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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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subaruguru
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Ahem! I was a PC skeptic until two years ago, then tried a few $$ flavors, before building my own from Belden 83802, followed soon by a dedicated line from this magical stuff.
Indeed it provides a lower noisefloor, and thus enhanced detail subtlety and perceived microdynamics.
But for a friggin MOTOR? How can I claim that 12AWG in pure Teflon helps a motor? All right...maybe. Gotta keep my mind open, I suppose. BTW you can get one of my PC Kits for just $35, so at least it's not a large gamble...and you can put your mind to rest, eh? RSVP 781 483-3922 Ern
subaruguru
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Following questions re whether 10AWG junk is preferable to 12AWG GREAT wire like the 83802, I've just decided to double the stuff up to provide 9AWG DIY PC Kits! So that should quench those 10 gauge worry-warts, eh? Cheers.
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