AudioQuest Red River XLR Balanced Analog Interconnect Cable (Pair)
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AudioQuest Red River XLR Balanced Analog Interconnect Cable (Pair)
Overview
Balanced XLR connections are a strong choice between components that support them. The AudioQuest Red River XLR to XLR is a balanced analog audio interconnect (XLR to XLR) for connecting balanced sources such as DACs, streamers, and preamps to amplifiers and receivers with XLR inputs.
It uses solid Perfect-Surface Copper conductors with direction-controlled metal so induced noise is dissipated and drained properly. Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation absorbs and reflects most RF noise before it reaches the ground layer, and nitrogen-injected Hard-Cell Foam insulation keeps signal-pair geometry stable along the cable's length.
Triple-Balanced Geometry adds a separate ground-reference conductor so the shield is never used as an inferior conductor, giving the positive and negative signals equally low-distortion paths. Cold-welded, gold-plated terminations make the connection without solder.
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Choose the shortest length that comfortably reaches between your components, leaving a little slack so the plugs are not under tension. Available here in several lengths; see the length options above.
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Why the AudioQuest Red River XLR to XLR Stands Out
Solid PSC Conductors
Solid Perfect-Surface Copper with a smooth, pure surface for low distortion.
Direction-Controlled Conductors
Conductors are oriented so induced noise is dissipated and drained properly.
Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation
Absorbs and reflects most RF noise before it reaches the layer attached to ground.
Hard-Cell Foam Insulation
Nitrogen-injected foam keeps signal-pair geometry stable for a consistent impedance and lower distortion.
Triple-Balanced Geometry
A separate ground-reference conductor means the shield is never used as an inferior conductor.
Cold-Welded Gold-Plated Terminations
A solder-free connection made with a high-pressure process.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The Balanced System Owner: Has a DAC, preamp, or streamer with XLR outputs feeding an amplifier with XLR inputs.
- The Long-Run Installer: Needs balanced connections between components spaced apart.
- The System Builder: Wants consistent AudioQuest cabling through a stereo system.
How It Compares
The AudioQuest Mackenzie XLR steps up to solid PSC+ conductors, carbon-based Noise-Dissipation, and hanging-silver terminations, with the same Triple-Balanced Geometry and Hard-Cell Foam insulation.
AudioQuest Red River XLR Balanced Analog Interconnect Cable (Pair) Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | AudioQuest Red River XLR to XLR |
| Brand | AudioQuest |
| Product Type | Balanced analog audio interconnect |
| Connectors | XLR to XLR |
| Lengths Offered Here | Multiple (see length options) |
| SKU | RRIVER075X, RRIVER01X, RRIVER02X, RRIVER-5MX, RRIVER05X |
| Construction | |
| Conductors | Solid Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) |
| Direction Control | Direction-controlled conductors |
| Insulation | Hard-Cell Foam (nitrogen-injected) |
| Noise Dissipation | Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation |
| Geometry | Triple-Balanced |
| Terminations | Cold-welded, gold-plated |
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