{"product_id":"viablue-epc-2-silver-phono-tonarmkabel","title":"ViaBlue EPC-2 Silver Phono Tonearm Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ViaBlue EPC-2 Silver is an upper-tier tonearm cable – built from three individual EPC-2 conductors and available with all common connector combinations between tonearm and phono stage, from 5-pin DIN to XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weak signals from the cartridge need maximum protection: the EPC-2 therefore has double, complete shielding made of a spiral shield and a foil shield, which on ViaBlue tonearm cables extends right into the connectors. Silver-plated OFC copper strands provide a balanced, warm sound with clean, punchy bass, while the patented T8 connectors made of surface-finished aluminium ensure a precise, long-term stable contact connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get a fully terminated tonearm cable with a Y-splitter made of anodised aluminium (NF-A7 splitter), available in five connector combinations – Cinch to Cinch, straight or angled 5-pin DIN to Cinch, and straight or angled 5-pin DIN to XLR – in three lengths and two sleeve colours. Handmade in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the EPC-2 Silver suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for analogue enthusiasts with a high-quality tonearm and phono stage who are chasing the last bit of signal-to-noise ratio and sonic refinement. If your deck has a simple Cinch output and an uncritical phono stage, our NF-S5 is usually the simpler and more cost-effective choice – the EPC-2 Silver pays off where the tonearm and phono stage can actually make the potential audible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elaborately shielded, cleanly terminated tonearm cable for analogue setups that mean business. Before upgrading from a standard cable, it's worth checking against your tonearm and phono stage first – we'll tell you honestly whether the extra cost over the NF-S5 pays off on your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: tonearm cable, 3-conductor construction (EPC-2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector combinations: Cinch↔Cinch, 5-pin DIN (straight\/90°)↔Cinch, 5-pin DIN (straight\/90°)↔XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplitter: NF-A7 splitter made of anodised aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShielding: double, spiral and foil shield extending into the connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductor material: silver-plated OFC copper strands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: patented T8 technology, full-metal housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Cobra or Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 100 \/ 150 \/ 200 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: handmade, manufactured in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich connector combination do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on your tonearm and your phono stage. If the tonearm base has a 5-pin DIN socket, you choose DIN to Cinch or DIN to XLR, depending on what input your phono stage has. If two Cinch sockets already come out of the tonearm, choose Cinch to Cinch. If in doubt, send us a photo of your tonearm connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the XLR version worthwhile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if your phono stage has a balanced XLR input that actually processes the signal in balanced mode. On a normal Cinch phono input, an XLR connector brings no advantage – there, the Cinch or DIN version is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the EPC-2 Silver and the NF-S5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EPC-2 Silver has more elaborate double shielding, silver-plated strands and more connector combinations including XLR. The NF-S5 is the simpler and more affordable solution for Cinch or DIN-to-Cinch connections without an XLR option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy angled (90°) DIN connectors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 90° angled connector at the tonearm base takes up noticeably less height and relieves the cable routing right at the tonearm, which is mechanically important on some decks. Check beforehand how much space is available around your tonearm base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the ViaBlue EPC-2 Silver at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you whether your tonearm and phono stage can actually make the EPC-2 Silver's potential audible, instead of automatically recommending the most expensive cable. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil advises on analogue decks and tonearm connections; our technician Maurizio will handle the setup on site on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find more ViaBlue cables and accessories for the right system combination in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/viablue\"\u003eViaBlue collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ViaBlue","offers":[{"title":"Cinch (RCA) → Cinch (RCA) \/ 100 cm \/ Cobra","offer_id":53549212729680,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cinch (RCA) → Cinch (RCA) \/ 100 cm \/ Black","offer_id":53549212762448,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cinch (RCA) → Cinch (RCA) \/ 150 cm \/ Cobra","offer_id":53549212795216,"sku":null,"price":430.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cinch (RCA) → Cinch (RCA) \/ 150 cm \/ 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