Hello DIYers,
I'd like to make a shielded cable to connect a tonearm (low output MC cartridge) to an MC phono stage. The phono input is unbalanced (sigh).
A few cables I've looked at are the Mogami W2534 and the W2893, both shielded quad. Another option is Canare L-4E6S sheilded star quad.
If there is a better choice of wire and preferred shield termination style for this application, just lemme know!
I'd like to make a shielded cable to connect a tonearm (low output MC cartridge) to an MC phono stage. The phono input is unbalanced (sigh).
A few cables I've looked at are the Mogami W2534 and the W2893, both shielded quad. Another option is Canare L-4E6S sheilded star quad.
If there is a better choice of wire and preferred shield termination style for this application, just lemme know!
Send your arm to The Vinyl Source in Scotland who will rewire from cartridge to phono plugs in a one metre straight length. No plugs no joints just a pure connection. My rewire took three days including postal time and a £150 fee which has turned out to be the bargain of my hi-fi century.
https://www.thevinylsource.co.uk/tonearms-service
Fred
https://www.thevinylsource.co.uk/tonearms-service
Fred
My favourite DIY cable for tonearm (5-pin Mdin to 2 x RCA) has for many years now been the
VdH MCD-502 Hybrid.
2x2 tvisted silver plated for signal, screen for toneam/chassis only, and it includes a "ground"-wire between the 2 pairs 😉
VdH MCD-502 Hybrid.
2x2 tvisted silver plated for signal, screen for toneam/chassis only, and it includes a "ground"-wire between the 2 pairs 😉
I normally just use RG59 of good quality and a separate ground wire. It is not like you are going to move those cables around all the time.
HI,
With my Denon DL 103 without SUT I used to make the cable from TA ( 5 pin Din ) to Prephono (RCA) with Mundorf wire 0.5mm Diam. , silver and 2% gold. I also used as protection/shield a Polyester/Copper hose.
I have no hum at all and sound wise is good.
I have separated ground wire from TT to the Pre Phono.
Rgds
Adelmo
With my Denon DL 103 without SUT I used to make the cable from TA ( 5 pin Din ) to Prephono (RCA) with Mundorf wire 0.5mm Diam. , silver and 2% gold. I also used as protection/shield a Polyester/Copper hose.
I have no hum at all and sound wise is good.
I have separated ground wire from TT to the Pre Phono.
Rgds
Adelmo