AUDIOQUEST Chicago RCA Cables

Experience pristine audio connectivity with the AudioQuest Chicago RCA cables. Engineered to connect your source components to amplifiers and receivers with exceptional performance and value, these cables deliver sound that’s cleaner, clearer, and naturally beautiful. Every design detail—from advanced conductors to innovative insulation and terminations—has been optimized to minimize distortion and enhance your listening experience.

Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Conductors
Our Chicago cables feature Solid LGC conductors that provide a smoother, clearer sound than traditional OFHC copper. By preventing strand interaction—a key source of distortion—these conductors serve as precise rail-guides for both electric and magnetic fields. With fewer oxides, impurities, and grain boundaries, LGC ensures superior performance and clarity.

Direction-Controlled Conductors
Every drawn metal strand has a directional grain structure. At AudioQuest, we control RF impedance variations so that any induced noise is effectively drained away. Each batch of conductors is meticulously evaluated, and when applicable, arrows on the connectors indicate the optimal orientation. This directionality is a crucial component of our multifaceted Noise-Dissipation technology, ensuring that unwanted interference is minimized for pure sound reproduction.

Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation
Achieving full 100% shield coverage, our Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation system prevents radio-frequency interference from reaching your equipment’s ground reference. Unlike conventional shields that may modulate and distort the critical ground plane, this innovative approach absorbs and reflects high-frequency noise—keeping your audio signal clean and undistorted.

Hard-Cell Foam Insulation
Hard-Cell Foam (HCF) insulation is engineered to maintain precise signal-pair geometry along the cable’s entire length. Nitrogen-injected to create beneficial air pockets, HCF minimizes energy absorption and subsequent distortion. This stable, low-loss insulation not only preserves dynamic contrasts but also ensures a consistent impedance profile for enhanced sound clarity.

Double-Balanced Geometry
Specifically designed for single-ended applications, the Chicago cable’s Double-Balanced Geometry separates the ground and shield paths. This design delivers a lower ground impedance, providing a richer and more dynamic audio experience while reducing noise for cleaner performance.

Cold-Welded, Gold-Plated Terminations
Our innovative cold-weld process eliminates the need for solder—a common source of distortion. High-pressure bonding and stamped gold-plated terminations ensure a low-distortion connection, with metals chosen for their sonic performance rather than machinability. This results in a robust, interference-free link between your audio components.

Discover the AudioQuest Chicago RCA cables—a perfect blend of cutting-edge engineering and exceptional value that elevates your audio experience with every note.