Man this is frustrating

Dynavector 10x5. Also obtained new on the relative cheap due to the company getting out of the two-channel business. And correct - the MoFi provides both MC and MM capability. And for $250 I quite like it's sound. 

The runs are short (1 to 1.5 meters). I also have a Budgie preamp but would likely need a step up transformer to use it with this system. 

I like to tinker. Why not try a DIY approach? It may not be what I use initially but I'm interested. 

teo_audio - I like that. Mind if I plagiarize?

Terry9 - good to know 

I have a friend who repairs electronics for Wal-Mart (phones, bar code scanners, etc.). Former Air Force Senior Airman in electronic warfare (AWACS). He has about 11 years of electronics / soldering experience under his belt and I'll likely have his help in putting together cabling. My soldering skills are limited to shop tools where the quality of the connection is approximately "that'll do it, she'll hold." However, I'm up for learning, and playing around with this stuff is more than half the fun of it. 

Just ordered the Signal Cable interconnects. Thanks for the information and suggestions everyone.