Name: Tellurium Q Black II RCA | Award-Winning Interconnect
Brand: Tellurium Q
SKU: 93317
Price: 410.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Description

Tellurium Q Black II RCA 1m Analogue Interconnect

The Tellurium Q Black II RCA 1m is a high-performance analogue interconnect developed for listeners who want greater clarity, timing precision and image focus without introducing artificial brightness or tonal hardness.

Part of Tellurium Q’s acclaimed Black Family, the Black II RCA combines fine detail and strong resolution with the smooth, coherent and natural presentation for which the series is known.

It is designed for single-ended analogue connections between components such as DACs, CD players, streamers, phono stages, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers and power amplifiers.

Tellurium Q Black II RCA 1m analogue interconnect cable

Natural Clarity and Musical Coherence

The Tellurium Q Black II RCA is designed to reveal more of the recording while keeping the presentation natural and musically connected.

Rather than creating the impression of extra detail by pushing the upper frequencies forward, the Black II focuses on clarity, timing and separation.

The result is a presentation that can sound more open and precise while remaining smooth enough for long listening sessions.

The Black Family Philosophy

Tellurium Q develops its cables as distinct performance families rather than simply increasing conductor size or price.

The Black Family is designed around a combination of smoothness, fine detail, strong resolution and reduced apparent harshness.

Music is intended to remain coherent and organic, with natural tonal colour and strong image stability.

Focus, Timing and Lucidity

One of the qualities repeatedly highlighted in reviews of the Black RCA platform is the improvement in focus and timing.

A more stable relationship between instruments can make the musical presentation easier to follow, particularly in complex recordings.

The Black II generation builds on the original Black interconnect with greater refinement, clarity and spatial organisation.

Tellurium Q Black II RCA connector detail

Single-Ended RCA Analogue Connection

The Black II RCA is designed for conventional single-ended analogue audio connections.

Typical applications include:

DAC to integrated amplifier
DAC to preamplifier
CD player to amplifier
Streamer with analogue outputs to amplifier
Phono stage to preamplifier
Preamplifier to power amplifier

The cable is supplied as a stereo pair and factory terminated with RCA connectors.

Tellurium Q Black II RCA stereo interconnect pair

Designed for High-Resolution Systems

The Black II RCA can be used across a wide range of systems, from carefully selected mid-level electronics to highly revealing high-end components.

Its balance of smoothness and resolution makes it particularly suitable for systems that already have strong detail retrieval but would benefit from greater coherence and a more natural presentation.

It can work equally well with solid-state and valve-based electronics.

Clarity without Artificial Brightness

Some interconnects create the impression of added resolution by shifting the tonal balance toward the upper frequencies.

The Black II takes a different approach.

Its purpose is to improve separation, transient definition and spatial information without making the system sound thin, sharp or aggressive.

This makes it particularly attractive for revealing digital sources and systems where extra detail must not come at the expense of tonal naturalness.

Soundstage and Image Definition

The Black II RCA is designed to improve the stability and organisation of the soundstage.

Voices and instruments can become easier to locate within the recording while preserving their natural relationship to the surrounding acoustic.

The emphasis is not on artificially enlarging the soundstage but on making the existing spatial information clearer and more believable.

Refined Black II Generation

The Black II generation represents an evolution of one of Tellurium Q’s most successful analogue interconnect designs.

The company keeps many construction details confidential, preferring the performance of the complete cable to speak for itself.

Compared with the earlier Black generation, Black II has been praised for greater refinement, spaciousness and precision while retaining the characteristic Black Family smoothness.

Tellurium Q Black II RCA cable and connectors close-up

Reviews & Awards

The Tellurium Q Black interconnect family has received extensive recognition from specialist audio publications, while the Black II generation has been praised for its refinement, speed, focus and musical coherence.

Awarded and Recommended by…

Tellurium Q Black RCA cable awards and recommendations

The award panel includes recognition from Hi-Fi Choice, The Ear, Hi-Fi World, Hi-Fi+ and HiFi News.

Some earlier awards shown in the Black family history were originally awarded to the predecessor of the Black II generation, while later reviews specifically evaluate the Black II RCA.

Hi-Fi+

“Putting it into my system, I was impressed by just how communicative this modestly priced cable was.”

