One option to consider is the Zavfino junction box which allows you to use any standard RCA interconnects that you like (and or want to experiment with). I have SOTA sapphire with the PT-6 tonearm which was originally wired with a Sumiko PIB junction box. I replaced it with the Zavfino when the Sumiko outer ground cabling wore out and it works great - currently use Analysis Plus cables but you can use any interconnects.
Moderately priced DIN phono cable suggestions needed
Hi, all you analog guys, I want to replace my ancient phono interconnect for my Audioquest PT-5 tonearm(not sure which DIN orientation it has, maybe Jelco?). This is on my also ancient AR ES-1 turntable, which still works fine. I think I need about 1.5 meter length, unless that is long enough to cause audio quality problems. I can't even remember what cable I currently have, but I think I kind of rigged it up back in the day. The grounding cable is all frayed now. Not sure if I need the straight DIN connector or the right angle one.
I was thinking about the Audio Sensibility Impact SE at ~$230, but I'm sure there are other alternatives. Any suggestions much appreciated.
https://audiosensibility.com/blog/products-2/phono-cables-occ-copper-and-occ-silver/#!/Impact-SE-Ang...
I was thinking about the Audio Sensibility Impact SE at ~$230, but I'm sure there are other alternatives. Any suggestions much appreciated.
https://audiosensibility.com/blog/products-2/phono-cables-occ-copper-and-occ-silver/#!/Impact-SE-Ang...
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OP: Take Five Audio's Mogami phono cables are worth taking a look at. Gene's builds are on par with high end cable makers that charge considerably more money than what he is charging, he list specs for his finished cables, and is always a pleasure to deal with. @noromance, Jelco from my understanding used Mogami cable in their tonearms and cables, as do a few high end cable makers according to other posters. |
Thanks all, @noromance The turntable is in an enclosed rack right now and I was hoping not to have to remove it until I have the new cable and am ready to install it. I hoped someone here might have knowledge of the PT-5 tonearm and which DIN pattern it has. @krameshmurthy Thanks for the tip on the Zafino junction box, will look into that. @jeffrey75 I looked up the Take Five 2893 DIN to rca phono cable, looks very good. About the same price as the Audio Sensibility. |
Caution, some tonearms need LONG din connectors, small diameter barrel, https://www.google.com/shopping/product/1?q=long+narrow+din+connector&bih=648&biw=1280&r... to get in/up high enough in a narrow tonearm tube to connect. I would definitely check with tonearm manufacturer first, or, take it out of the rack, see for yourself. i.e., this connector’s short shoulder design would not get thru the arm high enough https://www.google.com/shopping/product/1?q=high+quality+5+pin+din+&bih=648&biw=1280&rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS881US881&hl=en&sxsrf=ALeKk02SRrW9K8eYVKtCQh8CHa8Uvo_4iA:1618327684935&oq=high+quality+5+pin+din+&gs_lcp=Cgtwcm9kdWN0cy1jYxAMMgQIIxAnMgUIIRCrAjIFCCEQqwIyBQghEKABMgUIIRCgAToECAAQQzoKCAAQsQMQgwEQQzoICAAQsQMQgwE6AggAOgQIABAYOggIABAWEB4QGFDjcVj_zwFg8ZwCaABwAHgAgAFziAGaDpIBBDIxLjKYAQCgAQHAAQE&sclient=products-cc&prds=eto:12667615546723987542_0,pid:12667615546723987542&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjRiKWWxfvvAhXiQ98KHXlfA8kQgwgItQU I got this one, (scroll down, see RCA-5P version) based on my Blackbird Tonearm Maker’s recommendation. I think a bit over your budget, the point is, it fit the Blackbirds short tube, but the straight din end would not get up my Acos tonearm’s long tube. https://www.ortofon.com/6nx-tsw-1010-p-414?variant=J061210048 Also, do you know the clearance from the bottom of the tube to the bottom of the Tt's feet? You might want/need a right angle version as I did with my Mission arm. |
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