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Perhaps a Stupid Question

I have a Pioneer PL-530 turntable. Am the original owner (bought in the 70's). After a few different cartridges over the years I am now using a Grado Gold (MM). The table still operates very well and would like to keep it and optimize it's performance if possible. Here's my question.....

The cable (IC) of the Pioneer is hardwired into the table. Would upgrading the cable offer any benefit to the performance? I understand that turntable cables are matched to a certain machine as far as resistance and other things. Cleaning of the RCA plugs and ground is the first thing to consider. However, as much has been discussed in these forums about cables it's hard to believe whether they are a significant improvement in this scenario or not. Maybe the Pioneer is offering as much performance as it can? Remember, this cable is hardwired into the board. Some may have had similar experiences.
Please forgive me for being blunt....I know there are much superior tables and cartridges out there. I already know that. Just seeking advice from someone who may have gone down this road.Thanks.
jrpnde

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billwojo
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Most turntable manufactures were aware of excessive capacitance in tonearm cables causing issues so they used low capacitance cabling for the tonearm. Today there is better and it can be purchased fairly cheaply. Look inside and see if you are up to replacing them yourself.
If so the easiest route to getting a quality cable replacement is to contact the BlueJeans cable company and have them make a set of cables with RCA connectors on one end and have them strip the other end so they can be soldered on. They can sell you very high quality cable for little money. All of the cable specs are on there website, no voodoo magic, just sound engineering.
As far as the power cable unless it's damaged I would leave it alone. It only draws 7 watts of power. Or about 60 milliamps. Some fancy powercord may look neat but it will make absolutely no difference unless you imagine it to.

BillWojo
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