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Commercial DCA Noire X Headphones + Chord Mojo 2 + Audioquest USB C Offer $2299 @ Audio Connection IT JUST GOT BETTER. DCA NOIRE X CLOSED-BACK PLANAR HEADPHONES We've combined one of the best headphones we've seen, the Dan Clark Audio Noire X, with the legendary Chord Mojo 2 Headphone amp, along with an 0.75m Audioquest Forest USB C-C cable. RRP for this bundle is $2,703.00. Save $404 until 30 June 2025. Now $2,299. This headphone bundle is the perfect first step into taking your music seriously. Perfect for listening to music at your desk, or taking your music on the go. Hit GET DE
This listing is profoundly overpriced and not a viable buy. The AudioQuest FOREST interconnect typically retails for roughly A$60–A$70 new, making the asking price of A$2,703 nearly 40 times the standard market value. Even treating the provided ground truth for comparable AUD listings (median A$298) as your primary anchor, this price is nine times higher than the 75th percentile (A$354) and vastly exceeds any reasonable used valuation for this entry-level model.
The Forest is a well-regarded entry-level cable known for solid build quality and reliable performance in basic systems, but it lacks the technical sophistication or rarity that would justify such a premium. There is no meaningful upside here regarding timing, condition, or accessories that could rationalize A$2,703. This is not a buying opportunity; it is a listing that likely stems from a misunderstanding of the model’s value or an erroneous price entry, and you should walk away immediately.
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Founded in 1980 by Bill Low in Irvine, California, AudioQuest traces its roots to 1978, when Low, a hi-fi store manager and avid enthusiast, began crafting superior audio cables to overcome the signal degradation he observed in existing products. Dissatisfied with subpar materials and construction, he prioritized advanced conductors like 6N copper, innovative insulation, and precise geometries, quickly earning acclaim after demos at events like the 1979 Summer CES. This passion-driven origin propelled AudioQuest from a cable innovator—first U.S. company to advance signal transmission in 1985—to a global force in high-performance audio.
While renowned for its expansive lineup of analog, digital, and AC power cables, including HDMI for video, AudioQuest has broadened into USB DACs and headphone amps, highlighted by the multi-award-winning DragonFly series launched in 2012. The brand also offers Niagara and PowerQuest power conditioners, alongside custom-install solutions, all engineered to maximize system fidelity without venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or turntables.
AudioQuest commands a premium position in the high-end market, supplying thousands of specialist retailers across 60 countries as the dominant cable provider for discerning audiophiles. Its relentless innovation, from conductor purity to dielectric design, delivers tangible performance gains, cementing a reputation for value and musicality that serious hi-fi buyers trust.
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