AudioQuest Evergreen 3.5mm to 3.5mm Jack Cable

AudioQuest Evergreen 3.5mm to 3.5mm Jack Cable 

Named after the Evergreen Bridge that connects Seattle to the Bellevue area across Lake Washington, this analog audio interconnect cable features a metal layer noise-dissipation system, and foamed polyethylene insulation on solid long-grain copper conductors to reduce distortion. This ensures a smooth, clear, and dynamic sound regardless of what you’re listening to. 

• Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry 

• Metal Layer Noise-Dissipation 

• Cold-Welded, Gold-Plated Terminations 

• Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Conductors

• Foamed-Polyethylene Insulation 

Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry

Tailored specifically for single-ended applications, the asymmetrical double-balanced geometry is designed to deliver a heightened, more dynamic experience with a lower impedance on the ground. Unlike many single-ended cable designs that employ a single path for both the ground and the shield, the Double-Balanced design opts for a separation of the two, resulting in superior performance characterised by enhanced cleanness and reduced noise.

Metal Layer Noise-Dissipation

Achieving complete shield coverage is a straightforward task. To prevent radio-frequency interference (RFI) from affecting the ground reference of the equipment, AudioQuest's noise-dissipation is necessary. Conventional shield systems usually absorb and discharge noise/RF energy to the component ground, modulating and distorting the critical "reference" ground plane, which in turn causes a distortion of the signal. However, with Noise-Dissipation, the shielding process goes a step further by absorbing and reflecting the majority of this energy before it reaches the layer attached to the ground.

Cold-Welded, Gold-Plated Terminations

The design of this plug enables a solder-free connection, eliminating a common cause of distortion. Instead of solder, a high-pressure technique is used in the process. By using stamped ground shells instead of machined ones, the metal used can be chosen for low distortion instead of machinability. 

Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Conductors 

Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) offers an enhanced audio experience compared to cables utilising standard Oxygen-Free High-Conductivity (OFHC) copper. By eliminating strand interaction, solid conductors reduce distortion significantly. The surface quality of the conductor plays a crucial role as it acts as a guiding pathway for both internal electric fields and external magnetic fields. LGC boasts fewer oxide particles, fewer impurities, fewer grain boundaries, and unquestionably superior performance.

Foamed-Polyethylene Insulation 

Any solid material adjacent to a conductor is actually part of an imperfect circuit. Energy absorption occurs in wire insulation and circuit board materials. These materials store a portion of the absorbed energy and later release it as distortion. Unlike air, which absorbs near to no energy, polyethylene (PE) exhibits low-loss properties and possesses anti-distortive capabilities. Foamed-PE, with its abundant air content, significantly reduces the occurrence of the commonly observed out-of-focus effect compared to other materials.