DIN Phono Cable


I'm planning to get one of the new Project tonearms, and they only accept 5-pin DIN connector. Is there a specific DIN connector I need to look for or are they all the same?

josepad

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@maxson 

Thanks……I think I know what you mean. The cable will come straight down from the tonearm connection. I don’t see any crimping possibility. 

@grinnell @lalitk 

Thanks! I have a Project Xtension 10 and the DIN end looks to go straight up into the tonearm bottom, no angles. 
What I’ve seen is a DIN A or B (I think) and it looks to be about where a small pin hole is, maybe a click lock. 
Also for example AQ cables calls it JIS??

All great info people!! I know that I do not need an angle DIN connector, as the tonearm sits in a arm hole on the plinth that has no angle path. The DIN on the arm (image below) is pointing straight down and the shaft under the table is a straight shaft. The plinth on the Xtension 10 is about 2" thick and it looks to have good clearance around the hole.

Now its just a matter of what brand I buy.....But the key for me and my Lyra Kleos is must be very low cap cable, less than 100pF for sure in a meter cable.

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@vinylcat 

That is my main issue, trying to make sure that small pin is the right one (orientation). I have a msg into ProJect asking......Their website nor product page mentions anything about it.

Thanks!

@lewm 

Thanks….I understand. I mentioned earlier in thread I did not think I needed a 90 degree DIN. Since the connection points straight down and the plinth is like 2” thick. 
TT does sit on a platform so as it comes out yes it will need to bend but nothing extreme. Looks like most DIN have 2-3” of flexible section before it gets thicker. 
Should be all good…..So yea just have to pick one now. Tonearm takes 2 months to ship from Project, none in ‘Merica. 
I have some time

Cheers