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 Red River Analogue Audio Cable - Custom Length XLR or RCA Pair

    SKU: Red River Custom

    (4 reviews)
    £166.62
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    Custom terminated by Future Shop's engineers, the AudioQuest Red River offers one of the best performances for its value with the introduction of Long-Grain Copper. This alternative to Oxygen-Free Copper introduces fewer impurities and smoother boundaries, resulting in greatly improved performance.

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  • Atlas Element Achromatic 1 RCA to 1 RCA Subwoofer Cable - Special Offer - Black November Deal
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    Atlas Element Achromatic 1 RCA to 1 RCA Subwoofer Cable - Special Offer - Black November Deal

    SKU: Element Achromatic 1:1 Sub

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    Based on Atlas' multi-award-winning Element Integra Interconnect, the Element Subwoofer Integra utilises a shielded four-core construction providing excellent immunity to interference and noise, making it ideally suited to multi-source installations and the longer cable runs typically necessitated by optimum sub-woofer placement.

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  • Chord ShawlineX ARAY 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair
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    Chord ShawlineX ARAY 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: Chord ShawlineX Audio

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    The Chord Shawline Analogue interconnect is a ground breaking cable in this price range, sharing many of the characteristics that made the Sarum Tuned ARAY such a special cable. These new interconnects now have XLPE insulation.

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    Atlas Mavros Grun Ultra 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: Atlas Mavros Grun Ultra Audio

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    RCA interconnect cable based on the same design objectives and manufacturing techniques developed for Atlas' Asimi range, utilising copper rather than silver conductors. The new generation Mavros now features the Grun Coherent Earthing System.

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  • AudioQuest

    AudioQuest Boxer Subwoofer Cable

    SKU: AQ Boxer Subwoofer

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    The AudioQuest Boxer Subwoofer Cable epitomises excellence in audio transmission, offering unrivalled sound quality and reliability for discerning audiophiles. Its Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System effectively shields against RF interference, while the Double-Balanced Geometry reduces distortion for unparalleled audio fidelity.

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  • AudioQuest

    Audioquest Sydney 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: AQ Sydney RCA

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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 Zeno IEM Custom Headphone Cable

    SKU: Atlas Zeno IEM

    (3 reviews)
    £404.17
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    Atlas Zeno headphone cables are designed to offer a significant upgrade over the cables bundled with even high quality IEMs (In Ear Monitors). Brands typically offering compatible connectors include Beyer Dynamic, Shure and Ultrasone.
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  • Van Den Hul

    Van Den Hul The FIRST® Metal Screen Audio Cable

    SKU: Van Den Hul The First Metal Screen

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    The FIRST ® Metal Screen is an extension to our “The FIRST ®” series of coaxial Linear Structured Carbon ® (LSC) interconnects designed for highest quality audio and SPDIF digital signal transport.
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  • Wireworld Luna 8 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable
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    Wireworld Luna 8 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair - Special Offer - Black November Deal

    SKU: Luna 8 RCA

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    With Oxygen-Free Copper conductors in a new Tri DNA Helix cable design that improves both analog and digital fidelity, Luna 8 provides superior imaging and expressive dynamics, while the Composilex 3 insulation improves focus and clarity.

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  • AudioQuest

    Audioquest Mackenzie Analogue Audio Cable - Custom Length XLR or RCA Pair

    SKU: Mackenzie Custom

    (3 reviews)
    £245.00
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    Custom terminated by Future Shop's engineers, the AudioQuest Mackenzie utilises AudioQuests Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) for greatly improved dynamics and reduced distortions for a cleaner sound signature. The smoother surface on the solid conductors lowers distortion and produces higher performance.

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  • Atlas Cables

    Atlas Element Mezzo 2 XLR to 2 XLR Audio Cable - Pair

    SKU: Element Mezzo XLR

    (3 reviews)
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    A very well-screened interconnect for this price point, with excellent resistance to RFI (Radio Frequency Interference), helping to ensure low noise levels and a neutral sound.

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  • Atlas Equator Achromatic 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair - Special Offer - Black November Deal
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    Atlas Equator Achromatic 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair - Special Offer - Black November Deal

    SKU: Equator Achromatic Audio

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    Atlas only uses the purest quality copper in its products with the Equator Achromatic being no exception. Utilising Atlas’ Ohno Continuous Cast (OCC) 5N (99.999% pure – the highest purity available) copper technology, each strand is ‘pulled’ from a single copper crystal, enabling electrical signals to flow with the least deletions.

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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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