{"product_id":"esprit-gaia-rca-interconnect-cable","title":"Esprit Gaia RCA Interconnect (Pair) – Handmade in France","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEsprit Gaia RCA Interconnect\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The cable is just the right side of rich without it being overly warm or too cuddly sounding.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Alan Sircom, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hifiplus.com\/publications\/hi-fi-plus\/issues\/194\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHi-Fi+\u003c\/a\u003e, reviewing the previous-generation Gaia cables (2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsprit 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBy hand, in Charente\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsprit 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinding your place in the range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/esprit\"\u003eEsprit collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGaia, Generation 10 (GenX), level 8 of 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA Interconnect Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 m (3.9 ft), 1.8 m (5.9 ft), 2.4 m (7.9 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEsprit Eh Ag connectors: pure copper body with a solid silver center pin and 20-micron silver plating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConductors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper strands plus a solid pure silver conductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDielectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsymmetrical dielectric twisted on air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDielectric polarization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, single process\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriple air insulation - Multilayer Kynar + Viton + High Temperature polyvinyl chloride (PVC) + Silicone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShielding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-floating, triple shielded on air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 micron copper\/silver multilayer plating + center pin in pure silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfolens, France, assembled entirely by hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Gaia RCA interconnect differ from the Eureka RCA interconnect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Gaia RCA interconnect use dielectric polarization?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich length of the Gaia RCA interconnect should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Gaia RCA interconnect cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the Gaia RCA interconnect made, and when will it ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsprit 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom our boutique to your listening room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiFi 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esprit","offers":[{"title":"1.2 m","offer_id":50771323748549,"sku":"ESP-GAI-RCA-12","price":16999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1.8 m","offer_id":50771323781317,"sku":"ESP-GAI-RCA-18","price":24999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.4 m","offer_id":50771323814085,"sku":"ESP-GAI-RCA-24","price":32999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3643\/8469\/files\/esprit_IMG_1304.webp?v=1792615014","url":"https:\/\/www.hifiboutique.us\/products\/esprit-gaia-rca-interconnect-cable","provider":"HiFi Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}