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AudioQuest Pearl 48 HDMI 2ft HDMI Cable Pick up Mooroolbark or can post. Product Description: AudioQuest Pearl 48 HDMI Cable Specification: High bandwidth 48G HDMI 2.1 cable Bandwidth: Up to 48Gbps Supports HDMI version 2.1 4K/120Hz, 8K/60Hz, and 10K resolution Dynamic HDR formats like HDR10+, for contrast and colour optimised scene by scene HDCP 2.3 Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) & Auto Low-Latency Mode (ALLM) for improved gaming experience eARC: Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) for sending lossless high-resolution multichannel audio from the TV back to an A/V receiver eARC Conductors: L
This A$30 asking price for the AudioQuest PEARL is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of A$65 and roughly half the median of A$69 for recent AUD listings. The timing here matters less than the price itself; while newer Ethernet variants exist, the Pearl remains a respected budget CAT-5e/6 option for digital interconnects between switches and players, and at this cost, it’s an easy win for anyone building or upgrading a network audio setup.
The Pearl is well-regarded for delivering clean, reliable digital transmission without the cost of premium audiophile Ethernet cables, making it a practical choice for budget-conscious systems. Its upside is the rarity of finding a used unit this cheap in unknown but likely functional condition—if it works, it’s a no-brainer add-on for a DAC or network streamer. With no material caveats at this price point, treat it as a genuine buying opportunity rather than a risk.
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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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