Pro-Ject: Connect it Phono E 5-Pin DIN > Mini XLR - 1.23m / 4 ft. Balanced Cable for XA B Turntable (Open Box Special)

Open Box / B-Stock Notes exterior grade: 9.0 out of 10 - near mint item cosmetic note: n/a item function: ✔️ tested item exterior packaging: original, packaging may show damage note: all open box / b-stock items are final sale Angled 5-Pin DIN to mini XLR phono cable, made exclusively for the XA B Acrylic turntable allows for true balanced connection between select turntables and balanced phono preamps (Phono Box S3 B) gold-plated brass connectors 4 ft / 1.23m "Our goal for the Connect it E cables was, to create neutral audiophile cables for a reasonable price. We focused on quality core materials like a copper conductor for a signal transmission without losses. All E-Line connectors, including our True Balanced mini XLR plugs, feature gold-plated brass connectors to ensure a long-lasting ideal conductivity. The line & phono cables, except the True Balanced cables, are semi-symmetrical type cables, which means that the shielding is only connected on one end. Therefore, the yellow marked side should always be connected to the receiving end." - Pro-Ject ABOUT TRUE BALANCED AUDIO True Balanced Audio refers to a superior audio signal that results in higher sound quality with nearly zero background noise, check out our in-depth guide here True Balanced gear can be utilized as both balanced (with the proper components and signal path) or non-balanced True Balanced Audio requires a moving coil cartridge (MC) or the Pro-Ject Pick it Pro Balanced MM Cartridge True Balanced Audio requires a balanced audio cable (5-Pin DIN, mini XLR / XLR, or RCA > Mini XLR) connected from the turntable to the preamp True Balanced Audio requires a preamp that accepts balanced cables; you can output either XLR (recommended) or RCA from the preamp to speakers / amplifier shop all Pro-Ject True Balanced