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SME 309 and SOTA Sapphire - Cable & Cartridge Help

I have just ordered a new SOTA Sapphire and will use the SME 309 and the Cosmos armboard. I am looking for some feedback and help with the following:
1. The stock cable with the SME 309 is a right-angle DIN. I purchased the Furutech AG 12 right-angle DIN. Does anyone know if there is enough clearance underneath the SOTA for it? The vdH stock cable has a much smaller shell. Also, why can't a regular DIN work? The SME specs show that the tonearm interface faces the back of the tt and is parallel to the plinth.
2. Based upon the SME/SOTA/Furutech configuration, which of the 2 cartridges would you use: the Shelter 901 mk2 or the Dynavector XX2 mk2?

As always, I appreciate the help and feedback!
Thanks and happy listening!
ksl822
ksl822 OP
32 posts
 
Thanks, everyone!

I should be getting my SOTA next week. I decided to mount the Shelter 901 MKII on it with the Furutech phono cable.
Let's wait and hear!
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robob
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I actually bought another headshell to try my Shelter 501 II . Let us know what the 901 sounds like in the 309. Details would be nice.

Also, how about comparing the stock cable to the Furutech? Not big on silver myself but I am curious.

Good Luck,
Robert
ksl822 OP
32 posts
 
Will do!

I am still waiting for SOTA to deliver my tt.

I have found that silver cables seem to be too bright with a loss in the lower octaves.

Let's see what happens!

Rich
manitunc
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Did you get your Sota yet?
ksl822 OP
32 posts
 
It just came but I haven't had a chance to set it up yet.
I will this weekend! :)
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