Esprit audio celesta rca interconnect 0.6m - discontinued series

A short 0.6m single ended pair from Esprit's Celesta series, the middle of the French maker's range. 720 strands of 6N OCC copper with an asymmetrical twist, progressive shielding and EH100 plugs with 10 micron silver plating. From a series that is no longer made. Celesta is the middle of Esprit's range, above Beta and below Eterna. This is a 0.6m pair with RCA plugs, a short length intended for source and amplifier sitting in the same rack. It belongs to a discontinued series. Esprit replaced the catalogue with its G10 generation in 2026, so this cable is no longer manufactured, and the price follows from that rather than from anything about the cable. What it does An interconnect carries a low level signal, so the currents involved are tiny and the priorities change. Shielding and the behaviour of the insulation matter more than conductor bulk. Celesta uses 720 strands of 0.07mm 6N OCC copper with an asymmetrical twist, insulated with two different materials, a stiffer high temperature PVC and a softer silicone. The shield is progressive: no shielding over roughly the first third, one layer over the next and two over the last. Esprit fit EH100 plugs with 10 micron silver plating over copper and ferrite rings at one end. How it sounds and where it fits Set expectations properly. An interconnect is the least dramatic change you can make in a system, and its effect depends on what it is joined to. The practical case for this one is a short unbalanced run in a system of roughly €6,000 to €15,000, from a CD player, DAC or phono stage into an integrated or preamplifier standing directly above or below it. Keeping a single ended run short is good practice, and 0.6m is short. If your components are truly balanced, look at the Celesta XLR instead. Key features Celesta series RCA interconnect, mid point of the range 720 strands of 0.07mm 6N OCC copper Asymmetrical twist with two dielectric materials Progressive shielding, building from none to two layers EH100 plugs, 10 micron silver plating over copper 4 percent silver solder and ferrite rings Hand built in France, discontinued series Technical specifications Type: analogue interconnect, unbalanced, sold as a pair Length: 0.6m Connectors: RCA, EH100 Plating: 10 micron silver over copper Conductor: 720 strands of 0.07mm 6N OCC copper Dielectric: high temperature PVC and silicone Screening: progressive, building to two layers Origin: France Condition and what is included This is brand new, from the G9 series. The cable was never fitted to a system and has never been used, and it is offered from the discontinued series at a price that reflects the series being replaced rather than the condition of the cable. Purchased new from Esprit in December 2025. Supplied in its original Esprit box. Sold with the full two year legal guarantee, which cannot be reduced on new goods. The cable is directional and marked with arrows, so connect it with the arrows running towards the amplifier. Frequently asked questions Is 0.6m too short for my system? It is only right if the two components share a rack. Measure the route behind the equipment, including the drop and any slack, before ordering. Longer Esprit interconnects are available. Why is the shielding not continuous? Esprit build the shield up in stages along the cable rather than wrapping it evenly. It is their own approach to screening, used across the Celesta range. How much better is this than the Beta RCA? Celesta moves from 5N to 6N copper and adds the progressive shield and EH100 plugs. Whether you hear the difference depends on the system, so listen if you can. Ask us using the enquiry button on this page and we will confirm condition and availability. Dreamcrest Audio Fidelity Ltd, Nicosia. Specialist hi-fi and high end audio, 20+ years in the audio business. Full details and photos: https://www.dreamcrestaudio.com/product/esprit-celesta-rca-0-6m-discontinued/