, put your money into the right length and a clean connection first – that step brings the most. The Irish Red is the right choice if the subwoofer itself is high-quality, properly set up, and really meant to blend with the main speakers. For the small sub in the bedroom, the Black Lab remains the more sensible answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Irish Red is the elevated stage of a well-thought-out concept – same blueprint, better conductor, no verbal fog around it. Whether the extra cost pays off on your subwoofer, we'll assess for you honestly: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e subwoofer cable, mono (single cable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid, silver-plated Long-Grain Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver plating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced coax with identical positive and negative conductor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e foamed polyethylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise dissipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal-layer Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinch\/RCA, cold-welded, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e direction-controlled, arrow points towards the subwoofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 \/ 3 \/ 5 \/ 8 \/ 12 \/ 16 \/ 20 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e one subwoofer cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly distinguishes the Irish Red from the Black Lab?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conductor surface. On the Black Lab, the solid conductor is pure Long-Grain Copper; on the Irish Red, a 0.5% silver plating is added. Geometry, dielectric, metal-layer noise dissipation, and the cold-welded RCA connectors are executed identically on both cables. So the extra cost pays for exactly one component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy silver-plated conductors for bass of all things?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the transmitted frequency band is narrowly limited here. AudioQuest uses silver-plated copper specifically in such applications, while the company avoids it in broadband analog cables. In the bass, the advantage of the silver surface can thus be used without the usual trade-off. That's exactly why the Irish Red carries it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run two subwoofers with this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot with one cable. The Irish Red is a mono line with one RCA connector per side. For two subwoofers, take either two cables from two outputs or a Y-splitter at the preamp output. We'll tell you which variant suits your device better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy get the Irish Red at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you where this step pays off – and where your money is better spent on the subwoofer itself or on room calibration. On top of that, you get the right length in Wädenswil, support with hum problems, and our own technician for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo match the low end: active models in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e category, the remaining connection cables under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer-kabel\"\u003eSubwoofer cables\u003c\/a\u003e, more connections at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e, and the brand's entire range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019210056016,"sku":null,"price":114.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019210088784,"sku":null,"price":129.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53019210121552,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 m","offer_id":53019210154320,"sku":null,"price":199.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 m","offer_id":53019210187088,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 m","offer_id":53019210219856,"sku":null,"price":319.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m","offer_id":53019210252624,"sku":null,"price":379.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-irish-red-subwoofer-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785437772"},{"product_id":"audioquest-pearl-48-hdmi-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Pearl 48 HDMI Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Pearl 48 is a passive HDMI cable that transmits the full 48 Gbit\/s of the HDMI 2.1 standard, letting through 8K\/60 and 4K\/120 without a bandwidth bottleneck. It sits at the start of the 48 series – and is nonetheless no compromise, simply the stage at which everything necessary is already included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pearl 48?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDMI is mercilessly honest: if the bandwidth isn't enough, you see sparkle, brief picture dropouts, or nothing at all. The Pearl 48 takes that lottery away from you. Solid Long-Grain Copper conductors carry the signal without the grain boundaries that simple stranded copper stumbles over. All 19 conductors are direction-controlled, so picked-up high-frequency noise is guided away from the sensitive end – AudioQuest's Noise-Dissipation Level 1, the base on which every higher stage builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA terminated HDMI cable in the length of your choice, from 0.6 to 5 metres, with securely anchored Type A connectors. It transmits picture up to 10K, HDR including Dolby Vision, and carries TV sound back to the soundbar or AV receiver losslessly via eARC – Dolby TrueHD, Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS:X included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pearl 48 suitable for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for a games console, streaming box, Blu-ray player, or TV box over short to medium runs. To be blunt: if you need to route a projector cable across half a ceiling, you're better served by an active or active-optical cable – a passive cable has physical limits, and no marketing shifts them. If you're running a top-tier home cinema, you'll find more headroom further up the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pearl 48 is the most sensible insurance policy on the shelf: affordable, fully capable, and it doesn't cost a monthly premium. If you want to know whether your run works, get in touch – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: passive HDMI cable per HDMI 2.1, Type A connector (19-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandwidth: 48 Gbit\/s over 4 FRL pairs at 12 Gbit\/s each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC), no silver plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: Noise-Dissipation Level 1, all 19 conductors direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric: foamed polyethylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: five twisted pairs, Ethernet channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: up to 10K, 8K\/60 and 4K\/120, HDR and Dolby Vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio return channel: eARC for lossless multichannel formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.6 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 \/ 5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I really need 48 Gbit\/s for my 4K TV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily for plain 4K\/60. As soon as 4K\/120, VRR, or 8K come into play – current consoles, new TVs, modern projectors – older High Speed cables often aren't enough anymore. The Pearl 48 brings the necessary headroom from the start and stays backward-compatible with everything so far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does eARC mean on the Pearl 48?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eeARC carries TV sound back to the soundbar or AV receiver over the same cable, and uncompressed at that. Dolby TrueHD, Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS:X arrive fully intact. You no longer need a second audio cable between the TV and your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the conductors direction-controlled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arrows on the jacket show the installation direction. AudioQuest arranges all 19 conductors so that picked-up high-frequency noise flows away towards the source rather than into the sensitive input. Plug the cable in so the arrow points towards the screen, and the direction is correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUp to what length does the Pearl 48 work at full bandwidth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll lengths offered up to five metres are rated for the full 48 Gbit\/s; passive cables work especially comfortably up to around three metres. For longer runs through ceilings or conduit, active or active-optical cables are the right answer. Just tell us the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Pearl 48 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you when the cheapest stage is enough. With HDMI, it's not the price that decides but whether bandwidth, length, and connector match up. Our specialist team in Wädenswil knows the pitfalls from many installations and advises you just as well on the phone as in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn HDMI cable rarely stands alone: find the other stages under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hdmi-kabel\"\u003eHDMI cables\u003c\/a\u003e, the matching devices in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the whole range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.6 m","offer_id":53019210776912,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53019210809680,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53019210842448,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019210875216,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019210907984,"sku":null,"price":79.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53019210940752,"sku":null,"price":199.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-pearl-48-hdmi-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435670"},{"product_id":"audioquest-forest-48-hdmi-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Forest 48 HDMI Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Forest 48 is a passive 48 Gbit\/s HDMI cable whose Long-Grain Copper conductors carry a 0.5% silver plating – the first stage in the range where AudioQuest refines the copper. Everything else stays current: 8K\/60, 4K\/120, HDR, and eARC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Forest 48?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-frequency signals prefer to travel along the conductor surface – skin effect, in textbook terms. That's exactly where the silver sits on the Forest 48, the best electrical conductor material there is. The half-percent plating costs little and works exactly where something actually happens at 48 Gbit\/s. Below that runs the same Level 1 noise dissipation as on the Pearl 48: continuous direction control across all 19 conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ready-to-connect HDMI cable from 0.6 to 5 metres long, with which the bandwidth headache stops. It transmits picture up to 10K, all common HDR variants including Dolby Vision, and delivers TV sound back to your system uncompressed via eARC – with the same conductor and shielding quality as the picture pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Forest 48 suitable for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor everyone who's already invested properly – good TV or projector, AV receiver, current console – and doesn't want to skimp on the last stretch of all places. To be blunt: on the second TV in the kitchen, you'll neither look for nor find the difference to the Pearl 48. And for a projector over a long distance, an active cable remains the right answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forest 48 is the point where the price-performance curve bends: little extra cost, noticeably more substance. Which stage and length suits your setup, we'll clarify in five minutes – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: passive HDMI cable per HDMI 2.1, Type A connector (19-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandwidth: 48 Gbit\/s over 4 FRL pairs at 12 Gbit\/s each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: Long-Grain Copper with 0.5% silver plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: Noise-Dissipation Level 1, all 19 conductors direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: up to 10K, 8K\/60 and 4K\/120, HDR and Dolby Vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio return channel: eARC with 0.5% silver and Level 1 noise dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.6 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 \/ 5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does 0.5% silver bring over pure copper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle material, effectively placed. High-frequency signals travel along the conductor surface, and that's exactly what's silver-plated on the Forest 48. In practice, that means more headroom against transmission errors at 4K\/120 and 8K, especially over the longer lengths in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Forest 48 suitable for PS5 and Xbox Series X?