{"product_id":"chord-epicx-aray-rca-interconnect-pair","title":"Chord EpicX ARAY RCA Interconnect Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serious RCA interconnect for systems where detail, tone, and flow need to arrive together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen Better Components Still Sound Too Analytical\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA capable source and amplifier can reveal a lot, but that does not always mean the system feels musical. If the analogue connection loses timing, tonal density, or low-level texture, the sound can become clean on paper but less emotionally convincing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is where the interconnect has to do more than connect two sockets. It has to keep the signal organized without adding hardness, haze, or a false sense of detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChosen for the Step Beyond Shawline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe chose the Chord EpicX ARAY RCA because it takes the coherence of Shawline and moves into a more serious analogue design. Chord describes EpicX ARAY as using its unique ARAY technology, upgraded XLPE insulation, and ChorAlloy plated RCA connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChord also positions EpicX ARAY as bringing heavier-gauge conductors and improved shielding compared with Shawline. The result is a cable that makes sense when the source and amplifier are good enough to show more detail, but the system still needs tone, shape, and flow to stay intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Specs Won't Tell You\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail Feels More Like Music.\u003c\/strong\u003e ARAY technology helps organize the signal so small information comes through with timing and purpose, not just extra edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoices and Instruments Carry More Body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavier-gauge conductors help preserve tonal weight, so the system can sound more natural through the midrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Space Around the Performance Gets Cleaner.\u003c\/strong\u003e Improved shielding helps reduce the noise and haze that can sit between components and flatten the presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Connector Matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e ChorAlloy plated RCA connectors complete the signal path with a contact point that matches the cable's intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Two Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpicX ARAY RCA is the interconnect we would consider when ShawlineX has proven the direction and the system is ready for a more revealing, more substantial link. It is a strong match for better DACs, streamers, CD players, phono stages, and integrated amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe listening goal is not a brighter or more dramatic system. It is better shape: clearer timing, fuller tone, and a stronger sense that the music is organized naturally between the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTech You Can Hear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat You Hear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy It Happens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore natural detail without added glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARAY technology helps organize low-level signal information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetter body through voices and instruments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavier-gauge conductors help preserve tonal weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess haze between source and amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImproved shielding reduces interference in the analogue path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaner flow from capable source components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpgraded XLPE insulation supports signal integrity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA stronger final contact point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChorAlloy plated RCA connectors complete the cable path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpicX ARAY analogue RCA interconnect pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eARAY conductor technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded XLPE insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavier-gauge conductors compared with Shawline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved shielding compared with Shawline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChorAlloy plated RCA connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable lengths: 0.5m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, and 3m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Audio Two\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAudio Two ships across Canada. If you don't have access to a proper high-end dealer in your city, this is your way in — real expertise from people who've heard the system, matched the electronics, and can guide you through a decision this size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chord Company","offers":[{"title":"0.5m","offer_id":49110178398460,"sku":"EPI1100.005.1","price":900.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1m","offer_id":49110178431228,"sku":"EPI1100.010.1","price":1080.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5m","offer_id":49110178463996,"sku":"EPI1100.015.1","price":1260.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2m","offer_id":49110178496764,"sku":"EPI1100.020.1","price":1440.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3m","offer_id":49110178529532,"sku":"EPI1100.030.1","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7597\/3809\/files\/Image55.jpg?v=1778958867","url":"https:\/\/audiotwo.com\/products\/chord-epicx-aray-rca-interconnect-pair","provider":"Audio Two","version":"1.0","type":"link"}