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Phono cable advice.

What are some good phono cable options for around $150ish and under? So far I’m looking at BJ LC-1 and Zu Audio Mission cables. This would be for between my Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Esprit and most likely (still looking) a MoFi StudioPhono preamp. I have an extra pair of Kimber Silver Streak cables but they don’t look insulated well enough. I’ll be running DH Labs Air Matrix from my preamp to KEF LS50 Wireless speakers. I’d like something I can grow out a little with as I incrementally upgrade things. Stylus (Blue 2M?) is probably next.

Thanks for any input.
asahitoro
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chakster
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Zu Audio Mission Phono is great! 

Mission Phono mkII is even better, but much more expensive mainly because of the WBT RCA and Cardas DIN.

I doubt you can get anything better that Zu Mission (first generation) under $150, you can always upgrade RCA or DIN as i did, anytime.   
asahitoro OP
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Thanks for the input. So the only difference between the first generation and MKII are the plugs?
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chakster
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I think so, before Zu became a Loudspeaker manufacturer the company name was Zu Cable and their cables are high quality for sure. You can't go wrong with the Zu Mission, no matter first one or mk2. In fact even stock Zu Mission Phono is absolutely beautiful! I have soldered german DIN connector and using at least 3 of them for my arms (with stock RCA).  
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