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The full 48 Gbit\/s covers 4K at 120 Hz including VRR and ALLM, exactly what current consoles push to the limit. Also make sure the TV connector you use is a genuine HDMI 2.1 input – not every port on a device can handle that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I install the Forest 48 in a wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor permanent installations in a wall or ceiling, the route needs to be planned beforehand and a cable approved for that purpose used. Get in touch with us before any drilling: a subsequent cable swap in conduit is far more unpleasant than a short phone call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForest 48 or Cinnamon 48?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cinnamon 48 raises the silver plating to 1.25% and adds a metal layer around the signal pairs, i.e. Noise-Dissipation Level 2. That's worthwhile with high-quality displays, full racks, and long runs. If your setup stays compact, the Forest 48 is the sensible choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy get the Forest 48 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with us, your setup decides which stage you get, not the margin. We ask about devices, distance, and installation situation and recommend accordingly – sometimes cheaper than expected. Advice is available by phone, WhatsApp, or here with us in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll about the picture: the whole range under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hdmi-kabel\"\u003eHDMI cables\u003c\/a\u003e, the matching electronics at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/av-receiver\"\u003eAV receivers\u003c\/a\u003e, and more from the brand in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.6 m","offer_id":53019211039056,"sku":null,"price":79.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53019211071824,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53019211104592,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019211137360,"sku":null,"price":139.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019211170128,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53019211202896,"sku":null,"price":349.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-forest-48-hdmi-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435648"},{"product_id":"audioquest-cinnamon-48-hdmi-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Cinnamon 48 HDMI Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Cinnamon 48 is a passive 48 Gbit\/s HDMI cable with 1.25% silver plating and Noise-Dissipation Level 2 – the stage at which a genuine shielding layer joins the refined conductor surface for the first time. Full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for 8K\/60, 4K\/120, HDR, and eARC remains a given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Cinnamon 48?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things change compared to the Forest 48. First, the silver plating is more than doubled to 1.25%, making the conductor surface even lower-loss. Second, AudioQuest wraps a metal layer around the four FRL pairs and the eARC channel – that's Noise-Dissipation Level 2. It catches interference before it even gets near the data pairs. In a rack full of routers, power supplies, and DECT bases, that's no theoretical luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully terminated HDMI cable from 0.6 to 5 metres – the long variant that AudioQuest no longer offers at the higher stages. Picture up to 10K, 8K\/60 and 4K\/120, HDR and Dolby Vision, plus an eARC return channel with the same material and shielding quality as the picture pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Cinnamon 48 suitable for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor well-equipped home cinemas, for racks with lots of electronics in a tight space, and for anyone who needs to bridge five metres without switching straight to an active cable. Honestly: if your TV sits two metres from the streaming box with nothing else in the way, the Forest 48 gets you practically the same result – and you'd rather put the rest into content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cinnamon 48 is the sensible stage in the range: enough silver, genuine first-stage shielding, still five metres of length. Tell us about your setup, and we'll say whether this stage is the right one – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: passive HDMI cable per HDMI 2.1, Type A connector (19-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandwidth: 48 Gbit\/s over 4 FRL pairs at 12 Gbit\/s each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: Long-Grain Copper with 1.25% silver plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: Noise-Dissipation Level 2, metal layer around the FRL and eARC pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectionality: all 19 conductors direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: up to 10K, 8K\/60 and 4K\/120, HDR and Dolby Vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio return channel: eARC in Level 2 execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.6 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 \/ 5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Noise-Dissipation Level 2 change compared to Level 1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel 2 adds a metal layer around the data pairs on top of direction control. It keeps out high-frequency interference from external sources such as WLAN, mobile networks, and switch-mode power supplies. The fuller your rack and the longer the run, the more this extra effort pays off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you actually see a difference with HDMI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as a difference in colour or sharpness, since HDMI transmits digitally. A better cable becomes noticeable exactly where errors occur: sparkle, brief picture dropouts, handshake problems when switching sources. More headroom simply means these disturbances don't happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Cinnamon 48 available in 5 metres, but the more expensive stages aren't?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest offers the Carbon 48, Vodka 48, and ThunderBird 48 only up to 3 metres, whereas the Cinnamon 48 goes up to 5 metres. If you need greater distances at a high level, the way forward is active or active-optical cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Cinnamon 48 work with a soundbar via eARC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at the TV's eARC connector. The return channel on the Cinnamon 48 is built just like the picture pairs, so with 1.25% silver and Level 2 shielding. That gets Atmos and DTS:X to the soundbar uncompressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the Cinnamon 48 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we don't treat HDMI as an afterthought at the bottom of the receipt. We look at your devices, distance, and connector and tell you which stage really fits. Our specialist team in Wädenswil can be reached by phone, WhatsApp, and email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep browsing: all stages under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hdmi-kabel\"\u003eHDMI cables\u003c\/a\u003e, matching displays at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fernseher\"\u003eTVs\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.6 m","offer_id":53019211301200,"sku":null,"price":139.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53019211333968,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53019211366736,"sku":null,"price":199.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019211399504,"sku":null,"price":229.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019211432272,"sku":null,"price":299.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53019211465040,"sku":null,"price":499.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-cinnamon-48-hdmi-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435633"},{"product_id":"audioquest-carbon-48-hdmi-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Carbon 48 HDMI Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Carbon 48 is a passive 48 Gbit\/s HDMI cable with 5% silver plating and Noise-Dissipation Level 3, where a lossy carbon layer sits between two metal layers. It marks the entry into the upper half of the 48 series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Carbon 48?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name doesn't come from motorsport, but from physics. Around the four FRL pairs and the eARC channel sits a carbon layer, embedded between two metal layers. The metal reflects interference, the carbon layer converts it into minimal heat instead of letting it bounce back and forth inside the cable. On top of that comes the increased 5% silver plating of the Long-Grain Copper conductors. This is the stage at which AudioQuest moves from shielding against interference to destroying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA terminated HDMI cable from 0.6 to 3 metres. Full 48 Gbit\/s, picture up to 10K, 8K\/60 and 4K\/120, HDR including Dolby Vision – and an eARC return channel that works with the same conductors and the same Level 3 treatment as the picture transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Carbon 48 suitable for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor home cinemas where a projector or top-tier TV, an AV preamp, and multiple sources come together – exactly where there's the most electromagnetic activity. To be blunt: on a TV with a streaming app and soundbar, Level 3 dissipation is effort without an audience. There, the Cinnamon 48 does the job, and nobody will look at you sideways for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carbon 48 is the stage at which interference dissipation becomes more important than the next tenth of a percent of silver – a sensible turning point within the range. Whether your setup needs it, we'll tell you straight: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: passive HDMI cable per HDMI 2.1, Type A connector (19-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandwidth: 48 Gbit\/s over 4 FRL pairs at 12 Gbit\/s each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: Long-Grain Copper with 5% silver plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: Noise-Dissipation Level 3, carbon layer between two metal layers around the FRL and eARC pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectionality: all 19 conductors direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: up to 10K, 8K\/60 and 4K\/120, HDR and Dolby Vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio return channel: eARC in Level 3 execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.6 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the carbon layer in the Carbon 48 good for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt converts picked-up high-frequency interference into a tiny amount of heat instead of reflecting it. Embedded between two metal layers, it acts as a trap for exactly the interference energy that would otherwise show up as jitter or as a handshake problem when switching sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the Carbon 48 stop at 3 metres?