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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  • AudioQuest

    Audioquest Mackenzie 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: AQ Mackenzie RCA

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    Mackenzie's Perfect-Surface Copper+ has an astonishingly smooth and pure surface. Proprietary metal-processing technology protects the wire’s surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication.
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  • Furutech

    Furutech FP-162 Gold High Performance Audio RCA Connectors

    SKU: FP-162 G

    (4 reviews)
    £45.83
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    Furutech FP-162 Gold High Performance Audio RCA Connectors is made from Eutectic cast brass body and locking collet with a Fluoropolymer insulation and uses α 24K Gold Eutectic cast brass α (Alpha) center pin.
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  • Chord ShawlineX ARAY 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair
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    Chord ShawlineX ARAY 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: Chord ShawlineX Audio

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    The Chord Shawline Analogue interconnect is a ground breaking cable in this price range, sharing many of the characteristics that made the Sarum Tuned ARAY such a special cable. These new interconnects now have XLPE insulation.

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    Atlas Mavros Grun Ultra 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: Atlas Mavros Grun Ultra Audio

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    RCA interconnect cable based on the same design objectives and manufacturing techniques developed for Atlas' Asimi range, utilising copper rather than silver conductors. The new generation Mavros now features the Grun Coherent Earthing System.

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    Audioquest Sydney 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: AQ Sydney RCA

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    Sydney's Perfect-Surface Copper+ has an astonishingly smooth and pure surface. Proprietary metal-processing technology protects the wire’s surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication.
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  • Van Den Hul

    Van Den Hul The FIRST® Metal Screen Audio Cable

    SKU: Van Den Hul The First Metal Screen

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    The FIRST ® Metal Screen is an extension to our “The FIRST ®” series of coaxial Linear Structured Carbon ® (LSC) interconnects designed for highest quality audio and SPDIF digital signal transport.
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  • Wireworld Luna 8 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable
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    Wireworld Luna 8 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair - Special Offer - Black November Deal

    SKU: Luna 8 RCA

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    With Oxygen-Free Copper conductors in a new Tri DNA Helix cable design that improves both analog and digital fidelity, Luna 8 provides superior imaging and expressive dynamics, while the Composilex 3 insulation improves focus and clarity.

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  • Atlas Equator Achromatic 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair - Special Offer - Black November Deal
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    Atlas Equator Achromatic 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair - Special Offer - Black November Deal

    SKU: Equator Achromatic Audio

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    Atlas only uses the purest quality copper in its products with the Equator Achromatic being no exception. Utilising Atlas’ Ohno Continuous Cast (OCC) 5N (99.999% pure – the highest purity available) copper technology, each strand is ‘pulled’ from a single copper crystal, enabling electrical signals to flow with the least deletions.

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  • Furutech

    Furutech NCF Clear Line-RCA Line Optimizer

    SKU: NCF Clear Line-RCA

    (3 reviews)
    £170.83
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    Introducing the Furutech NCF Clear Line-RCA 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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  • Furutech

    Furutech Alpha Line 2 Audio Cable 1m

    SKU: Alpha Line 2 1m

    (2 reviews)
    £133.33
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    The mid range level Furutech Alpha Line 2 interconnects comes with Oxygen free copper, 24K Gold plated RCA connectors, insulation.
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    Furutech Alpha Line Plus Audio Cable 1m

    SKU: Alpha Line Plus 1m

    (2 reviews)
    £187.50
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    The Alpha Line Plus, is the top of the range Alpha Interconnect. This is evident straight away through the quality of the interconnects.
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  • AudioQuest

    AudioQuest RCA-300 RCA Male Plugs - Pack of 4

    SKU: AQ RCA-300 Male - Pack of 4

    (2 reviews)
    £41.67
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    AudioQuest's RCA-300 Male connectors for the ultimate signal transfer.
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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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