Quick answer

For the absolute highest phono signal purity, choose the MAGNUM OPUS Phono Interconnect. If your priority is a high-current, noise-free power connection for your source components, the OPUS Power Cord Source is the right upgrade.

Design Philosophy and Application

The MAGNUM OPUS Phono Interconnect is engineered as an extension to the finest phono cartridges, aiming for no-compromise performance that replicates the concert hall experience. It is designed for the signal path between turntable and preamp.

The OPUS Power Cord Source, on the other hand, focuses on delivering clean, high-current power to source components. Its smaller diameter and more flexible design make it easier to route behind equipment racks, a practical advantage over larger power cords.

Noise Reduction and Signal Integrity

Both cables address noise, but from different angles. The MAGNUM OPUS Phono Interconnect is built to preserve the extremely low-level signal from a phono cartridge, minimizing any added noise or distortion that would mask detail.

The OPUS Power Cord Source reduces electrical noise entering your source component through the AC mains, which can otherwise degrade the audio signal. This makes it a complementary upgrade for systems already using high-quality interconnects.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • Signal path vs. power path: MAGNUM OPUS Phono Interconnect is for the signal path; OPUS Power Cord Source is for the power path. They serve different roles in your system. Identify which part of your system needs the upgrade first.
  • Absolute performance vs. practical flexibility: MAGNUM OPUS prioritizes no-compromise signal integrity; OPUS Power Cord Source balances high performance with easier installation due to its flexible design. If space behind your rack is limited, the OPUS Power Cord Source is more accommodating.
  • System level and compatibility: MAGNUM OPUS is designed for the finest cartridges and no-compromise systems. OPUS Power Cord Source works well with TRANSCENDENT Companions and is a significant upgrade from XL Power Cord. Match the cable to your system's overall performance tier.

Product facts

  • Magnum OPUS Phono Interconnect: MAGNUM OPUS Phono Interconnects are designed to be an extension to the finest phono cartridges available today. This means the cable is optimized to preserve the delicate signal from your cartridge, reducing signal loss and noise for the most accurate sound reproduction.

    Magnum OPUS Phono Interconnect

    Magnum OPUS Phono Interconnect

  • OPUS Power Cord Source: OPUS Power Cord Source is a smaller diameter, more flexible power cord design than XL or OPUS Power Cords specifically designed to fit more easily behind equipment. This makes installation in tight spaces simpler, while still providing high-current, noise-free power to your source components.

    OPUS Power Cord Source

    OPUS Power Cord Source

Which cable fits your system?

Best for

  • Audiophiles with reference-level turntables seeking the ultimate phono signal purity.
  • Systems where the phono interconnect is the final bottleneck to concert-hall realism.

Not for

  • Users who need a power cable upgrade for their source component – choose the OPUS Power Cord Source instead.
  • Systems where ease of installation behind tight racks is a primary concern – the OPUS Power Cord Source offers better flexibility.