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest only offers the upper stages of the 48 series up to 3 metres. If you need greater distance at a high level, you either switch to the Cinnamon 48 at 5 metres or straight to an active or active-optical cable. We'll tell you where the limit lies in your case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Carbon 48 bring more sound with eARC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot more sound, but a more stable one. The eARC channel on the Carbon 48 is just as silver-plated and shielded as the picture pairs. That reduces dropouts and switching problems, which occur more often on eARC connections than on pure picture runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the step up from the Cinnamon 48 worthwhile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardly in electrically quiet environments, but certainly in full racks and over long runs. The difference lies less in picture quality than in error headroom: less sparkle, fewer handshake glitches, more calm in operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Carbon 48 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we also tell you when a stage below is enough – that happens more often than the price list would like. Our experienced specialist team in Wädenswil plans the cabling with you from the device to the connector, by phone or on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go with it: the remaining stages under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hdmi-kabel\"\u003eHDMI cables\u003c\/a\u003e, the electronics in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e section, and angled adapters for tight installations at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/stecker\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.6 m","offer_id":53019212480848,"sku":null,"price":219.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53019212513616,"sku":null,"price":239.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53019212546384,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019212579152,"sku":null,"price":369.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019212611920,"sku":null,"price":489.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-carbon-48-hdmi-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435597"},{"product_id":"audioquest-vodka-48-hdmi-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Vodka 48 HDMI Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Vodka 48 is a passive 48 Gbit\/s HDMI cable that raises the conductors' silver plating to 10% while keeping the Carbon 48's Level 3 noise dissipation. It's the silver stage of the range – here the lever is turned on the conductor material, not on the shielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Vodka 48?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest deliberately shifts the lever at this point. The silver plating doubles compared to the Carbon 48 to 10%, while the carbon-metal sandwich around the four FRL pairs and the eARC channel stays at Level 3. For the transmission, that means: the conductor surface, where the 48 Gbit\/s actually travel, consists to a considerable extent of the best conductor the periodic table has to offer. Fewer losses along the way, more headroom at the end of the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA terminated HDMI cable from 0.6 to 3 metres in the range's high-end execution. Picture up to 10K, 8K\/60 and 4K\/120, HDR and Dolby Vision, an eARC return channel in the same quality as the picture pairs, and all 19 conductors direction-controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Vodka 48 suitable for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor installations where the projector, processor, and sources all play in the top league and the cabling shouldn't be the weak link. Honestly: if you're here, you usually already know why. For a living room with a TV and a soundbar, on the other hand, the Vodka 48 is clearly more cable than the system can make use of – the Carbon 48 or Cinnamon 48 are then the smarter stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vodka 48 delivers the same shielding construction as the Carbon 48, but double the silver plating on the conductors – a clearly defined step rather than a vague price increase. Whether your home cinema exploits that, we're happy to check together: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: passive HDMI cable per HDMI 2.1, Type A connector (19-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandwidth: 48 Gbit\/s over 4 FRL pairs at 12 Gbit\/s each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: Long-Grain Copper with 10% silver plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: Noise-Dissipation Level 3, carbon layer between two metal layers around the FRL and eARC pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectionality: all 19 conductors direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: up to 10K, 8K\/60 and 4K\/120, HDR and Dolby Vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaming: 4K\/120, VRR, ALLM, and QFT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio return channel: eARC in Level 3 execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.6 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes the Vodka 48 from the Carbon 48?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver plating: 10% instead of 5% on the same Long-Grain Copper conductors. Noise dissipation stays at Level 3 for both, so carbon between two metal layers. The step is therefore pure conductor quality and no additional shielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnd what does the ThunderBird 48 offer more?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ThunderBird 48 has the same 10% silver plating but raises noise dissipation to Level 5: graphene is worked into the carbon layer, plus a global carbon layer wraps all conductors. The difference lies in interference dissipation, not in the silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes an expensive HDMI cable make the picture sharper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. HDMI transmits digitally, so the picture is either correct or disturbed. What better cables bring is error headroom: no sparkle, no brief dropouts, no handshake problems at 4K\/120 or 8K. That's exactly what the effort is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there an eARC Priority version of the Vodka 48?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, AudioQuest offers an eARC Priority variant in which the audio return channel gets the cable's highest-quality conductors. That's worthwhile if the connection mainly carries sound from the TV to your system. Ask us which version suits your connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Vodka 48 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a cable decision at this level needs context: which devices, which distance, which sources of interference. We go through that with you instead of simply naming the top line of the price list. We're reachable in Wädenswil, by phone and by WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearby: all stages under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hdmi-kabel\"\u003eHDMI cables\u003c\/a\u003e, the matching electronics in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the rest of the range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.6 m","offer_id":53019212710224,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53019212742992,"sku":null,"price":559.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53019212775760,"sku":null,"price":629.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019212808528,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019212841296,"sku":null,"price":849.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-vodka-48-hdmi-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435729"},{"product_id":"audioquest-thunderbird-48-hdmi-kabel","title":"AudioQuest ThunderBird 48 HDMI Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest ThunderBird 48 is a passive 48 Gbit\/s HDMI cable with Noise-Dissipation Level 5, in which graphene is worked into the carbon layer and an additional carbon layer wraps all conductors. It's the top stage of the passive 48 series in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ThunderBird 48?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the very top, it's no longer about silver but about calm. The conductors carry the same 10% silver plating as the Vodka 48; the difference lies entirely in the shielding. AudioQuest mixes graphene into the lossy carbon layer around the four FRL pairs and the eARC channel and additionally wraps a global carbon layer around all 19 conductors. That produces Noise-Dissipation Level 5 – interference energy is no longer just deflected but dissolved into heat before it can do any damage anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA terminated HDMI cable from 0.6 to 3 metres that exploits the full bandwidth of the HDMI 2.1 standard: picture up to 10K, 8K\/60 and 4K\/120, HDR with Dolby Vision, plus an eARC return channel treated just as elaborately as the picture pairs. The cable needs no battery or power supply – it works purely passively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ThunderBird 48 suitable for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor uncompromising installations: a large projector, a multichannel preamp, a densely packed equipment rack where power supplies, streamers, and power amps share the space. To be blunt: in an electrically quiet living room with a short run, you won't exploit Level 5. There, the Vodka 48 or Carbon 48 give more value back for the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ThunderBird 48 is the interference-dissipation stage of the range: same conductors as the Vodka 48, but graphene and a global carbon layer on top. Whether your setup benefits from that, we'll tell you without beating around the bush – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: passive HDMI cable per HDMI 2.1, Type A connector (19-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandwidth: 48 Gbit\/s over 4 FRL pairs at 12 Gbit\/s each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: copper with 10% silver plating, conductors and drains silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: Noise-Dissipation Level 5, graphene in the carbon layer around the FRL and eARC pairs, plus a global carbon layer around all conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectionality: all 19 conductors direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDielectric-Bias System: not present, purely passive construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: up to 10K, 8K\/60 and 4K\/120, HDR and Dolby Vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio return channel: eARC in Level 5 execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.6 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the ThunderBird 48 have a DBS battery module?