Parts of the signal oscillate at ultra-low frequencies, while other parts are in ultra-high ranges which extend beyond the range of video frequencies. Call us on 0800 772 3688 or 0208 905 1555, Prefer email? Water is the first cable in the 'Elements' series of analogue interconnects by AudioQuest. In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days. Wire insulation and circuit board materials all absorb energy (loss). Some of this energy is stored and then released as distortion. All Rights Reserved. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . Ending Wednesday at 3:01PM PST 1d 11h. Sound appears from a surprisingly black background with unexpected detail and dynamic contrast. Offering an extraordinary combination of performance and value, Water is the entry-level model of AudioQuest’s award-winning Elements Series of interconnects. Share. Surface quality is critical because a conductor can be considered as a rail-guide for both the fields within a conductor, and for the magnetic fields that extend outside the conductor. Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days. AudioQuest – Netherlands ® ... Analog Interconnects Bridges & Falls Series ... WATER EARTH WIND FIRE WILD BLUE YONDER WEL SIGNATURE. Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days. If Paul’s reference AudioQuest Fire balanced interconnects aren’t in the budget, the obvious choice is AudioQuest Water. I received a set of Castle Rock speaker cables along with Water and Yukon RCA interconnects. Contact us via sales@futureshop.co.uk. AudioQuest Water interconnects feature advanced geometry, Solid-Perfect Surface Copper+ (PSC+) connectors, AQ’s 72V Dielectric-Bias System, Polyethylene Air-Tube insulation, and a multi-layer Noise-Dissipation System comprising alternating layers of reflective metal and … All of Water's conductors are solid. During the burn-in process, ultra-low frequencies penetrate deep into the core of the cable. Interconnects typically connect source components, such as a CD player, to your preamplifier, and your preamp to your amplifier. This is a £3000 machine that will optimise the performance of your cables from day one. AudioQuest's Bridges & Falls interconnects (of which these are the four least expensive models) put left and right channels in a single cable, thereby minimizing manufacturing costs while maximizing termination possibilities. Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. To provide the best possible performance for each application, AudioQuest designs each of its connectors from the ground up. AudioQuest reviews & products With more than 40 years’ independent reviewing experience you can trust our recommendations and buy with confidence. AudioQuest pays special attention to the plating it uses over its connectors’ carefully crafted base metals. Strand interaction is the single greatest cause of distortion in a cable. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Like us, you’ll want to enjoy the purity of music through AudioQuest Water. All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We are pleased to offer a free cable burn-in service for this cable when purchased through Future Shop. To ensure the best possible connection between your system, Future Shop recommends the DeoxIT Gold G-Series contact enhancer. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The Americas | Irvine CA, USA; All of Water's conductors use PE Air-Tube Insulation because air absorbs next to no energy, and Polyethylene is low-loss and has a benign distortion profile. Each cable features three solid copper conductors to virtually eliminate electrical and magnetic interference that can add brittleness to the sound. (This does not apply to BFA/Banana plugs). Cables are burnt-in for the selected period AFTER your order has been processed. Tonearm Cables WILDCAT COUGAR LEOPARD WILD LP WEL SIGNATURE LP GROUNDGOODY PSS SILVER GROUNDGOODY PSC+ COPPER. Electrical and magnetic interaction between strands in a conventional cable is the greatest source of distortion, often causing a somewhat dirty, harsh sound. Perfect for PS Audio PerfectWave products. Contact for Pricing. Insulation is necessary to keep the positive and negative conductors separate and to give stability to cable geometry. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability. In a PS Audio PerfectWave System, AudioQuest Water balanced or single-ended RCA interconnects tie together every piece of audio gear, from the BHK 250 Stereo or BHK 300 Monoblock amplifiers to the DirectStream DAC and everything in between. Red River XLR pair (1m) – £119 MacKenzie XLR pair (1m) – £169 Yukon XLR pair (1m) – £279. Now that you’ve had a chance to really get to know and appreciate the new AudioQuest River Series models, the remarkable Red River, Mackenzie and Yukon – Audioquest go and replace the incredibly successful original River Series models using the same new materials, techniques and processes which make the less expensive River cables so very effective. DeoxIT Gold is carefully applied to the plug contacts of your cable and is a unique conditioning solution designed to improve conductivity and provide long-lasting protection on gold, base metals and other precious metal contacts and connections. Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. (Wild Blue Yonder’s silver conductors get silver paste.) Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM. Geometry is the physical relationship of the conductors to one another within a cable and determines a cable’s most basic electrical values (capacitance and inductance). FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe, Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours. Because the ground shells are stamped instead of machined, the metal can be chosen for low distortion instead of machine ability. Check out the ranges of Analogue AudioQuest Interconnects here. AudioQuest’s DBS creates a strong, stable electrostatic field which saturates and polarizes (organizes) the molecules of the insulation. Insulation is also a "dielectric" because it is inside the conductor's magnetic field. PSC+ nearly eliminates harshness and greatly increases clarity. The age of the company is reflected in the experience and quality of the products it produces. AudioQuest was created in 1980 by Bill Low. Red-Copper offers a cleaner, clearer sound than the nickel-plated or OFHC metals commonly found in competing manufacturers' plugs. Water—refreshing, soothing, cleansing water—covers more than 70% of our planet’s surface and is the only substance in nature to appear naturally in all three common states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Painstaking care is taken to evaluate the highest quality materials and design for every application. This plug design also enables a perfect heat-free connection between cable and plug. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs. Conductor metal quality is critical for the best cable performance. Dielectrics absorb energy, which after a delay is then released in the signal, causing smearing and distortion. The result of conditioning cables with the Nordost VIDAR is, improved sound staging, increased detail, and an overall more musical presentation. Please Note: we are unable to burn-in cables with stripped bare ends or BFA-only plugs. AudioQuest, however, uses Polyethylene Air-Tube Insulation on both conductors, for increased geometry stabilization and improved clarity. Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express. AudioQuest is a premier provider of high-performance audio video cables and accessories sold in hundreds of outlets in the USA, Europe and in over sixty countries. Water. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > aorecords Forum Resident Thread Starter. PE Air-Tube Insulation causes much less of the out-of-focus effect common to other materials. The Cold-Welded System refers to a combination of high pressure at the point of contact and the use of copper- or silver-impregnated paste. ... Cables » Analog Interconnects » Elements Series » Water. The Water interconnect features Triple-Balanced Geometry and asymmetrical signal and ground impedance. The astonishingly smooth and pure surface of all AudioQuest’s Perfect-Surface metals nearly eliminates harshness and greatly increases clarity compared to lesser materials. Mint condition, never used. The DBS battery packs will last for years. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch. PSC+ simply outperforms all previously available copper metals at any price. Wind is a great interconnect by any measure and, though not inexpensive, is nonetheless a superb value. Audioquest Earth, Water, Fire and Wind Interconnects Now that you’ve had a chance to really get to know and appreciate the new AudioQuest River Series models, the remarkable Red River, Mackenzie and Yukon – Audioquest go and replace the incredibly successful original River Series models using the same new materials, techniques and processes which make the less expensive River cables so very … Custom-length cables are burnt-in for the selected time period AFTER they have be terminated by the manufacturer or our engineers. This minimizes both energy storage in the insulation and the multiple nonlinear time-delays that occur. Noise-Dissipation System prevents a significant amount of RFI from reaching the equipment’s ground plane. AudioQuest Water for sale. The best copper and silver conductor metals have fewer grain boundaries and low oxygen content for low distortion and high performance. We will attempt to fulfil all burn-in requests for the specified time periods. This function neutralises the electrical charges discussed above. These Triple-Balanced cables share many of the same characteristics as Fire, but come in at a significantly lower price. Proprietary metal-processing technology protects the wire’s surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication. AudioQuest cables and other audio products combine solid conductors, high-purity metals, specialized geometries, and stable dielectrics to enable naturally beautiful sounds and images. When high-purity low-oxide copper is kept as soft, pure and smooth as possible, it becomes a wonderfully low-distortion PSC+ conductor. Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors, Carbon-Based Multi-Layer Noise-Dissipation System, 72V Dielectric-Bias System with Radio Frequency Trap. DeoxIT Gold penetrates plated surfaces, molecularly bonding to the base metals to seal and protect both surfaces. Audioquest interconnects. Entreq Primer Plus RCA Interconnect Cable w/ Ground Box, Tellurium Q Ultra Black II XLR Balanced Interconnect Pair, Furutech Evolution II RCA High Performance Audio Interconnect - 1.2m Pair, Furutech Evolution II XLR High Performance Audio Interconnect Pair, Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors, Dielectric-Bias System (DBS, US Pat #S 7,126,055 & 7,872,195 B1), Carbon-Based 6-Layer Noise Dissipation System (NDS), Cold-Welded Hanging-Silver Plating Directly Over High-Purity "Red Copper" Plugs, Forms a protective anti-tarnishing coating, Stabilises connections between similar and dissimilar metals, Reduces arcing, RFI and intermittent connections, Metal: Solid Perfect Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors, Geometry: Triple Balanced Geometry (separate ground-reference conductor), Noise-Dissipation System: Carbon-Based 6-Layer (NDS), Termination: Cold-welded, Hanging-Silver Plating directly over High-Purity Red Copper Plugs (RCA or XLR), Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk. Comparing 4 AudioQuest interlink models, spanning a wide price range. $649.95. These beat frequencies penetrate all layers of the cable. The 100% coverage shield is never used as an inferior conductor. 0 bids. Connector options are RCA or XLR. We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions: Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. Extremely high-purity Perfect-Surface Copper+ further minimizes distortion caused by grain boundaries, which exist within any metal conductor, nearly eliminating harshness and greatly increasing clarity compared to OFHC, OCC, 8N and other coppers. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option. Now $599.95. Mint condition, gently used for less than one year. Not quite, but Audioquest is quite creative with the nomenclature of their cables, their analog interconnects offering homage to bridges, water-falls, rivers and elements, while some of their speaker cables are named after rocks and trees. We can burn-in your cable for up to 96 hours FREE of charge using our Nordost VIDAR cable burner. They are also used for connecting a subwoofer to a pre amp or a surround sound processor or AV receiver for home theater. $900.00. AudioQuest Water XLR to XLR Analog Audio Interconnect Cables - 2.46' (0.75m) - 2. These components are crucial to the overall performance of a cable. Break-in on AQ Cables may be required for optimal performance. We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. © 2005 - 2021 Futureshop.co.uk. Now $599.95 Was Save. The resulting sound quality is even more focused and simply less in the way. The AudioQuest Water analogue interconnects are designed for mid to high end sytems and deliver outstanding performance and value. Water utilises the Black 72V DBS, which adds an essential Noise-Dissipation filtering device and RFI filter, thereby greatly enhancing performance. We test every product as a team in our bespoke listening rooms – find out more about how we test on our About Us page. I recently made the upgrade from the AQ Tower to the Golden Gate rca interconnects. When used single-ended with RCA plugs, the 1 larger conductor is used for positive and the 2 single-gauge-smaller conductors are combined to provide a ground reference which has 59% lower impedance than the signal conductor. or Buy It Now. Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days. So, what does that all mean to me?The end result of conditioning cables with the Nordost VIDAR is improved sound staging, increased detail, and an overall more musical presentation. For over 30 years AudioQuest has pioneered the use of superior metals; yet even we were surprised by the huge leap in performance made possible with Perfect-Surface Technology. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. AudioQuest Water XLR to XLR Analog Audio Interconnect Cables - 1.64' (0.5m) - 2-Pack AudioQuest Earth XLR to XLR Analog Audio Interconnect Cables - 3.28' (1m) - 2-Pack Sewell Pro Maestro Banana Plugs, 24K Gold Connectors, 12 Pair, 12 Pairs You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Free shipping. Solid conductors are fundamental toward achieving Water’s very clean sound. Tonearm Cables GROUNDGOODY PSC+ COPPER GROUNDGOODY PSS SILVER WILDCAT COUGAR LEOPARD WILD LP WEL SIGNATURE LP. … It combines tried-and-true AQ design techniques with some of the company’s most sophisticated engineering. Solid conductors prevent both electrical and magnetic strand-to-strand interaction, major sources of distortion. Specifications – AudioQuest River XLR Cables However, during extremely busy periods, we regret we may not be able to meet demand for all requests due to the limited connections available on the Nordost Vidar cable conditioning machines. AudioQuest specifies materials and designs each of its own connectors from the ground up, resulting in the long-lasting quality and exceptional performance you deserve. Cables are burnt-in for the selected time period AFTER your order has been processed. Subwoofer Cables BLACK LAB GREYHOUND IRISH RED BOXER HUSKY WOLF WILD DOG. The smoothness of the conductor surface is imperative because the surface is a guide rail for the entire energy envelope. