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Silver Head Shell Leads

I have an Audio Technica 33 Mono Anniversary cartridge and would like to replace the head shell leads. I'm currently using copper leads and am thinking about buying silver leads. Or for even more money, I could get Rhodium plated leads. What changes would I experience by trying silver or rhodium leads. Recommendations are always appreciated. The head shell I'm using is a modified silver plated head shell on a Thorens TP16 MK1 tonearm.
Thanks!
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goofyfoot OP
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millercarbon, I'd have to buy some NPS1260. It's not inexpensive, that's certain.
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I thought Rhodium is priced higher but that could have been isolated as they are hard to find. Anyway, I paid extra $ for the rhodium fuses in my amplifier. I had the cable at he end of my tonearm replaced with Wireworld cable which made a noticeable improvement. What I do see plenty of are 99.9% pure silver plated copper.
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Thanks to all! As for the NPS1260 contact solution. Is this safe to use? I read somewhere with the Walker Audio solution that it dries hard and cannot be removed. I’m interested in using the NPS1260 for multiple applications.
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No Rhodium, OK but I'm leaving the Rhodium plated fuses in my amp as there's nothing objectionable about the sound and don't knoww if I could change those fuses myself.
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I'm glad some folks are getting something from the post. There are some things for me to try. Thanks!
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mijostyn, I've been hoping to replace that TP-16 tonearm for t least six years now but have yet to come up with the expendable income. It's always something. Anyway, when I do get to that place, the Sorane TA 1 is what I'm thinking about however it comes with a detachable head shell. It's about $1,600.00
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