AudioQuest Yosemite JIS to RCA Tonearm Cable with Ground Wire

Premium Tonearm Interconnect for High-Performance Vinyl Playback

The AudioQuest Yosemite JIS to RCA Tonearm Cable is designed for vinyl enthusiasts who want a carefully engineered connection between their turntable and phono preamplifier. Combining solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation, FEP Air-Tube insulation and AudioQuest's 72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS), Yosemite brings several of the company's advanced cable technologies to a dedicated analog playback application.

This 1.2-meter tonearm cable features a JIS connection at the turntable end, two male RCA connectors at the phono preamplifier end and a separate ground wire. It is intended for compatible tonearms that require this particular connector configuration.

For listeners upgrading from a basic tonearm cable or assembling a dedicated high-end vinyl system, Yosemite offers an advanced approach to conductor design, insulation and radio-frequency noise management.

Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors

Yosemite uses AudioQuest's highest-grade copper conductor material, solid Perfect-Surface Copper+.

AudioQuest developed PSC+ to minimize conductor-related distortion through exceptional copper purity and a carefully controlled surface finish. The company also uses solid conductors to eliminate the electrical and magnetic interaction that can occur between individual strands in conventional stranded cables.

For a tonearm cable, these design considerations are particularly relevant. A phono cartridge produces an extremely small electrical signal, especially when using a low-output moving-coil cartridge.

Yosemite's PSC+ construction is designed to preserve signal integrity while supporting AudioQuest's approach to linear RF Noise-Dissipation.

Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation

Yosemite incorporates AudioQuest's Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation system, using three alternating layers of metal and carbon-loaded synthetic materials.

These layers are designed to absorb and reflect unwanted radio-frequency energy before it reaches the shield connected to ground.

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

For sensitive phono connections, managing this interference is an important consideration because unwanted noise can become more apparent after the cartridge signal is amplified.

Yosemite's Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation is engineered to reduce the amount of induced RF energy entering the connected audio equipment.

72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)

One of Yosemite's distinguishing features is AudioQuest's 72V Dielectric-Bias System.

Insulation surrounding a cable's conductors behaves as a dielectric and can store and release electrical energy. AudioQuest developed DBS to maintain a consistent electrostatic field within the cable's insulation.

According to AudioQuest, this polarization helps minimize dielectric-related noise and improves the dissipation of induced radio-frequency interference.

Unlike a conventional passive cable design, Yosemite incorporates this dedicated bias system as part of its overall noise-management architecture.

FEP Air-Tube Insulation

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

Air has extremely low dielectric absorption, making it desirable as an insulating medium. AudioQuest's Air-Tube construction minimizes physical contact between the positive conductors and the surrounding insulation.

FEP is selected for its dielectric characteristics and suitability for this construction.

The negative conductors use a deliberately different insulation arrangement, reflecting AudioQuest's approach to optimizing each conductor according to its electrical function.

The objective is to minimize insulation-related signal interference while preserving dynamic contrasts.

Direction-Controlled Conductors

All internal conductors in Yosemite 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 approach is intended to manage how induced radio-frequency energy travels through the cable.

When directional markings are provided, Yosemite should be installed according to the manufacturer's indicated signal direction.

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

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

AudioQuest uses direct silver plating without an underlying nickel layer and employs a high-pressure cold-welding process to create the conductor-to-connector interface without conventional solder.

These terminations complement Yosemite's PSC+ conductors and advanced noise-management technologies.

Dedicated JIS to RCA Connection with Ground Wire

Unlike a conventional RCA-to-RCA turntable cable, Yosemite features a JIS tonearm connector at one end and two male RCA connectors at the other.

This arrangement is intended for compatible tonearms with a JIS output connection and phono preamplifiers equipped with stereo RCA inputs.

The separate ground wire provides an additional connection between compatible grounding terminals.

Because tonearm connector types and orientations vary, verify your turntable's exact connector requirements before ordering. Yosemite JIS to RCA is not interchangeable with every DIN or RCA tonearm cable.

Key Features

• Dedicated JIS-to-RCA tonearm interconnect with separate ground wire

• Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors

• Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation

• 72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)

• FEP Air-Tube insulation

• Direction-Controlled conductors

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

• 1.2-meter factory configuration

• Designed for compatible high-performance turntables and phono preamplifiers

• Made to order at AudioQuest headquarters in Irvine, California

• Custom lengths and terminations available through AudioQuest

Designed for Serious Analog Audio Systems

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

The cable connecting the tonearm to the phono stage is an important part of that signal chain, particularly when dealing with low-output cartridges.

Yosemite combines advanced conductor materials with an insulation and noise-management architecture designed for demanding analog applications.

Its separate grounding connection also makes it a practical option for compatible tonearms and phono preamplifiers that require an external ground wire.

A correctly installed ground connection can help address certain types of hum, although grounding arrangements vary by equipment and a replacement cable cannot resolve every source of electrical interference.

AudioQuest Yosemite at The Grid HiFi in Houston

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

For customers investing in a serious vinyl playback system, selecting the right tonearm cable involves more than choosing a price point. Connector compatibility, cartridge requirements, grounding, cable length and phono preamplifier matching are all important considerations.

Yosemite is an option for customers with compatible JIS-equipped tonearms who want to incorporate AudioQuest's PSC+ conductors, Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation and 72V DBS into their analog systems.

Our team can help determine whether Yosemite is the correct cable for your turntable, verify the required connector configuration and coordinate the grounding connection with your phono preamplifier.

Complete Turntable and Analog Audio System Design

At The Grid HiFi, we help customers build complete vinyl playback systems rather than treating each component as an isolated purchase.

Our Houston showroom and system design services encompass premium turntables, tonearms, moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges, phono preamplifiers, high-performance amplification and reference loudspeakers.

We also help customers select AudioQuest tonearm cables, analog interconnects, dedicated grounding solutions, speaker cables and power products.

Whether you're replacing an aging tonearm cable, upgrading to a dedicated phono preamplifier or building a new listening room, our team can help coordinate the entire system, from component selection and cable compatibility to installation and ongoing support.

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Why Buy AudioQuest Yosemite from The Grid HiFi?

Tonearm cables require careful attention to connector compatibility, grounding and the equipment at both ends of the connection.

At The Grid HiFi, we can help confirm whether Yosemite's JIS-to-RCA configuration is appropriate for your turntable and phono preamplifier. We can also help select complementary AudioQuest cables and grounding accessories, along with the other components needed for a complete analog system.

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

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