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 72-volt Dielectric-Bias System isn't part of this HDMI cable's equipment, so you don't need to monitor or replace anything. The effect here comes from conductor material, direction control, and the graphene-carbon shielding at Noise-Dissipation Level 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does graphene do in an HDMI cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraphene is extremely lossy for high frequencies. Worked into the carbon layer, it converts picked-up interference into negligible heat instead of reflecting it back into the cable. That noticeably lowers the interference level around the data pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Level 5 worthwhile compared to Level 3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, where lots of electronics sit in a tight space or the run pushes its limits. In short, electrically clean connections, the gap to the Vodka 48 stays small. Describe your rack to us before reaching for the top stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there also an eARC-priority version of the ThunderBird 48?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, AudioQuest offers an eARC Priority execution that puts the cable's best conductors on the audio return channel. That's the right choice if the connection mainly carries sound from the TV to your system rather than picture to the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the ThunderBird 48 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a cable of this class deserves an installation that matches it. We plan routes, angles, and connector positions with you, install on site if you wish, and remain reachable after the purchase – as a specialist shop by Lake Zurich with our own technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go with it: the remaining stages under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hdmi-kabel\"\u003eHDMI cables\u003c\/a\u003e, the devices in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the further connections in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.6 m","offer_id":53019212874064,"sku":null,"price":849.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53019212906832,"sku":null,"price":999.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53019212939600,"sku":null,"price":1149.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019212972368,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019213005136,"sku":null,"price":1599.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-thunderbird-48-hdmi-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435704"},{"product_id":"audioquest-vodka-48-earc-priority-hdmi-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Vodka 48 eARC Priority HDMI Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Vodka 48 eARC Priority is an HDMI cable for the return path from the TV to the amplifier, where specifically the audio conductor pair has been upgraded instead of the picture conductors. It's not a higher price stage of the Vodka 48, but a distinct construction for a distinct task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Vodka 48 eARC Priority?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many modern systems, the sound runs backwards: the TV plays apps, tuners, and connected sources and sends the sound back to the soundbar or AV receiver via eARC. Only a single conductor pair works on this path – precisely the one a normal HDMI cable pays the least attention to. Here, the order is reversed: the eARC conductors carry 10% silver, the ground-reference conductors 5%, while the four AV data pairs stay at solid Forest level with 0.5% silver. On top of that comes Noise-Dissipation Level 3. So you're paying for the part your setup actually uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA passive HDMI cable in 0.6, 1, 1.5, 2, or 3 metres – the typical distances between the TV and the amplifier rack. The full 48 Gbit\/s for 8K and 4K\/120 are still there: eARC prioritisation costs you no picture capability, it only shifts where the material effort sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this cable suitable for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be blunt: if your AV receiver switches all the sources and the TV only displays the picture, this construction brings you little – then you'd better put the same money into the feed lines to the receiver, i.e. into a normal Vodka 48. But as soon as the TV is the hub – streaming apps, TV tuner, a console connected directly to the TV – and the sound goes back via eARC, every bit of effort here sits in exactly the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vodka 48 eARC Priority is a specialist with a clear mission – and one of the few cases where deliberately leaving something out is the smarter decision. Whether your setup benefits, we can tell you after two questions: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: passive HDMI cable, 48 Gbit\/s, HDMI 2.1, eARC Priority execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeARC conductors: 10% silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround-reference conductors: 5% silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAV data pairs: four pairs at Forest level, 0.5% silver-plated Long-Grain Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: Noise-Dissipation Level 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolutions: 8K\/60, 4K\/120, HDR, Dolby Vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeARC\/ARC: construction focus, return channel TV to amplifier or soundbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended use: TV as the audio hub; for the run from source to TV or receiver, the standard Vodka 48 model is intended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.6 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: HDMI cable in the chosen length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it differ from the normal Vodka 48?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the construction, not in the quality stage. On the standard Vodka 48, the four picture data pairs carry the high silver content. On the eARC Priority version, the audio return-channel conductors are executed with 10% silver instead, while the picture pairs sit at Forest level. Two different tools for two different wiring jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know my TV uses eARC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the HDMI port on your TV: the eARC-capable port is labelled \"eARC\" or \"ARC,\" usually HDMI 2 or 3. Connect it to the correspondingly marked input on the soundbar or AV receiver and enable HDMI-CEC in both menus. Without CEC, the return channel stays silent on many devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I also use it from the source to the TV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, yes – it transmits the full 48 Gbit\/s with 8K and 4K\/120. You just wouldn't be using the strength you paid for, since the upgraded conductors sit in the audio return channel. For source to TV or receiver, the standard model is the more suitable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVodka or ThunderBird in the eARC Priority execution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth carry 10% silver in the eARC pair. The difference lies in the picture conductors and noise dissipation: Vodka stays at Forest level with Level 3, ThunderBird works with Cinnamon conductors and Level 5. For most TV-soundbar combinations, the Vodka is enough; we'll assess that for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the Vodka 48 eARC Priority at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause eARC Priority cables require a diagnosis, not just an order number. We ask which device switches your sources and only then recommend – sometimes it's this cable, sometimes the standard model. That honesty has always been part of our advice here in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the run from the source to the TV, you'll find the standard Vodka 48 model under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hdmi-kabel\"\u003eHDMI cables\u003c\/a\u003e. The matching electronics sit in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the whole series is shown in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.6 m","offer_id":53019213037904,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53019213070672,"sku":null,"price":259.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53019213103440,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019213136208,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019213168976,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-vodka-48-earc-priority-hdmi-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435730"},{"product_id":"audioquest-thunderbird-48-earc-priority-hdmi-kabel","title":"AudioQuest ThunderBird 48 eARC Priority HDMI Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest ThunderBird 48 eARC Priority is the higher stage of the eARC specialist cables: an HDMI cable whose audio return channel from the TV to the amplifier is placed structurally in the foreground. It's not a better ThunderBird 48, but a differently built cable for a different run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ThunderBird 48 eARC Priority?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shares the principle with the Vodka 48 eARC Priority, but goes a step further in both disciplines. The eARC and ground-reference conductors carry 10% silver, the four AV data pairs sit at Cinnamon level with 1.25% silver instead of Forest level. Above all, though, Level 5 noise dissipation works here, the most elaborate execution in this cable family. On a return channel that hangs between two devices with their own power supplies and can pick up plenty of high frequency there, that's not a label but the actual point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA passive HDMI cable in 0.6, 1, 1.5, 2, or 3 metres – the usual distances between the TV and the amplifier rack. The full 48 Gbit\/s for 8K, 4K\/120, HDR, and Dolby Vision are also there; the eARC prioritisation costs you no picture capability. What differs from the standard model is solely the distribution of the material effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this cable suitable for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: this stage only pays off once there's a system behind it that actually passes on subtle differences – a proper multichannel system or a high-quality soundbar, plus a TV that acts as the player for everything. If most of your signal runs through the AV receiver, the Vodka 48 eARC Priority is the more sensible stage, and the rest of the budget is better placed elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ThunderBird 48 eARC Priority is a consistently designed specialist tool: maximum effort exactly where the sound is generated in TV-centric systems, and none where it wouldn't help. Whether your system can carry this stage, we're happy to assess with you – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: passive HDMI cable, 48 Gbit\/s, HDMI 2.1, eARC Priority execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeARC and ground-reference conductors: 10% silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAV data pairs: four pairs at Cinnamon level, 1.25% silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: Noise-Dissipation Level 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolutions: 8K\/60, 4K\/120, HDR, Dolby Vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeARC\/ARC: construction focus, return channel TV to amplifier or soundbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended use: TV as the audio hub; for the run from source to display, the standard ThunderBird 48 model is intended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBias system: no DBS battery system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 0.6 \/ 1 \/ 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: HDMI cable in the chosen length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the cable contain pure silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The eARC and ground-reference conductors carry a 10% silver content, not 100% silver. The four picture data pairs sit at Cinnamon level with 1.25% silver. This cable also has no battery bias system (DBS) – that belongs to the series above. Numbers rather than marketing names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Noise-Dissipation Level 5 bring on an audio cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eARC return channel connects two devices with their own power supplies, often routed across the back of the TV cabinet where power, network, and antenna cables sit close together. Level 5 is the most elaborate noise dissipation in this family and keeps exactly this picked-up high frequency away from the signal path. An underestimated spot, that cable clutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it replace the standard ThunderBird 48?