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Audio Tekne ARC-500 Interconnect Cables (RCA) ARC-500 pure copper litz wire interconnects from Japanese high-end manufacturer, Audio Tekne. Jonathon Valin (TAS) loved these cables, which have a very harmonically full sound. Original packaging and literature provided. 2m pair RCA-RCA in really top condition. Was my long-term pre/power interconnect & never moved. Photos show all 4 RCA plugs. Shipping will be at cost; contact me and I'll advise cost to your location. JV's visit to SAudio tekne is here for those interested: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/high-end-audio-in-japan-part-t
New, the ARC 500 sat in the roughly A$460 to A$800 range depending on length, so A$420 for an unknown-condition used pair is below entry-level new money and looks like a solid buy if it’s complete and healthy. That’s not bargain-bin pricing, but it is comfortably in fair-to-good territory for a respected cable that was sold as a serious, higher-end interconnect.
What makes it worth chasing is the all-litz RCA build and the reputation those cables had for preserving detail without sounding etched or sterile. If the plugs are tight, the jackets are clean, and the length matches your setup, this is the kind of used audio buy that can make sense on value alone. The main thing to verify is simple wear: oxidation, intermittent contact, and whether you’re getting the exact pair and length you need.
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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