Phono Interconnect

I have the PL Dialogue Premium HP. Before that, had the Prologue 2 WITH the same phono board option.

Considering your level of gear, (and its fine) I found just ordinary $25 video cables used for DVD players adequate(remember those 3 cables:red,blue,green?)The shielding required for video signals ensures quite operation. IMO, spending more for a very subtle, if any,noticeable improvement not justified.

If you decide to go up the food chain with a separate phono, THEN, drive yourself nuts like the rest of us wondering if you purchased "THE" cable.
Just my personal experience, until you start considering something over $500, the built in is fine.

Al ok agree that a short distance should be fairly slight so both would probably suffice my needs at the moment.

I know this hobby can drive us nuts and I am a firm believer that power cords and interconnects can make a substantial difference in sound. However, I'm new to the vinyl world and wasn't sure how much affect a phono cable would make? In my setup I wouldn't think too much (I'm usually wrong lol) because the rest of my cabling is pretty darn good or I feel it is. A local buddy of mine has a high dollar Audio Research system and thinks the Monster phono cable in its own right is good but being the skeptic us audiophiles are I am searching for something that is a cut above.

Tablejockey I may decide to go the separate phono route once I get used to the Pro-Ject RM5SE. Thanks for your insight :) The Jolida JD-9 MKII is on my shortlist.

Check out the Quicksilver Audio silver interconnects (150.00) . I used them years ago and they were damn good!

Sam, proceed with caution. Particularly if you're expecting a WOW moment. Also consider a used phono amp that retailed for 1 k+.
Get it for $5-600. More food for thought-tubed to compliment the already. Fine amp and next level up cart ie LOMC.