{"product_id":"audioquest-dragon-biwire-combo-speaker-cable-pair-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest Chicago RCA Interconnect Cable | The Grid HiF","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest Chicago RCA Interconnect Cable\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest Chicago RCA\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance analog interconnect designed to deliver cleaner, clearer, and more natural sound between source components, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and receivers. Moving beyond AudioQuest’s entry-level designs, Chicago combines \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Long-Grain Copper conductors, Hard-Cell Foam insulation, Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation, and Double-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce distortion and protect delicate analog signals from high-frequency noise. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSolid Long-Grain Copper Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eChicago uses \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Long-Grain Copper (LGC)\u003c\/strong\u003e conductors to minimize distortion caused by strand interaction and grain boundaries. Compared with conventional OFHC copper, AudioQuest states that LGC contains fewer oxides, impurities, and grain boundaries, providing a smoother path for the audio signal and helping preserve clarity and detail. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMetal-Layer Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCable shielding alone can capture radio-frequency interference and conduct that energy into the component's ground plane. AudioQuest's \u003cstrong\u003eMetal-Layer Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to absorb and reflect much of this RF energy before it reaches the ground layer, helping maintain a quieter electrical environment for low-level analog signals. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHard-Cell Foam Insulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eChicago upgrades to AudioQuest's \u003cstrong\u003eHard-Cell Foam (HCF) insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nitrogen-injected air pockets reduce the amount of solid material surrounding the conductors, minimizing energy absorption and release. The material's additional rigidity also helps maintain consistent conductor geometry throughout the cable for stable electrical characteristics and lower distortion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDouble-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecifically engineered for single-ended analog connections, \u003cstrong\u003eDouble-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e separates the ground and shield paths rather than asking one conductor to perform both functions. AudioQuest says this provides lower ground impedance and contributes to cleaner, quieter, and more dynamic performance. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest controls the direction of Chicago's internal conductors as part of its overall Noise-Dissipation strategy. The orientation is selected to help direct induced RF noise away from areas where it can contribute to audible distortion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCold-Welded, Gold-Plated RCA Terminations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eChicago uses \u003cstrong\u003ecold-welded, gold-plated RCA connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead of conventional solder, AudioQuest employs a high-pressure connection technique that eliminates solder as an additional material in the signal path. Gold-plated contact surfaces provide dependable conductivity and resistance to corrosion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard-Cell Foam insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal-Layer Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-welded, gold-plated RCA terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as a \u003cstrong\u003epair or single cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for analog RCA-to-RCA connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom lengths and terminations available through AudioQuest dealers \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eChicago RCA is offered in \u003cstrong\u003e0.5m, 0.75m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 3m, 4m, 5m, 6m, and 8m\u003c\/strong\u003e lengths, providing options for everything from closely spaced HiFi components to longer equipment runs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Choose AudioQuest Chicago?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eChicago is an excellent choice for systems where preserving the quality of the analog signal matters but stepping into AudioQuest's considerably more expensive upper-tier interconnects isn't necessary. Compared with basic RCA cables, its combination of solid conductors, enhanced insulation, dedicated noise dissipation, and carefully engineered geometry makes it well suited for quality DACs, streamers, CD players, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and other high-performance audio components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/strong\u003e offers AudioQuest cables along with expert system matching for two-channel HiFi, home theater, and custom audio systems. Visit our Houston showroom or contact The Grid for help selecting the right AudioQuest RCA interconnect and cable length for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audioquest","offers":[{"title":"0.5 m = 1 ft 7 in","offer_id":55069604020561,"sku":null,"price":147.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.75 m = 2 ft 6 in","offer_id":55069674013009,"sku":null,"price":153.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m = 3 ft 3 in","offer_id":55069604118865,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m = 4 ft 11 in","offer_id":55069604217169,"sku":null,"price":172.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m = 6 ft 6 in","offer_id":55069604315473,"sku":null,"price":184.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m = 9 ft 10 in","offer_id":55069653598545,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 m = 13 ft 1 in","offer_id":55069674045777,"sku":null,"price":234.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m = 16 ft 5 in","offer_id":55069653631313,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 m = 19 ft 8 in","offer_id":55069674078545,"sku":null,"price":284.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 m = 26 ft 3 in","offer_id":55069653664081,"sku":null,"price":334.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/chicago-rca-rca-chicago05-05-m-1-ft-7-in-732848.webp?v=1790276357","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/audioquest-dragon-biwire-combo-speaker-cable-pair-the-grid-hifi-copy","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}