Furutech Audio Reference III(RCA) High End performance Interconnect Cable / 1.2m

Description

In modern hi-fi systems, the biggest enemy of realism is not a lack of treble or bass—it’s noise. Electrical noise, magnetic interference, and mechanical vibration can mask low-level information and flatten the spatial cues that make music sound alive. Furutech designed the Audio Reference III (RCA) to address this reality with a “belt-and-suspenders” approach: premium conductors, serious shielding, and a dedicated EMI-absorption strategy that targets today’s polluted electrical environments.

Double-shielded α(Alpha)-OCC conductors: purity plus real-world quiet

At the core are α(Alpha)-OCC conductors, chosen for high purity and consistent signal transfer. Furutech then adds a double-shielded structure aimed at eliminating radiated noise and reducing the chance that the cable becomes an antenna for interference. In practical listening, better noise control is often heard as:

• Cleaner separation between instruments

• More stable imaging and center focus

• More intelligible low-level textures (reverb tails, room cues, micro-dynamics)

• Tighter, more defined bass outlines

Formula GC-303 modules: EMI absorption around the cable

A defining technology in Audio Reference III is Furutech’s Formula GC-303 antimagnetic EMI-absorbent modules that surround each cable. Instead of relying only on a conventional shield, GC-303 is intended to improve noise isolation in environments filled with switching power supplies, routers, displays, and other EMI sources. When system noise drops, music tends to sound more “free,” with improved contrast and a less strained presentation at higher volumes.

Air-foamed HDPE insulation: lower capacitance, better vibration damping

Dielectric choice matters. Furutech specifies air-foamed HDPE insulation, designed to reduce capacitance and damp vibration. Lower capacitance can support a more open top end and cleaner transient behavior, while improved vibration control helps preserve micro-detail and timing stability. The goal is not to create a hyped “hi-fi” sound, but to keep the presentation natural and unforced.

FP-106(R) RCA connectors: engineered contact integrity

The Audio Reference III (RCA) uses high-performance rhodium-plated RCA connectors (FP-106(R)) for optimal signal transfer. Furutech highlights several engineering details that matter in real use:

• A center filament pin made from nonmagnetic rhodium-plated phosphor bronze, with a Teflon dielectric for stable, high-contact performance.

• A connector backbone composed of nonmagnetic rhodium-plated eutectic cast brass.

• A beautifully finished nonmagnetic brass outer locking shell, designed to maintain secure contact pressure and mechanical stability.

In practice, a stable connector reduces the subtle contact variability that can translate into grain, reduced focus, or unpredictable tonal shifts—especially in high-resolution systems.

What it sounds like in a well-matched system

Furutech positions Audio Reference III (RCA) as delivering greater resolution and clarity, more powerful dynamics, and an ultra-quiet soundstage in which music develops more fully—without “presence region” glare. Many listeners describe this class of cable improvement as the system sounding more confident: quieter backgrounds, stronger image solidity, and deeper bass definition that supports the entire frequency range.

Best applications

This 1.2m RCA pair is ideal for:

• DAC → preamp / integrated amp

• Phono stage → preamp

• Streamer → DAC

• CD/SACD player → preamp

• Any analog line-level link where you want maximum quiet and refined detail without brightness