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Replacing cable from tonearm to phono stage

I have a Linn LP12 with original cable (tonearm to phono or preamp). I have been toying with replacing them, which technically is straightforward, I would guess, although I believe they are DIN-RCA.

The owner of the audio store I frequent told me that for under $200, I could get some nice Nordost cables (damn, I wish I could remember which ones) and he would slap on a DIN connector at one end.

Now, is this a reasonable solution? The modified Nordost couldn't be grounded, could it? Is there some other, more viable, recommendation? Does Cardas make such cables? Should I use Linn?

Thanks!
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basement
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What about rewiring the arm with cardas or discovery wire to a termination on the tt bnase rather thabn the plinth? or better yet, a single run to the phono amp, provided you can park it close to the table.
I just throw these out for consideration. It would depend on what arm and phono stage and how much effort you were willing to put into this in order for these to be worthwhile.
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