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it complements it. The standard ThunderBird 48 is built for the direction from source to display, this cable for the audio return path from the TV. In a system with a streamer, player, and TV apps, both have their place – at different sockets and with different jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length makes sense between the TV and the amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually 1 to 1.5 metres are enough, since the TV and amplifier tend to sit in the same cabinet. Measure the run including cable routing behind the device and plan a bit of slack for a swivel-arm wall mount. Too short pulls at the connector, too long ends up as a tangle in the dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the ThunderBird 48 eARC Priority at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we don't sell this cable to everyone. It only pays off in TV-centric systems with a matching playback chain, and that's exactly what we clarify with you beforehand. On top of that come a specialist-trade guarantee, our own technician for installation, and a team in Wädenswil that has been setting up home cinemas for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard ThunderBird 48 model for the source-to-display run is found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hdmi-kabel\"\u003eHDMI cables\u003c\/a\u003e. Amplifiers and soundbars sit in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the complete series is shown in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.6 m","offer_id":53019213267280,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m","offer_id":53019213300048,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53019213332816,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":53019213365584,"sku":null,"price":649.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53019213398352,"sku":null,"price":749.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-thunderbird-48-earc-priority-hdmi-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435704"},{"product_id":"audioquest-pearl-18-hdmi-langstrecke","title":"AudioQuest Pearl 18 HDMI Cable (Long-Distance, Active)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Pearl 18 is an active long-distance HDMI cable that uses built-in frequency equalization to carry the full 18 Gbps over distances up to 15 meters. It's the entry-level option for when there's more space between your rack and projector than a normal HDMI cable can handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pearl 18?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper has an unforgiving limit with HDMI: after a few meters, the signal edges soften, and at some point the picture simply gives up – sparkling, dropouts, a black screen. The Pearl 18 gets around this with a signal processor in the connector that sharpens the data packets back up along the way. The conductors themselves are solid Long-Grain Copper with no silver content, the ground conductors are tin-plated, plus Level 1 noise-dissipation against stray RF interference. No frills – just the honest basic setup for a long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn active, unidirectional HDMI cable in 7.5, 10, 12.5 or 15 meters, with a PVC jacket that allows in-wall installation. Because the electronics only work in one direction, the assignment is fixed: one end belongs at the source, the other at the display. Swap them and the screen stays black – a mistake that's fixed in five seconds once you know about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pearl 18 for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: under five meters, you don't need this. There a passive Pearl 48 is cheaper, more flexible and fully 8K-capable to boot. The Pearl 18 pays off once the run to a ceiling-mounted projector or a TV on the opposite wall gets long. And: 18 Gbps covers 4K\/60 cleanly, but only up to 30 frames per second in reduced chroma sampling for 8K. If you want 4K\/120 for gaming, this isn't the cable for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pearl 18 solves exactly one problem, and it solves it reliably and without any fuss. We'll clarify beforehand which length and which bandwidth your setup really needs: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: active long-distance HDMI cable, 18 Gbps, HDMI 2.0b\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive technology: signal processor with active frequency equalization, rated for runs up to 15 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC), 0% silver content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround conductors: tin-plated copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: Level 1, all conductors direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolutions: 4K\/60, 8K\/30 (8-bit, 4:2:0), HDR10+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeARC\/ARC: supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal direction: unidirectional, source and display ends are fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacket: PVC, suitable for in-wall installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 7.5 \/ 10 \/ 12.5 \/ 15 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: HDMI cable in the chosen length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the Pearl 18 only work in one direction?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the connector houses active electronics that condition the signal. They work exclusively from the source to the display. If you plug the cable in the other way round, the screen stays black or reports \"no signal\". So when installing, determine the direction first, then run the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Pearl 18 enough for an 8K TV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 8K at 30 frames per second with reduced chroma sampling, yes; for full 8K\/60 or 4K\/120, no – that requires 48 Gbps. Over short runs you'd then use a passive 48-series cable, over long runs the active-optical Cherry Cola 48. We'll take a look at your setup and tell you what's needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run the cable inside the wall or a conduit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PVC jacket is approved for in-wall installation. Plan the conduit generously and measure beforehand whether the connector head fits through. Also make sure to keep a gentle bend radius – a sharp kink puts unnecessary strain on the conductors and often only takes its toll months later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if I need a longer cable later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen you replace the cable – an active HDMI cable can't sensibly be extended, couplers cost bandwidth. So it's better to choose a length with some reserve right away and properly measure the run before buying. Factor in the bend behind the rack and the service loop at the projector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it worth buying the Pearl 18 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with long-distance runs we ask the questions that get lost online: how long is the run really, where does the conduit run, what bandwidth does your display need? Our expert team in Wädenswil will plan it through with you, and Mauri handles the installation on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long HDMI cable almost always ends up in the home cinema: browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome Cinema\u003c\/a\u003e, check out the shorter runs under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hdmi-kabel\"\u003eHDMI Cables\u003c\/a\u003e, or discover the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"7.5 m","offer_id":53019214250320,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 m","offer_id":53019214283088,"sku":null,"price":329.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"12.5 m","offer_id":53019214315856,"sku":null,"price":399.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 m","offer_id":53019214348624,"sku":null,"price":479.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-pearl-18-hdmi-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435670"},{"product_id":"audioquest-forest-18-hdmi-langstrecke","title":"AudioQuest Forest 18 HDMI Cable (Long-Distance, Active)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Forest 18 is an active long-distance HDMI cable with 0.5% silver-plated conductors that carries the full 18 Gbps over distances up to 12.5 meters. It sits one level above the Pearl 18 and is designed for anything that's meant to be installed once and then forgotten about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Forest 18?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a long HDMI run, the outermost material layer plays a decisive role: high-frequency signals travel almost exclusively along it. On the Forest 18, this is where a 0.5% silver plating sits over solid Long-Grain Copper – enough to keep the signal edges cleaner than with the pure copper of the Pearl 18, without the price climbing into territory nobody could justify for a projector feed. Plus the same active frequency equalization and Level 1 noise dissipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn active, unidirectional HDMI cable in 7.5, 10 or 12.5 meters. The equalizer electronics are rated for runs up to 15 meters, so you have a margin at every length on offer. The jacket allows in-wall installation. And because the electronics only work in one direction, one end belongs at the source and the other at the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Forest 18 for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: if you never want to see the cable again after installation – behind drywall, in conduit, above a dropped ceiling – the Forest 18 is the more sensible choice. If you can always access the run and are on a tighter budget, the Pearl 18 will do. Neither is enough for 4K\/120 or full 8K\/60; 18 Gbps is and remains 18 Gbps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forest 18 is the version with headroom for anything that gets permanently installed – unspectacular, but exactly right when a later cable swap would mean construction work. Tell us how your run is laid out: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: active long-distance HDMI cable, 18 Gbps, HDMI 2.0b\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive technology: active frequency equalization, rated for runs up to 15 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) with 0.5% silver plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: Level 1, conductors direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolutions: 4K\/60, 8K\/30 (8-bit, 4:2:0), HDR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeARC\/ARC: supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal direction: unidirectional, source and display ends are fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacket: suitable for in-wall installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 7.5 \/ 10 \/ 12.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: HDMI cable in the chosen length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the silver content do on such a long run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 18 Gbps, the signals travel practically only in the outermost conductor layer. The 0.5% silver plating makes this layer more conductive, keeping the signal edges steeper. This doesn't shift the bandwidth limit, but it increases the margin to a dropout – and that's exactly what matters for permanently installed runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUp to what length is the Forest 18 available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer it in 7.5, 10 and 12.5 meters. According to the manufacturer, the active equalization is rated for runs up to 15 meters, so you have a margin at every one of these lengths. If you need more than 12.5 meters, it makes sense to switch to an active-optical cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I see a difference compared to the Pearl 18?