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Phono cable upgrade recommendation for MC cartridge

Getting back into vinyl after a long exile and using a stock SME van den hul 105 DIN to RCA cable on a low output MC Transfiguration cartridge. Threads generally indicate that the bus goes a lot further (and can sound better) with a different cable. Looking at Cardas GR, Morrow ph7 and Audience Au24SE (low Z) right now. Lots of others also look promising, but availability given a ceiling of around $700 (used) is limiting. Any Audiogoner recommendations will be much appreciated!
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lalitk
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I have SME 309 tonearm and recently upgraded from stock van den Hul cable (DIN>RCA) to Audio Envy phono deluxe for under $300/4FT. With AE phono, the differences were far from subtle. In my system, this cable conveys wider soundstage, better transients and openness in the music. The cable has much better shielding and very transparent. You will hear exactly what your components are capable of; no coloration whatsoever.

I opted for straight DIN to RCA termination.

https://audioenvy.com/product/home-car-pro-interconnects/phono-deluxe-matched-pair/
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stereo5
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VH Audio has a Furutech phono cable @ less than $700.00, it has gotten great reviews. 
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wakajawaka OP
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Hi Geof the cable is a stock item that comes w/ SME arms, a 501 (sorry not 105) van den hul DIN to RCA cable. Arm on this table is an Odyssey RP1-XG.

Thanks Lalitk and Stereo5 for the VH Audio and Audio Envy recommendations!
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chakster
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Look for Zu Audio Mission Phono with WBT, try it, you can return any Zu product for full refund. 
grk
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Check out the WyWires cable line at 40% off now!
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