Schick DIN to RCA Tonearm Cable at Vinyl Sound Buffalo NY USA

The Schick DIN to RCA Tonearm Cable is a purpose-built phono interconnect from Thomas Schick (Berlin, Germany), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. Designed to match the Schick Tonearm's 5-pin DIN connector output — as found on the 10.5-inch version — this cable continues the same design philosophy that underlies the tonearm itself: lowest possible resistance and capacitance, symmetrical construction, and zero signal compromise between the tonearm and the phono stage. It is the correct and optimized cable pairing for any Schick Tonearm configured with a DIN output connector.

Optimized Signal Path for the Schick Tonearm

A phono cartridge produces an extremely low-level signal — typically between 0.2 and 5 millivolts — making the quality of every connection in the signal chain critically important. The Schick DIN to RCA cable is engineered specifically for use with the Schick Tonearm's 5-pin DIN output, using symmetrical cable construction to minimize noise pickup and capacitive loading on the cartridge. Low capacitance is especially important with moving magnet cartridges, where cable capacitance interacts with the cartridge's electrical resonance to affect high-frequency response. For moving coil cartridges with low impedance generators, low resistance maintains maximum signal transfer. The cable terminates in standard RCA connectors at the phono stage end, compatible with any standard phono preamplifier input.

Key Features

• 5-Pin DIN to RCA Configuration: Matches the DIN connector output of the Schick 10.5-inch tonearm and other DIN-terminated tonearms for a correct and optimized connection.
• Symmetrical Low-Resistance, Low-Capacitance Construction: Cable geometry designed to minimize electrical noise, hum pickup, and capacitive loading — preserving the full bandwidth and dynamic range of the phono signal.
• Handmade by Thomas Schick in Germany: Produced with the same care and attention to detail as the Schick Tonearm itself.
• Universal RCA Termination: Compatible with any standard phono preamplifier input, whether MM or MC type.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Schick DIN to RCA tonearm cable?

The Schick DIN to RCA Tonearm Cable is a handmade phono interconnect produced by Thomas Schick in Germany, terminating in a 5-pin DIN connector at the tonearm end and a pair of RCA connectors at the phono stage end. It is engineered for lowest possible resistance and capacitance to preserve the full integrity of the phono cartridge signal.

Which Schick tonearm does this cable fit?

The Schick DIN to RCA cable is designed for the Schick Tonearm configured with a 5-pin DIN output connector, which is the standard connector option on the 10.5-inch version. It is also compatible with any other DIN-terminated tonearm using the standard 5-pin DIN plug format found on many European tonearms.

Can the Schick DIN to RCA cable be used with other tonearms?

Yes. Any tonearm fitted with a 5-pin DIN output connector can use the Schick DIN to RCA cable. The 5-pin DIN format is widely used on European tonearms including those from Rega, SME, and various vintage German designs. The RCA termination at the phono stage end is universally compatible with any standard phono preamp input.

Why does cable quality matter for a tonearm connection?

The phono cartridge signal is among the most delicate in audio, typically ranging from 0.2 to 5 millivolts. At these signal levels, cable resistance, capacitance, and shielding quality have a direct and audible effect on frequency response, noise floor, and dynamic transparency. A cable with excessive capacitance will roll off high frequencies in moving magnet cartridges; excessive resistance degrades signal-to-noise in moving coil systems. The Schick cable's symmetrical low-resistance, low-capacitance construction is specifically engineered to avoid these pitfalls.

Where can I buy the Schick DIN to RCA cable in Buffalo, NY or the USA?

The Schick DIN to RCA Tonearm Cable is available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. Vinyl Sound is an authorised Schick dealer. Shop in store or at vinylsound.com.