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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  • Tellurium Q

    Tellurium Q Black II XLR Interconnect

    SKU: Black II XLR

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    The new Tellurium Q Black II interconnects are now available! Like the old design but with better detail and more "real" sounding and, best of all, exactly the same price as the old design!
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  • Chord Shawline, 1 RCA to 1 RCA Subwoofer Cable
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    Chord ShawlineX ARAY 1 RCA to 1 RCA Subwoofer Cable

    SKU: Chord ShawlineX Sub

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    The Shawline conductors are built from silver-plated multi-strand oxygen free copper, insulated with XLPE. The unique shielding has been designed to work across a wide frequency range and reduce mechanical noise.

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  • Furutech

    Furutech NCF Clear Line-RCA Line Optimizer

    SKU: NCF Clear Line-RCA

    (3 reviews)
    £170.83
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    Introducing the Furutech NCF Clear Line-RCA Line Optimizer, the latest addition to Furutech’s Clear Line range designed to elevate the performance of your audio or video system. Building on the success of the NCF Clear Line AC optimizer, these compact and user-friendly signal line optimizers are crafted to enhance the quality of your system's signal lines with remarkable simplicity.

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    Furutech Alpha Line 2 Audio Cable 1m

    SKU: Alpha Line 2 1m

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    £133.33
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    The mid range level Furutech Alpha Line 2 interconnects comes with Oxygen free copper, 24K Gold plated RCA connectors, insulation.
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    Furutech Alpha Line Plus Audio Cable 1m

    SKU: Alpha Line Plus 1m

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    £187.50
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    The Alpha Line Plus, is the top of the range Alpha Interconnect. This is evident straight away through the quality of the interconnects.
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  • AudioQuest

    AudioQuest RCA-300 RCA Male Plugs - Pack of 4

    SKU: AQ RCA-300 Male - Pack of 4

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    AudioQuest's RCA-300 Male connectors for the ultimate signal transfer.
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    Audioquest Red River 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: AQ Red River RCA

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    Red River’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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  • AudioQuest

    AudioQuest Irish Red Subwoofer Cable

    SKU: AQ Irish Red Subwoofer

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    AudioQuest Irish Red Subwoofer Cable is a top-of-the-line cable designed to enhance your audio experience. With its premium features and materials, this cable will provide superior sound quality and eliminate distortion for a more enjoyable listening experience.

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  • AudioQuest

    Audioquest Big Sur 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: AQ Big Sur RCA

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    Big Sur'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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    Audioquest Big Sur 3.5mm to 3.5mm Jack Cable

    SKU: AQ Big Sur Mini Jack

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    Big Sur'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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    Audioquest Sydney 2 RCA to 5 Pin Din Audio Cable

    SKU: AQ Sydney RCA - 5 Pin Din

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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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    Audioquest Yosemite 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: AQ Yosemite RCA

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    Yosemite'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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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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