The Pro-Ject Connect it Phono DS is a high-grade phono cable designed to connect a turntable tonearm to a phono stage or amplifier. This version features an RCA connector at the phono stage end and a MiniXLR connector at the tonearm end, making it the correct replacement or upgrade cable for Pro-Ject turntables fitted with a MiniXLR tonearm output socket, including models such as the Debut Carbon, RPM 1 Carbon, and various RPM series decks.
The DS designation places this cable above the entry-level E series in the Pro-Ject cable hierarchy. Where the E series uses standard construction, the DS series employs a 99.99% purity OFC (oxygen-free copper) conductor in a twin 0.2mm² configuration, with a deliberately low capacitance of 90 pF at 1.23m. Low capacitance is particularly important in phono applications, where excessive cable capacitance can interact with the cartridge coils and affect high-frequency response.
Shielding and Construction
Shielding uses an OFC copper helix braid combined with a carbon-saturated conductive sub-jacket. This arrangement provides effective screening against interference while maintaining cable flexibility, allowing easy routing between the turntable and the phono stage without tight bends. The outer jacket is thermoplastic elastomer, which remains supple and does not harden over time.
Connectors
All DS series connectors use silver-plated signal pins rather than the more common gold plating. Silver offers lower contact resistance than gold, contributing to the clearest possible signal transfer. The MiniXLR plug at the tonearm end is a precision fit for turntables with a 3-pin MiniXLR socket, while the RCA plugs at the phono stage end are solid, high-quality constructions. The cable is handmade in Europe.
Compatibility
This cable suits Pro-Ject turntables that terminate the tonearm lead with a MiniXLR socket rather than conventional captive cables. If your turntable has a captive phono cable already, this replacement is not required; check your turntable documentation to confirm the output connector type before ordering.