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Audioquest Water 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

As low as £559.00 £465.83
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AQ Water RCA
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Select the desired length for your cable from the drop-down menu.

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SPEAKER CABLES:

A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. for your front left and front right speakers. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker.

OTHER CABLES:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables.

NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products.

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The Elements employ Triple-Balanced Geometry and asymmetrical signal and ground impedance. When used single-ended with RCA plugs, the 1 larger conductor is used for positive and the 2 single-gauge-smaller conductors are combined to provide a ground reference which has 59% lower impedance than the signal conductor.

Audioquest Water 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable

 The AudioQuest Water analogue interconnects are designed for mid to high end sytems and deliver outstanding performance and value.

The Water interconnect features Triple-Balanced Geometry and asymmetrical signal and ground impedance. When used single-ended with RCA plugs, the 1 larger conductor is used for positive and the 2 single-gauge-smaller conductors are combined to provide a ground reference which has 59% lower impedance than the signal conductor.

 

Features:

  • Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors
  • Dielectric-Bias System (DBS, US Pat #S 7,126,055 & 7,872,195 B1)
  • Carbon-Based 6-Layer Noise Dissipation System (NDS)
  • Polyethylene Air-Tube Insulation
  • Triple-Balanced Geometry
  • Cold-Welded Hanging-Silver Plating Directly Over High-Purity "Red Copper" Plugs
  • Directional

 

Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors

Strand interaction is the single greatest cause of distortion in a cable. Semi-Solid Concentric Packed Conductors avoid many strand-interaction distortion mechanisms. Solid-core conductors offer a complete and compelling solution to this problem.

Conductor metal quality is critical for the best cable performance. The conductor surface is the only area of the conductor with 100% current density at all frequencies. The smoothness of the conductor surface is imperative because the surface is a guide rail for the entire energy envelope. The best copper and silver conductor metals have fewer grain boundaries and low oxygen content for low distortion and high performance.

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. When high-purity low-oxide copper is kept as soft, pure and smooth as possible, it becomes a wonderfully low-distortion PSC+ conductor. PSC+ is manufactured by applying the same exceptional technology to an ultra-pure copper. The resulting sound quality is even more focused and simply less in the way. For over 30 years AudioQuest has pioneered the use of superior metals; yet even we were surprised by the huge leap in performance made possible with Perfect-Surface Technology. 

PSC+ simply outperforms all previously available copper metals at any price. All of Water's conductors are solid. Electrical and magnetic interaction between strands in a conventional cable is the greatest source of distortion, often causing a somewhat dirty, harsh sound. Solid conductors are fundamental toward achieving Water’s very clean sound.

 

Dielectric-Bias System (DBS, US Pat #S 7,126,055 & 7,872,195 B1)

All insulation slows down the signal on the conductor inside. When insulation is unbiased, it slows down parts of the signal differently, a big problem for very time-sensitive multi-octave audio. AudioQuest’s DBS creates a strong, stable electrostatic field which saturates and polarizes (organizes) the molecules of the insulation. This minimizes both energy storage in the insulation and the multiple nonlinear time-delays that occur. Sound appears from a surprisingly black background with unexpected detail and dynamic contrast. The DBS battery packs will last for years. A test button and LED allow for the occasional battery check.

Water utilises the Black 72V DBS, which adds an essential Noise-Dissipation filtering device and RFI filter, thereby greatly enhancing performance.

 

Polyethylene Air-Tube Insulation

Insulation is necessary to keep the positive and negative conductors separate and to give stability to cable geometry. Insulation is also a "dielectric" because it is inside the conductor's magnetic field. Dielectrics absorb energy, which after a delay is then released in the signal, causing smearing and distortion. Better insulation reduces distortion by absorbing less energy.

All of Water's conductors use PE Air-Tube Insulation because air absorbs next to no energy, and Polyethylene is low-loss and has a benign distortion profile. PE Air-Tube Insulation causes much less of the out-of-focus effect common to other materials. 

