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Power Cords - Pixie Dust?

As an audiophile I am always prepared to believe that almost anything can make a difference in the sound. But this one makes me wonder. I have a TNT MKV with JMW 12.5 arm. The stand alone motor turns, via a belt, a flywheel that turns, via another belt, the platter.

I have seen an add claiming that replacing the power cord between the SDS speed controller and the stand alone motor can improved the sound of the table, "increasing upper range resolution and sweetness" or some such thing.

I suppose I can see how a new power cord might be argued to improve speed stability, but for the life of me how can a special power cord improve "resolution and sweetness", when the only function of the motor is to spin a belt, that turns a flywheel that spins another belt that turns the platter?? Does this claim make any sense?
jackcob

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jahaira
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Bob recommend the Pass Seysmour and, actually, he use them on his designs (TG Audio). I changed the flimsy cable that came with my humble TT (a 22ga) for a 14/3 that came stock with a Parasound amplifier. It turned to be an improvement. Now, after changing the plugs on a pair of Audio Magic Xtream power cords I am convinced that it is a major upgrade to any affordable pc. I used a Marinco for one and a Pass Seysmour for the other. The PS seems to be more detailed and with more air presenting a big soundstage. The Marinco was less detailed in comparison but timbre was more natural.

I will swap the plug on my TT and left the inside connection hard wired as is now.

Thanks, Jose.
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