{"product_id":"melodika-purple-directional-turntable-phono-rca-cable-with-ground-wire","title":"Melodika Purple Directional Turntable Phono RCA Cable with Ground Wire","description":"\u003cp\u003eMelodika Purple Directional Turntable Phono RCA Cable with Ground Wire. A dedicated stereo RCA connection with a separate grounding wire for a compatible turntable and phono stage. Follow any manufacturer's directional markings and confirm whether your turntable supports detachable cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo RCA connections at each end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eseparate phono ground wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emultiple lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCable family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMDPHD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 m, 0.75 m, 1 m, 1.5 m, 2 m, 2.5 m, 3 m, 4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecified for each selectable variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich length should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure the actual installation route with sufficient slack, rather than just the straight-line distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it compatible with my components?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm the connector, cable function and any special requirements of the connected devices before ordering. Kronos AV can advise if you are unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKronos AV advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA suitable cable should fit the application, terminations, routing and required length. Claims about improvements in sound should be evaluated in the context of a correctly configured system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA turntable cartridge produces a comparatively small signal, so grounding and sensible cable routing are important considerations. Dedicated phono RCA cables include a ground connection where specified, while a standalone ground wire is not itself an audio interconnect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUsing it in a Hi-Fi system\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect a turntable to an appropriate MM or MC phono stage, rather than a conventional line input, unless a suitable phono preamplifier is already built into the turntable. The ground connection should follow the turntable and phono-stage manuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right length or connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck whether the turntable has detachable RCA leads, and whether its ground wire attaches by a post, spade or other terminal. Keep signal wiring sensibly separated from mains power adaptors when practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelodika lists a 5-year series warranty for Purple, subject to the manufacturer's current terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA question worth asking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes every turntable need a separate ground lead? No. Some designs have an internal ground arrangement or fixed interconnects; check the equipment instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melodika","offers":[{"title":"0.5 m","offer_id":57656614191477,"sku":"MDPHD05","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.75 m","offer_id":57656614224245,"sku":"MDPHD07","price":157.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 m","offer_id":57656614257013,"sku":"MDPHD10","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":57656614289781,"sku":"MDPHD15","price":173.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 m","offer_id":57656614322549,"sku":"MDPHD20","price":182.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 m","offer_id":57656614355317,"sku":"MDPHD25","price":192.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":57656614388085,"sku":"MDPHD30","price":208.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 m","offer_id":57656614420853,"sku":"MDPHD40","price":226.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2222\/0805\/files\/melodika-mdphd-2026-catalogue_4983562b-ad89-43d2-afc0-9beef9fa7a60.jpg?v=1792151794","url":"https:\/\/www.kronosav.com\/products\/melodika-purple-directional-turntable-phono-rca-cable-with-ground-wire","provider":"Kronos AV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}