A “clean” analog connection for portable and Hi-Fi sources
AudioQuest Golden Gate is an analog cable designed to extract more detail and naturalness from your 3.5mm connections. The Solid Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) conductor construction helps reduce distortion, while the Foamed Polyethylene insulation maintains micro-dynamics and timing. The Asymmetrical Double-Balanced geometry works to preserve signal coherence and a cleaner sound.
Project and materials: more silence, more definition
The Golden Gate integrates a metal-layer noise-dissipation system to limit high-frequency noise and improve readability. Cold-welded terminations with gold-plated contacts avoid the thermal effects typical of soldering, maintaining a stable and reliable connection over time. The Nylon Braid jacket (red/black) adds strength and flexibility in real-world installations.
Who it's for: Instant upgrade on AUX, portable DACs and line-out
Perfect between your smartphone/DAP and amplifier, between a DAC's headphone output and analog inputs, or for compact desktop connections. The 3.5mm mini-jack on both ends makes the cable extremely versatile, with a technical design that aims to reduce interference and signal "dirt," leaving more room for soundstage and detail.
| Category |
Analog audio interconnect cable |
| Connections |
3.5mm male jack → 3.5mm male jack |
| Conductor material |
Solid-Conductor Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) |
| Geometry |
Asymmetrical Double-Balanced |
| Dielectric insulation |
Expanded Polyethylene (Foamed-Polyethylene) |
| Shielding / noise dissipation |
Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation System |
| Terminations |
Cold-Welded (without welding) |
| Contact plating |
Gold-Plated |
| External cladding
|
Red/Black Nylon Braid |
| Available lengths |
0.6 m · 1 m · 1.5 m · 2 m · 3 m · 5 m · 8 m · 12 m · 16 m · 20 m |
| Packaging |
Single cable |