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the running picture, usually not – digital transmission either works or it doesn't. The difference lies in operating reliability: the Forest 18 has more margin to the error threshold when length, connector quality on the device, and interference all come together. For permanently installed cables, that's worth real money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I keep in mind when installing it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst the direction: the cable works from source to display, the other way round the screen stays dark. Then the route – conduit with room for the connector head, wide bends instead of sharp kinks, and a small service loop at the projector. Mauri handles all of this on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the Forest 18 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a long run is rarely just a cable. We look at the source, display, conduit route and planned resolution together with you before you order – and we'll also tell you when the cheaper tier is enough. Our well-practiced team in Wädenswil can be reached by phone, WhatsApp and email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the rest of the chain: browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome Cinema\u003c\/a\u003e, check out the shorter connections under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hdmi-kabel\"\u003eHDMI Cables\u003c\/a\u003e, or discover the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"7.5 m","offer_id":53019214479696,"sku":null,"price":399.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 m","offer_id":53019214512464,"sku":null,"price":499.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"12.5 m","offer_id":53019214545232,"sku":null,"price":599.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-forest-18-hdmi-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435648"},{"product_id":"audioquest-root-beer-18-hdmi-optisch","title":"AudioQuest Root Beer 18 HDMI Cable (Active Optical)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Root Beer 18 is an active-optical HDMI cable (AOC) that sends the picture signals as light through glass fibers, carrying 18 Gbps over distances up to 30 meters. It's the answer for distances where copper simply can't cope anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Root Beer 18?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith HDMI, copper is a sprinter, not a marathon runner. Fiber optics doesn't have this problem: the Root Beer 18 converts the AV signals into light in the connector, transmits them over the fiber, and converts them back at the other end. In between, the run is galvanically isolated and picks up neither ground loops nor interference from Wi-Fi, mobile networks or dimmers. The cable stays thin and light throughout – an advantage you'll appreciate at the latest when pulling it through conduit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn active-optical HDMI cable in 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 meters. Two things belong before installation: the cable is \u003cstrong\u003eunidirectional\u003c\/strong\u003e – one end is meant for the source, the other for the display, and swapped no picture arrives. And it draws its operating power directly from the HDMI socket of the connected devices; you don't need a plug-in power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Root Beer 18 for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: under five meters, an AOC cable is overkill – any decent passive cable will do there. The Root Beer 18 is made for the cases where the projector hangs at the back of the ceiling or the equipment cabinet is a floor below. If you want to transmit 8K\/60 or 4K\/120 in that setup, reach for the Cherry Cola 48; the Root Beer stays at 18 Gbps and thus at 4K\/60.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Root Beer 18 makes distances possible where copper simply gives up – no power supply, no repeater, no fiddling. Before you pull conduit, have a quick word with us: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: active-optical HDMI cable (AOC), 18 Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAV conductors: glass fiber, galvanically isolated, insensitive to stray RF interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeARC and control conductors: metallic, direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolutions: 4K\/60, 8K\/30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeARC\/ARC: supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal direction: unidirectional – one end belongs at the source, the other at the display; swapped, the screen stays black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: via the HDMI socket of the connected devices, no external power supply needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. distance: 30 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 5 \/ 10 \/ 15 \/ 20 \/ 25 \/ 30 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: HDMI cable in the chosen length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich end goes to the source?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end marked as the source side – that's where the optical transmitter sits. It belongs at the AV receiver, the player, or the console; the other end goes to the projector or TV. Swapped, the screen stays black or reports \"no signal\"; that's not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Root Beer 18 need a power supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The cable powers its transmitting and receiving electronics directly from the HDMI socket of the connected devices, so a plug-in power supply isn't needed. Very old or underpowered HDMI outputs occasionally supply too little current – if that happens, we'll sort it out with you and your device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be pulled through conduit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually yes – the optical construction is considerably thinner and lighter than a copper cable of the same length. What matters is the connector head: measure your conduit, plan wide bends, and pull on the connector housing, never on the fiber. In tight situations, we'll plan this through with you beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoot Beer 18 or Cherry Cola 48?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on bandwidth and distance. The Root Beer 18 delivers 18 Gbps and reaches up to 30 meters – ideal for 4K\/60. The Cherry Cola 48 delivers 48 Gbps for 8K\/60 and 4K\/120, but only up to 15 meters. Decide on the display first, then choose the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the Root Beer 18 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a 25-meter cable in conduit isn't a return you make just like that. We clarify direction, length, conduit diameter and bandwidth beforehand – and deliver, on request, complete with installation by our technician. Specialist retail support from Wädenswil, with contacts you know by name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of a long run there's usually a projector: browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome Cinema\u003c\/a\u003e, check out the shorter connections under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hdmi-kabel\"\u003eHDMI Cables\u003c\/a\u003e, or discover the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53019214578000,"sku":null,"price":539.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 m","offer_id":53019214610768,"sku":null,"price":599.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 m","offer_id":53019214643536,"sku":null,"price":659.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 m","offer_id":53019214676304,"sku":null,"price":719.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 m","offer_id":53019214709072,"sku":null,"price":779.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 m","offer_id":53019214741840,"sku":null,"price":839.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-root-beer-18-hdmi-kabel-produktansicht.webp?v=1785435681"},{"product_id":"audioquest-cherry-cola-48-hdmi-optisch","title":"AudioQuest Cherry Cola 48 HDMI Cable (Active Optical)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Cherry Cola 48 is an active-optical HDMI cable with Ultra High Speed certification that transmits the full 48 Gbps over distances up to 15 meters. That covers the combination most cables fail at: maximum bandwidth and real distance at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Cherry Cola 48?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 Gbps is a brutal ask for copper – things get tight after just a few meters. That's why the Cherry Cola 48 routes the four AV data pairs over quartz-glass fibers instead. Light loses practically nothing over 15 meters and isn't impressed by a router, a dimmer, or a cell tower. The metallic eARC and ground-reference conductors are executed with 0.5% silver, topped by Level 4+ noise dissipation with galvanic isolation and a carbon mesh. HDMI Licensing has certified the cable as Ultra High Speed – that's not a self-description, it's a passed test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn active-optical 48 Gbps cable in 5, 10 or 15 meters, with notably compact connectors and a fire-retardant CMG jacket (CL3\/FT4) for in-wall installation. Like every AOC cable, it's \u003cstrong\u003eunidirectional\u003c\/strong\u003e: the source side and display side are fixed. It draws its power from the HDMI socket; a power supply isn't included and isn't needed either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Cherry Cola 48 for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: if you're cabling under five meters, a passive 48-series cable gets you the same result cheaper. If you need to go beyond 15 meters and can live with 4K\/60, take the Root Beer 18. The Cherry Cola 48 is built for the intersection: long distance and full bandwidth, meaning 8K\/60, 4K\/120, resolutions up to 10K, HDR and Dolby Vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cherry Cola 48 solves the case every other cable leaves open: maximum bandwidth over a distance that's no longer small in a living room. We'll clarify beforehand which length and direction your setup needs – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: active-optical HDMI cable (AOC), 48 Gbps, HDMI 2.