phono arm to pre cables


do you think its better or not to use a phono cable like to audioquest leopard, or a standard interconnect for the arm to pre connection,
stltrains

Showing 2 responses by xlr8or

Does the JMW-10.5i Signature version tonearm have Nordost Valhalla wiring used internally and within the junction box?

I have seen the standard JMW-10.5i version tonearm and like my current standard JMW-9 version tonearm, they both employ the same VPI grade of Discovery Cables brand internal wiring.

I strongly suggest you use an exact extension of the actual grade of tonearm wiring employed internally, for maximum permissible performance with phono interconnects.

I am currently using a pair of unbalanced terminated 1.0 metre VPI phono interconnects with my JMW-9 tonearm connected to the phono stage, with excellent results, as it's simply just an extension of the tonearm wiring grade used.
I don't believe VPI offer any Nordost Valhalla wiring grade phono interconnects.

You may want to ask Mike from VPI, for his own recommendations for a reasonably priced set of phono interconnects, as a pair of Nordost Valhalla grade standard interconnects maybe way over your budget in terms of pricing.

Can you please drop me an email, once you receive the JMW-10.5i Signature tonearm with Aries 3 turntable, as I am also considering purchasing the exact same set-up, to replace my existing Scout turntable with JMW-9 tonearm.

xlr8or@gmail.com

I have used a Dynavector DV 20-XL LOMC cartridge in the past and am now using a DV XX-2 LOMC cartridge. I am about to change my phono stage as well to the EAR 834P Deluxe version, and it would be good to communicate further on our own experiences, as we have very similar vinyl set-ups.