Thorens PhonoConnect PHS 150 Silver Phono Cable

The Thorens PhonoConnect PHS 150 is a high-quality phono connection cable with a pure-silver conductor that connects your turntable to a phono stage or amplifier with minimal loss. It's available in four connector variants – from DIN-RCA to fully balanced XLR-XLR – and is always 1.5 meters long.

Why pure silver?

Silver conducts an audio signal better than any other common metal. In the PHS 150, the fine-strand conductors are made of pure silver, the capacitance is under 90 pF, and grounding is already integrated. That way, the cable gets as little as possible in the way of the sensitive phono signal. Where its copper sister PHC 150 plays warm and balanced, the silver model takes a step further toward transparency.

What you hear

Crystal-clear treble, cleanly drawn mids and a soundstage that reveals fine details. Especially with a good MC combination and a high-quality phono stage, the PHS 150 audibly extracts more fine resolution from the groove. The gold-plated plugs sit firmly and protect the contact points from corrosion long-term.

Who it's for

Straight talk: the PHS 150 is an audiophile cable for people who have already built up a solid system and are after the last bit of transparency. On an entry-level turntable with an MM system, the difference is smaller – there, the copper variant PHC 150 does just as well and costs less. From the mid-range upward, silver plays out its strengths. Which connector variant you need simply depends on the connections at the tonearm and phono stage; if in doubt, we're happy to help.

Our verdict

An honestly made silver phono cable at a fair price for pure silver. Anyone making the jump from a standard bundled cable to genuine high-end silver won't want to miss the calm and openness in the sound anymore. Questions about your system? We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil are happy to advise you personally.

Technical specifications

• Type: phono connection cable (tonearm/turntable → phono stage/amplifier)
• Conductor: fine-strand pure silver
• Capacitance: under 90 pF
• Grounding: separate ground wire integrated
• Plugs: gold-plated
• Connector variants: DIN-RCA, DIN-XLR, RCA-RCA, XLR-XLR (XLR = balanced)
• Length: 1.5 m
• Warranty: 2 years
• Included: PHS 150 phono cable in the chosen connector variant

Frequently asked questions

What does a pure-silver phono cable bring compared to copper?
Silver conducts marginally better and therefore often sounds a shade more transparent and open in the treble. For the PHS 150, that means more fine resolution and calm in the soundstage. The effect is real, but subtle – it's especially worthwhile with a system that's already high-quality.

PHS 150 or PHC 150 – which one should I get?
The copper PHC 150 sounds warm and balanced and is the more affordable, very safe choice. The pure-silver PHS 150 heads toward maximum transparency and detail fidelity. If you have an upscale MC system, go silver; for getting started, copper is entirely sufficient.

Which connector variant suits my system?
That depends on your connections. Many tonearms have a 5-pin DIN socket – then you need DIN-RCA or DIN-XLR. If your tonearm and phono stage have RCA or XLR sockets, choose RCA-RCA or XLR-XLR. XLR variants transmit in balanced mode and are the least interference-prone solution on compatible devices.

Is grounding included?
Yes. On the PHS 150, the separate ground wire is already integrated, so that disturbing hum is reliably drained off. You don't need an additional ground cable.

Why buy the Thorens PHS 150 at HD Zürisee?
Because we've been setting up, calibrating and listening to turntables for decades – and know exactly when a silver cable makes a difference and when your money is better spent elsewhere. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil you get honest advice instead of cable-sound esotericism, plus service and contacts who remain reachable after the purchase too.

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