RCA Interconnects

The standard single-ended connection between sources and amplifiers. Available in stock lengths from 0.5m, or cut to any length you need at no extra cost.

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Choosing an RCA interconnect

An RCA interconnect sits at the lowest signal level in the system, which is why differences between cables are often clearer here than further downstream. Shielding, dielectric and plug quality all have an audible effect, particularly in a resolving system.

Match the cable to the system rather than to the price list. On a modest system, a well made entry level cable removes obvious problems like hum and dullness, and further spending has diminishing returns. On a system with good speakers and a capable source, the step up through a manufacturer's range is usually clear and repeatable.

Buy the shortest length that reaches comfortably, and avoid coiling excess cable behind the rack. Keep interconnects off mains leads where possible, and cross rather than run parallel where they have to meet. If you are not sure whether a step up is worthwhile in your system, tell us what you are running and we will give you an honest answer. 

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  • Tellurium Q

    Tellurium Q Statement II RCA Interconnect Pair

    SKU: Tellurium Q Statement II RCA Pair

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    Tellurium Q’s revolutionary new range of outstanding RCA interconnects are designed to take the performance of your system to new heights. Tellurium Q have designed and built this new RCA cable to match the performance of the Statement speaker cable. By re-thinking the way they approached the RCA, in terms of its micro-geometry, production process and isolation, these interconnects now have the same performance profile as the speaker cable.

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  • Ecosse

    Ecosse Best Boy Analogue Interconnect

    SKU: Best Boy Interconnect

    £24.99
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    If you want to upgrade your interconnect cable, then there is no better than the Ecosse Best Boy for this price range, delivering powerful bass and good clarity of sound.

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  • Furutech

    Furutech CF-601M NCF(R) Top-of-the-line Male XLR Connector

    SKU: CF-601M NCF(R)

    £122.50
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    The Furutech CF-601M NCF(R) is a top-of-the-line male XLR connector featuring rhodium-plated Alpha pure copper pins injected with NCF Liquid Crystal Polymer Resin and a multilayer NCF carbon fibre housing over nonmagnetic stainless steel.
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  • Chord SignatureX Tuned Aray 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair
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    Chord SignatureX Tuned Aray 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: Chord SignatureX RCA

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    With the latest cutting-edge technology and superior sound quality, the Chord Company SignatureX Tuned ARAY Analogue RCA Cable is the perfect addition to any hi-fi system.

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  • Chord SignatureX Tuned Aray Din Audio Cable
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    Chord SignatureX Tuned Aray Din Audio Cable

    SKU: Chord SignatureX Din

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    The SignatureX Tuned ARAY Din, like its RCA and XLR counterparts, is a completely new cable design. The Tuned ARAY technology used in the build process produces the same remarkable and musical results as other Tuned ARAY cables; that same, almost perfect balance of all the things a high fidelity cable should do and an addictive musical coherence. The new cable also now features XLPE insulation.

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    Furutech introduces the CF-102 NCF top-of-the-line RCA connector. This is the first Furutech high performance “signal” connector to feature Nano Crystal² Formula (NCF). This material is the cumulative result of Furutech’s 30 plus year effort to eliminate electrical and mechanical resonance from signal and power transmission in high performance audio and video applications. Offering a dramatic reduction in noise, improved imaging, and focus, and improved sound staging, the CF-102 NCF will take your listening enjoyment to the next level.

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    Furutech NCF Clear Line-XLR Line Optimizer

    SKU: NCF Clear Line-XLR

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    Introducing the Furutech NCF Clear Line-XLR Line Optimizer, the latest addition to Furutech’s Clear Line range designed to elevate the performance of your audio or video system. Building on the success of the NCF Clear Line AC optimizer, these compact and user-friendly signal line optimizers are crafted to enhance the quality of your system's signal lines with remarkable simplicity.

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  • Ortofon

    Ortofon Reference Black RCA Interconnect Cable - 1m Pair

    SKU: Ortofon Reference Black RCA

    £707.50
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    One of the key features of the Ortofon Black interconnect cable is its use of PCUHD (Pure Copper Ultra High Durability) combined with 6N High Purity Copper and 4N HiFC (High-performance pure copper) signal conductors. This combination results in a well-balanced, neutral, and precise sound.

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  • Ortofon

    Ortofon Reference Bronze RCA Interconnect Cable - 1m Pair

    SKU: Ortofon Reference Bronze RCA

    £582.50
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    With the Reference Bronze cable, Ortofon has combined three superior conductor materials: 4N PCUHD (Pure Copper Ultra High Durability), 4N HiFC (High-performance pure copper), and 4N OFC (Oxygen-free copper), to deliver an astonishing wide-range, clear, and neutral sound.

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  • Entreq

    Entreq Primer Hexa RCA Analogue Interconnect

    SKU: Primer Hexa RCA Analogue

    £316.67
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    The Entreq Primer Hexa RCA Cable, introduced in the Autumn of 2023, represents Entreq's entry-level range at a price point below their previous starting range, the Primer Pro. This cable offers a substantial amount of Primer Pro performance at a more affordable price, making Entreq's renowned performance accessible to budget-conscious customers or those with modest equipment.

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  • Chord Company

    Chord Noise Reduction Bridge for Naim products

    SKU: Chord Bridge

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    The Chord Company Bridge is a must-have for audio enthusiasts who are seeking to elevate their listening experience. Designed to fit unused Burndy sockets, this product is the perfect addition to the recently introduced BurndyX and BurndyT cables. It offers a cost-effective upgrade for users without access to an external power supply.

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  • Shunyata

    Shunyata Research Gamma RCA Interconnect Cable - Pair

    SKU: IC-GAM-RCA-100

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    The Shunyata Research Gamma RCA Interconnect Cable stands out as a pinnacle of cable engineering, utilising single-crystal, continuous cast Ohno copper and the Precision Matched Impedance (PMZ) process to deliver unparalleled performance and precision. Through its advanced Kinetic Phase Inversion Process (KPIP v2™), this cable achieves a remarkably reduced burn-in time and significantly improved sonic performance, offering a coherent sound with exceptional clarity, dynamic punch, and frequency extension, setting a new standard in the industry.

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RCA cables carry unbalanced signals, while XLR cables carry balanced signals that reject noise and interference. XLR is preferred for longer runs and professional-grade audio systems.

If you have a system which accepts both XLRs and RCAs, we would typically recommend using the XLR connections, as they offer a lower noise floor. However, if you system is pre-dominantly RCAs, then we would recommend sticking with RCAs throughout your system, rather than mixing and matching.

Yes. Build quality, conductor material, shielding, and connector quality can influence noise levels, clarity, and overall tonal balance, especially in resolving systems.

Use the shortest practical length to minimise signal loss and interference. Longer runs benefit from better shielding and low‑capacitance designs.

Yes, but turntables require low‑capacitance phono cables designed for moving‑magnet or moving‑coil cartridges. Standard line‑level RCA cables are not always suitable.

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