Analog cables for TT

I think that you may have hit the nail on its head. Given the very low signal level coming from a moving coil cartridge, what works well in other applications may not work well for phono IC. Noise can also be a significant problem and shielding may in some instances be required. Likewise, the availability of a ground wire is often critical to avoid hum. Three cables that I highly recommend in order of increasing price: Hovland, Nordost Valhalla dedicated phono, and Siltech. The Siltech unfortunately is very expensive and takes forever to break in but is excellent as is the Valhalla. The Hovland is close to the other two and about one quarter of the price. I have not tried the top of the line Purist on phono but it should also be very good.

What arm, cartridge and phonostage are you using? These will impact what you can expect to hear with different cables.

It might be worth it to obtain some demo cables and swap them out so you can hear the differences for yourself.

Project TT, Project arm, Sumiko Blue Point Cartridge. TAD-150 Pre with phono...

Thanks,

I agree with Fcrowder, after the Hovland the improvement compared to price was not worth it for me.

The hovland is an $800 cable. Are we seriously suggesting using an $800 cable on a project turntable ? Honestly I don't think that is a good allocation of resources.