There are lots of decent phono cables around. I have had very good results using Cardas Neutral Reference phono ( the least expensive very good phono cable at <$300), Harmonic Tech's Crystal Copper phono(around $400, XLO Signature 2 phono ( now anout $750), but the one that I settled on and use currently is the Hovland Music Groove2. It seems to bring out the best from whatever cartridge is in front of it in a relaxed, musical presentation, so that stays in my system.