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

    AudioQuest ThunderBird 2 XLR to 2 XLR Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: AQ ThunderBird XLR

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    The ThunderBird is the first entry in AudioQuest new reference-level range of analogue interconnects: the Mythical creatures. With Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors, silver-plating on the RF drain and plugs, and dual-72v DBS system, this is a remarkably quiet cable that allows your music and system to perform naturally.
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    AudioQuest FireBird 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: AQ Firebird RCA

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    The FireBird features a similar construction to the ThunderBird, but introduces pure Perfect Surface Silver to deliver even more information, and also features silver-plated barrels on the bespoke connectors to maximise their potential to drain RF away from the plug due to silver's lower impedance.
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    AudioQuest Dragon 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: AQ Dragon RCA

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    The Dragon is AudioQuest's crowning achievement in their 42-year history. It features Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors, PSS drains to take the NDS to Level 7 and silver-plated barrels, resulting in the highest performance ever offered by any AudioQuest cable. This cable will be hard to unhear and difficult to go back from.
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    AudioQuest Dragon 2 XLR to 2 XLR Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: AQ Dragon XLR

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    The Dragon is AudioQuest's crowning achievement in their 42-year history. It features Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors, PSS drains to take the NDS to Level 7 and silver-plated barrels, resulting in the highest performance ever offered by any AudioQuest cable. This cable will be hard to unhear and difficult to go back from.

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  • AudioQuest

    AudioQuest Yosemite Tonearm DIN to 2 RCA Cable - 1.2m

    SKU: AudioQuest Yosemite Tonearm

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    The Yosemite Tonearm cable features the same Perfect Surface Copper conductors, FEP insulation and 72v DBS pack as the standard analogue cables, but also comes with a separate grounding cable. This product is available with either a straight or 90° DIN connector. Some tonearms may require specialist DIN connectors, so it is worth contacting us to see if AudioQuest can make a bespoke cable for you.

    Please note: this is a special order item, so longer lead times will apply.

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  • AudioQuest

    AudioQuest Yosemite Turntable Cable - 1.2m

    SKU: AudioQuest Yosemite Turntable

    £452.50
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    The Yosemite Tonearm cable features the same Perfect Surface Copper conductors, FEP insulation and 72v DBS pack as the standard analogue cables, but also comes with a separate grounding cable. The Yosemite comes with a Saturn GroundGoody cable as the ground cable, as standard, making this product excellent value.

    Please note: this is a special order item, so longer lead times will apply.

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    AudioQuest Angel Turntable Cable - 1.2m

    SKU: AudioQuest Angel Turntable

    £929.17
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    The Angel turntable cable from AudioQuest represents a major step up from the Yosemite. Featuring solid, perfect-surface silver conductors, FEP insulation, a 72v DBS pack and a separate Saturn GroundGoody cable, the Angel is AQ's highest-spec turntable cable.

    Please note: this product is a special order item, so longer lead times will apply.

     

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  • AudioQuest

    AudioQuest Angel Tonearm DIN to 2 RCA Cable - 1.2m 

    SKU: AudioQuest Angel Tonearm

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    The Angel turntable cable from AudioQuest represents a major step up from the Yosemite. Featuring solid, perfect-surface silver conductors, FEP insulation, a 72v DBS pack and a separate Saturn GroundGoody cable, the Angel is AQ's highest-spec turntable cable. The DIN connector is available with either a straight or 90° angle. Some tonearms may require a specialist DIN connector, so it is worth contacting us to see if AudioQuest can make a bespoke cable for you.

    Please note: this product is a special order item, so longer lead times will apply.

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  • Atlas Cables

    Atlas Ailsa Ultra 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: Ailsa Ultra RCA

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    Atlas are continuosly enhancing and improving their cable range by learning from all of their developments across the depth of products they design. The goal with Ailsa was to create a hi-end range of cables at a measured price while reducing distortion during assembly and manufacturing. The resulting cable resolved the many challenges Atlas laid out for themselves and ultimately offers an excellent improvement on the Hyper range.

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  • Atlas Cables

    Atlas Arran Ultra Latik 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: Arran Ultra Latik

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    Atlas have been working tirelessly to create a new range of cables that can offer the exceptional performance levels of the Asimi range, however, utilising their expertise in OCC Copper to deliver a more natural, open sound profile. Enter the Arran cable. With solid OCC Copper conductors, Teflon dielectric, Dual Drain technology and a new low-mass Ultra L termination, the Atlas Arran cables offer the best of Atlas' cable technology at an excellent value for money.

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  • Shunyata

    Shunyata Research Sigma v2 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair - 1m

    SKU: SIGX-RCA-100

    £3,750.00
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    The Sigma range from Shunyata Research represent the pinnacle of their analogue cables, introducing dual versions of their proprietary TAP devices - designed to improve the sonic performance of the cable by modifying the behaviour of the electromagnetic wave that surrounds the signal cable. This cable also features proprietary ArNi ® VTX, OFE and OCC conductors, and like all Shunyata cables undergoes four days of their KPIP process.
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  • AudioQuest

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

    SKU: Tower 3.5mm M-F

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    Tower's Solid Long-Grain Copper allows a smoother and clearer sound than cables using regular OFHC (Oxygen-Free High-Conductivity) copper.
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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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