For an LP12, you are better off buying the correct Linn Cable because the clamp is designed to hold the cable properly for the best "bounce." You can usually find a proper LP12 tonearm cable on ebay for less than $75 and it's going to save you a lot of hassle during setup.
Is there a good, affordable, phono cable option?
I have an Audioquest PT-9 tonearm on the way to me for my Linn LP12 and need an RCA to 5 pin DIN or JIS cable for it. The cheapest option I have been able to locate is the Audioquest Wildcat cable for $90.00.
I know that this is considered by some folks to be a super critical cable but I'm balking at that price. Blue Jeans Cable says they could make one up for around thirty dollars if they knew the wiring of the DIN plug of my particular arm, but since they don't they can't. If I could locate a "stock" cable that would fit I think that would be fine, but none appear to be available on Audiogon. So, would it be ppossible to make my own up and what would be involved? I know there are several DIY speaker wire solutions and I did find a reference to making a phono cable out of a computer mouse cable, but no details. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!
I know that this is considered by some folks to be a super critical cable but I'm balking at that price. Blue Jeans Cable says they could make one up for around thirty dollars if they knew the wiring of the DIN plug of my particular arm, but since they don't they can't. If I could locate a "stock" cable that would fit I think that would be fine, but none appear to be available on Audiogon. So, would it be ppossible to make my own up and what would be involved? I know there are several DIY speaker wire solutions and I did find a reference to making a phono cable out of a computer mouse cable, but no details. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!