Analysis Plus Oval One Interconnect Cable - 0.5 Meter - RCA to RCA - Single

Oval One Is the Entry to Analysis Plus's Hollow Oval Interconnects

Analysis Plus's Oval One is the least expensive RCA cable the Michigan company makes. It uses the same hollow oval conductor idea as the dearer cables. It is handmade and fully shielded. The plugs are 75 ohm RCAs that are pressed onto the wire, not soldered.

A Braided Hollow Oval Under a Braided Shield

The signal path is a braided copper conductor woven into Analysis Plus's hollow oval shape. The oval keeps the outgoing and return paths close together, and the hollow center drops metal that carries little current. A braided outer shield gives full coverage, which Analysis Plus says keeps the noise floor low.

The Solder-Less 75 Ohm RCA Plug, Explained

Oval One ends in a true 75 ohm RCA plug with a low-loss dielectric. Analysis Plus joins it to the cable by compression contact instead of solder. The company says this spares the insulation the heat that soldering brings. There is no cold solder joint to pass the signal poorly. GoodSound! found the plugs gave a tight fit.

What Reviewers Are Saying

GoodSound! reviewed Oval One on March 1, 2002: "I enjoyed the increased weight and power of the music, along with the system's improved transparency." It added that "everything sounded just a little bit clearer and more refined."

The same review called the gain incremental and said cables like these "should not be used to compensate for poor-sounding components." It found Oval One "priced reasonably enough that the cost of this upgrade is easy to justify."

Who Is This Interconnect Best For?

• You are replacing the cable that came in the box — Oval One is handmade and fully shielded, so the first upgrade is a real one
• You want no solder in the path — the plug is pressed onto the wire, so there is no solder joint to go cold
• Your sources sit near power supplies — the braided shield covers the whole cable, so hum from the shelf stays out
• You may move up later — every Analysis Plus cable above this one uses the same hollow oval idea, so each step feels familiar
• You expect a big change — GoodSound! heard an incremental gain, not a transformation. If your system already has a fault, fix the component first. Or call us

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Run Oval One from a line-level output, a DAC, streamer, CD player or phono stage, to a line-level input on your amplifier or preamp. Keep left to left and right to right. Push each plug straight on until it seats. Pull it off by the barrel, never by the cable.

Then listen. Other and longer lengths available. Call for prices.

Pairs Well With

An interconnect is one link in the chain. It usually joins these categories.

• Integrated Amplifiers — the usual input end
• Digital-to-Analog Converters — DAC output to amplifier
• Music Streamers — streamer output to amplifier
• Speaker Cables — the last link to the speakers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the solder-less 75 ohm RCA plug?

Analysis Plus's own RCA plug, rated at 75 ohms with a low-loss dielectric. It is pressed onto the cable by compression contact, so no solder heats the insulation.

What is the hollow oval design?

Analysis Plus's own conductor shape. At high frequencies current crowds to the outside of a wire and bunches unevenly. The oval keeps the outgoing and return paths close, and the hollow center drops the metal that would carry little current.

What warranty does Analysis Plus give?

One year against mechanical defects, from the date of purchase, on cables sold as new. Keep your proof of purchase. The warranty is not transferable and does not cover cables that have been altered or misused.

Is there a step up?

Analysis Plus Chocolate Oval is the next rung. It moves to a balanced, in-wall rated cable with Analysis Plus's non-locking RCA plug.

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