Phono Cable and interconnect compatibility...?


I am nearing the end of my analog upgrade, now I need to connect the pieces. RCA to RCA.

First, I need a phono cable to connect my new VPI Prime to a  Manley Chinook phono pre. (VPI Shlyla cart)

Next, connect the Prime to an Aesthetix, Mimas integrated amp.

Should I use the same cables?

I might consider a short-term,  affordable option and then upgrade when I have the means. The table and the Chinook hit the bank pretty hard.

larseand

@larseand 

The high quality of your components can definitely benefit from better cables.  
It’s always best to try cables in your own system to find a sound “you” subjectively like.

Borrowing from friends, dealers, and manufacturers when available is the lowest cost method.

Buying and selling used would also save you $.  Keep in mind it’s easier to resell mainstream brands/models.

The  Cable Company lending library for a fee may be a good option - make sure you know their restrictions 

Iconoclast Cables has white papers that describe how they designed their cables- gives one a basic background on audio cabling design and cost

Copper is generally consider warmer than silver

Silver is generally considered cleaner, quicker, but may be bright depending on the audio chain.

A budget would be helpful, but it’s probably best for you to incrementally/conservatively move up the cable line/expense as you gain experience on what you like.  

Triode Wire Labs. Reasonably priced and excellent build quality and sound. The fact that he teams up with Volti Audio with those high efficiency speakers and it never sounds harsh or strident speaks volumes about the cables, IMO. 

More info... I'm running a pair of Focal 1038 be speakers with 2 REL s3 subs. Using Silversmith speaker cables. I want to stay away from a bright sound as the Focals need to be reigned in a bit...

More info... I'm running a pair of Focal 1038 be speakers with 2 REL s3 subs. Using Silversmith speaker cables. I want to stay away from a bright sound as the Focals need to be reigned in a bit...

I replaced a full loom of Silver Audio cables with TWL for that reason. I was using Audio Physics speakers at that time.