About RCA Connectors:

An RCA connectors are plugs and a jacks designed for use with coaxial cable for frequencies ranging from the very lowest up to several megahertz. RCA Connectors / Jacks are most commonly used to deliver high quality analog signal, digital video signal, component video, composite video and in some cases speaker connections.

There are many types of RCA connectors in the market but it is always best to choose a high quality RCA Connector when assembling cables. High quality RCA connectors as usually constructed of a high quality bass material that is 24K gold plated. Gold plated RCA connectors of premium quality will usually feature a split tip and a tightly fitting crown (outer ring) to insure maximum signal transfer. RCA connectors can be purchased with either screw down or solder type connections.

Audiophile grade gold RCA connectors will often feature a locking mechanism. Gold-plating reduces the effect of corrosion and locking RCA connectors solve most of the mechanical problems.

Cables used to connect to Gold RCA connectors include: analog audio cable, 75 Ohm Video or Spdif cable, and RG6 Cable