AUDIOQUEST MacKenzie RCA Cables

The AudioQuest Mackenzie RCA cable is crafted to provide exceptional audio clarity and value. Designed to link your audio source components with amplifiers and receivers, it employs Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors that effectively minimize distortion. Advanced foamed-polyethylene insulation preserves the dynamic range of your music, while an integrated Carbon Mesh-Network Noise-Dissipation system efficiently disperses high-frequency noise. Together, these innovations ensure that every note is rendered with remarkable clarity and a naturally beautiful sound signature.

Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) Conductors

The AudioQuest Mackenzie RCA cable employs Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors to deliver unparalleled audio clarity. Unlike stranded wires, these solid conductors eliminate electrical and magnetic interactions between strands, a common source of distortion. By minimizing interference from grain boundaries, PSC+ technology ensures a purer signal while maximizing linear RF noise-dissipation for consistently clear and accurate sound reproduction.

Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation

The AudioQuest Mackenzie RCA cable incorporates a Carbon-Based 3-Layer Noise-Dissipation system that goes beyond simple shield coverage. While full shielding is achievable with basic designs, preventing captured radio-frequency interference (RFI) from modulating the equipment's ground reference requires a more advanced solution. Traditional shield systems often absorb noise and then drain it to the component ground, which can distort the critical reference plane and, consequently, the audio signal. In contrast, our Noise-Dissipation System employs alternating layers of metal and carbon-loaded synthetics to effectively "shield the shield." This design absorbs and reflects most RFI energy before it reaches the ground layer, resulting in significantly reduced signal distortion and a cleaner, more naturally beautiful sound.

Direction-Controlled Conductors

Each metal conductor in the AudioQuest Mackenzie RCA cable is carefully crafted to optimize signal clarity. Metal strands inherently have a non-symmetrical, directional grain structure, which can affect signal quality if not properly managed. AudioQuest controls the RF impedance variation by ensuring that noise is drained away from the signal path where it could otherwise cause distortion. The correct direction is determined by a rigorous listening process, with each batch of metal conductors being tested for optimal performance. For most AudioQuest cables, arrows are clearly marked on the connectors to indicate the correct direction. This directionality ensures not only optimal metal conductivity but also a precise alignment of the shield and ground (GND), enhancing overall system performance. Direction-Controlled Conductors are an essential part of AudioQuest's comprehensive Noise-Dissipation technology, ensuring that any induced noise is properly dissipated and drained, preserving sound integrity.

Triple-Balanced Geometry

The AudioQuest Mackenzie RCA cable utilizes Triple-Balanced Geometry, which incorporates a separate ground-reference conductor, ensuring that the shield is not used as an inferior conductor. This design improves performance by providing three distinct conductors—one for the ground and two for the positive and negative signals. With this configuration, both the positive and negative signal paths are given equal priority, resulting in a cleaner, more balanced signal transmission with minimal distortion. Whether outfitted with RCA or XLR connectors, the Triple-Balanced Geometry ensures superior sound quality by maintaining low distortion across all three conductors.

Hard-Cell Foam Insulation

The AudioQuest Mackenzie RCA cable features Hard-Cell Foam (HCF) Insulation, which plays a crucial role in maintaining the proper geometry between the signal pairs. Any solid material near a conductor can affect signal quality by absorbing energy, which can later be released as distortion. To minimize this, the HCF insulation is nitrogen-injected, creating air pockets that prevent energy absorption. This reduces distortion while maintaining a stable signal. Additionally, the stiffness of the material ensures that the conductors stay in a consistent, stable alignment throughout the entire length of the cable, helping to preserve a stable impedance character and further reducing distortion.

Cold-Welded, Hanging-Silver Directly Over Pure Purple Copper Terminations

The AudioQuest Mackenzie RCA cable is equipped with cold-welded terminations that feature hanging-silver directly over pure purple copper. This design avoids the use of solder, which is a common source of distortion in traditional cables. The cold-weld process ensures a secure, low-distortion connection, while the silver plating enhances conductivity, delivering a clean and natural sound. This design also eliminates the need for nickel layers, further reducing potential distortion and preserving the purity of the audio signal.