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Budget phono cables

I've searched the archives here, but most everything that gets recommended is at least $500. I need RCA-RCA, as I'm using a Well Tempered arm right now. The VPI is $200 but doesn't seem to have a very good reputation, and lacks a ground wire. Extremephono has this now:

http://www.extremephono.com/extremephono_crimson_tm.htm

but I can't find anyone who's used one. At present I'm using a decent quality shielded interconnect with a piece of 18 gauge for a ground, and it's quiet enough, but I can't help wondering if the .23mv from my Denon 103R isn't getting soaked up by the cable.

Are there any dedicated phono cables out there for less than $200? Or a regular interconnect that would suffice? Extremephono has 30 day return, but I worry it won't get burned in during the test period.

David
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cmo
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David,

I'm, not sure how much they are new but the Cardas phono cables are very good bargains. I have used Kimber Silver Streak RCA interconnects as well and thought they were pretty good. You can always find them used on Agone. If you need a gound most any plain 'ol wire will work.

Chris
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