{"product_id":"takshaka-rca-interconnects","title":"Takshaka RCA Interconnects","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eTakshaka RCA Cables\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of hands-on experimentation, tweaking, testing, and pushing the limits of what a cable can do, I’ve finally built something that outperforms even my own award-winning Signature Series, a benchmark that many believed could not be beat. But here it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHello to the Exquisite Ears. Please allow me to introduce...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg style=\"width: 220px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-takshakawords.png?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Takshaka wordmark\" width=\"220\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eby Snake River Audio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe evolution of audiophile excellence.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takshaka RCA cables are built around the core Takshaka philosophy: use the best pure precious metals available, combine them deliberately, keep the signal protected, and control noise without choking dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePure silver, pure 24k gold, and high-purity OFHC copper each bring different strengths. Silver favors speed, articulation, and low-level detail. Gold adds density, body, and tonal richness. Copper provides weight, drive, and foundation. Used without intent, those traits can fight each other. Used correctly, they work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTakshaka uses multiple strand sizes and carefully chosen metal ratios to balance these characteristics without forcing a particular sound. Nothing is exaggerated. Nothing is softened to hide problems. The goal is clarity, scale, and natural musical flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hanging Faraday® shielding protects the signal while remaining electrically isolated from the return path, helping create an exceptionally black background.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is not to impress in the first thirty seconds, though it quite often does. But as you'll find out, the longer you listen, the more you hear. More resolution. More space. More breath. Just ... more.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; padding-right:20px; text-align:right; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eJUST IN!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nRead the review on the Takshaka cables\u003cbr\u003e\r\nin October's \u003ci\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003ca style=\"color:#b00; text-decoration:underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-TASTAK.pdf?v=1784318233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\r\nClick here to check it out!\r\n\u003c\/a\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; text-align:left;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg style=\"max-width:150px; height:auto; border:1px solid #ccc;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-NGTASTAK.jpg?v=1784318233\" alt=\"The Absolute Sound magazine review cover\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg style=\"width: 150px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-snakeeyes.png?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Snake River Audio Snake Eyes divider\" width=\"150\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eEddie Twist® — Takshaka Evolution\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our high-current speaker and power cables are built using our proprietary Eddie Twist® geometry. It’s a method I developed to maximize air around the conductors while maintaining mechanical stability along the entire length of the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is immediacy without aggression, weight without thickness, and a midrange so dimensional it feels physically present. Dynamics breathe. Transients snap. Music moves effortlessly from silence into life.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is a photo of an actual Takshaka conductor strand. You can clearly see the multiple wire sizes working together, along with the intentional air gaps that are central to the Eddie Twist design.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"media-block takshaka-wire-strand\" style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg style=\"max-width:180px; height:auto; border:1px solid #ccc;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-takwire.jpg?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Takshaka conductor strand showing multiple wire sizes and intentional air gaps\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhoto: Takshaka conductor strand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg style=\"width: 150px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-snakeeyes.png?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Snake River Audio Snake Eyes divider\" width=\"150\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eHanging Faraday® Shielding\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMany conventional shielded cable designs tie the shield into the signal circuit at both ends. While common, that approach can raise return-side capacitance and alter impedance behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eI compare this to walking down the sidewalk to the store, then having to slog through a swamp on the way home. The trips are not equal. The path is imbalanced. That imbalance can create problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMy Hanging Faraday® instead isolates the shield electrically while still enclosing the conductors, functioning like a Faraday cage that blocks external interference without loading the transmission path.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe effects of our Hanging Faraday shielding aren’t just opined. The following images were taken at our booth at an audio show with many people watching the demonstration, observing the test conditions in real time, and even providing the comparison cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2em; text-align:center;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.5em; color:#600; text-align:center;\"\u003eDirect Comparison: Shielding Effectiveness\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;\"\u003e\r\nReal-world oscilloscope results clearly demonstrate the power of our proprietary\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eHanging Faraday® shielding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Test performed in front of a live audience at a trade show,\u003cbr\u003e\r\nusing a random cable brought up by an audience member:\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cimg style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto; border:1px solid #ccc; margin-top:1em;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-TNC.jpg?