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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  • Van Den Hul

    Van Den Hul The Second Audio Cable

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    The SECOND ® renders an outstanding resolution and neutrality when used as an electrical instrument cable
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    Van Den Hul The Valley Stereo Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: Van Den Hul The Valley

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    The VALLEY is our entry level balanced 3T technology interconnect. It already shows much of the extremely high quality of our new amorphous conductor material.
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    Van Den Hul The Valley XLR to XLR Audio Cable Pair - Special Offer

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    The VALLEY is our entry level balanced 3T technology interconnect. It already shows much of the extremely high quality of our new amorphous conductor material.
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    Oehlbach NF 214 Sub Subwoofer Cable - Special Offer

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    Excellently made preassembled subwoofer cable for connecting active subwoofers to home-cinema systems! Just the thing for connecting active subwoofers to AV receivers.
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  • Furutech

    Furutech Evolution II RCA High Performance Audio Interconnect - 1.2m Pair

    SKU: Evolution II RCA

    £795.00
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    Evolution II, an update of the extremely well received Evolution series, incorporates newly-engineered anti-resonance cable clamps as well as an upgraded dielectric/insulation of RoHS-compliant Pb-free PVC incorporating anti-resonance carbon particles in its manufacture.
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    Furutech Evolution II XLR High Performance Audio Interconnect - 1.2m Pair

    SKU: Evolution II XLR

    £754.17
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    Evolution II, an update of the extremely well received Evolution series, incorporates newly-engineered anti-resonance cable clamps as well as an upgraded dielectric/insulation of RoHS-compliant Pb-free PVC incorporating anti-resonance carbon particles in its manufacture.
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    Furutech Audio Reference III RCA High End Performance Audio Interconnect - 1.2m Pair

    SKU: Audio Reference III RCA

    £1,410.00
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    Top of the line double-shielded α (Alpha)-OCC conductor interconnects, power cords and digital cables featuring extraordinary build quality and Formula GC-303 antimagnetic EMI-absorbent modules surrounding the cable offering greater resolution, more powerful dynamics, and virtuoso performances from all your components.
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    Furutech Audio Reference III XLR High End Performance Audio Interconnect Pair

    SKU: Audio Reference III XLR

    £1,345.83
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    Top of the line double-shielded α (Alpha)-OCC conductor interconnects, power cords and digital cables featuring extraordinary build quality and Formula GC-303 antimagnetic EMI-absorbent modules surrounding the cable offering greater resolution, more powerful dynamics, and virtuoso performances from all your components.
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    The wideband, smooth, extremely low noise and utterly musical presentation achieved by Furutech’s beautifully finished Lineflux cables is down to meticulous engineering and a careful audition of various suitable materials. These results in the superb overall balance of qualities that Furutech is known for that allow you to feel, experience and communicate with music.
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    Furutech FP-160 Gold High Performance Audio RCA Connectors

    SKU: FP-160 G

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    Furutech FP-160 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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    Townshend Audio DCT 300 Analogue Phono Interconnects

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    DCT 300 has been winning awards since 2002 for its open, uncoloured sound and world beating transparency. The secret is in the 99% air insulation.
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    Townshend Audio F1 Fractal Analogue Phono Interconnect

    SKU: Townshend Fractal

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    Fractal-Wire™ is Townshend Audio’s ultimate interconnect. It took a long time to improve the Isolda EDCT (Enhanced™ Deep Cryogenic Treatment), but they finally achieved it by developing the Fractal-Wire™ proprietary treatment process.
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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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