When it does not the job good enough (hum, signal flow...), then the "saved" money is not saved. In my opinion, the phono cable is the most important cable in the whole System. Next is the quality from the connectors (the difference can be huge, too and the solder....)
Try to get one of the real good XLO Phono Cables (Reference/Signature)
Try to get one of the real good XLO Phono Cables (Reference/Signature)