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Noise comparison showing effect of Hanging Faraday shielding\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; justify-content:space-around; margin-top:0.5em; font-style:italic; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Competitor’s “shielded” power cable\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snake River Audio Takshaka with Hanging Faraday®\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1em; font-size:1.1em;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eResult:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over \u003cspan style=\"color:#d00;\"\u003e10dB noise reduction\u003c\/span\u003e achieved using Hanging Faraday shielding — delivering \u003cem\u003ecleaner power, lower noise floor, and enhanced audio resolution\u003c\/em\u003e.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg style=\"width: 150px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-snakeeyes.png?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Snake River Audio Snake Eyes divider\" width=\"150\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eWhat’s in a Name? The Legend of Takshaka\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn ancient Indian mythology, Takshaka was the king of the serpent deities, a powerful and revered naga known for wisdom, strength, and protection. As the ultimate Snake God, he embodied the perfect symbolism for what this cable represents: unrivaled performance, elegant power, and elite craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmong all our creations, this one sits at the top, so it was only fitting to give it a name worthy of that legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg style=\"width: 150px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-snakeeyes.png?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Snake River Audio Snake Eyes divider\" width=\"150\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eBuilt by Hand, One at a Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt Snake River Audio, \u003cb\u003enothing is mass-produced\u003c\/b\u003e. Every Takshaka cable is \u003cb\u003ecustom-built from the bare wire, raw materials per order\u003c\/b\u003e. No shortcuts. No outsourcing. Just real craftsmanship, by me and my team, one cable at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWant a specific length or connector not listed? Shoot me an email, we’ll make it happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg style=\"width: 150px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-snakeeyes.png?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Snake River Audio Snake Eyes divider\" width=\"150\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eLead Time \u0026amp; Curing\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your order is in, it goes into the build queue. Refer to the Build Queue indicator on our website for the current turnaround time. Once its turn comes up, we’ll hand-craft your cable and, unless you opt out, run it through a \u003cb\u003e200-hour curing process\u003c\/b\u003e before shipping. That means it’s almost fully cured, or \"burned in\" and ready to perform the moment it hits your system. A little bit of settling time is always suggested, but for the most part, they're ready to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBuild queue is typically about \u003cb\u003e8–10 business days\u003c\/b\u003e, and including curing, most orders ship in \u003cb\u003eabout three weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. But please refer to the Build Queue Indicator for up-to-date reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll get automatic email updates from the website throughout the process, including tracking once it ships. If you don't see them, check your \"spam\" folder. Be sure to mark these emails as \"not spam\" to ensure future updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e30-Day Trial. In Your System, On Your Terms\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eI get it, you need (and should) hear it in \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e room, not some showroom or hotel suite at an audio show. That’s why we offer a \u003cb\u003e30-day risk-free trial\u003c\/b\u003e. If you're not blown away, return the cable in like-new condition and get a \u003cb\u003efull refund\u003c\/b\u003e, minus shipping and processing fees. Read more details about our return policy here.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLess than 3% of our cables are ever returned. In fact, over \u003cb\u003e40% of our customers come back for more\u003c\/b\u003e. That says more than I ever could.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cimg style=\"width: 150px; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7500\/4703\/files\/product-desc-images-snakeeyes.png?v=1784318233\" alt=\"Snake River Audio Snake Eyes divider\" width=\"150\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eTrade-In Program\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eGot a Snake River Audio cable you want to upgrade from? Let’s make it easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe can accept \u003cb\u003egenuine Snake River Audio cables\u003c\/b\u003e for trade-in. Just contact us first at \u003ca href=\"mailto:SnakeRiverAudio@gmail.com\"\u003eSnakeRiverAudio@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Once received, we’ll evaluate it based on condition, age, and type, and assign a fair trade-in value, usually \u003cb\u003e50–75% of original retail\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe list used cables at near break-even, so your trade-in value will reflect actual resale (\u003ci\u003eminus payment and shipping fees\u003c\/i\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eI am currently working on a process\/partnership to be able to accept non-SRA cables as trade-ins. If you have cables that you don't need any more, even other brands, email and let me know what you've got. I'll need make, model, brand, length, terminations, age (if known), and a couple of pictures to be able to give you a close estimated trade-in value.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: During sale periods, trade-ins are discretionary and handled case-by-case.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eFree Shipping - Always\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNo gimmicks, no thresholds. 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