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: Ultra High Speed, certified by HDMI Licensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAV conductors: quartz-glass fibers, galvanically isolated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeARC and ground-reference conductors: 0.5% silver, direction-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise dissipation: Level 4+ with carbon mesh and galvanic isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolutions: up to 10K, 8K\/60, 4K\/120, HDR, Dolby Vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeARC\/ARC: supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal direction: unidirectional – source and display ends are fixed, swapped the screen stays black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: via the HDMI socket, no external power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacket: CMG (CL3\/FT4), fire-retardant, for in-wall installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: compact design, for tight installation situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 5 \/ 10 \/ 15 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: HDMI cable in the chosen length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to watch the direction when connecting it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. The connector on the source side houses the optical transmitter, the other one the receiver – the assignment can't be reversed. Determine the direction before pulling the cable in, and if in doubt, label the ends of the conduit. Connected the wrong way round, the display stays black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does the cable get its power from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the HDMI sockets of the connected devices – the Cherry Cola 48 has no separate power supply and doesn't need one. That saves you a power outlet at the ceiling and one less source of error in your setup. The prerequisite is a properly powered HDMI socket on the source device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Ultra High Speed certification mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means HDMI Licensing has tested the cable and confirmed the full 48 Gbps, including the requirements for interference immunity. This matters for 8K material, because many cables only claim the bandwidth. Behind the Cherry Cola 48 there's a test protocol, not just a number on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Cherry Cola 48 worth it on a 4K TV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly to a limited extent. For 4K\/60 over long distances, the Root Beer 18 is enough and costs less. The Cherry Cola 48 makes sense when 4K\/120 for gaming, HDR with a high frame rate, or a future 8K display are in play – and you're installing the cable permanently and don't want to touch it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the Cherry Cola 48 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause before you buy, we walk you through the three questions that matter with AOC cables: direction, length, bandwidth. On top of that, we have an in-house technician who handles the installation, and a team in Wädenswil with years of home-cinema experience. No call center – just people who know your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull bandwidth also wants to be put to use: browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome Cinema\u003c\/a\u003e, check out the shorter connections under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hdmi-kabel\"\u003eHDMI Cables\u003c\/a\u003e, or discover the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53019214807376,"sku":null,"price":1099.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 m","offer_id":53019214840144,"sku":null,"price":1249.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 m","offer_id":53019214872912,"sku":null,"price":1399.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-cherry-cola-48-hdmi-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785435621"},{"product_id":"audioquest-hdmi-adapter","title":"AudioQuest HDMI Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest HDMI Adapter is a gold-plated connector piece that either extends an existing HDMI connection or redirects it by 90 degrees. Five versions cover the usual tight spots behind TV, rack and projector – exactly where a stiff connector is missing that one centimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy an angle adapter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern TVs are screwed flat against the wall, and the HDMI socket often faces backward instead of sideways. A straight connector then presses against the wall, the cable kinks right at the connector outlet, and after a few months the picture starts flickering – typically right in the middle of a movie. A 90-degree adapter turns the plug direction away from the wall, relieves strain on the socket and cable jacket, and turns a constant annoyance into a non-issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou choose the version that suits your installation position. The \u003cstrong\u003eA–A coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e connects two cables socket to socket. \u003cstrong\u003e90°\/W\u003c\/strong\u003e redirects over the wide side of the connector, \u003cstrong\u003e90°\/N\u003c\/strong\u003e over the narrow side. The flat versions \u003cstrong\u003e90° NU\/R\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e90° NU\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e are especially low-profile and bend to the right or left respectively. All contacts are gold-plated, the housing is rigid – nothing gives, nothing twists under cable tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the HDMI Adapter for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight for you if your cable is good and only the plug direction is wrong. Straight talk: an adapter doesn't fix a cable that's too short or too weak. If the picture sparkles or drops out at 4K\/120, that's down to bandwidth, not the angle – then you need a different cable, not a connector piece. And every extra connection point remains a connection point; for very long runs, we'd rather solve that at the cable itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small part with a disproportionately large effect: it saves sockets, cables and nerves, usually in that order. Send us a photo of the back of your device, and we'll tell you which of the five versions fits – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: HDMI adapter, plug to socket (A–A coupler: socket to socket)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: HDMI Type A, 19-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersions: A–A coupler, 90°\/W (wide side), 90°\/N (narrow side), 90° flat NU\/R, 90° flat NU\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContacts: gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: rigid construction, doesn't give under cable tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecification: HDMI High Speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSales unit: individual, one adapter per version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich adapter variant do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on which way the cable needs to move out of the way. The W variant bends over the wide side of the connector, the N variant over the narrow side, and NU\/R and NU\/L are especially flat and shift to the right or left. Send us a photo of the back of your device, that clarifies it in a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes an adapter cost picture quality?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a short, well-made adapter with gold-plated contacts, practically not. More important than the extra connection point is a firm fit: an adapter that relieves strain on the socket prevents more picture errors than it theoretically causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the adapter work with 4K\/120 and 8K?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapters are made to the HDMI High Speed specification. At very high data rates, the entire chain of cable, adapter and sockets always decides. If your run needs to transmit 8K or 4K\/120, talk to us briefly beforehand instead of troubleshooting afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect two cables with the A–A coupler?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the coupler joins two HDMI cables socket to socket. For short extensions, that's a clean solution. For greater distances, a continuous cable is the better choice, because every connection point remains a potential weak spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the AudioQuest HDMI Adapter from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause from many installations, we know which angle actually fits which rack – and we tell you beforehand instead of leaving you to experiment. Our technician Mauri in Wädenswil also solves the cases where it really gets tight behind the TV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoes well with: the matching cable under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hdmi-kabel\"\u003eHDMI Cables\u003c\/a\u003e, more connection solutions among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/stecker\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/a\u003e, and the devices in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003eHome Cinema\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Kupplung A–A","offer_id":53019214938448,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"90°\/W","offer_id":53019214971216,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"90°\/N","offer_id":53019215003984,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"90° flach NU\/R","offer_id":53019215036752,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"90° flach NU\/L","offer_id":53019215069520,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-hdmi-adapter-kupplung-a-a-schraegansicht.png?v=1785437432"},{"product_id":"audioquest-jitterbug-fmj-usb-filter","title":"AudioQuest JitterBug FMJ USB Data Filter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest JitterBug FMJ is a passive USB filter that uses two separate circuits to rid both the data lines and the 5-volt power supply of a USB port from high-frequency interference. It's plugged in between the source and the USB DAC – or simply into a free port next to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a USB noise filter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA USB port delivers not only data, but also all the high-frequency junk that a switching power supply, processor and radio modules produce. This portion travels via ground and supply line directly into the converter, disturbing its sensitive analog section there. The JitterBug FMJ dampens exactly this range before it arrives. What you notice from that: a quieter background, less harshness in the treble, and imaging that sorts itself out better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thumb-sized component with a USB-A plug on one side and a USB-A socket on the other, in a sealed metal housing. Pure hardware: no driver, no app, no subscription – just plug it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the JitterBug FMJ for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for anyone sending music over USB from a computer, NAS or streamer into a converter – even in the car, where the USB port is rarely a model citizen. Straight talk: if you exclusively listen to vinyl, CD or radio, you don't have a USB path and so nothing to filter. And it's not meant for fast data connections – its circuit is designed for USB 2.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most affordable sensible interventions in a digital chain – provided there's a USB run to calm down in the first place. We'll tell you straight whether the filter is worthwhile in your setup: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e passive USB noise and data filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e two discrete circuits for data lines and 5V power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB 2.0 (RF bandwidth limited to 480 Mbps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-A plug (input), USB-A socket (output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e sealed metal housing (Full Metal Jacket) with a carbon-loaded, RF-absorbing cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1.8 × 0.7 × 5.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 25 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e in-line before the USB DAC or in a free port on the same bus; maximum two units per USB bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere's the best place to plug in the JitterBug FMJ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo positions work. Either in series between the source and the USB DAC, where it filters directly in the signal path. Or into a second, free port on the same computer, where it calms the shared USB bus. Which variant brings more depends on the device – either one is switched in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the JitterBug work on a USB 3.0 port?