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Phono cable advice.

What are some good phono cable options for around $150ish and under? So far I’m looking at BJ LC-1 and Zu Audio Mission cables. This would be for between my Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Esprit and most likely (still looking) a MoFi StudioPhono preamp. I have an extra pair of Kimber Silver Streak cables but they don’t look insulated well enough. I’ll be running DH Labs Air Matrix from my preamp to KEF LS50 Wireless speakers. I’d like something I can grow out a little with as I incrementally upgrade things. Stylus (Blue 2M?) is probably next.

Thanks for any input.
asahitoro

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It was actually these I tried. No good.
https://www.proaudiola.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=1-M2534-RCA-XLRM-1
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No. I tried other cables using 2534 for a second arm. It was substantially inferior to the Jelco. I do not know why other than it didn’t sound good.
Tell you what. Buy the Jelco RCA for $88. If you don’t like it, I will buy it from you.
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@asahitoro Mine has a DIN plug but it's the same pink OFC cable. 
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Jelco RCA-RCA cable here for $88 with 30 day return.
https://www.usahifi.com/products/jelco-jac-pp19e2-rca-rca-tonearm-cable
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Second @wolf_garcia Jelco recommendation. I use these on both of my tables. I have tried the above mentioned Audiosensibility phono cables and was amazed how much better the Jelco one was for half the price. So I sent the Audiosensibility back. Why? Loss of air and detail and slower. Buy the Jelco and the AS cables. Listen to them. Keep the Jelco and send back the AS as I did.
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