Transparent Phono Cable

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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I have A/B'd the Purist Venustas arm cable against the Graham IC-70.Anyone telling you which one to buy is NOT doing you any favors,though the sentiments are well intended!
It is COMPLETELY up to the specific voicing of your own components,and your tastes.
In my own comparison,the Venustas was smoothe and relaxed,but a bit lacking in dynamics and slam.The Graham IC-70 absolutely clobbered it in these areas(far better bass,as observed by two additional audio friends who were present).
Admittedly,the particular system was very detailed,to begin with,and the room was not very reflective(a good thing,but this all affects our observations).
My advise(only opinion)is to use a little common sense/consider the prices involved/try to make your own comparisons.Yet the Silver Breeze does look to be a winner.On paper!

BTW,Nsgarsh---------My pal is upgrading his Temper-v,and getting the Orpheus.Since he bribes me with two pricey bottles of Chianti/Barolo(which we all drink after set-up)to perform the "mounting/set-up tasks",I will be in a good position of comparing with the Temper.He,and I have very similar systems,and I have heard his about a zillion times,so if the Orpheus is "THAT" good I will have to start saving some dough!

HMM!!....Maybe the Orpheus will be "better" than my recollection of how I remember the Universe sounding!Nah,I better not go "there"!! -:)

Best!

Speedy, send me an email! ( I forgot the secret key. ) Hope your dad is doing well.

Best,

Dan

ZYX Universe is here to compare to the Dynavector. Comparison is coming soon. 2nd party impressions go the the Universe. This is hearsay based on a friend listening in someone elses system. I will be comparing shortly. It will be the ZYX Universe in an Ikeda compared to the XV-1s on the Schroder SQ. The Ikeda will be using the Silver tonearm cable. The Schroder has the Nordost Vallhala cryogenicly treated.

Initial impressions of the Schroder. Who says it doesn't have bass. It has incredible bass.