Which of these two tonearm cables?

[miksko]

Hi,

I'm considering upgrading the tonearm cable on my Linn Basic turntable. I've upgraded some of the other cables in my setup, with great result, and now time has come to the vinyl component. I have limited the scope to these two (it has to be the angled DIN-connector) and wonder if anyone has been able to compare them and could give me some feedback?

Ortofon 6NX-TSW-1010L
Chord ShawlineX Array Tonearm Cable

I know the Chord is silver plated and the ShawlineX is what I use to connect a Naim streamer with the amplifier. Can't tell much about the inner workings of the Ortfon, besided the great review from ToneAudio Magazine.

 

[Al ears]

Hi,

I'm considering upgrading the tonearm cable on my Linn Basic turntable. I've upgraded some of the other cables in my setup, with great result, and now time has come to the vinyl component. I have limited the scope to these two (it has to be the angled DIN-connector) and wonder if anyone has been able to compare them and could give me some feedback?

Ortofon 6NX-TSW-1010L
Chord ShawlineX Array Tonearm Cable

I know the Chord is silver plated and the ShawlineX is what I use to connect a Naim streamer with the amplifier. Can't tell much about the inner workings of the Ortfon, besided the great review from ToneAudio Magazine.

I very much doubt you will hear any difference between them .
Unless the tonearm is rewired from cartridge onwards your best bet is stick with what you have and spend money on a cartridge upgrade.

 

[Integralista]

I agree with opinion, that cartridge upgrade will give better overal sound in your setup. Longtern you may consider upgrade of your Linn turntable. BR

 

[good_enough]

A third vote for cart. I run an Axis with the original Basik+ and have gone from the K9 it came with to a DL110 to a Hana SH and the improvements with the cartridge upgrades were profound. What cartridge are you running at the moment?

 

[Integralista]

Hi, I use mainly Lyra Delos for some three years. Before it was mainly Benz Glyder SL. On Rega Planar 9. I am very happy with them. Clear, open sound. BR.

 

[good_enough]

Hi, I use mainly Lyra Delos for some three years. Before it was mainly Benz Glyder SL. On Rega Planar 9. I am very happy with them. Clear, open sound. BR.

It was a question for the OP to see if we are on the right track recommending a cart upgrade! That Lyra looks sweet though.

 

[miksko]

A third vote for cart. I run an Axis with the original Basik+ and have gone from the K9 it came with to a DL110 to a Hana SH and the improvements with the cartridge upgrades were profound. What cartridge are you running at the moment?

I started of course with an upgrade of the cartridge. Went for the Goldring 2500, which I could buy for a reduced price since it is discontinued. The improvement was significant, even though this is a (kind of) MM. The reason I’m still considering an upgrade of the cable is the noticeable effect that has had on my digital sources.

Sure, I could switch to MC and a preamplifier but that would cost even more. In that case I would rather sell off the vinyl and go all-digital.

 

[Al ears]

I started of course with an upgrade of the cartridge. Went for the Goldring 2500, which I could buy for a reduced price since it is discontinued. The improvement was significant, even though this is a (kind of) MM. The reason I’m still considering an upgrade of the cable is the noticeable effect that has had on my digital sources.

Sure, I could switch to MC and a preamplifier but that would cost even more. In that case I would rather sell off the vinyl and go all-digital.

Try a tonearm cable change by all means but I doubt they would offer any dramatic change in sound.