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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  • Matrix Audio

    Matrix Audio OCC Hi-Fi Analogue Audio Cable

    SKU: MA-ANAL

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    The Matrix Audio OCC Hi-Fi Analogue Audio Cable is a premium analogue interconnect using 6N OCC flat conductors, advanced shielding, and precision gold-plated connectors to deliver a smooth, balanced, and naturally detailed sound for high-performance hi-fi systems.
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  • Atlas Cables

    Atlas Hyper R1 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable

    SKU: Hyper RCA R1

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    The Atlas Hyper R1 is a high-purity RCA interconnect cable featuring OCC copper conductors, PEF dielectric insulation, and Achromatic X cold-weld RCA connectors for transparent, wide-bandwidth audio performance.
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    Atlas Hyper Duo R1 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable

    SKU: Hyper Duo R1

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    The Atlas Hyper Duo R1 is a twin-balanced RCA interconnect featuring independently screened OCC copper conductors, PEF dielectric insulation, and Ultra Latik 3D-printed low-mass connectors for superior RFI rejection and transparent audio performance.
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  • Van Den Hul The Orchid Audio Cable - 1.5m Ex-Demo
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    Van Den Hul The Orchid Audio Cable - 1.5m Ex-Demo

    SKU: The Orchid 1.5m ExDemo

    £445.82 £557.50
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    The ORCHID is characterised by its impeccable preservation of resolution, ambience and definition, its unbelievable reproduction of space and distance as well as its extremely natural, open and nonfatiguing sound.
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  • Furutech

    Furutech CF-BNC(R) High End Performance BNC Connectors - Pair

    SKU: CF-BNC(R)

    £131.67
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    The CF-BNC features an α (Alpha) phosphor bronze conductor and Fluoropolymer PTFE insulation for minimal impedance and a nonmagnetic stainless and carbon fiber finished housing for superior damping.

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  • Furutech

    Furutech CF-602F NCF(R) Top-of-the-line Female XLR Connector

    SKU: CF-602F NCF(R)

    £138.33
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    The Furutech CF-602F NCF(R) is a top-of-the-line female XLR connector featuring rhodium-plated Alpha pure copper pins injected with NCF Liquid Crystal Polymer Resin, NCF damping clips, and a multilayer NCF carbon fibre housing over nonmagnetic stainless steel.
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  • Furutech

    Furutech DAS-4.1 Alpha-OCC/DUCC Balanced Interconnect Cable

    SKU: DAS-4.1 Reel Deal

    £416.67
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    The Furutech DAS-4.1 is Furutech's top-of-range bulk balanced interconnect cable, combining Alpha-OCC and DUCC ultra-crystallised copper, custom made to length and terminated in XLR or RCA for the most demanding source-to-amplifier connections.
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  • Entreq

    Entreq Primer Core RCA and XLR Analogue Signal Cable

    SKU: Primer Core RCA and XLR Analogue Signal Cable

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    The Entreq Primer Core Analogue Signal Cable is a hand-made analogue interconnect built around Entreq's Energy Reference System (ERS) and Corepoint technology. Every cable is supplied with a Corepoint Signal unit and is available with RCA or XLR terminations. It is the entry point to Entreq's new cable architecture, carrying analogue signal between components cleanly and coherently.
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  • Entreq

    Entreq Delphius RCA and XLR Analogue Signal Cable 

    SKU: Delphius RCA / XLR

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    The Entreq Delphius Analogue Signal Cable is a hand-made Swedish analogue interconnect built around Entreq's new Energy Reference System (ERS) and Corepoint technology. Copper and silver conductors run in a cotton dielectric alongside a separately shielded silver ERS wire, and every cable is supplied with a Corepoint Signal unit. It is available with RCA or XLR terminations in 1.1m and 1.65m standard lengths.
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  • Entreq

    Entreq Olympus Core Signal Cable

    SKU: Entreq Olympus Core Signal Cable

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    The Entreq Olympus Signal Cable is a hand-crafted analogue interconnect available with RCA or XLR terminations, built using Entreq's triple EEDS construction. It combines copper, silver, wood and cotton, materials chosen to give the cable its own character. Like all Olympus cables it requires an accompanying Entreq ground box, sold separately, to work as intended.
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  • Nordost White Lightning 3 RCA
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    Nordost White Lightning 3 RCA Analogue Cable Pair 1m Ex-Demo

    SKU: 3WLINTRCA-ex-demo

    £290.41 £341.67
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    The Nordost White Lightning 3 RCA Analogue Cable, featuring silver-plated OFC conductors and high-grade FEP insulation, delivers high-speed transmission and minimal signal loss for pristine audio quality. Designed to reduce noise and maintain signal integrity, this cable is perfect for audiophiles seeking exceptional performance from their audio setup.

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  • QED Performance Audio Cable
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    QED Performance Audio Cable

    SKU: QED Performance Audio Cable

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    The QED Performance Audio is a stereo RCA interconnect for connecting CD players, DACs, tuners and other analogue sources to an amplifier. Each channel has two isolated solid-core 99.999% OFC conductors of different diameters, shielded by a dual electrostatic screen and an overall Zn/Mn ferrite jacket, and finished with gold-plated QED phono plugs. Available in 0.75m, 1.5m and 3.0m.
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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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