AudioQuest
AudioQuest Big Sur Interconnect Cable
The AudioQuest Big Sur cable is a landmark in affordable analog interconnects, designed for portable devices and other gear utilizing mini-plugs. It allows the natural beauty of your music and audio entertainment to flow through, thanks to superior engineering and metallurgy. Featuring Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ Conductors (PSC+), Foamed-Polyethylene insulation, and a Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS), it offers a clean and focused sound. Its Double-Balanced Asymmetrical Geometry provides a lower impedance on the ground for a richer, more dynamic experience. The cable is finished with cold-welded, gold-plated "Purple-Copper" plugs, ensuring a connection devoid of solder-induced distortion.
$199.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
3008
/ 5746
#3008 in Audio & Video Cables
Price vs Category Average
-63%
Below average
Length
0.6
/ Meter
Who it's for
- Enhanced Audio Clarity
- Robust Build Quality
- Advanced Noise Reduction
Who should skip it
- Premium Price Point
- Subtle Improvements for Some Systems
- Potential for Diminishing Returns
Key Specs
Length
0.6 Meter
Conductors
Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)
Insulation
Foamed-Polyethylene
Shielding
Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS)
Geometry
Double-Balanced Asymmetrical
Connectors
Cold-Welded Gold-Plated Pure Purple-Copper Plugs
Features
- Superior engineering and metallurgy for natural sound
- Solid conductors minimize distortion
- Low-loss insulation absorbs minimal energy
- Noise-Dissipation System prevents RFI modulation
- Separated ground and shield for cleaner performance
- Solder-free plug design reduces distortion
- Awarded 'Recommended Component' by Stereophile
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the AudioQuest Big Sur Interconnect Cable for its exceptional sound quality and robust build. Many reviewers highlight a noticeable enhancement in audio clarity, detail, and overall musical presentation, describing a richer and more immersive listening experience. The cable's construction is frequently commended for its durability and premium feel, reinforcing a sense of lasting quality. While some acknowledge the investment, the overwhelming sentiment suggests that for serious audiophiles, the perceived sonic improvements and superior craftsmanship justify the cost, making it a valued component in their audio systems.
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