We have several experts on analog on this forum. So, with that said, I would like to get the member's feedback as to the "all important" phono cable.
I haven't seen much credence given to this cable by reviewers
, BUT I would think it is perhaps the most important cable in the chain.( or maybe not
)
To my questions: 1) who uses the DIN connection vs. the RCA connection and why? 2) Which cable do you use and why? 3) Can one use a generic ic cable as
a substitute cable in this position? 4) Is length that important...shorter the better or no difference? 5) grounding wire...yes or no? 6) Is it important to have the same
make of cable in this position as the rest of your ic's/speaker cables? 7) Who has their tonearm wire from the cartridge connect directly to the preamp...thereby bypassing the 'phono cable' connection at the tonearm. ( i.e. no separate phono cable and no junction box/connection which I would think would be the best solution, BUT could bring other issues to be considered).
Lastly, are we to be concerned about the type/ design of the wiring from the cartridge to the junction box of the tonearm, or ??

I haven't seen much credence given to this cable by reviewers
To my questions: 1) who uses the DIN connection vs. the RCA connection and why? 2) Which cable do you use and why? 3) Can one use a generic ic cable as
a substitute cable in this position? 4) Is length that important...shorter the better or no difference? 5) grounding wire...yes or no? 6) Is it important to have the same
make of cable in this position as the rest of your ic's/speaker cables? 7) Who has their tonearm wire from the cartridge connect directly to the preamp...thereby bypassing the 'phono cable' connection at the tonearm. ( i.e. no separate phono cable and no junction box/connection which I would think would be the best solution, BUT could bring other issues to be considered).
Lastly, are we to be concerned about the type/ design of the wiring from the cartridge to the junction box of the tonearm, or ??
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