AudioQuest Red River RCA Interconnect Cable
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AudioQuest Red River RCA Interconnect Cable
The AudioQuest Red River is a Triple-Balanced analog interconnect cable engineered for audiophiles who demand low-distortion signal transfer. Three conductors ensure that both the positive and negative signal paths have equally low-distortion conducting paths — whether terminated with RCA or XLR connectors. The 100% coverage shield is dedicated solely to shielding and is never used as a signal conductor, eliminating a common source of distortion found in lesser cables.
Red River uses Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors, which reduce the number of grain boundaries that electrons must cross, resulting in a cleaner, more natural sound. The conductors are insulated with a foamed-polyethylene dielectric that minimizes energy storage and release, preserving transient accuracy and detail.
Key Features
- Triple-Balanced geometry — three conductors for equal positive and negative signal paths
- Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors for reduced grain-boundary distortion
- Foamed-Polyethylene insulation — lower dielectric constant for improved signal integrity
- 100% shield coverage — shield used exclusively for shielding, never as a conductor
- Cold-welded, hanging-silver-over-copper RCA plugs — no solder, no sonic compromise
- Direction-controlled conductors — AudioQuest's patented noise-dissipation system
- Available in RCA or XLR termination
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conductor Material | Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) |
| Geometry | Triple-Balanced |
| Insulation | Foamed Polyethylene |
| Shield Coverage | 100% (dedicated shield — not used as conductor) |
| Termination (this listing) | RCA (Pair) |
| Plug Type | Cold-welded, hanging-silver-over-copper RCA |
| Noise Dissipation | AudioQuest Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) |
| Directionality | Yes — direction-controlled conductors |
| Available Lengths | 0.6 m, 1 m, 1.5 m, 2 m, 3 m |
| This Listing Length | 1 m |
| Colour | Red / Black |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Warranty | Lifetime (AudioQuest) |
Caring for your Speakers and Amplifiers
To Keep your equipment safe these are some best practices to note. Please be advised that this is only to reduce the risk of misuse and is not an exhaustive list.
Speakers
- Speaker terminals are marked red and black, ensure your amplifier to the speakers are wired on the same colours
- Ensure no loose speaker wire from the red touches a loose wire from the black as this will lead to a short circuit and damage either the speaker, the amplifier or both.
- Not all speakers are designed to play at max volume, kindly consider the pairing of your amplifier and speakers
- Speaker cabinets cannot be replaced please handle with care.
AV & Stereo Amplifiers
- If your amplifier has HDMI ports, ensure all devices are off before plugging in the HDMI cable
- Turn off the amplifier before swoping out or adding speaker cable
- Amplifiers generate heat, place them in a well ventilated space. if possible avoid having anything on top of the unit.
- adding a surge protector can assist with power dips which are likely to damage your devices. Isotek and Furman are industry standard.
- Dusty environments can sometimes lead to accumulation of dust in the electronic components that might affect heat regulation
Shipping & Returns
- Free shipping on orders over R500 within the country.
- Standard delivery within 2–5 business days. Delays will be communicated. This might vary slightly depending on your location.
- Return items in original condition for a full refund. (unopened state)
- Returns that are open/unboxed will be subject to a handling fee. Refunds will only be processed after testing the unit.