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Moderately priced DIN phono cable suggestions needed

Hi, all you analog guys, I want to replace my ancient phono interconnect for my Audioquest PT-5 tonearm(not sure which DIN orientation it has, maybe Jelco?).  This is on my also ancient AR ES-1 turntable, which still works fine.  I think I need about 1.5 meter length, unless that is long enough to cause audio quality problems.  I can't even remember what cable I currently have, but I think I kind of rigged it up back in the day.  The grounding cable is all frayed now.  Not sure if I need the straight DIN connector or the right angle one. 

I was thinking about the Audio Sensibility Impact SE at ~$230, but I'm sure there are other alternatives.  Any suggestions much appreciated. 

https://audiosensibility.com/blog/products-2/phono-cables-occ-copper-and-occ-silver/#!/Impact-SE-Ang...
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elliottbnewcombjr
5,243 posts
 
I ended up asking these people to make me a special: an rca/din cable using the long narrow din connector.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Length-Audiophile-Turntable-Phono-RCA-Cables-w-Ground-Wire-Quad-Brai...

Very cooperative, just write and ask, I think mine sounds as good as the much more expensive Ortofon. Pick your color and length.

Even if any connector, fat, right angle ... will fit a short tube, you might want to ask for a price.
elliottbnewcombjr
5,243 posts
 
Caution,

some tonearms need LONG din connectors, small diameter barrel,

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/1?q=long+narrow+din+connector&bih=648&biw=1280&r...

to get in/up high enough in a narrow tonearm tube to connect. I would definitely check with tonearm manufacturer first, or, take it out of the rack, see for yourself.

i.e., this connector’s short shoulder design would not get thru the arm high enough

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/1?q=high+quality+5+pin+din+&bih=648&biw=1280&rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS881US881&hl=en&sxsrf=ALeKk02SRrW9K8eYVKtCQh8CHa8Uvo_4iA:1618327684935&oq=high+quality+5+pin+din+&gs_lcp=Cgtwcm9kdWN0cy1jYxAMMgQIIxAnMgUIIRCrAjIFCCEQqwIyBQghEKABMgUIIRCgAToECAAQQzoKCAAQsQMQgwEQQzoICAAQsQMQgwE6AggAOgQIABAYOggIABAWEB4QGFDjcVj_zwFg8ZwCaABwAHgAgAFziAGaDpIBBDIxLjKYAQCgAQHAAQE&sclient=products-cc&prds=eto:12667615546723987542_0,pid:12667615546723987542&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjRiKWWxfvvAhXiQ98KHXlfA8kQgwgItQU

I got this one, (scroll down, see RCA-5P version) based on my Blackbird Tonearm Maker’s recommendation. I think a bit over your budget, the point is, it fit the Blackbirds short tube, but the straight din end would not get up my Acos tonearm’s long tube.

https://www.ortofon.com/6nx-tsw-1010-p-414?variant=J061210048

Also, do you know the clearance from the bottom of the tube to the bottom of the Tt's feet? You might want/need a right angle version as I did with my Mission arm.



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