Chakster, there are many "normal interconnects" that will provide excellent shielding, and can be used successfully in phono applications. Although of course there are others that do not. For starters, see this recent thread, especially the responses by Atmasphere and Mofimadness, both of whom have exceptionally extensive vinyl experience.
Marek (Actusreus), what the dealer told you is somewhere in the middle ground between a considerable oversimplification and complete nonsense. And I would suggest that grains of salt be liberally applied to any future recommendations he may provide.
The most basic criteria for a phono cable are good shielding and low capacitance, as Atmasphere indicated in the other thread. Although as can be seen in that thread there are some who even prefer cables that don’t meet those basic criteria.
And good shielding and low capacitance can be obtained very inexpensively, witness humble Blue Jeans LC-1 for example, which is excellent in both respects while being nominally intended for use as a line level interconnect. The ground wire that is often necessary can be implemented separately using ordinary insulated hookup wire of moderate gauge.
I am not necessarily suggesting Blue Jeans, however. Beyond those basic criteria, as with most cable selection endeavors it comes down to system synergy, the sonic preferences and budgetary preferences of the listener, and trial and error at a variety of price points.
Best regards,
-- Al
Marek (Actusreus), what the dealer told you is somewhere in the middle ground between a considerable oversimplification and complete nonsense. And I would suggest that grains of salt be liberally applied to any future recommendations he may provide.
The most basic criteria for a phono cable are good shielding and low capacitance, as Atmasphere indicated in the other thread. Although as can be seen in that thread there are some who even prefer cables that don’t meet those basic criteria.
And good shielding and low capacitance can be obtained very inexpensively, witness humble Blue Jeans LC-1 for example, which is excellent in both respects while being nominally intended for use as a line level interconnect. The ground wire that is often necessary can be implemented separately using ordinary insulated hookup wire of moderate gauge.
I am not necessarily suggesting Blue Jeans, however. Beyond those basic criteria, as with most cable selection endeavors it comes down to system synergy, the sonic preferences and budgetary preferences of the listener, and trial and error at a variety of price points.
Best regards,
-- Al