Budget RCA Phono Cable Suggestions Needed


Equipment: Thorens TD-280 Mk2 table w/ DL-110 cartridge, Parks Audio Budgie tubed phono preamp, Audio Analogue Puccini SE integrated amp. Tara Labs Quantum IV IC cable between the Puccini SE and the Budgie and Kimber 8VS speaker cables running to my Frugel Horns. I am looking for an RCA/RCA IC cable to go between my TT and phono preamp. I am looking for a used cable to keep the cost down, and am trying to stay around $100 or so. Not sure what I'm looking for that will work in terms of proper capacitance, etc. Suggestions are welcome!

Tom
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If you can swallow your audiophile pride and give something really cheap a try (as I did a few months ago after dismissing the company for years as being "too cheap"), you might try the Blue Jeans Cable LC-1. A 3.5 foot pair (about a meter) runs $32.50. They're very low capacitance and well shielded--smooth but detailed sound and a deep black background.

I've been extremely pleased with all the BJC products I've tried, including their speaker cables. If you try the LC-1 and don't like it, you'll at least always have a cheap pair of ICs on hand if you need them. Here endeth my pitch as a satisfied BJC customer!