Good cables, especially on phono applications make a difference. And even more so with lower output MC's.
Others I've tried and used with GREAT results are the Purist Audio Designs Proteus Provectus Praesto and currently I am using the Transparent Audio Reference XL MM2.
Both are considerably less money. Both companies also have phono cables in the same price range as the Oracle Max you mention...
However, when say match the oracle max..everything else will be different...match only another Oracle Max will likely do that...
Others I've tried and used with GREAT results are the Purist Audio Designs Proteus Provectus Praesto and currently I am using the Transparent Audio Reference XL MM2.
Both are considerably less money. Both companies also have phono cables in the same price range as the Oracle Max you mention...
However, when say match the oracle max..everything else will be different...match only another Oracle Max will likely do that...