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by aorecords, Jan 27, 2019. AudioQuest's highest-performing tier of audio interconnects leads off with Water. From $599.95 ... AudioQuest Wind Interconnects. When used single-ended with RCA plugs, the 1 larger conductor is used for positive and the 2 single-gauge-smaller conductors are combined to provide a ground reference which has 59% lower impedance than the signal conductor. The signal bounces in a ping-ping ball-like fashion from one end of the cable to the other. This means the cables will be in optimum performance mode when you receive them, so you'll be able to make a performance assessment quickly rather than waiting 70 hours+ of usage. READ MORE ABOUT THE NORDOST VIDAR CABLE TREATMENT, Open Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (GMT). Better geometry leads to lower levels of distortion. From $879.95 View. From $1,699.95 View. 1 2 → Upscale News. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland. A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. The careful combination of high-quality materials and sophisticated design will bring new life to your system and put a smile on your face. Judging from Wind’s performance, those efforts have gone a long way toward making an interconnect that seemingly vanishes from the system. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. AudioQuest 3.3 Feet Water XLR Interconnect Cable - WATER1MXLR. In the digital domain, this would be referred to as aliasing products. DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. I am the original owner and they were purchased from an authorized dealer in Denver, CO. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays. AudioQuest’s understanding of conductor directionality and its effect on audio performance has steadily evolved, growing stronger and more complete. AudioQuest’s Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) offers a compelling solution to this challenge by using metal only or alternating layers of metal and carbon-loaded synthetics to effectively “shield the shield,” absorbing and reflecting the Radio Frequency (RF) energy before it reaches the layer attached to the ground. $17.00 shipping. AudioQuest Water Interconnect Cables, XLR, Pair. The conductor surface is the only area of the conductor with 100% current density at all frequencies. It provides a very wide band and deep conditioning into the conductor core, which produces changes in the way signals pass through the metal. AUDIOQUEST - Water Interconnects (Pair) Cable. Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. It ultrasonically conditions the surface of the conductors. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address. AudioQuest Water interconnects feature advanced geometry, Solid-Perfect Surface Copper+ (PSC+) connectors, AQ’s 72V Dielectric-Bias System, Polyethylene Air-Tube insulation, and a multi-layer Noise-Dissipation System comprising alternating layers of reflective metal and absorptive carbon-loaded synthetics. © 2021 PS Audio - Boulder, Colorado, USA, After labeling the subject, here's where you type in your actual question for Paul. AudioQuest has developed many new and interesting cable technologies since Amazon (see sidebar). We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. I was elated with this upgrade. Preventing captured RF Interference from modulating the equipment’s ground reference requires AQ’s Noise-Dissipation System. Price. In Water, we found a cable so well-matched to PS Audio PerfectWave products that we fell in love. The design of the circuitry also has a unique feature which drives electrons above the conductor into the dielectric (or insulation) area. Any solid material adjacent to a conductor is actually part of an imperfect circuit. Category: Cables & Power. AudioQuest Wolf Subwoofer Cable. AUDIOQUEST - Water Interconnects (Pair) Cable. Water. Select the desired length for your cable from the drop-down menu. Better insulation reduces distortion by absorbing less energy. for your front left and front right speakers. This service is offered at Future Shop's discretion and we cannot guarantee all burn-in requests are fully completed during busy periods. A test button and LED allow for the occasional battery check. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Subwoofer Cables BLACK LAB GREYHOUND IRISH RED BOXER HUSKY WOLF WILD DOG. Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products. DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail). Audioquest Earth Interconnects, 4.5m Pair, XLR Connection. Enjoy clean, clear sound from AQ's Water-series cables. The correct direction is determined by the arrows on the plugs or cable parts. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker. The music just keeps on coming too, because that Elements interconnect range includes Earth, Wind, and Fire (oh, and Water). Semi-Solid Concentric Packed Conductors avoid many strand-interaction distortion mechanisms. Because air absorbs next to no energy and Polyethylene is low-loss and has a benign distortion profile, Polyethylene Air-Tube Insulation, with its high air content, causes much less of the out-of-focus effect common to other materials.With AQ’s Water analog interconnects, the audio system’s focus and dynamics are vastly improved. Water uses solid perfect surface copper+ conductors in a triple-balanced geometry. Audioquest Water Interconnect. If you have an immediate question email us. AudioQuest's highest-performing tier of audio interconnects leads off with Water. Solid-core conductors offer a complete and compelling solution to this problem. All insulation slows down the signal on the conductor inside. Please Note: We are unable to burn-in cables with stripped bare ends or BFA plugs. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets. For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. If the question involves an immediate need, this is not a good place as Paul won't see them for weeks. A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables. AudioQuest aims to deliver the most beautiful, durable, and reliable audio/video cables and accessories on the planet, products that don’t only represent the absolute highest value but also exceed any expectations regarding performance. PSC+ is manufactured by applying the same exceptional technology to an ultra-pure copper. Location: Stateline area Illinois. Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days. When insulation is unbiased, it slows down parts of the signal differently, a big problem for very time-sensitive multi-octave audio. 100% shield coverage is easy. AudioQuest Water XLR to XLR Analog Audio Interconnect Cable 9.84 (3m) One Cable. This proprietary, novel plug design allows for a connection devoid of solder, which is a common source of distortion. Our cable burn-in service is a non-chargeable service and is provided by Future Shop at its discretion. The VIDAR not only sends ping pong signals along the cable, it also sends a similar signal from the centre core to the outer shield in the case of interconnect cables. We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. Different cable applications have different/specialized geometry requirements, and so these applications do not merely follow a ‘one size fits all’ approach. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability. The three conductors in “Triple-Balanced” Water cables ensure that whether prepared with RCA or XLR plugs, the positive and negative signals have equally low-distortion conducting paths. The connection between the plug and conductors is made using AQ’s Cold-Welded System, which provides a superior connection that ensures that the structural integrity of the conductor is kept completely intact. AudioQuest’s products represent both extraordinary value and exceptional performance. Water interconnects feature AudioQuest's Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, a 72-volt Dielectric-Bias System (DBS), a Carbon-Based 6-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS), Polyethylene Air-Tube Insulation, Triple-Balanced Geometry, and High-Purity Red Copper Plugs. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK. The AudioQuest Water analogue interconnects are designed for mid to high end sytems and deliver outstanding performance and value. XLR plugs are also available. Features: Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors Solid conductors prevent both strand-to-strand contacts and magnetic interaction, major sources of distortion. All the bases are covered in that there seems to be a cable for every budget. This method of signal transmission is set up to beat harmonics, or heterodynes, between the two complex waveforms. Audioquest Water Analogue Interconnects. Water ultilises the Carbon-Based 6-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) to prevent most RFI from reaching the equipment’s ground plane. This is evident as its the largest cable supplier for years. AudioQuest – France ® ... WATER EARTH WIND FIRE WILD BLUE YONDER WEL SIGNATURE. The ultra-high frequencies zip along the surface. The Elements employ Triple-Balanced Geometry and asymmetrical signal and ground impedance. Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. The benefits of applying DeoxIT gold are: Please select this option from the above ‘Contact Enhancer’ drop-down menu and our engineers will apply the contact solution to your cable connectors prior to shipping.