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AudioQuest Sydney RCA Interconnect Cable

The AudioQuest Sydney RCA is a premium analog interconnect designed to deliver excellent signal integrity while remaining exceptionally flexible and easy to route. Sydney combines Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, Polyethylene Air-Tube insulation, Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation, Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry, and Direct-Silver-Plated Pure Purple Copper terminations.

For high-quality DACs, network streamers, CD players, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and other RCA-equipped components, Sydney provides sophisticated AudioQuest technology in a cable designed to work equally well in traditional HiFi racks and installations where flexibility matters.

Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors

Sydney uses Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+), AudioQuest’s highest-grade copper conductor material. Its extremely pure composition and smooth conductor surface are designed to minimize distortion caused by grain boundaries.

Solid conductors also eliminate the electrical and magnetic interaction between individual strands found in conventional stranded cables. AudioQuest additionally uses PSC+ as part of its approach to maximizing linear RF Noise-Dissipation.

Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation

Sydney incorporates AudioQuest’s Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System.

Three alternating layers of metal and carbon-loaded synthetic materials work to absorb and reflect RF energy before it reaches the layer connected to the component's ground. This is designed to prevent captured radio-frequency interference from modulating the equipment's ground reference and introducing additional distortion into the audio signal.

Polyethylene Air-Tube Insulation

One of Sydney's most important technologies is Polyethylene Air-Tube insulation on both conductors.

Solid insulation materials can absorb energy and release some of it back into the signal. AudioQuest's Air-Tube construction increases the amount of air surrounding the conductors, and because air absorbs almost no energy, dielectric-related distortion is reduced.

The Air-Tube structure also stabilizes conductor geometry, helping Sydney preserve clarity, transient information, and dynamic contrast.

Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry

Sydney uses Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry, specifically designed for single-ended RCA connections.

Rather than using one conductor path for both ground and shielding, AudioQuest separates these functions. The design provides relatively lower impedance on the ground and is intended to deliver cleaner, quieter, and more dynamic performance.

Direction-Controlled Conductors

All internal Sydney conductors are Direction-Controlled as part of AudioQuest's RF Noise-Dissipation strategy.

Controlling conductor orientation helps reduce RF noise and directs induced high-frequency energy away from areas where it can contribute to distortion.

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

Sydney features Direct-Silver-Plated Pure Purple Copper RCA terminations.

AudioQuest applies the silver directly to the copper without an underlying nickel layer. The connectors are then cold-welded to the conductors rather than soldered, eliminating solder as an additional material in the signal path.

Key Features

• Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors
• AudioQuest's highest-grade copper
• Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation
• Polyethylene Air-Tube insulation
• Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry
• Direction-Controlled conductors
• Cold-welded terminations
• Direct-Silver-Plated Pure Purple Copper RCA connectors
• Highly flexible construction
• Compatible with most RCA-equipped audio components
• Available in lengths from 0.6m to 20m

Available Lengths

Sydney RCA is available in 0.6m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 3m, 5m, 8m, 12m, 16m, and 20m lengths. This unusually broad range makes Sydney useful for both conventional component-to-component connections and longer RCA runs in custom audio installations.

Why Choose AudioQuest Sydney?

Sydney combines some of AudioQuest's strongest analog cable technologies with a design specifically emphasizing flexibility and versatility.

Compared with simpler interconnects, Sydney brings together PSC+ copper, Air-Tube insulation, three-layer carbon-based Noise-Dissipation, and Direct-Silver-Plated Pure Purple Copper connectors. That makes it an excellent option for a serious two-channel system where you want a sophisticated RCA interconnect without sacrificing easy routing behind equipment racks or cabinetry.

The Grid HiFi offers AudioQuest cables for high-performance two-channel HiFi, home theater, and professionally designed whole-home audio systems. Visit our Houston showroom or contact The Grid for help selecting the right AudioQuest RCA interconnect and cable length for your system.