Analogue

Analogue interconnects for every part of a system: RCA, XLR, turntable, headphone and subwoofer cables. Cut to length and terminated to order free of charge, with optional free burn-in before dispatch.

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Where analogue cable makes a difference

Analogue interconnects carry a low level signal, which makes them more sensitive to shielding, capacitance and connector quality than any other cable in a system. This is usually the first place people hear a change when they start upgrading cable.

The format is decided by your equipment rather than by preference. RCA is the standard single-ended connection on most hi-fi. XLR is balanced and rejects noise over longer runs, but only helps where both components have true balanced circuitry rather than an XLR socket on a single-ended design. Turntables need a low capacitance cable, and moving coil cartridges in particular are sensitive to what sits between the tonearm and the phono stage.

Keep interconnect runs short where you can, and keep them away from mains cable where they cross. Cables can usually be made to your exact length with no making charge, and burn-in is a free optional extra in 24 hour increments up to 96 hours. The only sensible way to judge a cable, is in your own system rather than someone else's, so we offer 60 days money back guarantee on most cables.

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    Audioquest Yosemite 3.5mm to 5 Pin Din Audio Cable

    SKU: AQ Yosemite Mini Jack - 5 Pin Din

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    Yosemite'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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    Audioquest Yosemite 5 Pin Din to 5 Pin Din Audio Cable

    SKU: AQ Yosemite 5 Pin Din

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    Yosemite'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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    Audioquest Sydney 5 Pin Din to 5 Pin Din Audio Cable

    SKU: AQ Sydney 5 Pin Din

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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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    Atlas Hyper DD 2 XLR to 2 XLR Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: Atlas Hyper DD Balanced Audio

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    The latest generation Hyper dd XLR interconnect offers a sophisticated, evenly balanced sound which draws you into the musical performance.
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    Audioquest Fire 2 XLR to 2 XLR Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: AQ Fire XLR

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    The Elements employ Triple-Balanced Geometry and asymmetrical signal and ground impedance. When used single-ended with RCA plugs, the 1 larger conductor is used for positive and the 2 single-gauge-smaller conductors are combined to provide a ground reference which has 59% lower impedance than the signal conductor.
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    Audioquest Angel 3.5mm to 3.5mm Jack Cable

    SKU: AQ Angel Mini Jack

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    Angel's Perfect-Surface Technology applied to extreme-purity silver provides unprecedented clarity and dynamic contrast.
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    Audioquest Big Sur 5 Pin Din to 2 RCA Audio Cable

    SKU: AQ Big Sur 5 Pin Din - RCA

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    Big Sur'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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    Audioquest Yosemite 2 RCA to 5 Pin Din Audio Cable

    SKU: AQ Yosemite RCA - 5 Pin Din

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    Yosemite'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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    Audioquest Yosemite 5 Pin Din to 3.5mm Audio Cable

    SKU: AQ Yosemite 5 Pin Din - Mini Jack

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    Yosemite'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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    Atlas Asimi Grun Ultra LUXE 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: Asimi Grun Ultra LUXE Audio

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    The best RCA interconnect cable Atlas know how to make. The Asimi is the only interconnect cable included in HiFi News magazine’s recent annual collection of best-reviewed equipment where they described it as ‘a true flagship cable.’. The new generation Asimi now features the Grun Coherent Earthing System.

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    Audioquest Angel 3.5mm (Male) to 3.5mm (Female) Jack Cable

    SKU: AQ Angel Mini Jack (Female)

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    Angel's Perfect-Surface Technology applied to extreme-purity silver provides unprecedented clarity and dynamic contrast.
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    Audioquest Angel 3.5mm to 2 RCA Audio Cable

    SKU: AQ Angel Mini Jack - RCA

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    Angel's Perfect-Surface Technology applied to extreme-purity silver provides unprecedented clarity and dynamic contrast.
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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.

Yes. Longer cables can pick up interference and cause signal loss. Thicker conductors and proper shielding help maintain clarity over longer runs.

Yes. Well-designed interconnects with quality materials and shielding can improve clarity, reduce noise, and deliver more natural sound reproduction.

Shielding protects the signal from electromagnetic and radio frequency interference, ensuring your audio remains clean and free from hum or buzz.

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.

XLR - XLR is a specific balanced 3 pin connection for use on suitably equipped system components ; it is generally considered to be of a higher quality compared to standard unbalanced RCA connections , especially over longer distances

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