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Phono cable upgrade recommendation for MC cartridge

Getting back into vinyl after a long exile and using a stock SME van den hul 105 DIN to RCA cable on a low output MC Transfiguration cartridge. Threads generally indicate that the bus goes a lot further (and can sound better) with a different cable. Looking at Cardas GR, Morrow ph7 and Audience Au24SE (low Z) right now. Lots of others also look promising, but availability given a ceiling of around $700 (used) is limiting. Any Audiogoner recommendations will be much appreciated!
wakajawaka
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wakajawaka OP
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Hi Geof the cable is a stock item that comes w/ SME arms, a 501 (sorry not 105) van den hul DIN to RCA cable. Arm on this table is an Odyssey RP1-XG.

Thanks Lalitk and Stereo5 for the VH Audio and Audio Envy recommendations!
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chakster
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Look for Zu Audio Mission Phono with WBT, try it, you can return any Zu product for full refund. 
grk
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Check out the WyWires cable line at 40% off now!
geof3
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Oh, so you don’t have an SME arm then? Otherwise I was going to suggest a little trip to Canada... Audio Sensibilities is another good choice for a DIN cable. And I will second VH Audio, Chris is easy going and has some excellent products. 
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fuzztone
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Stick with the AE unless you're set on spenfing money you could put into another cart.
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