Analog cables for TT


This may sound like a dumb question but, does a turntable require analog cables or can I use the same ICs that I would use for a CD player. If not, then what would I be missing . I am currently using some ICs that I had running from my CD to preamp.
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The main difference is that because the signal is very much lower than the output of the CD player shielding is much more important. Unshielded interconnects can be used to very good effect with care on CD player outputs, but a turntable interconnect must be well shielded.
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.
If you want to lower capacitance relatively cheaply replace the RCA connectors with Eichmann bullet plugs.

It's hard to get very low capacitance in a shielded cable, since the shielding is inherently capacitive design. Twin-parallel conductors (nordost, DNM) have much lower capacitance, but will not work due to the lack of shielding.