AudioQuest Yukon XLR Interconnect Cable

High-Performance Balanced Analog Interconnect with PSC+ Copper

The AudioQuest Yukon XLR Interconnect Cable is a premium balanced analog cable engineered for high-performance two-channel audio systems where clarity, dynamics, low-level detail, and accurate signal transfer are priorities.

Yukon combines solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation, Polyethylene Air-Tube Insulation, Triple-Balanced Geometry, Direction-Controlled conductors, and cold-welded Hanging-Silver directly over Pure Purple Copper terminations.

Together, these technologies are designed to minimize conductor distortion, reduce radio-frequency interference, and preserve the delicate musical information traveling between your source components and amplification.

For listeners moving deeper into high-end audio, Yukon provides a sophisticated connection between premium DACs, network streamers, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and power amplifiers.

Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ Conductors

AudioQuest Yukon uses solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, AudioQuest's highest-grade copper conductor material.

Conventional stranded conductors can introduce distortion through electrical and magnetic interaction between individual strands. AudioQuest avoids this interaction by using solid conductors.

PSC+ takes the concept further through exceptionally pure copper and an extremely smooth conductor surface. This helps minimize distortion associated with grain boundaries within the metal.

The result is a conductor designed to preserve more of the original analog signal as it travels between components.

Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation

A modern listening environment contains significant radio-frequency interference generated by Wi-Fi networks, cellular devices, computers, televisions, switching power supplies, networking equipment, smart-home systems, and other electronics.

Simply surrounding a cable with a shield doesn't necessarily eliminate the problem. Captured RF energy can be drained into a component's ground reference, where it may contribute to distortion.

Yukon uses AudioQuest's Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation system.

Alternating layers of metal and carbon-loaded synthetic materials are designed to absorb and reflect RF energy before much of that energy reaches the ground-connected shield.

This sophisticated approach to noise management helps create a quieter environment for the extremely low-level analog signal traveling through the cable.

Polyethylene Air-Tube Insulation

One of Yukon's important performance technologies is Polyethylene Air-Tube Insulation.

Insulation isn't electrically invisible. Solid materials surrounding a conductor can absorb energy from the signal, temporarily store it, and release some of that energy back into the conductor.

AudioQuest surrounds Yukon's conductors with Polyethylene Air-Tube insulation containing a high proportion of air.

Because air absorbs almost no energy and polyethylene has a relatively low-loss distortion profile, the Air-Tube design minimizes interaction between the insulation and conductor.

It also helps stabilize conductor geometry.

The objective is greater clarity, coherence, dynamic contrast, and preservation of low-level musical information.

Triple-Balanced Geometry

Yukon employs AudioQuest's Triple-Balanced Geometry.

Instead of requiring the cable's shield to perform double duty as part of the signal path, Yukon uses a dedicated ground-reference conductor alongside its positive and negative signal conductors.

With XLR termination, all three conductors provide dedicated paths while allowing the shield to perform its primary noise-management function.

This architecture makes Yukon particularly well suited for high-quality balanced analog connections.

Direction-Controlled Conductors

Every internal conductor in Yukon is Direction-Controlled as part of AudioQuest's Noise-Dissipation strategy.

The drawing process used to manufacture metal conductors creates a non-symmetrical grain structure. AudioQuest controls the orientation of those conductors to manage variations in RF impedance and encourage induced RF noise to dissipate in the intended direction.

Where applicable, directional arrows on the cable indicate the correct orientation during installation.

Cold-Welded Hanging-Silver over Pure Purple Copper Terminations

The signal path doesn't end at the cable conductor, which makes connector quality an important part of the overall design.

AudioQuest terminates Yukon with Hanging-Silver directly over high-purity Pure Purple Copper.

Rather than using conventional solder to join the conductor and connector, AudioQuest employs a cold-welding process using high pressure.

This creates a direct mechanical connection while avoiding an additional layer of solder between the cable conductor and plug.

The combination of high-purity copper, Hanging-Silver plating, and cold-welded construction is designed to preserve signal integrity through the termination itself.

Key Features

• Premium balanced XLR-to-XLR analog interconnect
• Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors
• Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation
• Polyethylene Air-Tube Insulation
• Triple-Balanced Geometry
• Direction-Controlled conductors
• Cold-welded Hanging-Silver directly over Pure Purple Copper terminations
• Designed to reduce RF noise and conductor-related distortion
• Available as a pair or single cable
• Multiple factory lengths available
• Custom lengths available
• Made to order at AudioQuest headquarters in Irvine, California
• Designed for high-performance two-channel and premium home audio systems

Where to Use AudioQuest Yukon XLR

The AudioQuest Yukon XLR is designed for balanced analog connections between high-performance audio components.

