Tonearm cable for VPI Scout JMW9 arm

The VPI cable is good value and sounds fine. Of course, since I am a VPI dealer you would expect me to say that. It can be bettered for more money, as is usually the case in audio. I used the metal screened version of Van den Hul's THE FIRST ULTIMATE with good success [also a dealer for them]. I occasionally use the unscreened version as well so an unshielded cable MIGHT work but you could get hum problems, it all depends on your system. Cable choices are very personal; you can't go wrong with the VPI, you can get more performance for more money, you might find one you like better for the same money or even less. See how simple it all is? LOL

Thanks Stanwal. I've been down that path before many times just not with tonearm cables. My previous table had the cable as part of the arm so there was no changing it. Without getting into the "cables sound different vs cables sound the same" debate it seems to me the tonearm cable is one of the cables in the system that would potentially have the greatest effect on the sound. Speculation only. I don't have the system set up yet but my first thought was to try Kimber Hero with a separate ground wire since I have it available.

Rule 1, always try what you already have first.