Esprit Gaia RCA Interconnect (Pair) – Handmade in France

At Esprit, an RCA interconnect is not released just because it is technically interesting. Richard Cesari says an RCA interconnect has to be right musically, and every cable is validated by ear before it is released.

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

“The cable is just the right side of rich without it being overly warm or too cuddly sounding.”

— Alan Sircom, Hi-Fi+, reviewing the previous-generation Gaia cables (2021)

Heritage

Esprit calls Gaia the culmination of the technologies it has developed, its most advanced architectures at their highest maturity, and the Gaia RCA interconnect is made in that spirit. Conductor density in the range is very high, built from pure copper strands of differentiated sections and, on some links, solid silver, and the Gaia RCA interconnect draws on that work. Dielectric polarization is exploited to the full, and soft and hard insulators are combined for what Esprit calls a rare balance of bass hold, fluid mids and harmonic coherence in the Gaia RCA interconnect.

By hand, in Charente

In Confolens, Charente, the Gaia 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 Gaia RCA interconnect and keep each one consistent. Each Gaia 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 Gaia RCA interconnect is made at its pace.

What you hear

Esprit speaks of extreme transparency, a three-dimensional stage and impressive stability from the Gaia RCA interconnect. Its own summary of the Gaia sound is the finesse of the studio joined to the organic intensity of live music, an aim the Gaia RCA interconnect is built to serve.

The Gaia 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 Gaia RCA interconnect, as specified: triple air insulation - multilayer kynar + viton + high temperature polyvinyl chloride (PVC) + silicone.

Finding your place in the range

The Gaia RCA interconnect is level 8 of Esprit's nine, above Eureka and below L'Esprit. The Gaia RCA interconnect comes in 1.2, 1.8 and 2.4 m lengths. We're always glad to help you choose, so write to us about the Gaia RCA interconnect at any time. You can see the Gaia RCA interconnect beside the other Esprit ranges in our Esprit collection.

Specifications

Questions

How does the Gaia RCA interconnect differ from the Eureka RCA interconnect?

The Gaia RCA interconnect sits one level above the Eureka RCA interconnect. Compared with the Eureka RCA interconnect, the Gaia RCA interconnect uses Eh Ag connectors in place of Eh 200 and triple air insulation - multilayer Kynar plus viton plus high temperature PVC plus silicone insulation.

Does the Gaia RCA interconnect use dielectric polarization?

Yes. Esprit lists the polarization of the Gaia RCA interconnect as "Yes, single process". On the Gaia 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 Gaia RCA interconnect should I choose?

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

What does the Gaia RCA interconnect cost?

The Gaia RCA interconnect is $16,999 for 1.2 m, $24,999 for 1.8 m and $32,999 for 2.4 m per pair. Sales tax is included in the price of the Gaia RCA interconnect, and we deliver it free anywhere in the USA.

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

Esprit builds every Gaia RCA interconnect by hand in its workshop in Confolens, France. The Gaia 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.