Power cable suggestions for Pioneer turntable

Original post is a joke right?

Power cords listening video. JPS Lab PC is in your budget range. Alex/WTA

Agreed with most above. Either cartridge have a close look at phono stage / rest of equipment.

Very nice looking system. I would stick with component upgrades and not drop any significant money on cables or cords yet. Wait until your individual component investment is over a grand or more. You’ll get the biggest bang for your buck investing there for now.

One other thought…is the cartridge setup proper? VTA, overhang? It can make it or break it. Use a good protractor to verify your setup. 

I also don’t think the power cord to your turntable is gonna do the trick.  Looking at your system it’s hard to see it sounding bright.  I’ve read the 2M Black can sound harsh if not set up optimally so that’s definitely something to check.  If your ‘table doesn’t have sufficient adjustments (like VTA) that might be the source of the problem.  Frankly, a $740 DJ turntable seems out of place in your system to begin with, and I’d look to upgrade that regardless.  With a $400 budget I guess you could try some tube rolling somewhere as a bandaid, but that turntable/cartridge sitch would be the first thing I’d check out.  FWIW, and best of luck.

I put a Shunyata Diamondback Platinum power cord on my Technics SL1200G turntable.  I did it ONLY because I had the extra cable hanging around.  There is absolutely no difference in sound quality between it and the stock cord.

You’ve tube (valve) amplification. Roll those tubes!

@ten_ton_bass I had several turntables. Always stock cord. It powers the motor. As long as the motor is working as designed you are good. 
And by the way, I use Nordost and Audience power cables throughout my system where they matter - digital, preamp, amps. I’m not one who’ll tell you power cords make no difference. But where you’re looking to upgrade is equivalent of expecting your car to perform better if you’re wearing a more expensive cologne while driving it. 

So you guys use the stock cable that came with your turn table is what you are saying? 

                       Regarding the above recommendations:

                                                 +1 (each)

Save your money. Power cable will not do it. Post the rest of your equipment and a bit about your room if you want people to comment on what might be the issue.

Two sane responses! I have the PLX 1000 with a Denon 103R mc cartridge. It doesn't sound excessively bright!

Power cable for the motor will not change the way your turntable sounds. +1 on seeking a cartridge upgrade. And look elsewhere in your system and room acoustics for a solution to this problem. 

Consider a new cartridge. The power cable for your turntable is doing its job-provide power for the motor. It's not a tone control.