Extremephono Tonearm Cable
The Crimson Tonearm Cable is now discontinued. We are offering 1-meter Silver Standard Tonearm Cable at a special price of $275.
High performance 100% machined bronze right-angle DIN, locking RCA plugs
TNT-Audio review on Crimson Tonearm Cable.
Extremephono Tonearm cable is developed to break the performance vs. price barrier. We are only able to do this by developing a cable that can be manufactured consistently in higher quantity yet offers audiophile performance similar to hand-made cables.
Our Tonearm cable brings a rich and colorful palette of sound. You'll hear layers of sound, sparkling highs, and wonderful melodic and rhythmic musical lines, with a full soundstage. Due to the unique construction, the delicate signal from MC cartridge can be preserved and optimally transferred to the phono stage; as a result, the music sounded more punchy and powerful.
A customer's review (Crimson):
I had replaced my lovable OM30 Ortofon stylus with the OM40 stylus. The character is much unlike the other Ortofons. It had less warmth but the increase in dynamics and resolution were breathtaking! Extremely revealing and nothing like I had heard before. However it now had an aggressive and somewhat fatiguing sound and coarseness in the midrange on my test LP. I decided it was time to change the 22 year old interconnects. After a lot of research over the net. I decided on purchasing the Crimson Tone Arm Cable. It was one of the better priced cables and its character, as it was described is what I was looking for. A "tube like" sound. I needed refinement. I was specifically looking for copper. Unfortunately I had to cut the ends off on one side of the cables as my cables are soldered on internally. I had the option of installing connectors but why bottle neck the sound? I am glad I didn't because it probably contributed to the sound greatly. After I got it connected up by professionals it was time to play a record..... All I can say is "Oh my God". It was like a dam had opened up! I had now even much more dynamics and resolution but this time it was liquid and smooth, cleaner and richer. There was much more bass and extended crisp and detailed treble. All coarseness and dryness was gone in the midrange. The sound was jaw dropping!! Everything is revealed! With the Crimson it has become 100% neutral and more natural sounding but much more exciting. With the OM40 you will never get that overly warm sound and after listening with the Crimson I don't want it. I spent 8 hours that day listening to my favourite records! That's how good the combination was. I recently auditioned (with my test LP's)the latest P9 turntable with a $2G Ortofon moving coil cartridge and the entry level Naim CD player. All connected to high end amps and cables. I hate to admit this but the Naim sounded slightly better or on par with the P9. But how did the inexpensive OM40 moving magnet cartridge and Crimson cable sound in comparison to the high end components??? My friend came along to witness. Despite that I have an old amp and speakers the difference was not small but huge! The P9 combo turntable sounded flat, too warm, more noise and much less detail. And surprisingly the coarseness in the midrange was back on my test LP! Full marks to the Crimson there. The Naim CD player sounded like it had no soundstage, less resolution and felt like there was something missing (as with all CD players) compared to the OM40/Crimson. But it was one of the best sounding CD players I have ever heard. A very natural sound for a digital player. After this comparison I have no idea what the fuss is all about in moving coil cartridges? I can conclude that the OM40 and Crimson cable is a "match made in heaven". They are inexpensive and giant killers. I thoroughly recommend the Crimson for high resolution cartridges. This is a high end cable at a modest price. You will be listening to your music for hours guaranteed.
Comparisons:
Extremephono
Silver Standard |
Kimber
TAK-CU |
Graham
IC-40 |
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Price (MSRP) | $275 | $250 | $295 |
Conductor | Silver plated copper | Copper | Copper |
90-degree Right Angle DIN | Yes | No | No |
High quality RCA | Yes | No | Yes |
De-stressed | Yes | No | No |
30-day performance guaranteed | Yes | No | No |
Money back guarantee - Regardless of any reason, within 30-day, return the item in its original condition for a full-refund.
We will be closed from 9/12 to 9/24. Orders placed online during our closures will be shipped on 9/26/2016.
Description | SKU # | MSRP | Online special | |
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Silver Standard Tonearm Cable (90-DIN to RCA) 1.0 meter | SSDIN1 | $299 | $275 | |
The Speed - Donut Carbon Graphite + None-Felt Mat Mk-3 | SPDM1 | $119 | $119 | |
The Speed - Donut Carbon Graphite Upgrade w/o None-Felt | SPDOU | $99 | $99 | |
Solid State Stylus Cleaner | SCC1 | $29 | $29 | |
The Speed - Standard Carbon Graphite + None-Felt Mat Mk-3 | SPSM1 | $119 | $119 | |
The Speed - Standard Carbon Graphite Upgrade w/o None-Fellt | SPSOU | $99 | $99 | |
Silk Wrapped Litz Cartridge Lead (4 per set) | LCL1 |
$29 |
$19 | |
Alloy Cartridge Mounting Kit | CMK1 |
$12 |
$12 | |
2mm Hex Key | HEX1 |
$3 |
$2 | |
Canada/International Air Shipping Surcharge
(*please add this surcharge if outside USA and APO, otherwise, order will be shipped by lowest cost option such as surface mail/parcel, and may take 4 to 6 weeks) |
INTX | $0.99 | $0.99 |
We will be closed from 9/12 to 9/24. Orders placed online during our closures will be shipped on 9/26/2016.
Europe Customers - Please contact your local agent, direct order from USA will cost more due to VAT charged for your items. Our European agents provide the lowest delivered prices in Europe.
Toniolo Dimitri e-mail - MAD FOR MUSIC - http://www.madformusic.it SOLE AGENT FOR ITALY
Rogier van Hoof, Crusade-Audio. E-mail, http://www.crusade-audio.nl Distributor for Netherlands and Belgium.