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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NEWFrom£32.50Ex. VATThe QED Performance J2P connects a 3.5mm stereo output, such as a phone, tablet, laptop or TV headphone socket, to the RCA inputs of a hi-fi amplifier. Each channel has its own screened 99.999% OFC conductor, the return path has six times the copper of a signal conductor, and the stepped 3.5mm plug fits through most phone cases. Available in 1.5m and 3.0m. -
NEW£16,250.00Ex. VATThe Shunyata Research Omega-X XLR is the flagship balanced interconnect in Shunyata's signal cable range, using a twin-axial geometry with 16 gauge single-crystal OHNO silver conductors in a fluorocarbon dielectric. Two Dual-Concentric TAPc modules carrying 136 elements passively reduce electromagnetic field distortion, and the platinum-plated connectors use precision contacts with a carbon finish. Hand-built in Washington with an 8-day KPIP v2 treatment.
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NEW£4,125.00Ex. VATThe Shunyata Research Sigma-X XLR is a balanced analogue interconnect built on a twin-axial geometry with ultra-pure OCC copper conductors in a fluorocarbon dielectric, wrapped in a 100% foil shield. A dual TAPc module carrying 40 elements passively reduces electromagnetic distortion, and every cable receives four days of KPIP v2 conditioning. Gold and copper contacts in a black chrome finish, supplied at a standard 1.00 metre.
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NEW£2,500.00Ex. VATThe Shunyata Research Alpha-X XLR is a balanced interconnect built around Shunyata’s patent-pending TAPc technology, with 24 elements in two inline modules. Its twinaxial OCC copper conductors sit in a fluorocarbon dielectric under a 100% foil shield. The cable is conditioned for four days with KPIP v2 and terminated in gold and copper contact connectors. It has a black flex jacket and a standard length of 1m. -
NEWFrom£75.00Ex. VATThe Merlin Tarantula RCA is a four-core interconnect built with 4N copper conductors, XLPE insulation and dual-layer shielding, delivering a full-bodied, natural sound with UK hand-termination for consistent quality. -
NEW£416.65Ex. VATThe Furutech DAS-4.1 is Furutech's top-of-the-line balanced interconnect, made to order by Future Shop as a pair of cables in your chosen length, with Furutech XLR or RCA connectors. Each 15AWG conductor combines Alpha-OCC and 7N-class Alpha-DUCC strands in three counter-rotating layers under a foil, braid and paper shield. Priced per pair, per metre.
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NEW£3,329.17Ex. VATThe Furutech Project V1-T is the flagship tonearm cable in Furutech's Project V1 series, using Alpha silver hybrid OCC conductors with four-layer shielding, four-way grounding and a detachable shield. Its NCF-loaded rhodium-plated connectors carry the same anti-static and anti-resonance material as the rest of the Project range. Supplied at 1.5 metres in DIN to RCA. -
NEWFrom£962.50Ex. VATThe Atlas Mavros Assist Tonearm Cable pairs OCC copper conductors and twin individually shielded channels with cold-weld Ultra L RCA plugs, keeping noise low on delicate phono signals. Choose a 90° or 180° tonearm plug, 0.5m to 3m.
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NEWFrom£287.50Ex. VATThe Atlas Hyper R1 is a 1 RCA to 1 RCA subwoofer cable with a screened OCC copper conductor, foamed PEF dielectric and cold-weld Achromatic X plugs to keep hum and interference out.
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NEWFrom£80.00Ex. VATThe Atlas Element RCA R1 is an entry-level stereo interconnect pairing a shielded OCC copper conductor with low-mass, cold-welded Integra RCA plugs for a quiet background and a neutral, detailed sound.
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NEWFrom£50.83Ex. VATThe Atlas Element RCA Subwoofer R1 is a shielded OFC subwoofer cable with cold-welded Integra RCA plugs, designed to keep long runs to your subwoofer free of noise and interference.
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NEWFrom£136.25Ex. VATThe Atlas Element XLR R1 is a 75 Ohm balanced interconnect with OFC conductors, a well-screened construction and gold-plated XLR plugs, giving a low-noise, refined sound for balanced systems.
