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Rewire and new power cord or Upgrade TT

I have a Thorens 160 BC with a Linn Basik Plus arm and Goldring 1012 Cartridge. I have upgraded the rest of my system which consists of a McCormack DNA-1, Tube Audio Design 150 Pre and Eastern electric Minimax CD. Speakers are Vandersteen 2CE sigs which I have had since 2002. I am wondering if it would be worth it to have my TT rewired with good interconnects and power cord or just go for an upgrade. I went from an Adcom GCD 600 CD to the Eastern Electric and I am hearing music on the CD that seems to surpasse the quality of my TT from an image and soundstage perspective. I am thinking that the standard interconnects and PC that came with the Thorens are holding back the image and soundstage. Looking for some advise...

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I'm with Cmk. This A'gon member is spot on as you will not cost effectively improve the performance with cables.
And would add if you love the table and/or are being thrifty, upgrade the tonearm/cartridge.
If you can take the leap, jump into an upgrade in TT will give you the highest order of improvement overall (somewhat) regardless of tonearm/cartridge.
Would you consider a used Linn Lp12? They are in the same TT vein as what you now have and are a great used value for the sound performance. With the Linn TT deck you could upgrade as the desire and funds permit almost endlessly. Enjoy!
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