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The Ortofon 6NX-TSW 1010 phono cable is a high-quality cable designed to connect a turntable to a phono preamplifier or the phono input of an amplifier. Manufactured by Ortofon, a renowned maker in the phono cartridge industry, this cable is optimized to transmit the low-level signals generated by cartridges with minimal degradation.
The 6NX-TSW 1010 consists of 7 conductors made of very high purity OFC (Oxygen Free Copper), reaching 5N (99.999%) to 6N (99.9999%). This exceptional copper purity allows for optimal conductivity and minimizes signal loss.
The conductors are surrounded by a tight double shielding that effectively protects them against ambient electromagnetic interference and noise from devices like mobile phones. This reinforced insulation is crucial given the extreme weakness of the signals delivered by phono cartridges, which are in the order of a few millivolts.
The cable has an outer diameter of 10 mm and a length of 1.2 meters. Its small diameter provides some flexibility, making installation easier, while its length is suitable for most setups without being excessive, which could degrade signal quality.
The 6NX-TSW 1010 is equipped with gold-plated RCA connectors. The use of gold ensures excellent conductivity and prevents contact oxidation over time. The RCA plugs allow the cable to be connected to the phono input of an amplifier or preamplifier.
At the cartridge end, Ortofon offers 3 versions of the cable:
The DIN plugs are also gold-plated and feature rhodium contacts, further enhancing connection quality. A separate ground wire with lugs is provided for grounding.
This variety of versions makes the Ortofon cable compatible with the vast majority of tonearms and cartridges on the market. The build quality of the connectors matches that of the cable itself.
The meticulous design of the 6NX-TSW 1010 translates into exceptional audio performance. Its very low capacitance of 85 picofarads and minimal resistance make it particularly suitable for demanding moving coil (MC) cartridges.
The cable reproduces the entire bandwidth of the signal captured by the cartridge, from the lowest to the highest frequencies, with minimal loss and distortion. It thus preserves all the qualities of the best high-end cartridges: transparency, dynamics, richness of timbre, sense of space, and realism.
Compared to standard phono cables, the 6NX-TSW 1010 offers a significant gain in terms of clarity, definition, and musicality. It allows you to fully exploit the potential of a quality cartridge and vinyl system without being the weak link.
Bruno
N/A. Excellent cable that is a worthwhile replacement for the original.
Comment from 13 April 2026 — Experience from 29 March 2026
Sandy-Clémence
A high-quality product, carefully designed and crafted
Sound that lives up to the looks: musicality and spatial openness
Comment from 29 October 2025 — Experience from 10 October 2025
