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Weakest Link + hardwired = ??

A search of "weakest link" here yielded less than awesome results, so here goes..

Q: My Pro-ject TT has RCA output cables that are hard wired inside the table. I just a bought a Phonomena pre (en route)... Will some half decent IC's make a difference going from Phonomena to my Amp considering the basic nature of the stock RCA's from the Pro-ject?

Logic would tell me I am only as good as my source cabling.
robrush

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robrush OP
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It is actually the 1.2 I am referring to. I probably paid way too much for it back in '02 ($600) when it first came out, hence I will be keeping it for life now.

I have outfitted it with an Ortofon 2M Red with some great results. Tested through an old Spectral Pre, and the results were spooky good.

My RCA's are gold coming from the unit, but the cable itself, I assumed was not that great as it so flimsy and resembles a dollar store RCA cable in regards to size and feel.

Kotta: Did your Pro-ject have the gold RCA's as well? A good suggestion, I will certainly attempt that mod.
robrush OP
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Thanks Kotta, I ordered the RCA's today. My stock ones fit so tight, the only way to attach them is with pliers. I also have a vintage Pioneer! For the extra $4, it seems like a decent testing ground to ensure a good Pro-ject sucess rate.

Some Audio Art IC-3 on the horizon as well.

Will also do a bit of cleaning to the existing ends. I think A/B testing is the best part of the hobby so far. The best way to cut through any hype.
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