{"product_id":"audioquest-mackenzie-rca-interconnect-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest Yukon RCA Interconnect Cable | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest Yukon RCA Interconnect Cable\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest Yukon RCA\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium analog interconnect designed for high-performance audio systems where clarity, dynamic contrast, and low noise are critical. Yukon combines \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, Polyethylene Air-Tube insulation, Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation, Triple-Balanced Geometry, and cold-welded Hanging-Silver over Pure Purple Copper terminations\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCompared with simpler AudioQuest interconnect designs, Yukon makes an important move to \u003cstrong\u003ePolyethylene Air-Tube insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing the amount of dielectric material surrounding the conductors. Combined with AudioQuest's best copper and advanced RF-noise management, Yukon is engineered to deliver a cleaner, clearer, and more naturally detailed analog signal. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYukon uses \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/strong\u003e, AudioQuest's highest-grade copper conductor material. Its extreme purity and exceptionally smooth surface are designed to minimize distortion caused by grain boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUsing solid conductors also eliminates electrical and magnetic interaction between individual strands—a significant source of dynamic distortion in conventional stranded cable designs. AudioQuest also uses PSC+ to maximize linear RF Noise-Dissipation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCarbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYukon incorporates AudioQuest's \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThree alternating layers of metal and carbon-loaded synthetic materials work together to absorb and reflect RF energy before it reaches the layer connected to the equipment's ground. Rather than simply shielding against interference, the system is designed to prevent captured RF energy from modulating the component's ground reference and introducing additional distortion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePolyethylene Air-Tube Insulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of Yukon's most significant technologies is \u003cstrong\u003ePolyethylene Air-Tube insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e around both conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAny solid material adjacent to a conductor can absorb energy and later release some of it as distortion. Because air absorbs almost no energy, AudioQuest increases the air content around Yukon's conductors to minimize this effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Air-Tube design also helps stabilize conductor geometry, improving clarity while preserving transient response and dynamic contrast. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTriple-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYukon uses AudioQuest's \u003cstrong\u003eTriple-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, which incorporates a separate ground-reference conductor so the cable's shield never has to serve as an inferior signal conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts three-conductor architecture provides the positive and negative signal paths with equally high-quality, low-distortion conductors. The same fundamental geometry is maintained whether the cable is terminated with RCA or XLR connectors. \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\"\u003eAll of Yukon's internal conductors are \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce RF noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest controls conductor orientation to manage RF impedance variations and help direct induced noise away from areas where it can cause distortion. Directional markings on the connectors indicate the intended orientation when installing the cable. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCold-Welded Hanging-Silver over Pure Purple Copper Terminations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYukon features \u003cstrong\u003eHanging-Silver directly over Pure Purple Copper RCA plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, minimizing the amount of dissimilar material encountered at these critical connection points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest cold-welds the terminations rather than using conventional solder. This high-pressure connection eliminates solder from the signal path, while the combination of high-purity copper and direct silver plating is designed to minimize connector-induced distortion. \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 Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudioQuest's highest-grade copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyethylene Air-Tube insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate ground-reference conductor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-welded terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging-Silver directly over Pure Purple Copper RCA plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as a pair or single cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order at AudioQuest headquarters in Irvine, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom lengths and terminations available \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\"\u003eYukon RCA is available in \u003cstrong\u003e0.5m, 0.75m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 3m, 4m, 5m, 6m, and 8m\u003c\/strong\u003e lengths. AudioQuest offers it as either a \u003cstrong\u003epair or single cable\u003c\/strong\u003e, with custom lengths and terminations also available through dealers. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Choose AudioQuest Yukon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYukon brings together several technologies that make it particularly compelling for serious two-channel systems. You get \u003cstrong\u003ePSC+ conductors, Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation, and Hanging-Silver over Pure Purple Copper connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the addition of \u003cstrong\u003ePolyethylene Air-Tube insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBy placing more air and less solid dielectric material around the conductors, Yukon is designed to reduce stored energy and preserve more of the timing, dynamics, spatial information, and low-level detail contained in the original analog signal. It's a strong choice for high-quality DACs, streamers, disc players, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and other components where the interconnect should disappear into the system rather than become a limiting factor. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/strong\u003e offers AudioQuest cables for reference two-channel HiFi, home theater, and professionally designed whole-home audio systems. Visit our Houston showroom or contact The Grid for help matching the right AudioQuest RCA interconnect and length to your system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audioquest","offers":[{"title":"0.5 m = 1 ft 7 in","offer_id":55070522016081,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.75 m = 2 ft 6 in","offer_id":55070522048849,"sku":null,"price":557.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m = 3 ft 3 in","offer_id":55070522081617,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m = 4 ft 11 in","offer_id":55070522114385,"sku":null,"price":670.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m = 6 ft 6 in","offer_id":55070522147153,"sku":null,"price":745.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m = 9 ft 10 in","offer_id":55070522179921,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 m = 13 ft 1 in","offer_id":55070522212689,"sku":null,"price":1045.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m = 16 ft 5 in","offer_id":55070522245457,"sku":null,"price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 m = 19 ft 8 in","offer_id":55070522278225,"sku":null,"price":1345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 m = 26 ft 3 in","offer_id":55070522310993,"sku":null,"price":1645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/audioquest-yukon-rca-rca-yukon05-05-m-1-ft-7-in-pair-826641.webp?v=1790286612","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/audioquest-mackenzie-rca-interconnect-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}