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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
invictus005
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I’ll make a recommendation to OP. Try the Ortofon 6NX-TSW-1010 phono cable. I believe it’s built by Zonotone out of Japan, correctly shielded, and has premium components throughout. Sounds very good IMO.
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noromance
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Jelco RCA-RCA cable here for $88 with 30 day return.
https://www.usahifi.com/products/jelco-jac-pp19e2-rca-rca-tonearm-cable
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chakster
6,144 posts
 
In my opinion to find something better than Zu Mission copper phono cable you have to spend at least $400 (retail). And if you will replace stock RCA on mission mk1 then this cable compete with some very expensive cables. 
asahitoro OP
244 posts
 
Thanks again everyone,

@noromance and @wolf_garcia is that the Jelco cable that you guys have?
https://www.usahifi.com/products/jelco-jac-pp19e2-rca-rca-tonearm-cable

Are there different part #s of the actual cable used? I’m might pick that up and the Zu Audio Mission to try with the AS Impact SE to see which I prefer.
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noromance
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@asahitoro Mine has a DIN plug but it's the same pink OFC cable. 
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