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Need help with DIN to RCA phono cable troubleshooting

Somehow, I am currently having an issue with an apparent ground problem with my DIN (female five pin straight connector) to RCA phono cable. The arm is a Dynavector 501 mounted on a custom plinth, supporting a Garrard 401 table.

There is a reduction in overall volume, bass frequencies are MIA, and this is all accompanied by a loud hum. I have tried doing a continuity test from a spare headshell to the ground cable, and RCA terminations. I can't tell where the ground was interrupted, I need guidance in how to test for proper continuity in relation to signal and ground leads. Also, I don't know where the shielding should be connected, so a thorough explanation will be needed.

 Thanks for any help that can be given.
 Regards,
 Dan
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... FWIW, we were the first to recognize that the phono cartridge is an inherently balanced source and began using it that way in 1988.
Ralph, you are mistaken. Broadcasters used balanced phono connections way back in the '60s and '70s, and maybe even earlier. Back then, LPs and 45s were common in radio studios, even where the station also used broadcast carts.
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