AudioQuest Angel JIS to RCA Tonearm Cable with Ground Wire

Reference-Level Silver Conductors for High-Performance Vinyl Playback

The AudioQuest Angel JIS to RCA Tonearm Cable brings the company's premium solid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors and advanced noise-management technologies to one of the most sensitive connections in a high-end audio system: the connection between the tonearm and phono preamplifier.

Designed for compatible turntables with a straight JIS tonearm connection, Angel combines Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation, FEP Air-Tube insulation, AudioQuest's 72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS) and cold-welded, Direct-Silver Plated Pure Red Copper terminations.

Its dedicated JIS-to-RCA configuration includes a separate ground wire, providing the signal and grounding connections required by compatible analog playback systems.

For vinyl enthusiasts investing in premium turntables, moving-coil cartridges and dedicated phono stages, Angel offers AudioQuest's highest-grade conductor material in a purpose-built tonearm cable.

 

Solid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) Conductors

At the heart of Angel are AudioQuest's solid Perfect-Surface Silver conductors.

Unlike conventional silver-plated copper cables, Angel uses solid silver signal conductors. AudioQuest's Perfect-Surface Technology is designed to minimize surface irregularities and the effects of conductor grain boundaries.

Its solid-conductor construction also eliminates electrical and magnetic interactions between individual strands found in conventional stranded cables.

AudioQuest selected PSS to minimize conductor-related distortion and maximize linear RF Noise-Dissipation.

These design considerations are particularly relevant to tonearm cables because phono cartridges generate extremely low-level electrical signals. The connection between the tonearm and phono preamplifier must carry that delicate signal before it undergoes substantial amplification.

Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation

Angel incorporates AudioQuest's three-layer Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation system.

The construction uses alternating layers of metal and carbon-loaded synthetic materials to absorb and reflect unwanted radio-frequency energy before it reaches the shield connected to ground.

Modern listening environments contain numerous potential sources of RF interference, including wireless networks, computers, televisions, mobile devices and switching power supplies.

Conventional cable shielding can collect this interference and transfer it toward the connected component's ground reference.

AudioQuest's Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation system is designed to reduce the amount of unwanted RF energy reaching the connected equipment.

This is especially relevant to sensitive phono connections, where interference can become more apparent after the cartridge signal is amplified.

72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)

Angel features AudioQuest's 72V Dielectric-Bias System, an important part of its advanced cable architecture.

The insulation surrounding a cable's conductors behaves as a dielectric, meaning it can absorb and release electrical energy.

AudioQuest developed DBS to establish a consistent electrostatic field within the insulation. According to the manufacturer, maintaining this polarization helps minimize dielectric-related noise and improves the cable's ability to dissipate induced radio-frequency interference.

In Angel, the 72V DBS works alongside the solid PSS conductors and Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation system as part of the cable's overall noise-management design.

FEP Air-Tube Insulation

Angel uses FEP Air-Tube insulation around its positive conductors.

Air has exceptionally low dielectric absorption, making it desirable for minimizing interaction between a conductor and its surrounding insulation.

AudioQuest's Air-Tube construction minimizes physical contact between the positive conductors and the FEP material. The negative conductors use a deliberately different insulation arrangement suited to their electrical function.

This design is intended to reduce insulation-related interference and preserve dynamic contrasts.

Direction-Controlled Conductors

All internal conductors in Angel are Direction-Controlled.

AudioQuest identifies a directional grain structure created during the metal-drawing process and controls conductor orientation as part of its RF Noise-Dissipation strategy.

This construction is intended to manage how induced radio-frequency energy travels through the cable.

When directional arrows are present on the connectors, follow the manufacturer's indicated installation direction.

Cold-Welded, Direct-Silver Plated Pure Red Copper Terminations

Angel features cold-welded, Direct-Silver Plated Pure Red Copper terminations.

AudioQuest's high-pressure cold-welding process creates a conductor-to-connector connection without conventional solder.

Direct silver plating is applied without an underlying nickel layer, complementing the cable's solid PSS conductors and advanced noise-management construction.

These premium terminations complete Angel's connection between compatible tonearms and phono preamplifiers.

Straight JIS to RCA Configuration

The defining feature of this Angel model is its straight JIS-to-RCA configuration.

It is designed for compatible turntables and tonearms with a straight JIS output connection, providing stereo RCA connections at the phono preamplifier end.

Unlike the Angel 90° JIS to RCA version, this model uses a straight tonearm connector. The correct choice depends on your tonearm's output configuration, connector orientation and available installation clearance.

The cable also includes a separate ground wire for compatible turntable and phono-stage grounding terminals.

