Esprit Aura RCA Interconnect (Pair) – Handmade in France

Richard Cesari, who founded Esprit, thinks of a hi-fi system as a chain, and an RCA interconnect is one of its links. A beautiful source and a fine amplifier can still lose the essential, he says, if the signal is harmed on its way through an RCA interconnect.

The Esprit Aura RCA Interconnect is a pair of RCA interconnects from Esprit's Aura range. The Aura RCA interconnect is assembled by hand at Esprit's workshop in Confolens, in 0.6, 1.2, 1.8 and 2.4 m pairs.

“The soundstage obviously benefits from this, as it gains in both width and depth, as well as better positioning of all the elements…”

— Vincent Guillemin, Vumètre, reviewing the Aura G9, the previous generation (2025)

The idea

Esprit calls Aura a decisive advance, a range of more sophisticated architectures conceived for high-end systems, and the Aura RCA interconnect is drawn from it. At this level Esprit reinforces conductor density again and works with twisted asymmetric dielectrics, the groundwork of the Aura RCA interconnect. Dielectric polarization, introduced one level below with Eterna, continues in the Aura RCA interconnect. Esprit describes the shielding of Aura's analog links as reinforced, and the Aura RCA interconnect is one of them.

By hand, in Charente

In Confolens, Charente, the Aura RCA interconnect is made the way Esprit has always worked, entirely by hand. Esprit says this hand method lets it control every step of making the Aura RCA interconnect and keep each one consistent. Each Aura RCA interconnect then passes two complete inspections, one by its assembler and one at final packing, before it leaves the workshop. It is unhurried work, and the Aura RCA interconnect is made at its pace.

The sound, in Esprit's words

In Esprit's words, the Aura RCA interconnect makes a system quieter, more stable and more immersive, bringing out micro-information, deepening the stage and giving dynamics more freedom.

The Aura RCA interconnect combines PVC and silicone insulation: Esprit associates the firmer PVC with density and bass weight, and the softer silicone with a more fluid, open midrange and treble. Air forms part of the insulation of the Aura RCA interconnect, as specified: double air insulation + high-temperature polyvinyl chloride (PVC) + silicone. Polarization on the Aura RCA interconnect holds its insulators under a continuous voltage so they stay in a stable state, which Esprit links to clearer micro-detail, a more structured stage and greater fluidity.

Finding your place in the range

The Aura RCA interconnect is level 5 of Esprit's nine, above Eterna and below Lumina. The Aura RCA interconnect comes in 0.6, 1.2, 1.8 and 2.4 m lengths. You can see the Aura RCA interconnect beside the other Esprit ranges in our Esprit collection.

Specifications

Questions

How does the Aura RCA interconnect differ from the Eterna RCA interconnect?

The Aura RCA interconnect sits one level above the Eterna RCA interconnect. Compared with the Eterna RCA interconnect, the Aura RCA interconnect uses double air insulation plus high-temperature PVC plus silicone insulation and shielding specified as non-floating, double shielded on air.

Does the Aura RCA interconnect use dielectric polarization?

Yes. Esprit lists the polarization of the Aura RCA interconnect as "Yes, single process". On the Aura RCA interconnect, a continuous voltage keeps the insulators in a stable state, which Esprit says limits dielectric relaxation and absorption for more coherent, quieter transmission.

Which length of the Aura RCA interconnect should I choose?

Measure the run between the two components and add a little slack so the Aura RCA interconnect is not under tension. The Aura RCA interconnect comes in 0.6, 1.2, 1.8 and 2.4 m pairs, and a short, direct run is usually the simplest choice.

What does the Aura RCA interconnect cost?

The Aura RCA interconnect is $3,299 for 0.6 m, $4,699 for 1.2 m, $5,999 for 1.8 m and $7,299 for 2.4 m per pair. Sales tax is included in the price of the Aura RCA interconnect, and we deliver it free anywhere in the USA.

Where is the Aura RCA interconnect made, and when will it ship?

Esprit builds every Aura RCA interconnect by hand in its workshop in Confolens, France. The Aura RCA interconnect usually ships in about 2 weeks, with free delivery anywhere in the USA and sales tax included in the price.

From our boutique to your listening room

HiFi Boutique is an authorized Esprit dealer. Delivery is free anywhere in the USA, and sales tax is included in the price. Hand-built in France — usually ships in about 2 weeks.