{"product_id":"audioquest-golden-gate-interconnect-cable-12-0-meter-rca-to-rca","title":"AudioQuest Golden Gate Interconnect Cable - 12.0 Meter - RCA to RCA","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eAudioQuest Golden Gate Interconnect Cable - 12.0 Meter - RCA to RCA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 24px 0 8px;\"\u003eA Long Run That Doesn't Sound Like One\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eTwelve meters is a serious distance for an analog interconnect, and it's exactly where cheap cable falls apart — losing top-end air, picking up hum, going soft in the bass. Golden Gate is built from genuine AudioQuest engineering rather than commodity wire, so a run from your equipment rack to a powered subwoofer, a distant amplifier, or a second zone arrives sounding like the source you started with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eThis is a single stereo cable: both channels travel in one jacket with RCA plugs at each end, which keeps a long run tidy and easy to route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 24px 0 8px;\"\u003ePerfect-Surface Copper for a Cleaner Signal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eGolden Gate uses solid Perfect-Surface Copper conductors — a step up from the long-grain copper found in entry-level cable. Because signal current concentrates at a conductor's surface, PSC's exceptionally smooth, high-purity surface reduces the grain-boundary distortion that gives ordinary copper its slightly harsh, grainy character. You'll hear it as cleaner treble and better-defined instrumental texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eSolid conductors, rather than stranded, eliminate the strand-to-strand interaction that muddies detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 24px 0 8px;\"\u003eNoise Rejection That Matters Over Distance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe longer the cable, the more antenna it becomes. Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation absorbs and reflects RF interference before it reaches the ground layer, and every internal conductor is direction-controlled to further reduce RF noise. Asymmetrical Double-Balanced geometry gives the cable separate, optimized positive and negative conductors for lower ground impedance and a more dynamic, more solid presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 32px 0 8px;\"\u003eIs a 12-Meter Run Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eA few things worth checking before you order this length:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure the actual path, not the straight line.\u003c\/strong\u003e Route length around baseboards, up walls, and behind racks adds up fast — 12.0 meters is roughly 39 feet, and it's better to have a little slack than to come up short.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine-level connections only.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an analog line-level interconnect for preamp outputs, receiver pre-outs, subwoofer outputs, streamers, and disc players. It is not a phono cable and not a digital coax cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong runs favor low-impedance sources.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most modern preamps and receivers drive a run of this length without trouble. If your source component has an unusually high output impedance, give us a call before you order and we'll help you sort it out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 32px 0 8px;\"\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eStandard male RCA plugs on both ends connect to any component with RCA line-level inputs and outputs. AudioQuest's Cold-Weld System joins plug to conductor using high pressure and a silver-impregnated paste instead of solder, which keeps the conductor's structural integrity intact and avoids introducing a lesser metal into the signal path. The plugs are gold-plated for a corrosion-resistant, reliable contact over years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eArrows printed on the jacket indicate the intended signal direction — connect them running from source to destination. The foamed-polyethylene insulation keeps the cable flexible and easy to dress along a wall or through a conduit despite the length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 32px 0 8px;\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) Conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ultra-smooth, high-purity copper surface minimizes grain-boundary distortion for cleaner, more natural sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoamed-Polyethylene Insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh air content means the insulation absorbs and releases less energy, preserving clarity and dynamic contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal-Layer Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsorbs and reflects RF interference before it can reach the ground layer — especially valuable over a long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold-Welded, Gold-Plated Plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA solder-free termination keeps the signal path pure and delivers a secure, corrosion-resistant connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 24px 0 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 12.0 meters (approx. 39.4 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTermination: 2 x Male RCA to 2 x Male RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors: Solid Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometry: Asymmetrical Double-Balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulation: Foamed Polyethylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise Rejection: Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation; direction-controlled conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlugs: Gold-plated, Cold-Weld System (solderless)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: AudioQuest Bridges \u0026amp; Falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: Stereo pair in a single jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 32px 0 8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this one cable or a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne cable. Bridges \u0026amp; Falls series interconnects carry both left and right channels in a single jacket, with two RCA plugs on each end — so a single order covers a complete stereo connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I lose sound quality over 12 meters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCable length always matters, which is why the materials do too. Solid PSC conductors, Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation, and the double-balanced geometry are what let Golden Gate hold onto detail and stay quiet across a run this long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for a subwoofer or a turntable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt works well for a line-level subwoofer connection from an LFE or sub output. It is not intended for a turntable's phono output, which needs a dedicated low-capacitance phono cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 32px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise – Helping music lovers build better systems since 1981.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee – Hear it in your own system with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Product Experts – Friendly advice before and after your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping – On qualifying orders over $49.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Financing – Convenient payment options available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e```\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980622422189,"sku":"NEW-AQGG-12.0-RCRC","price":424.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQGG_RCRC_01_2024__45914.1756141736.1280.1280_08efcce7-45f8-42b6-be3c-5abb5fdfbbe5.jpg?v=1785961507","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/audioquest-golden-gate-interconnect-cable-12-0-meter-rca-to-rca","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}