Before ordering, confirm your turntable's connector type and orientation. JIS, DIN and conventional RCA tonearm connections are not universally interchangeable.

Dedicated Ground Wire for Analog Audio Systems

Many turntables require a separate grounding connection between the tonearm or turntable chassis and the phono preamplifier.

Angel combines the stereo signal connections and ground wire in a single purpose-built cable assembly.

A properly configured ground connection can help address certain types of turntable hum and interference.

However, grounding requirements vary between components, and replacing a tonearm cable cannot resolve every ground-loop or electrical noise problem.

Key Features

• Premium straight JIS-to-RCA tonearm cable with separate ground wire

• Solid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors

• Three-layer Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation

• 72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)

• FEP Air-Tube insulation

• Direction-Controlled conductors

• Cold-welded, Direct-Silver Plated Pure Red Copper terminations

• Straight JIS connector for compatible tonearms

• Stereo RCA connections for compatible phono preamplifiers

• 1.2-meter factory length

• Made to order at AudioQuest headquarters in Irvine, California

• Custom lengths and terminations available through AudioQuest

Designed for Reference-Level Vinyl Playback

A high-performance vinyl system depends on the interaction between the cartridge, tonearm, phono preamplifier, amplification and loudspeakers.

The tonearm cable carries the cartridge's extremely low-level electrical output, making it an important part of the analog signal chain.

Angel combines AudioQuest's solid PSS conductors with Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation, 72V DBS and FEP Air-Tube insulation to address conductor-related distortion, dielectric effects and unwanted RF interference.

Its straight JIS connector and separate ground wire make it suitable for compatible tonearms requiring this particular connection arrangement.

For customers investing in premium analog components, Angel provides a purpose-built alternative to conventional tonearm cables.

AudioQuest Angel JIS to RCA at The Grid HiFi in Houston

The Grid HiFi specializes in high-end audio, premium turntables, reference two-channel HiFi and professionally designed listening rooms in Houston, Texas.

For serious vinyl enthusiasts, selecting the correct tonearm cable involves more than choosing a conductor material. Connector compatibility, cable routing, cartridge output, phono-stage requirements and grounding all deserve consideration.

AudioQuest Angel is designed for customers with compatible straight JIS tonearms who want to incorporate solid Perfect-Surface Silver conductors and AudioQuest's advanced noise-management technologies into their analog systems.

Our Houston team can help verify the correct connector configuration, select the appropriate cable length and coordinate Angel with your turntable, cartridge and phono preamplifier.

Whether you're upgrading an existing analog system or designing a dedicated vinyl listening room, The Grid HiFi can help select and integrate the components that make up the complete signal chain.

Complete Turntable and Analog Audio System Design

A reference-level vinyl system involves considerably more than selecting a turntable. Cartridge compatibility, tonearm setup, phono-stage gain and loading, grounding, amplification and loudspeaker placement all deserve attention.

At The Grid HiFi, we help Houston-area customers build complete high-performance audio systems, including:

• Premium turntables and specialized tonearms

• Moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges

• Dedicated phono preamplifiers

• Straight and 90° JIS tonearm cables

• RCA and DIN tonearm cable configurations

• AudioQuest analog interconnects and grounding solutions

• High-performance integrated amplifiers and separates

• Reference loudspeakers and subwoofers

• Speaker cables, power cables and power conditioning

• Dedicated two-channel listening rooms

• Professional system design and installation

• Long-term system service and support

For customers working with specialized tonearm connections, our team can help identify the correct cable configuration before ordering.

For new systems, we can coordinate the entire analog signal chain, from cartridge and phono-stage selection to amplification, loudspeakers and room design.

Specifications

Why Buy AudioQuest Angel JIS to RCA from The Grid HiFi?

Specialized tonearm cables require careful attention to compatibility. Selecting the correct connector type and orientation is essential, particularly when working with premium turntables and dedicated phono preamplifiers.

At The Grid HiFi, we can help confirm whether Angel's straight JIS connection is appropriate for your turntable, select the correct cable configuration and coordinate the grounding arrangement with your phono stage.

Our team can also help select complementary AudioQuest interconnects, dedicated ground wires, speaker cables and power products alongside premium turntables, amplification and loudspeakers.

From an individual tonearm cable upgrade to a complete reference listening room, The Grid HiFi provides Houston-area customers with premium audio equipment, professional system design, installation and ongoing support.

Visit The Grid HiFi in Houston, Texas, or contact our team for assistance selecting AudioQuest Angel JIS to RCA and building your high-performance vinyl playback system.