Hi-Fi+ highlighted the cable’s improvement in focus, timing and overall lucidity compared with a similarly priced reference interconnect.

Hi-Fi World

“I’d say it sounds one of the very best cables at the price.”

The Black interconnect finished first in a 17-cable group test and achieved a perfect score across all 16 assessment categories.

Hi-Fi World

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Hi-Fi+

“Sonically, Tellurium Q is on to something here. The sound is more focused and coherent than I expected.”

The review particularly praised the Black II for being detailed and precise without becoming overly analytical.

Hi-Fi+

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Hi-Fi Choice

“The new and improved Black II really serves up sophisticated performances that are very involving and refined throughout.”

Hi-Fi Choice described the Black II as offering even stronger value for money than its predecessor.

Hi-Fi Choice

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The Ear

“The original Black interconnect was by no means broken, but Geoff set himself the task of improving it and I would say that he has more than achieved his objective.”

The Ear directly compared Black II with the original Black and found the newer generation to be a meaningful improvement.

The Ear

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Audio Video

“The spectrum of nuances became more apparent and clear. The music became more interesting to listen to.”

Alpha Audio

“Nowhere does the music sound sharp or thin, but very open, transparent and defined.”

Alpha Audio praised the cable for sounding balanced, open and transparent while maintaining momentum, calmness and a strong sense of realism.

Alpha Audio

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Tellurium Q Black II RCA Specifications

Type: Analogue RCA interconnect
Series: Black II
Family: Black Family
Product code: BK-RCA
Connection: RCA to RCA
Configuration: Stereo pair
Standard length: 1 metre
Application: Single-ended analogue audio
Termination: Factory terminated

Black II RCA vs Ultra Black II RCA

The

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II RCA

sits above Black II within the same Black Family.

Black II provides excellent clarity, smoothness and musical coherence at a lower price point.

Ultra Black II moves further in low-level resolution, image focus, dynamic control and spatial definition while maintaining the same fundamental Black Family tonal philosophy.

Black II RCA vs Silver III RCA

The

Tellurium Q Silver III RCA

belongs to a different cable family and follows a different sonic philosophy.

Black II places greater emphasis on smoothness, natural coherence and reduced apparent harshness.

Silver III is more open, neutral and revealing, with greater emphasis on transparency and extension.

The best choice depends on the tonal balance and resolving ability of the complete system.

Black II RCA vs Black II XLR

The

Tellurium Q Black II XLR

is designed for balanced analogue systems.

The RCA version is the correct choice for components using single-ended analogue connections, while the XLR version is intended for genuine balanced signal paths.

Who Is the Tellurium Q Black II RCA For?

The Tellurium Q Black II RCA is ideal for listeners who want greater clarity and image focus without making their system brighter or more analytical.

It is especially suitable for revealing digital sources, valve amplification and systems where natural tonal balance and musical coherence are priorities.

It is also an excellent entry point into Tellurium Q’s Black Family before moving to Ultra Black II or Black Diamond.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tellurium Q Black II RCA an analogue cable?

Yes. It is designed for single-ended analogue RCA connections.

What is the standard length?

This version is supplied in a standard length of 1 metre.

Is it supplied as a stereo pair?

Yes. The Black II RCA is supplied as a factory-terminated stereo pair.

Is Black II brighter than the Blue Family?

Black II offers greater resolution and definition, but it is still designed to reduce apparent harshness and maintain a smooth, natural tonal balance.

Where does Black II sit in the Tellurium Q range?

Within the Black Family, Black II sits below Ultra Black II and Black Diamond.

Tellurium Q Cable Families

Blue Family

Warm and forgiving for systems with a slight edge or for listeners who prefer a smoother and more relaxed presentation.

Blue and Ultra Blue are especially suitable for AV and home cinema systems.

Black Family

Smooth, finely detailed and highly resolving while reducing apparent harshness.

Music is presented as a coherent and organic whole with strong realism, natural tone and excellent image focus.

Silver Family

The Silver Family is designed as a highly open and uncoloured signal path with excellent transparency, extension, dynamic freedom and natural tonal colour.

Tellurium Q Blue Black and Silver cable family comparison