Transparent Phono Cable

I don't know if Transparent makes a special cable specifically for phono. If they do, great. I, however, once used a Transparent IC between my table and phono amp, and it hummed loudly. I replaced it with an Audioquest Jaguar, which didn't hum.

Cheers.

Transparent does have dedicated phono interconnects...special order type of thing...the hum may have been a grounding issue not really a cable issue...

Thanks, guys. I seem to get more support for the PAD Venustas than anything else.

BTW, I'm really on the fence between the XV1S and the Universe. Opinions are about equally divided.

Ed

i assume you are using a DIN connector and not the RCA box. assuming that; you will need to pretty much special order most cables with that DIN connector. the chances of being able to compare phono cables with DIN connectors are slim.

i would strongly recommend the Transparent (whichever level you can afford) and a friend that has tried both Transparent Opus interconnect and top of line Purist as phono cables tells me he prefers the Purist. neither of our tt's use the DIN connector.

personally; i have been using the Nordost Valhalla as a phono cable for 5 years but have heard the Opus and prefer that.

regarding your cartridge decision i did a comparison of the two cartridges that you may want to read here;

cartridge comparison

you have a wonderful vinyl system...enjoy.

The other "worst kept secret" tonearm cable is the Silver Breeze from Silver Audio Cable http://www.silveraudio.com/
Max is great to talk with and will let you audition a pair (which I almost did until I lucked into my Venustas) It's a lot less money, but don't let THAT scare you!

As for cartridges, you should also be considering the Colibri (it's still the best with the right equipment, I'd have one but I'd be too scared of damaging it)

Also the $4000 Magic Diamond, available from Lloyd Walker, (the current sleeper from Switzerland but expensive) along with Jan Allaerts made-to-order gems.

Absolute best value is the brand new $5000 Transfiguration Orpheus- ( available for $2650) I haven't heard one, but if it's actually better than my Temper W, then it's phenomenal!

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