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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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@stereo5 
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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tuzarupa
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Do you know how to solder?
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chakster
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Try Zu Audio Event Phono cable, they will give you FREE TRIAL ! 
You can return it with no loss! What can be better than this ? 

It's absolutely top quality phono cable with WBT RCA 
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yogiboy
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Check out Van -Den- Hul. It just might fit the bill!
https://www.suncoastaudio.com/products/van-den-hul-the-thames-phono-cable
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stereo5 OP
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@chakster,

I think I am going to do that, I got nothing to lose.  Thank you
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