Pro-Ject Phono DS miniXLR (f)/miniXLr (m)

A phono cable from the Connect it DS series terminated with female miniXLR at one end and male miniXLR at the other, for a balanced link between Pro-Ject turntables and phono stages fitted with these sockets.

Phono DS miniXLR (f)/miniXLr (m): the cable in detail

Phono DS miniXLR (f)/miniXLr (m) is the DS-line cable with miniXLR on both sides, one female and one male. It is among Pro-Ject's True Balanced versions, and the balanced link only makes sense when the turntable runs an MC cartridge or Pro-Ject's Pick it PRO Balanced. It measures 1.23 m.

Inside the thermoplastic elastomer sheath are two 0.2 mm² conductors of 99.99% pure OFC copper in a semi-symmetrical geometry, wrapped in a very soft cellular polyethylene dielectric. The screening combines an OFC copper helix and a carbon-based conductive sub-jacket: the result is a well-protected cable that is still easy to bend behind the furniture. Capacitance stops at 90 pF.

For the signal contacts Pro-Ject uses silver rather than gold, because it conducts better and gives lower contact resistance. If the surface oxidises only the look of the metal changes, not the passage of the signal. Each cable is made by hand in Europe.

Specifications

• Connectors: female miniXLR at one end, male miniXLR at the other
• Length: 1.23 m
• Conductors: OFC copper, 99.99% purity
• Cross-section: 2 x 0.2 mm², semi-symmetrical geometry
• Capacitance: 90 pF over 1.23 m
• Insulation: very soft cellular polyethylene
• Screen: OFC copper helix over a carbon-loaded conductive sub-jacket
• Outer sheath: halogen-free thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
• Contacts: silver-plated signal pins
• Balanced use: needs an MC cartridge or Pro-Ject's Pick it PRO Balanced