DH Labs

How are the DH Labs Dimension tonearm/phono cables? My table, MoFi UltraDeck has rca out. I’m currently using the stock RCA tonearm cables which I think are Cardas. Any benefit in upgrading those?

@audphile1 They are quite good and will bring a faster, more open/transparent sound and dynamics compared to any stock copper cable. The cabling design (conductors, dielectric, etc) itself is similar to that of the Air Matrix, but with even lower capacitance designed for delicate phono signals.

If you want, look for reviews on the Air Matrix to understand how this cable will sound, as I believe reviews on Dimension are low.

@audphile1 I have the UltraDeck as well, and went with DH Labs Dimension cable. I didn’t see much of a difference, I was surprised. I think that Cardas TT set is already pretty good cabling.

@blisshifi 👍…I’ll read up on those. Build quality looks great with nice connectors. 

@builder3 thanks! I believe the stock ICs are Cardas. No major complaints on their sound but it’s tough to say what I’m missing without comparing to anything else. 

I understand completely. I wanted to see a big improvement, but did not. I'll also mention that I do not have perfect hearing, by any means, too many years of hammering, sawing, and shooting. But nearly all of my other cable upgrades have been easy to hear an improvement. My amp is a Luxman L-590 AX, speakers are Paradigm S6's. All listening is near-field at low to moderate volume.