{"product_id":"audioquest-sydney-rca-interconnect-cable-the-grid-hifi-copy-1","title":"AudioQuest Yosemite RCA Interconnect Cable | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest Yosemite RCA Interconnect Cable\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest Yosemite RCA\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium analog interconnect designed for high-resolution audio systems where preserving dynamics, low-level detail, and tonal purity is essential. Yosemite combines \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors, FEP Air-Tube insulation, Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation, a 72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS), Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry, and cold-welded Direct-Silver-Plated Pure Red 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\"\u003eThe addition of AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003e72V DBS\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially significant. By maintaining a constant electrostatic field across the cable’s insulation, DBS is designed to reduce dielectric involvement and preserve a clearer, more immediate signal. Combined with PSC+ copper and FEP Air-Tube construction, Yosemite is engineered for serious analog systems where the interconnect should contribute as little distortion as possible. \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\"\u003eYosemite uses \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/strong\u003e, AudioQuest’s highest-grade copper conductor material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSolid conductors prevent the electrical and magnetic strand interaction found in conventional stranded cables. AudioQuest’s extremely pure PSC+ further minimizes distortion associated with grain boundaries and surface discontinuities while contributing to more linear RF Noise-Dissipation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA defining feature of Yosemite is AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInsulation surrounding a conductor acts as a dielectric and can absorb energy before releasing it back into the signal at slightly different times. AudioQuest’s DBS maintains a strong, stable electrostatic field that continuously polarizes the insulation, reducing dielectric involvement without requiring a signal to pass through the DBS battery pack itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe DBS system also incorporates an \u003cstrong\u003eRF Trap derived from AudioQuest’s Niagara power products\u003c\/strong\u003e, preventing radio-frequency noise generated around the DBS field elements from being induced into the signal conductors. \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\"\u003eYosemite uses \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/strong\u003e to address radio-frequency interference before it reaches your audio components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThree alternating layers of metal and carbon-loaded synthetic materials effectively “shield the shield,” absorbing and reflecting RF energy before it reaches the layer connected to the equipment’s ground reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis approach is designed to prevent captured RF energy from contaminating the ground plane and masking low-level musical information. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFEP Air-Tube Insulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYosemite surrounds its positive conductors with \u003cstrong\u003eFEP Air-Tube insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe design creates almost no physical contact between the conductor and insulation. Since air absorbs very little energy and FEP offers excellent dielectric characteristics, the construction minimizes dielectric interference and helps preserve transient response, dynamics, and fine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest intentionally treats the negative conductor differently, using a “lossy” insulation approach optimized for the different electrical role of the negative connection. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAsymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYosemite employs \u003cstrong\u003eAsymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically engineered for single-ended RCA applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than using a single path to perform both ground and shielding duties, AudioQuest separates these functions. The design provides relatively lower impedance on the ground and is intended to produce 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\"\u003eEvery internal conductor in Yosemite is \u003cstrong\u003eDirection-Controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce RF noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest determines conductor orientation during manufacturing as another element of its overall Noise-Dissipation strategy, helping minimize the amount of induced RF energy reaching sensitive audio circuitry. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCold-Welded, Direct-Silver-Plated Pure Red Copper Terminations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYosemite features \u003cstrong\u003eDirect-Silver-Plated Pure Red Copper RCA terminations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe silver is applied directly to the high-purity copper without an underlying nickel layer, avoiding another potentially distortion-inducing material at the connection point. AudioQuest then uses its \u003cstrong\u003ecold-weld process instead of conventional solder\u003c\/strong\u003e, further reducing the number of materials encountered by the signal. \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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDBS RF Trap technology derived from the Niagara Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFEP Air-Tube insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-welded terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-Silver-Plated Pure Red Copper RCA connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable from 0.6m through 20m\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\"\u003eYosemite RCA is available in \u003cstrong\u003e0.6m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 3m, 5m, 8m, 12m, 16m, and 20m\u003c\/strong\u003e lengths, giving it unusual flexibility for both conventional component connections and longer analog runs in sophisticated installations. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Choose AudioQuest Yosemite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYosemite brings together three particularly important AudioQuest technologies: \u003cstrong\u003ePSC+ conductors, FEP Air-Tube insulation, and the 72V Dielectric-Bias System\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDBS is the major differentiator. Rather than addressing only conductor quality and external noise, Yosemite also addresses the electrical behavior of the insulation surrounding the conductors. Combined with three-layer Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation and premium Direct-Silver-Plated Pure Red Copper connectors, Yosemite is designed for revealing two-channel systems where preserving dynamics, spatial information, tonal texture, and low-level detail becomes increasingly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is an excellent match for premium \u003cstrong\u003eDACs, network streamers, CD\/SACD players, phono stages, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and other high-performance analog components\u003c\/strong\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 audio systems. 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