Phono cable advice.

Thanks for the input. So the only difference between the first generation and MKII are the plugs?

Thanks for the great replies,

I'll checkout the audiosensibilty ones too. How about another pair of DH Labs Silver Sonic Air Matrix? I could find a used pair in my range? I'm also eyeballing Belden 8402 w/Switchcraft RCAs. I'd just have to add a ground to either of those.

So no go on the DH Labs Air Matrix over the other options? I’m thinking of going that route between the phono preamp and turntable and staying consistent.

Wolf I missed the Jelco. I’ll check that one out too. Where can I buy one online?

Thanks!

Thanks Wolf and chakster,

The Mission I spotted on eBay is the original version (not MKII) and is a phono cable. They are direct from Zu Audio but don't guarantee what connector I'll get. It would be some decent+ RCA though.

OK, so barring any score on a used cable I’m probably going to go with the AS Impact SE. I’m still wondering about another pair of DH Labs Air Matrix cables. I can get a used pair for the same as the AS Impact SE. I’d just have to add a ground wire. Is it just a bad choice for a phono cable? Low end (pricewise) is the Zu Audio Mission which I can pickup on eBay for $50ish max.

Thanks again for all the great input.

Well I picked up an AE Impact SE and am going to try another pair of DH Labs Silver Sonic Air Matrix as well. I’ll probably get the Zu Audio Mission to try also. I’m having a hard time finding a reasonably priced Jelco with RCA/RCA. They all seem to have DIN on one end. Sorry, I’m new to vinyl. Should I be going direct to my tonearm with DIN for better results?

Thanks again for the great input.

Thanks again everyone,

@noromance and @wolf_garcia is that the Jelco cable that you guys have?
https://www.usahifi.com/products/jelco-jac-pp19e2-rca-rca-tonearm-cable

Are there different part #s of the actual cable used? I’m might pick that up and the Zu Audio Mission to try with the AS Impact SE to see which I prefer.

@noromance Thanks. From my search, I thought there may have been a few options for the cable part that all had the pink jacket.

@hdm  Thanks. That explains it a lot. I see the Mogami 2534 all over eBay, I'd just have to add a ground.

Well there goes my thread...lol.

For the record I have or will have to try the:
-AS Impact SE (burned in version)
-Jelco RCA/RCA
-Zu Audio Mission (V1)
-DH Labs Silver Sonic Air Matrix

Whether I can tell a noticeable difference on my modest setup remains to be heard but I’ll try to post an update when I can. @chakster yes, the LS50 Wireless speakers have wireless capability but as I’ve stated earlier all my sources will be hard wired as well as the speakers have a wired connection to each other. I have a Node 2 connected via Lifatec optical and my turntable will be connected to the phono pre by one of the above cables. The phono pre will then be connected to the KEFs via another pair of DH Labs Silver Sonic Air Matrix.

It’s coming down to a MoFi StudioPhono or Lounge Audio LCR MKIII w/silver upgrade for my phono pre.

Thanks again for the excellent input everyone!

Just picked up a Lounge Audio LCR MKIII w/silver upgrade. I’m looking forward to trying the cables. I already have the burned in AS Impact SE and the DH Labs. Just waiting on the Jelco and Zu Audio Mission V1.

Thanks again to all for the great advice on some options to try.

@tyray thanks I was looking at the Puffin and tried to locate a Budgie too. I ended up with a Lounge Audio LCR MKIII w/silver upgrade for a great deal. Picked up a minty used Orofon Bronze too for a steal. I’m still keeping my eyes open for deals on other used stuff to satisfy my wannabe audiophile upgradeitis...lol.