Changing the RCA out cord from my turntable

[senguptamitava]

Hi Everybody,
I would like to have your suggestions on the topics:
1) Should changing the RCA out cord from my turntable improve its sound quality?
2) If yes then what wire and RCA plugs should I use?
Regards,
Amitava

 

[peace_sells]

Hi Everybody,
I would like to have your suggestions on the topics:
1) Should changing the RCA out cord from my turntable improve its sound quality?
2) If yes then what wire and RCA plugs should I use?
Regards,
Amitava

I replaced the old stock RCA cables on my technics TT with these :

Bandridge SVL3302 PRE Component Video Cable 3 x RCA M - 3 x RCA M 2.0 m Data Cable - Bandridge: Flipkart.com

They sound really good. The high frequencies sound better and more crystal-like that before (the old cables had become very brittle so I HAD to replace them). Also make sure that you don't use a very long cable between your turntable and your preamp(so that you don't increase the cable capacitance). My RCA cable length is a little under 2 foot.

 

[kuruvilajacob]

Hi Everybody,
I would like to have your suggestions on the topics:
1) Should changing the RCA out cord from my turntable improve its sound quality?
2) If yes then what wire and RCA plugs should I use?
Regards,
Amitava

What TT do you use and what is the condition of the stock RCA cord?

 

[senguptamitava]

What TT do you use and what is the condition of the stock RCA cord?

Dear Mr. Kuruvilajacob,
I am using an Audio Technica AT LP 120 USB turntable. The RCA cord is the stock one and is in good condition. But if changing it to a higher quality chord improves the sound quality, I surely will not hesitate for the operation. Awaiting your valuable comments.
Regards,
Amitava Sengupta

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

Just curiosity: Does changing the mass of the arm assembly by changing the wire to the cartridge signify? Or is the difference going to be too small?

TT experts here will know

 

[greenhorn]

question - are you using the internal phono preamp?

Usually the cartridge and the preamp are the weak points. unless there is hum/interference, you'd need to have a very high quality preamp and card before the wires become a bottleneck

 

[senguptamitava]

question - are you using the internal phono preamp?

Usually the cartridge and the preamp are the weak points. unless there is hum/interference, you'd need to have a very high quality preamp and card before the wires become a bottleneck

Dear Greenhorn,
Yes I do use the internal phono preamp of the set. The cart which was supplied with the set is AT 95E which I beleive is a decent cart. there is no humming or interference in the sound but the higher frequencies are bit subdued. thats the reason I thought of the alteration.
Regards,
Amitava Sengupta.

 

[greenhorn]

Okay, did a bit of research, apparently even with the internal preamp bypassed, there are still a bunch of components in the path which make it sound dull.

So yeah you're right, You'll need to solder a set of RCA cables directly from the tonearm output.

You'd still need a phono stage somewhere to substitute the crappy built in one.

http://www.hifivision.com/diy/27074-diy-super-simple-preamp.html

this is a suggestion.

 

[sachu888]

Greenhorn by mistake you have linked SSP,which is a line level preamp Here is the correct link for CNC phonostage http://www.hifivision.com/phono-turntables/20115-batery-powered-diy-cnc-phono-stage.html

Regards
Sachin

 

[greenhorn]

Greenhorn by mistake you have linked SSP,which is a line level preamp Here is the correct link for CNC phonostage http://www.hifivision.com/phono-turntables/20115-batery-powered-diy-cnc-phono-stage.html

Regards
Sachin

good lord, I recall being told on the forum that the SSP was a phono stage - that's why I wanted to buy one from you. I also recall looking at the diagram and thinking, damn, there must be some real black magic analog design to get a phono stage out of so few components.:lol: And I've had this misconception all along!

Thanks for clearing it up and Good thing I didn't end up buying it.

 

[Vivek Rao]

My Rega RP1 with performance pack has been playing happily for some time now. Looking at its sad thin RCA out cable I always had an itch to change it at the earliest instance. Equipped with the Canare L - 2T2S cable I took on this DIY task. A bigger challenge was to prepare a small adapter plate which would offer a stress free solder interface with the thin tone arm cable and also add the suitable bushing for the cable to keep it locked on to the base plate similar to the original. A thick plastic bush and breadboard was reworked for this purpose and everything fell in place.
This done I have noticed a refinement in the instrument separation and tonality especially of string and wind instruments. Was able to check with back to back recordings with both the cables. I would encourage this upgrade which is not expensive and is worth the effort.

 

[Gerry_the_Merry]

Use Belden 8402 wire plus Switchcraft Gold RCA connectors. Works very well for me.