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Black Rhodium INTRO RCA Interconnect Cable (1m Pair)
- Stereo RCA to RCA interconnect, 1m pair
- Gold-plated RCA plugs, dual-screened
- Hand-assembled in Derby, UK
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Description
The Black Rhodium INTRO RCA Interconnect is a 1m stereo pair designed for analogue audio connections between source components and amplifiers in two-channel hi-fi systems. The INTRO range is the entry point into Black Rhodium's catalogue, applying construction methods from the higher-end cables to a cost-accessible product aimed at listeners upgrading from generic free-with-the-box leads.
Each cable uses a 0.58mm diameter copper signal conductor with polyethylene insulation, and is dual-screened: an inner plastic foil first screen rejects high-frequency interference, while a copper braid second screen completes the screening and acts as the return path. Gold-plated RCA plugs at each end keep contact resistance low and resist tarnish over time. An expandable outer braid sheath adds mechanical damping to suppress micro-vibrations that can colour the signal in lower-cost cables.
Typical applications include connecting a CD player, music streamer, DAC, or phono stage output to an integrated or pre-amplifier. The 1m length suits most equipment-rack runs without excess slack. The INTRO range is hand-assembled at Black Rhodium's factory in Derby, UK, and is also available in seven outer-sheath colours from the manufacturer; this is the black variant.
Specification
| Connection Type | Stereo RCA to RCA |
|---|---|
| Signal Type | Analogue audio |
| Signal Conductor | 0.58mm diameter copper |
| Insulation | Polyethylene |
| First Screen | Plastic foil |
| Second Screen | Copper braid |
| Outer Insulation | PVC |
| Outer Sheath | Expandable braid with vibration reduction |
| Connector Type | Gold-plated RCA |
| Cable Diameter | 7.2mm |
| Connector Diameter | 12mm |
| Capacitance | 85 pF/m |
| Characteristic Impedance at RF | 75 Ohm |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
| Weight | 160g per stereo pair (80g per cable) |
| Length | 1m |
| Quantity | Pair (L & R) |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |