Connect it Phono DS 5P XLR connects Pro-Ject True Balanced turntables with True Balanced phono preamps via their 5-pin DIN XLR jacks. A balanced signal originating from a moving coil (MC) phono cartridge remains balanced through the tonearm and over to the 5-pin DIN output jack. This provides you the option of sending that balanced signal on to a phono stage with a standard XLR input. Connect it Phono DS 5P XLR features flexible oxygen-free copper conductors with silver-plated copper connectors and a low capacitance of 90pF (ideal for phono). Standard length is 1.23m (4.04′).As an example, after you’ve upgraded to an MC cartridge, Connect it Phono DS 5P XLR carries the balanced signal from turntables like X8 Evolution & RPM 9 Carbon to phono preamps such as Phono Box DS3 B & Phono Box RS2 (any turntable & preamp combo with 5-pin DIN standard XLR jacks can be paired with Connect it Phono DS 5P XLR).