Phono cable advice.


What are some good phono cable options for around $150ish and under? So far I’m looking at BJ LC-1 and Zu Audio Mission cables. This would be for between my Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Esprit and most likely (still looking) a MoFi StudioPhono preamp. I have an extra pair of Kimber Silver Streak cables but they don’t look insulated well enough. I’ll be running DH Labs Air Matrix from my preamp to KEF LS50 Wireless speakers. I’d like something I can grow out a little with as I incrementally upgrade things. Stylus (Blue 2M?) is probably next.

Thanks for any input.
asahitoro
I will simply quote a trusted expert for an example, Chakster.
atmasphere6,625 posts10-16-2018 3:08pm


A further advantage is that unshielded cables have lower capacitance per foot, which is really helpful when dealing with the resonance that develops due to the cartridge inductance and the cable capacitance.

So, the disadvantage would be the converse of what he says. Potentially higher capacitance, for example.

However, you miss my point. My point was that you and Invictus are making these blanket statements as if they are facts, and absolutes. Nobody is "unintelligent" for using something that works. There are NO absolutes in this hobby. You are misdirecting the OP by providing your opinion as if it is fact. It may be fact in SOME situations... but not in others.

And, the fact that it works for me isn't any kind of miracle.  As stated by Atmasphere and others in this thread, there are some situations where a shielded phono cable is not as good as an unshielded one.
These are not blanket statements. This is the LAW. To suggest that small signal cables need no shield is an insult to electrical engineering and all of the hard work that goes into proper design and not just in cables but in any electrical components. Especially in today’s polluted world. 
Well there goes my thread...lol.

For the record I have or will have to try the:
-AS Impact SE (burned in version)
-Jelco RCA/RCA
-Zu Audio Mission (V1)
-DH Labs Silver Sonic Air Matrix

Whether I can tell a noticeable difference on my modest setup remains to be heard but I’ll try to post an update when I can. @chakster yes, the LS50 Wireless speakers have wireless capability but as I’ve stated earlier all my sources will be hard wired as well as the speakers have a wired connection to each other. I have a Node 2 connected via Lifatec optical and my turntable will be connected to the phono pre by one of the above cables. The phono pre will then be connected to the KEFs via another pair of DH Labs Silver Sonic Air Matrix.

It’s coming down to a MoFi StudioPhono or Lounge Audio LCR MKIII w/silver upgrade for my phono pre.

Thanks again for the excellent input everyone!
Good luck! As a geezer, I am totally confused by the wireless thing but have fun and report back after you're done so you can rile up the masses here a bit more haha!