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Phono cables/philosphy ?

I have balanced phono cables of 1 meter (Nordost Baldur) I purposely went for the simpler design (fewer strands) because the more expensive ones in the line just seem to use more strands of the same stuff. Brands aside, do you think a simpler (less wire) cable makes more sense because of the low power of the signal? i have seen hair-like phono cables and fat ones and have wondered if driving so much metal makes sense (physically). Since I have xlr to xlr I never found any stock phono cables that would work and only considered regular interconnects. I guess I could special order some. Do most of you running xlr to xlr use regular interconnects? Thanks
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sm2727 OP
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Thank-you for all the responses. I will check the download.
My cartridge routes to a box with xlr connections (vpi)
I will see if I can get a shorter length in my price range.
Nordost told me that the ideal phono length for their cables is a bit over 1 meter. Seems a little self-serving for a cable manufacturer.... They said it lets their design fuction.
Thanks again.
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