ThunderBird 48 features high-purity Solid 10% Silver conductors and Level 5 Noise-Dissipation for the most efficient dissipation of radio-frequency noise. Core Technologies 10% Silver-Plated Copper: High-frequency digital signals travel almost exclusively on the surface of the conductor. By plating high-purity copper with a thick layer of silver, AudioQuest achieves performance very close to a solid silver cable at a significantly lower cost. Level 5 Noise Dissipation: This is the "secret sauce" of the Thunderbird. It uses a sandwich of Graphene and Carbon layers to convert radio-frequency (RF) interference into heat. This prevents noise from entering the sensitive electronics of your TV or receiver, which can cause "pixelation" or, more commonly, a loss of audio clarity. Directional Control: All 19 internal conductors are directionally controlled to ensure that RF noise is "drained" away from the most vulnerable circuits. You will notice arrows on the connectors indicating the signal path (source to display). eARC Focus: Unlike generic cables, AudioQuest gives the eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) pairs the same high-quality 10% silver conductors and shielding as the main video pairs, ensuring that uncompressed audio (like Dolby Atmos) remains bit-perfect.
