The Lead IT Premium sits at the top of Pro-Ject's range of replacement headshell lead cables, offering high-purity silver conductors where the standard Lead IT uses OFC copper. Designed as a straightforward upgrade for any compatible SME-style headshell, the set comprises four colour-coded wires covering all four cartridge output channels.
Construction
Each wire uses a 7 x 0.08mm strand construction in high-purity silver, resulting in a combined conductor cross-section optimised for the very low signal levels produced by a phono cartridge. The conductors are terminated at both ends with gold-plated beryllium copper connectors using Pro-Ject's spring connector technology, which ensures reliable, positive contact with headshell pins and minimises the risk of signal degradation from a poor connection.
True Balanced Connection
The four-wire set supports a true balanced connection from cartridge to tonearm wiring, preserving channel separation and reducing the opportunity for noise to enter the signal path. The colour coding of each wire simplifies correct installation and reinstallation.