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Best way to spend my money

A digital guy asking the analog group basically so bare with me please...right now i have a VPI scout 2 with a high output Benz mc cartridge....going into a Gold note ph10...a 15 foot run of rca cable into a Pass labs int60...my table is set along a sidewall be cause of no room for the table around the rack.....So my questions is this...I have a grand to spend..should I buy a power supply for my phono amp...should I get a better  low output mc cartridge.. or should I buy xlr cables to run from phono to the integrated...I hear a promise of better things to come and I have no expectations to better my digital setup...thanks

missioncoonery
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dekay
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Any suggestions for a good/inexpensive 15' XLR cable for the OP to try?

I've only used XLR for microphones ages ago, though I do recall them being used in recording studios.

The big name in the late 70's/early 80's was Mogami (sp?) for cable, but I don't recall what connectors were used as a friend made mine up. 

DeKay

lewm
13,697 posts
 

I have used AntiCables interconnects for years, when I don’t want to make my own. Very good bang for the buck. Also I’d look at the “used” market. Cables don’t wear out.

missioncoonery OP
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I've checked on xlr cables like mogami and they are cheap enough, less than 100.00 for the pair....I guess the only question is what would be the best bang for my 900 left over...thr power supply which I can pickup for well under that or a new cartridge?

lanx0003
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Not only is it affordable, but the Mogami like 2534 quad XLR cable (w/ Neutrik connector) is also one of the lowest-capacitance XLR cables available on the market.  Very dependable and sound good.

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tomic601
13,182 posts
 

Mogami noted above is fine. Many of our treasured records experience mogami right after X microphone…. it’s good to have a few in inventory.

 

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