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Best interconnect to go with Linn Urika phono stage

AlexMel

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I just received my Lp12 upgraded to Klimax specs with Urika 1 phono. As you are aware it’s not that easy to attach interconnect to it as it ends up going from the inside to outside using small opening in the base and at the same time it's also shouldn't touch suspension inside.
Dealer claimed (not sure if this is true) that Chord Sarum which I left was too thick and installed Linn Silver instead which is complete crap for that level of equipment.
Wanted to check for recommendations on such interconnect which is supposed to be relatively thin and close to the top of the line.
Previously I was using Nordost Tyr 1 as Linn tone arm cable with good results. Can currently see a decent offer on used Nordost Valhalla 1 but what about thickness and flexibility?
Regardless of price Cardas Beyond is absolutely best for my ears but is too thick and Cardas Clear is thick too.
Currently considering Audience FrontRow but again will it fit? Any ideas/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
 

Nopiano

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You’re obviously a devout cable believer, whereas I believe in decent quality but that many are simply jewellery/foo. Personally I think the Nordost I’ve heard are too distinctive, whereas they should vanish in my book.

If you’re in the UK, then the dealer I’d most trust with this is Peter Swain who owns Cymbiosis. Elsewhere, I’m less sure, aside from the wise @ThomasOK from the USA.

Welcome to the Wam!
 

Coalboy68

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I like Nordost cables but think Valhalla would be a bit inflexible, the diameter is fine though, I used Frey for my tone arm cable before moving to the Urika 1 which I used the silvers on and then moved to the Urika 2 so exakt now
 
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pirov

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I just received my Lp12 upgraded to Klimax specs with Urika 1 phono. As you are aware it’s not that easy to attach interconnect to it as it ends up going from the inside to outside using small opening in the base and at the same time it's also shouldn't touch suspension inside.
Dealer claimed (not sure if this is true) that Chord Sarum which I left was too thick and installed Linn Silver instead which is complete crap for that level of equipment.
Wanted to check for recommendations on such interconnect which is supposed to be relatively thin and close to the top of the line.
Previously I was using Nordost Tyr 1 as Linn tone arm cable with good results. Can currently see a decent offer on used Nordost Valhalla 1 but what about thickness and flexibility?
Regardless of price Cardas Beyond is absolutely best for my ears but is too thick and Cardas Clear is thick too.
Currently considering Audience FrontRow but again will it fit? Any ideas/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
I ran Chord Sarum RCA from Urika 1 for years without any problem (before going to Urika 2) – fantastic combination, and a substantial upgrade on Linn Silvers.
 

DiggyGun

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I use the Chord Shawline for mine. No issues with any fouling.
 

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