 

Carbon-Based 6-Layer Noise Dissipation System (NDS):

100% shield coverage is easy. Preventing captured RF Interference from modulating the equipment’s ground reference requires AQ’s Noise-Dissipation System. Noise-Dissipation System prevents a significant amount of RFI from reaching the equipment’s ground plane.

AudioQuest’s Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) offers a compelling solution to this challenge by using metal only or alternating layers of metal and carbon-loaded synthetics to effectively “shield the shield,” absorbing and reflecting the Radio Frequency (RF) energy before it reaches the layer attached to the ground.

Water ultilises the Carbon-Based 6-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) to prevent most RFI from reaching the equipment’s ground plane.

 

Triple-Balanced Geometry

Geometry is the physical relationship of the conductors to one another within a cable and determines a cable’s most basic electrical values (capacitance and inductance). Different cable applications have different/specialized geometry requirements, and so these applications do not merely follow a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Better geometry leads to lower levels of distortion.

The three conductors in “Triple-Balanced” Water cables ensure that whether prepared with RCA or XLR plugs, the positive and negative signals have equally low-distortion conducting paths. The 100% coverage shield is never used as an inferior conductor. 

 

Directionality 

AudioQuest’s understanding of conductor directionality and its effect on audio performance has steadily evolved, growing stronger and more complete. All audio cables are directional. The correct direction is determined by the arrows on the plugs or cable parts.

 

Cold-Welded Hanging-Silver Plating Directly Over High-Purity "Red-Copper" Plugs

AudioQuest specifies materials and designs each of its own connectors from the ground up, resulting in the long-lasting quality and exceptional performance you deserve. These components are crucial to the overall performance of a cable. 

To provide the best possible performance for each application, AudioQuest designs each of its connectors from the ground up. These components are crucial to the overall performance of the cable. Painstaking care is taken to evaluate the highest quality materials and design for every application.

AudioQuest pays special attention to the plating it uses over its connectors’ carefully crafted base metals. This proprietary, novel plug design allows for a connection devoid of solder, which is a common source of distortion. Because the ground shells are stamped instead of machined, the metal can be chosen for low distortion instead of machine ability. Red-Copper offers a cleaner, clearer sound than the nickel-plated or OFHC metals commonly found in competing manufacturers' plugs.

This plug design also enables a perfect heat-free connection between cable and plug. The connection between the plug and conductors is made using AQ’s Cold-Welded System, which provides a superior connection that ensures that the structural integrity of the conductor is kept completely intact. The Cold-Welded System refers to a combination of high pressure at the point of contact and the use of copper- or silver-impregnated paste. (Wild Blue Yonder’s silver conductors get silver paste.) XLR plugs are also available.

Contact Enhancer Option

To ensure the best possible connection between your system, Future Shop recommends the DeoxIT Gold G-Series contact enhancer.

DeoxIT Gold is carefully applied to the plug contacts of your cable and is a unique conditioning solution designed to improve conductivity and provide long-lasting protection on gold, base metals and other precious metal contacts and connections. DeoxIT Gold penetrates plated surfaces, molecularly bonding to the base metals to seal and protect both surfaces.

The benefits of applying DeoxIT gold are:

  • Improved Conductivity
  • Maintained optimum signal quality
  • Reduced wear & abrasion
  • Prevents fretting/dendrite corrosion
  • Forms a protective anti-tarnishing coating
  • Stabilises connections between similar and dissimilar metals
  • Reduces arcing, RFI and intermittent connections

Please select this option from the above ‘Contact Enhancer’ drop-down menu and our engineers will apply the contact solution to your cable connectors prior to shipping.

  

Specification :

  • Metal: Solid Perfect Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors
  • Geometry: Triple Balanced Geometry (separate ground-reference conductor)
  • Dielectric: Polyethylene Air-Tubes
  • Noise-Dissipation System: Carbon-Based 6-Layer (NDS)
  • 72v Dielectric-Bias System
  • Termination: Cold-welded, Hanging-Silver Plating directly over High-Purity Red Copper Plugs (RCA or XLR)
  • Jacket Colour: Black/Blue Braid

 

About AudioQuest

AudioQuest aims to deliver the most beautiful, durable, and reliable audio/video cables and accessories on the planet, products that don’t only represent the absolute highest value but also exceed any expectations regarding performance. AudioQuest is a premier provider of high-performance audio video cables and accessories sold in hundreds of outlets in the USA, Europe and in over sixty countries. AudioQuest’s products represent both extraordinary value and exceptional performance.

