AUDIOQUEST Forest Digital Coaxial Cable

Forest Coax uses high-purity Solid 0.5% Silver conductors combined with a Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation system, designed to maximize the dissipation of radio-frequency interference (RFI). This setup ensures optimal signal clarity by preventing unwanted noise from affecting your digital audio transmission, preserving the integrity of the signal and delivering an enhanced listening experience.

Solid 0.5% Silver Conductors

Solid conductors minimize the harmful effects of both electrical and magnetic strand-to-strand interaction. In digital cables, whose signals are of such high frequency that they travel almost exclusively on the surface of the conductor, thicker layers of silver plating are applied to AudioQuest’s Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors to further improve noise dissipation. By placing the superior metal on the outside of the conductor, the greatest benefits to overall performance are achieved, making it a superbly cost-effective way to maximize a digital cable.

Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation

Achieving 100% shield coverage is straightforward, but preventing captured radio-frequency interference (RFI) from disturbing the equipment's ground reference requires AudioQuest's Noise-Dissipation technology. Traditional shield systems usually absorb noise and drain it to the component ground, which distorts the crucial "reference" ground plane, ultimately impacting signal integrity. However, Noise-Dissipation technology "shields the shield," absorbing and reflecting most of the RFI before it reaches the layer connected to the ground, ensuring superior signal clarity and accuracy.

Hard-Cell Foam Insulation

Hard-Cell Foam (HCF) Insulation is essential for maintaining critical signal-pair geometry. Any solid material near a conductor can act as part of an imperfect circuit, absorbing and storing energy, which can then be released as distortion. Similar to the Foamed-PE used in AudioQuest's more affordable Bridges & Falls cables, HCF insulation is nitrogen-injected to create air pockets. Since nitrogen (like air) does not absorb energy, it prevents the release of unwanted energy into or from the conductor, reducing distortion. Additionally, the material's rigidity ensures the conductors maintain a stable relationship along the full length of the cable, preserving a consistent impedance character and further minimizing distortion.

Cold-Welded, Gold-Plated Terminations

The cold-welding process used in these terminations eliminates the need for solder, which is often a source of distortion in audio connections. By employing a high-pressure technique, the connection is made without the interference of solder, ensuring a purer signal. Additionally, the ground shells are stamped rather than machined, allowing for the selection of metal specifically chosen for its low distortion properties rather than its machinability, further enhancing the overall sound quality of the cable.