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Herron VTPH 2--what cables are you using?

I am curious about what cables are being used between your Herron VTPH 2 phono stage and your preamp/integrated amp. I am using Herron interconnects, but the rest of my cables are Transparent Reference MM2 level. I have stuck with Herron cables for the Herron phono stage because I have been advised that it is generally ideal to use cables made by the manufacturer of the component in question, if they make cables. However, I know that there is disagreement on this issue. I would like to know which cables have been used with the VTPH2, and with what results? Comparisons with Herron interconnects would be particularly illuminating. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences.
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czbbcl
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I have some Herron Cables and I use them on my digital source. I use HGA DNA's on my VTPH-2 which are more transparent than the Herron cables.

Chuck
arsh OP
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Hi Chuck, thanks. I'm not familiar with HGA cables? Did you notice a big improvement with them, and what is their cost? Thanks.
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Home Grown Audio http://www.homegrownaudio.com/

The improvement was definitely noticeable more transparent better bass response and more detail through-out the audio spectrum. The pass xa amps are very smooth with the Be tweeter of the focals and let the detail come through without being harsh. The HGA cables compliment the system well as I also use their (HGA) x-32 speaker cables with excellent results.

Chuck 
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Thanks Chuck. I'll check out their website. From most of these responses, it seems I should hopefully hear even better performance with a cable change.
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I replaced the stock tubes with NOS Telefunken's which had a major impact on the sound of the Herron.

Chuck
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