Specification :

  • Metal: Solid Perfect Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors
  • Geometry: Triple Balanced Geometry (separate ground-reference conductor)
  • Dielectric: Polyethylene Air-Tubes
  • Noise-Dissipation System: Carbon-Based 6-Layer (NDS)
  • 72v Dielectric-Bias System
  • Termination: Cold-welded, Hanging-Silver Plating directly over High-Purity Red Copper Plugs (RCA or XLR)
  • Jacket Colour: Black/Blue Braid

UK Delivery

 

1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option

Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.

All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:

  • Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
  • Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
  • Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
  • You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
  • We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
  • FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.

Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.

Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.

 

Royal Mail 1st Class Shipping DPD Next Day Delivery

 

2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day

We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.

For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.

Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.

For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.

 

Royal Mail Special Next Working Day Delivery

 

3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland

We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.

 

European Countries

Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.

Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Free Premium Cable Burn-In Service: Experience the Power of Nordost VIDAR 2 Machine

 

We are thrilled to unveil our upgraded cable burn-in service, now featuring the cutting-edge VIDAR 2 burn-in machine. At Future Shop, we strive to provide the best possible experience for our customers, and this enhanced service is designed to unlock the true potential of your high-end cables. Read on to discover the exceptional benefits and advancements offered by the VIDAR 2 machine.

Please note: We are unable to burn-in cables with stripped bare ends or BFA plugs. Cable burn-in occurs after your order has been processed for the selected time period. For custom-length cables, burn-in takes place after termination by the manufacturer or our skilled engineers.

 

 

 

The Nordost VIDAR cable burn-in machine seamlessly combines three vital functions into a single operation:

  • Neutralising charges around cables and insulation: The VIDAR 2 effectively dissipates any built-up charges, creating an optimal environment for signal transmission.
  • Deep conditioning into the conductor core: With its wide band and profound conditioning capabilities, the machine induces significant changes in signal passage through the metal, resulting in enhanced performance.
  • Ultrasonic surface conditioning of conductors: The VIDAR 2 employs ultrasonic technology to refine the conductor surface, further refining the signal quality.

In addition to all the advantages of its predecessor, the VIDAR 2 introduces remarkable improvements, including:

  • Complex burn-in signal with wider bandwidth and richer content
  • Enhanced directionality for cables
  • FOUR burn-in zones - including a new digital zone for USB, Ethernet, and Coaxial (BNC) cables.

Using a proprietary blend of composite and complex signals, the VIDAR 2 ensures comprehensive cable conditioning. The signal consists of ultra-low and ultra-high frequencies, surpassing video frequency ranges. The signal effectively penetrates the core at ultra-low frequencies by oscillating throughout the cable while swiftly traversing the surface at ultra-high frequencies. This transmission methodology counters harmonics and heterodynes between the two complex waveforms, improving signal performance throughout all cable layers.

Furthermore, the circuitry design boasts a unique feature that drives electrons above the conductor into the dielectric or insulation area. This process neutralizes any electrical charges that may impact the signal integrity. With the Nordost VIDAR, we go beyond merely sending ping-pong signals along the cable; we also ensure a balanced signal flow from the centre core to the outer shield in interconnect cables.

 

What does all this mean for you?

Conditioning your cables with the Nordost VIDAR yields remarkable benefits, including enhanced sound staging, heightened detail reproduction, and a more captivating and musical presentation.

We offer our cable burn-in service as a complimentary offering at the discretion of Future Shop. While we strive to accommodate all burn-in requests for the specified time periods, please understand that during exceptionally busy periods, we may be unable to fulfill all demands due to the limited connections available on the Nordost VIDAR cable conditioning machines.

 

 

READ MORE ABOUT THE NORDOST VIDAR 2 BURN-IN TREATMENT

 

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5
Again, amazing
16 Nov 2021
Verified Buyer
After installing the Waters between my DAC and my amplifier with unbelievable sound quality improvements, I then listened to some vinyl and was underwhelmed. It sounded dull and lacking in detail. I was still using my previous wire. Did it always sound this way, or was it because I had been listening to streaming with the Waters? The old cables were not cheap (£225) but the Waters just changed everything. I decided to get a second set of waters for my phono stage to the amplifier. If it doesn't work, I can always return them. I ordered a bit longer cables because they are stiff, and I needed the extra wiggle room. They arrived this morning. I listened to a couple of albums that I knew well with my old wire and then switched in the Waters. I cannot believe the difference. It is as if a veil has been lifted. I was hearing bits of the music for the first time. Everything is back to normal. Vinyl sounds like Vinyl again but much better. The bass is clear and better defined. These cables are not going back. They are not burned in, but I have found that AQ cables using the DBS system don't need it. The third set of cables with this system and all sounded terrific right out of the box. These cables are not cheap but worth every penny. Highly recommended.
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5
Outstanding cable
13 Nov 2021
Verified Buyer
I keep thinking about how can cables get better and better. My limit to invest in cables was £200. I then invested a bit more in the AQ Coffee USB cable between my streamer and DAC. It was my first cable with DBS. I first thought snake oil but absolutely amazing. I finally understood what hi-res was all about. Within 15 minutes, it sounded terrific—no need for burn-in. My next thought was how good would a better RCA interconnect be? Since Future Shop has a returns policy, I decided what the heck; let's go for it. £500 is a lot of money, and I expected a lot from the Water 2 cables. I unpacked them, beautifully made and packaged, no burn-in, and installed them between my DAC and amplifier. From the first music track, I was amazed. How can a cable make such a difference? Clearer, better microdynamics, cleaner and deeper bass, etc., etc., etc. In the past, the tweeter (Quad ribbon) could sound a bit harsh. Not now. I now understand what the tweeter is capable of. I use two subwoofers and had to dial them back. They tended to be a bit "boomy". The bass is so clear and controlled that I have turned them up a bit. Just amazing! I could go on and on. There is one negative aspect of the Water cable, and that they reveal poorly recorded and mastered music. My previous cables glossed over them. If you are looking to get the most out of your system and it is up to it, don't hesitate. They are just amazing! Highly recommended.
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5
Another great RCA cable by Audioquest.
29 Dec 2020
Verified Buyer
Its sound is definitely different to the Bridges & Falls series. I found the Water sounds less digital and its sound stage is some sort more broaden.
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5
Brilliant improvement in sound.
4 Sep 2020
Verified Buyer
Having acquired decent hi-fi separates over the years, I felt I was not getting the best sound from the equipment. One item I had not tried to replace was my interconnects, so in conversation with Gary from Futureshop, he recommended a number of makes of interconnects. I decided on the Audioquest Water interconnects when they arrived and installed the sound from my speakers was as if I had removed the cotton wool from my ears. The detail of the music, the separation of the instruments, and the sound stage improved beyond all expectations.
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Audioquest Water Interconnect
17 Nov 2019
Verified Buyer
Firstly the construction of the cable is very good , extremely robust end connections and the build method with cold forging of the connector brings benefits as all metal properties change with application of heat to melting point temperatures. Second noticeable point is how well the cables connected into my Linn Exact box and Akurate Power Amps.Very secure connection on all cables. Thirdly and most importantly the sound improvement is very noticeable - Linn systems have many specific qualities but they can sound a bit clinical , I prefer a more lively delivery . My system now has more energy and clarity so a purer signal is definitely getting amps allowing better drive of my speakers and you can hear the difference for sure. This was a significant purchase for me - I needed 5 pairs of cables and this along with recent purchases of Audioquest Diamond ethernet cables and NRG Z3 power cords has been quite expensive. L But the results are very noticeable . To upgrade my system from Akurate to Klimax is a £60,000 decision that is never going to happen. With this in mind the spend on Audioquest cables along with the improvement in sound achieved represents excellent value .
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5
excellent sound quality
23 Jul 2018
Verified Buyer
excellent sound quality
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