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The Chord Company Sarum Interconnect Cables (RCA) For sale is a genuine Chord Company Sarum 1.0m RCA stereo interconnect pair, purchased new in 2013 and used in a dedicated high-end system. This is the original Sarum with Tuned ARAY geometry, using micro‑polished silver‑plated oxygen‑free copper conductors, gas‑foamed PTFE insulation and heavy foil shielding for extremely low noise and excellent transparency. Key details: Length: 1.0m stereo pair (RCA–RCA), factory-terminated by Chord. Condition: As-new cosmetic and functional condition; no kinks, twists, or marks. Usage: Approximately 1,000 h
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The Chord Company was founded in 1984 in Salisbury, England, born from a serendipitous dinner conversation among Naim Audio retailers visiting from the US. They sought a high-quality DIN-to-RCA interconnect cable, unavailable at the time, prompting Sally Gibb—then married to a Naim executive—to propose crafting them herself. With Naim's endorsement, she launched the venture, naming it for the American term "cord" and its musical resonance, while insisting on fully British design and construction. Early prototypes were tested with Naim expertise, hand-built by friends, establishing a heritage rooted in precision and hi-fi passion from its Wiltshire headquarters near Stonehenge.
The company specializes exclusively in analogue and digital cables, spanning interconnects, speaker wires, power cords, and tonearm cables across performance tiers from entry-level C-series to flagship Leyline ranges. Unlike brands delving into amplifiers, speakers, or DACs, Chord focuses intently on signal integrity, employing advanced shielding, conductor materials, and geometry to minimize noise and preserve dynamics—catering to systems from budget setups to ultra-high-end rigs.
Renowned as a high-end boutique leader in the cable market, The Chord Company commands respect among discerning audiophiles for delivering exceptional value, transparency, and build quality that punches above its price. Its steady growth and international acclaim affirm a niche position: not vintage or mid-tier, but a go-to for upgrades that reveal system potential without ostentation.
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