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Ikeda HBC-MS-5000DR Phono Cable 2m din-rca Ikeda HBC-MS-5000DR Tonearm Cable.   this is a well classic phono cable design, very wellshield, quiet, nice and correct tone. U will get great performance for the price you pay   price is £995 per meter, you are buying a 2m length which offer great flexibility    bought from Australia offical distributor  Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: Paypal, EFT, Cash on Pickup etc. Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By ikhuong 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $1,000 Date: March 18, 20251 yr

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This is a buyer’s market for high-end tonearm interconnects, and the A$1,000 asking price for the Ikeda HBC-MS-5000DR is a strong bargain. New retail sits around A$2,600 (€1,600), and typical used pricing for this classic cable ranges from A$1,400 to A$1,800; at A$1,000, you’re well below the 25th percentile, making this an excellent deal.

The HBC-MS-5000DR is highly regarded as the stock cable for Ikeda’s 407CR1 tonearm, praised for its quiet operation, excellent shielding, and correct, musical tone. Its hybrid 6N copper/OFC structure delivers low noise and stable phono signal transfer. With “like new” condition and no noted flaws, this listing represents a timely buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking proven performance without the new-price markup.

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About RCA

RCA traces its origins to 1919, when the Radio Corporation of America emerged from a U.S. government-backed reorganization of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America, prioritizing national security in radio technology. Born in the United States amid post-World War I innovation, the company lacked a single notable founder but was propelled by visionaries like David Sarnoff, who foresaw radio's mass-market potential. Its heritage spans a century of pioneering milestones, from acquiring the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1929—bringing the iconic "His Master's Voice" Nipper dog trademark—to launching early television at the 1939 New York World's Fair and shaping Nashville's recording scene through RCA Studios.

Historically a titan in consumer electronics, RCA focused on radios, phonographs like the famed Victrola, records, and later innovations such as eight-track tapes and magnetic recording. Today, under VOXX International, the brand emphasizes accessible audio-video accessories, including speakers, turntables, headphones, and portable systems, rather than specialized hi-fi components like amplifiers, DACs, or high-end cables.

RCA holds a venerable position as a vintage icon and entry-level mainstay, evoking mid-20th-century American living rooms rather than high-end audiophile pursuits. Its reputation rests on reliable, value-driven performance for everyday listeners, appealing to nostalgia seekers and budget-conscious buyers over niche boutique or collector-grade exclusivity.

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