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits mechanically, but it's a USB 2.0 filter: its circuit limits the transmitted high frequency to the 480 Mbps of the USB 2.0 standard. For audio, that's more than enough. For fast data connections – such as an external SSD in USB 3.0 mode – it doesn't belong in the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use two JitterBugs at the same time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but no more than two per USB bus – AudioQuest specifies that explicitly. It usually makes sense to have one in the signal path and a second in a free port. Stacking three or four eventually dampens the dynamics too. More isn't better here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets the FMJ apart from the earlier JitterBug?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe housing. FMJ stands for Full Metal Jacket: the filter circuit sits inside a metal shell, plus there's a carbon-loaded, RF-absorbing cover over the socket. Both shield against interference from outside. The actual dual circuit for data and power lines has stayed the same, it just works more quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the JitterBug FMJ from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you beforehand where the filter helps and where it doesn't – on some streamers, the effect is small. We've been building digital chains for decades, know the typical sources of interference, and in Wädenswil we'll also supply the matching converter right along with it. No miracle promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the other end of the line, ideally sits a good converter – to be found among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eDACs \u0026amp; D\/A Converters\u003c\/a\u003e. The matching connection is under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/usb-kabel\"\u003eUSB Cables\u003c\/a\u003e, more small items in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zubehor\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e, and the brand's full range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53020001435984,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-jitterbug-fmj-usb-datenfilter-schraegansicht.png?v=1785436159"},{"product_id":"audioquest-preamp-jumper","title":"AudioQuest PreAmp-Jumper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest PreAmp-Jumper is a pair of short RCA bridges with a solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductor that replaces the factory sheet-metal straps between Pre-Out and Main-In in an integrated amplifier. Each bridge measures roughly 13 centimeters and has gold-plated RCA connectors at both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardly any component is so reliably overlooked – probably because most owners have never consciously looked at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Pre-Out and Main-In actually are\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn integrated amplifier internally consists of two devices: the preamp, which selects sources and controls the volume, and the power amp, which turns that into power for the speakers. Many manufacturers bring both sections out to the back panel – Pre-Out is the preamp's output, Main-In the power amp's input. That lets you insert a separate power amp or an external sound processor between them later. As long as you don't do that, the connection needs to stay closed, and two small metal straps come included from the factory for exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy these straps get in the way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire music signal between preamp and power amp passes through them – at a low-level point where any interference gets amplified along with the signal later on. A stamped piece of sheet metal is the cheapest conceivable component for this. The PreAmp-Jumper puts a solid, direction-controlled PSC+ conductor with polyethylene air-tube insulation and gold-plated contacts in that exact same spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the PreAmp-Jumper for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any integrated amplifier or receiver with separate Pre-Out\/Main-In sockets on the back panel. Honestly: if that separation is missing, there's simply nothing to replace – and on some devices the bridge sits internally, in which case it stays where it is. A look at the back panel or the manual clarifies this in a minute, and we're happy to take a look with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo modification, no tools, no warranty risk – just pull off two straps and plug in two proper conductors. The effect is fine-tuning, not a new device, and it's more noticeable on high-resolution systems than on compact ones. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we'll tell you beforehand whether your amplifier is even built for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e preamp bridge for Pre-Out\/Main-In\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e polyethylene air-tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection type:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA, plug to plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength per bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e roughly 13 cm (5 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e plug-in, no soldering, no opening the device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e amplifier with separate Pre-Out and Main-In sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 bridges (for the left and right channel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I tell if my amplifier has Pre-Out and Main-In?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the back panel: two pairs of RCA sockets next to each other, labeled Pre-Out and Main-In and connected by small U-shaped metal straps – that's the spot you're looking for. If you don't find any such straps, the connection is resolved internally and the jumper won't do anything for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are there two bridges in the set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause stereo has two channels. One bridge goes to the left channel, one to the right. That's all you need for a classic integrated amplifier. With multi-channel receivers that have Pre-Out for every channel, the requirement rises according to the number of bridged paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I lose my amplifier's warranty by doing this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. You don't open anything or modify the device – you're just swapping out an accessory part that's accessible from outside. Keep the original straps anyway: on a later resale, they're part of the included scope, and for a service case, you'll want the device in its as-delivered state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy get the PreAmp-Jumper from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we check first whether your model even offers that separation, instead of just shipping it out. We know details like this from daily work on customer systems. You can reach us at 044 680 22 00, via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) and at shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObvious companions: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e with Pre-Out, matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cinchkabel\"\u003eRCA cables\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53020001665360,"sku":null,"price":54.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-preamp-jumper-setansicht.png?v=1785437772"},{"product_id":"audioquest-rca-caps","title":"AudioQuest RCA Caps (Protective Cap Set)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest RCA Caps are a set of ten protective caps for unused RCA sockets. They close off open inputs on amplifiers, preamps or converters and dampen the high-frequency interference that an empty socket picks up like a small antenna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy cover empty RCA sockets?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrically, every unoccupied RCA input is a piece of conductor sticking out into the open. It picks up RF, switching-power-supply junk and all sorts of other high-frequency noise from the environment and feeds it to the input stage, which has no sensible use for it. The caps silence these antennas. What you hear from that isn't a new sound, but less restlessness between the notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen caps that you simply plug onto the free sockets – done, no tools, no adjustment, no manual. They sit firmly on their own and, as a side effect, keep dust and moisture away from the contacts. Ten pieces are enough for the entire back panel on most amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho are the RCA Caps for – and who aren't they for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensible for systems with many unused RCA inputs, especially in homes full of Wi-Fi routers, dimmers and switching power supplies. Straight talk: this is fine-tuning at the top end of a cleanly built chain, not a substitute for a better source, better placement, or a proper power cable. If you're still at the beginning, invest there first – and come back to the caps later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn accessory where managing expectations is half the battle. The RCA Caps don't deliver an aha moment, but a bit more calm in the background – and, as a nice side effect, clean sockets for years to come. Whether they change anything in your system depends heavily on your environment; give us a call and we'll give you our honest assessment. HD Zürisee, Wädenswil: 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: protective and termination caps for RCA sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 10 caps per set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffect: dampens RF interference into unused inputs, protects against dust and oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation: plug on, no tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: unoccupied RCA inputs on amplifiers, preamps, DACs, streamers, phono preamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 10 × RCA cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do caps on empty RCA sockets actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey close off inputs that would otherwise act as small antennas, picking up high-frequency interference and feeding it into the circuit. That becomes audible as a somewhat calmer background and clearer fine detail. A fine-tune, not an overhaul – if you're expecting a leap like from a new speaker, you're looking in the wrong place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many caps are in the set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen pieces. That usually covers all the free RCA sockets on a well-equipped integrated amp or preamp. If you have a larger system with many unused inputs, add a second set. Count them beforehand, then you only order once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the caps also protect against dust and oxidation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that's the tangible side effect. Closed sockets don't accumulate a layer of dust and oxidize more slowly. If you need the input again years later, the contact is still clean and you won't have to reach for contact spray first. This pays off especially with devices that are rarely rewired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they fit every RCA socket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn standard-compliant RCA sockets, yes – they're simply plugged on and sit firmly by themselves. On very tightly built connection panels, it can get snug in individual spots. If in doubt, send us a photo of your device's back panel and we'll take a look before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AudioQuest RCA Caps from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we assess tuning accessories honestly instead of talking them up bigger than they are. Our expert team in Wädenswil will tell you whether the caps help your system or whether your money would do more good elsewhere. 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