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 Angel SE Tonearm DIN to 2 RCA Cable - 1.2m 

    SKU: AudioQuest Angel SE Tonearm

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    The Angel SE tonearm cable from AudioQuest represents a major step up from the Yosemite. Featuring solid, perfect-surface silver conductors, FEP insulation, and a separate Saturn GroundGoody cable, the Angel SE 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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  • AudioQuest

    AudioQuest Angel SE Turntable Cable - 1.2m

    SKU: AudioQuest Angel SE Turntable

    £452.50
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    The Angel SE turntable cable from AudioQuest represents a major step up from the Yosemite. Featuring solid, perfect-surface silver conductors, FEP insulation, 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 Golden Gate Turntable Cable - 1.5m

    SKU: TURNGGATE150

    £116.62
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    The AudioQuest Golden Gate Turntable is an RCA to RCA phono interconnect featuring solid Perfect-Surface Copper conductors, Foamed-Polyethylene insulation, Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation, direction-controlled conductors, and cold-welded gold-plated terminations, supplied with a ground wire.

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  • AudioQuest

    AudioQuest Golden Gate Tonearm JIS To RCA Cable - 1.5m 

    SKU: TONGOLDG150RCA

    £116.62
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    The AudioQuest Golden Gate JIS to RCA is a tonearm phono cable with integrated ground wire, featuring solid Perfect-Surface Copper conductors, Foamed-Polyethylene insulation, Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation, and direction-controlled conductors, connecting Japanese Industrial Standard tonearms to RCA phono inputs.

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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 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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  • QED Performance Subwoofer Cable
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    QED Performance Subwoofer Cable

    SKU: QED Performance Subwoofer Cable

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    The QED Performance Subwoofer is a mono RCA cable for connecting a hi-fi amplifier or AV receiver to an active subwoofer. It uses two isolated solid-core 99.999% OFC conductors of different diameters, a dual electrostatic screen and an overall Zn/Mn ferrite jacket to keep interference out over long runs. Gold-plated QED phono plugs. Available in 3.0m, 6.0m and 10.0m.
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  • QED PERFORMANCE 3.5MM J2J Cable
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    QED PERFORMANCE 3.5MM J2J Cable

    SKU: QED PERFORMANCE 3.5MM J2J

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    The QED Performance J2J is a 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo jack cable for connecting a phone, tablet, laptop or other portable source to a hi-fi or powered speaker. Each channel has its own screened 99.999% OFC conductor, the return path has six times the copper of a signal conductor, and the gold-plated plugs have a stepped design that fits through most phone cases. Available in 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.

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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