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• Overview – The High Fidelity CT-1 RCA Interconnects (1.5m) are coaxial RCA interconnects from High Fidelity Cables. They were the first cable range to use the company’s patented Magnetic Conduction technology.
• Key Technology – Magnetic Conduction uses a controlled magnetic field as the pathway for the signal, through a proprietary magnetic alloy conductor. The High Fidelity CT-1 RCA Interconnects (1.5m) pair this with the company’s PinLoK RCA connector, which has a collapsible centre pin that expands to keep firm contact inside the socket.
• Performance – [Not included – no confirmed information available]
• Specs – The High Fidelity CT-1 RCA Interconnects (1.5m) use a dual-shielded coaxial design built around an 18-gauge solid-core conductor in a proprietary magnetic alloy. The dielectric is Teflon, the shield is silver-plated copper braid, and the outer jacket is Teflon. Each PinLoK RCA connector barrel contains 52 individual parts, including magnetic plates.
• Dimensions – Length: 1.5 metres (stereo pair).
At S$1,040, this is clearly ambitious: it sits well above the S$663 median and exceeds the S$851 75th-percentile asking price from three recent comparable listings. Because the listing gives no brand or model, the premium is hard to justify; without a recognised high-end maker and compelling provenance, there are better-value options in the market.
The 1.5 m RCA format is practical for source-to-amplifier runs, and a genuinely like-new cable with sound connectors, original packaging, and an established reputation can still be worthwhile. But construction and performance vary enormously between interconnects, so the buyer should confirm the exact make, model, retail history, and whether this is a stereo pair rather than a single cable. At this price, those details are essential, and negotiation toward the S$663–S$851 range would be sensible.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
RCA traces its origins to 1919, when the Radio Corporation of America emerged from a U.S. government-backed reorganization of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America, prioritizing national security in radio technology. Born in the United States amid post-World War I innovation, the company lacked a single notable founder but was propelled by visionaries like David Sarnoff, who foresaw radio's mass-market potential. Its heritage spans a century of pioneering milestones, from acquiring the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1929—bringing the iconic "His Master's Voice" Nipper dog trademark—to launching early television at the 1939 New York World's Fair and shaping Nashville's recording scene through RCA Studios.
Historically a titan in consumer electronics, RCA focused on radios, phonographs like the famed Victrola, records, and later innovations such as eight-track tapes and magnetic recording. Today, under VOXX International, the brand emphasizes accessible audio-video accessories, including speakers, turntables, headphones, and portable systems, rather than specialized hi-fi components like amplifiers, DACs, or high-end cables.
RCA holds a venerable position as a vintage icon and entry-level mainstay, evoking mid-20th-century American living rooms rather than high-end audiophile pursuits. Its reputation rests on reliable, value-driven performance for everyday listeners, appealing to nostalgia seekers and budget-conscious buyers over niche boutique or collector-grade exclusivity.
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