TT cables, Need help

Shielded cables are good if and only if you need them. Shields tend to make cables sound closed in - less open..less good.

Stringreen, based on your thesis, what would you recommend?
What are you currently using?

I recommend them because I use the same cables myself, in the same application. My VPI has the same type of RCA block as the OP's TT. I have many other cables, but I like the AQ's best. The only difference, is that depending on the phono pre, I sometimes use the AQ Cheetah between my TT and phono pre only. Its same cable as the Jaguar, but silver. I didn't mention it because you probably cant find one for $150. Also, it doesn't always sound better, so there's some risk involved. Not so with the Jaguar. I don't think I could get that cable to sound bad if I tried. If you can't demo, its a very safe choice.

Take a look at Anticables 2.2 Performance Series.

I would use them throughout.

Their architecture is perfect for TT use, but get the screened version from the TT to the phono stage.

Regards