{"product_id":"audioquest-evergreen-interconnect-cable-2-0-meter-3-5mm-to-rca","title":"AudioQuest Evergreen Interconnect Cable - 2.0 Meter - 3.5mm to RCA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is This Cable and What Does It Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cable lets you connect a source with a 3.5mm headphone-style output — a smartphone, laptop, DAP, or computer sound card — to an amplifier, receiver, or powered speakers that use RCA inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3.5mm (1\/8\") mini-plug is the small stereo connector found on phones, computers, and most portable players. It carries left audio, right audio, and a common ground in one small cylindrical plug. The other end of this cable splits into a stereo pair of RCA plugs — the small round red and white connectors that go into \"AUX\" or \"Line In\" jacks on a typical stereo component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen sits one step up from Tower in the AudioQuest line. It is one of AudioQuest's most popular cables — chosen for the same reason most upgrades happen: a little more refinement at a still-friendly price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich AudioQuest Family Is This From?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen belongs to AudioQuest's Bridges \u0026amp; Falls series — the entry tier of the line. Cables in this family share a common design approach: solid copper conductors, low-loss insulation, and a single-cable stereo build that keeps left, right, and ground tidy until they split for the RCA pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bridges \u0026amp; Falls ladder steps up through Tower, Chicago, Evergreen, Red River, Golden Gate, and onward. Evergreen is where many shoppers settle for everyday computer-audio and portable connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Different About This One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen uses \u003cstrong\u003esolid Long-Grain Copper (LGC)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same conductor metal as Tower. \"Solid\" means a single core per conductor, not a bundle of small strands. AudioQuest's view is that strand-to-strand interaction in a stranded cable can introduce small distortions, and a solid core avoids that entirely. Long-Grain Copper has a higher purity and more uniform crystal structure than ordinary copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe insulation around the copper is called the \u003cstrong\u003edielectric\u003c\/strong\u003e. Evergreen uses foamed polyethylene — polyethylene with tiny air bubbles foamed in to lower its electrical losses. A lower-loss dielectric helps a small analog signal arrive in better shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates Evergreen from Tower at the same conductor metal is the build: tighter geometry, refined connector construction, and a more substantial jacket. It's the next confidence step up the ladder, in the same family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conductors are \u003cstrong\u003edirection-controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e — the arrow on the cable points from your source toward your destination. AudioQuest has been making analog audio cables since Bill Low founded the company in 1980, and Evergreen reflects four decades of refinement in conductor metallurgy and termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Connector Configuration Do I Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer comes from looking at both ends of your connection. The source is usually a portable device with a 3.5mm jack. The destination is whatever you're plugging into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the destination has RCA inputs (small round red and white jacks), you need this 3.5mm-to-RCA version. If the destination has its own 3.5mm jack, you need the \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/interconnects-with-mini-plugs\/audioquest-evergreen-interconnect-cable-3-5mm-to-3-5mm\/\"\u003e3.5mm-to-3.5mm version\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Does This Cable Belong in Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen 3.5mm-to-RCA is the \"step up from the box cable\" that most people stay with for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e smartphone or DAP into an integrated amp or receiver's AUX input; laptop or sound card into RCA-input powered speakers; modern desktop computer into a stereo system; iPod-class portable into a vintage receiver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal:\u003c\/strong\u003e connecting two components that both have RCA outputs and inputs (use an RCA-to-RCA cable instead); systems where a longer step up — Golden Gate, Big Sur — would better match the rest of the gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent connector configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e See the \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/interconnects-with-mini-plugs\/audioquest-evergreen-interconnect-cable-3-5mm-to-3-5mm\/\"\u003eEvergreen 3.5mm-to-3.5mm version\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the shortest cable that comfortably reaches between the two components. Measure the actual route — not the straight-line distance — and add a little slack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some natural companions for Evergreen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/integrated-amplifiers\"\u003eIntegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e with RCA AUX inputs — the most common destination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/powered-speakers\"\u003ePowered speakers with RCA inputs\u003c\/a\u003e for desktop or computer-audio setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/dacs\"\u003eStandalone DACs\u003c\/a\u003e — a future upgrade path that often replaces the phone or laptop as the source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/interconnects-with-mini-plugs\/audioquest-golden-gate-interconnect-cable-3-5mm-to-rca\/\"\u003eAudioQuest Golden Gate 3.5mm-to-RCA\u003c\/a\u003e — the step-up cable when you want PSC (Perfect-Surface Copper) instead of LGC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/interconnects-with-mini-plugs\/audioquest-evergreen-interconnect-cable-3-5mm-to-3-5mm\/\"\u003eAudioQuest Evergreen 3.5mm-to-3.5mm\u003c\/a\u003e — same model, 3.5mm destination instead of RCA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen's value comes from refining what Tower starts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Long-Grain Copper conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e — purer than ordinary copper and free of strand interaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoamed-polyethylene dielectric\u003c\/strong\u003e — lower electrical loss than the standard PVC found on generic cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-cable stereo construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — left, right, and common return in one tidy cable that splits at the RCA end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm mini-plug on the source end, stereo RCA pair on the destination end\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirection-controlled conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e — arrow marks the preferred source-to-destination orientation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple lengths stocked at Audio Advisor\u003c\/strong\u003e — see the length selector for current SKUs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — original owner, authorized U.S. dealer (Audio Advisor is authorized).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eConductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSolid Long-Grain Copper (LGC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGeometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSingle-cable stereo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDielectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFoamed Polyethylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNoise Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.5mm mini-plug (source) and stereo RCA pair (destination)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDirection Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes — arrow indicates direction from source to destination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMultiple lengths stocked — see length selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLimited lifetime, original owner, authorized U.S. dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of source can I connect with this cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything with a 3.5mm headphone-style output: smartphones, laptops, tablets, portable music players (DAPs), older iPods, and computer sound cards. The other end goes into RCA inputs on an amplifier, receiver, preamp, or powered speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Evergreen compare to Tower in this same configuration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth use solid Long-Grain Copper conductors and foamed-polyethylene insulation, so the basic engineering is the same. Evergreen's build is more refined — tighter geometry and a more substantial jacket. If you're stepping up from a generic cable and want a little more confidence, Evergreen is a friendly next stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this cable compare to a generic mini-to-RCA cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen uses solid Long-Grain Copper conductors and foamed-polyethylene insulation, where most generic cables use stranded copper of unspecified purity and standard PVC. You're paying for higher-grade materials, careful direction-control, and AudioQuest's lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this cable improve the sound of my smartphone or laptop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the rest of your system. AudioQuest designs its cables to \"do no harm\" and pass the signal cleanly. If your source and amplifier are revealing enough to show small differences, you may notice them. The 60-day return window lets you try it risk-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length should I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the shortest cable that comfortably reaches between the two components. Measure the actual route — not the straight-line distance — and add a little slack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 3.5mm connector stereo? Will it carry both left and right channels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 3.5mm plug has three contacts — left audio, right audio, and a common ground — and the cable splits into a left RCA and a right RCA at the other end. Full stereo, not mono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know which connector configuration I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the back of the destination component. RCA jacks are small round single-pin connectors, often color-coded red and white. 3.5mm jacks are small round single-jack connectors of the headphone-plug type. F-connectors are larger threaded screw-on connectors. If your destination has RCA jacks, this is the right cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest cables purchased from an authorized U.S. dealer carry a non-transferable, original-owner limited lifetime warranty. 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