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Ideas For Phono Cable For My Turntable.

I am looking to upgrade my phono cable which goes from my Technics SL1200g to my preamp.  It needs to be RCA on both ends with a ground wire. Presently I am using a VPI cable left over from my old Scout. The VPI cable was made by Discovery.  There is nothing wrong, I just want something better.  VH Audio has a Furutech silver cable at under $600 (max I want to spend) but never heard it and not sure I want silver. There is a Nordost Frey used for around $600 but never heard that either.  I am open to any ideas.  I want to keep the cable at 1 meter. 
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dover
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There nothing wrong with your discovery cable - changing will be a lottery. I agree with @williewonka above - the Audiomods arm is a bargain and significant upgrade on the 1200 if you can afford to spend a little more. Otherwise I wouldn't bother. Spend the money on records.
If you must - keep the cable as short as possible.
dover
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Remember that $300 20 years ago was quite a lot in todays terms - The Absolute Sound regarded Discovery cable as phenomenal performance value back in the day.

You might get a cable with different spectral balance for $600 but I suspect no better. Maybe spend more on cartridge - check out the Soundsmith range - they are superbly musical and you can buy medium/high compliance versions to optimise with your Technics tonearm. I have used top of the line Dynavectors/Koetsu's for years, but would be very happy with Soundsmith MI.
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