Common applications include:

• DAC to preamplifier
• DAC to integrated amplifier
• Network streamer to preamplifier
• Network streamer to integrated amplifier
• Preamplifier to power amplifier
• Phono preamplifier to line preamplifier
• CD or SACD player to preamplifier
• Balanced source component to integrated amplifier
• High-end analog source components
• Fully balanced two-channel audio systems

Yukon becomes especially compelling as the resolution of the electronics and loudspeakers increases. In a revealing system, reducing noise and preserving the integrity of the analog signal between components becomes increasingly important.

AudioQuest Yukon XLR at The Grid HiFi in Houston

The Grid HiFi is Houston's destination for high-end audio, two-channel HiFi, home theater, and professionally designed entertainment systems.

Our Houston showroom brings together premium loudspeakers, amplifiers, preamplifiers, DACs, network streamers, turntables, cables, power products, and complete audio systems, allowing customers to evaluate products as part of an entire signal chain rather than individually.

The AudioQuest Yukon XLR Interconnect Cable is particularly well suited to serious HiFi systems built around high-resolution source components and amplification.

Our team can help determine whether Yukon is the appropriate AudioQuest interconnect for your system based on your electronics, loudspeakers, cable lengths, room, listening priorities, and the overall performance level you're trying to achieve.

We can also help create a complete AudioQuest cable strategy incorporating XLR and RCA analog interconnects, speaker cables, digital cables, Ethernet cables, AC power cables, and power conditioning.

High-End Audio System Design at The Grid HiFi

The performance of a great audio system depends on much more than any single component.

Loudspeaker selection, amplification, source components, cables, AC power, room acoustics, component placement, networking, and system setup all contribute to the final listening experience.

At The Grid HiFi in Houston, our approach is centered around the complete system.

Whether you're upgrading a single connection or designing a dedicated listening room from the ground up, our team can assist with:

• High-end two-channel HiFi systems
• Audiophile listening rooms
• Loudspeaker and amplifier matching
• DAC and network streamer integration
• Turntable and analog audio systems
• AudioQuest cable system design
• XLR and RCA interconnect selection
• Speaker cable selection
• Digital and network connectivity
• Power cables and power conditioning
• Dedicated listening rooms
• Home theater and private cinema
• Whole-home audio and video
• Smart-home automation
• Lighting control
• Motorized shades
• Networking and low-voltage infrastructure
• Professional system design and installation
• Long-term system service and support

For Houston audiophiles, that means an AudioQuest cable doesn't have to be selected in isolation. We can help determine how Yukon fits into the entire system and where cable upgrades can make the most sense.

Specifications

Cable Type: Balanced Analog Audio Interconnect
Connector Configuration: XLR Female to XLR Male
Conductor Material: Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)
Geometry: Triple-Balanced
Noise Dissipation: Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation
Insulation: Polyethylene Air-Tube
Conductor Directionality: Direction-Controlled
Termination: Cold-Welded Hanging-Silver Directly Over Pure Purple Copper
Configuration: Pair or Single
Application: Balanced Analog Audio
Manufacturing: Made to order at AudioQuest headquarters in Irvine, California

Available Lengths:
0.5m / 1 ft 7 in
0.75m / 2 ft 6 in
1m / 3 ft 3 in
1.5m / 4 ft 11 in
2m / 6 ft 6 in
3m / 9 ft 10 in
4m / 13 ft 1 in
5m / 16 ft 5 in
6m / 19 ft 8 in

Custom lengths and terminations are also available.

Why Buy AudioQuest from The Grid HiFi?

Choosing the right cable should be based on the system around it.

At The Grid HiFi, we can help determine whether AudioQuest Yukon is the appropriate XLR interconnect for your components and where it fits within the broader AudioQuest analog cable lineup.

For customers building complete systems, we can also coordinate AudioQuest XLR interconnects, RCA interconnects, speaker cables, digital cables, Ethernet cables, AC power cables, and power conditioning so the entire system is considered together.

Whether you're upgrading the connection between a DAC and amplifier or designing an entirely new reference listening room, The Grid HiFi provides Houston-area audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts with high-performance equipment, expert system design, professional installation, and ongoing support.

Visit The Grid HiFi in Houston, Texas, or contact our team for help selecting the right AudioQuest cables for your system.