Will power cables improve a VPI Classic 3 tt?

NOPE....nice try

Unlikely

Never noticed any difference myself either

Thanks to all for your responses. Seems that the consensus is no improvement when it comes to using an upgraded power on a turntable. Again, thanks!

Forgot to mention that I had asked Otto Hanak at Acoustic Signature turntables about this a few years ago. He was amused at the idea that a power cord could affect speed stability and assured me that no performance benefit was to be had with upgraded power cords in that specific application.

I use a Shunyata Diamondback Platinum ac cable on my Scout ONLY because I had one hanging around and wasn't being used. Since my entire system is wired with Shunyata including two Hydra Power Conditioners, I figured what the heck. I too hear no difference.

I agreed with Photon totally. Unless you have AC current problem in your area, defected motor or bad cable.
I also experiment with different cable to my VPI Aries 2 Extend with no success.

This question has been asked numerous times (on this and other forums) with regard to VPI and other tables. I'd say 80% of the respondents (myself included) hear no difference or strongly believe that it can't make a difference. Invariably, there are always the 20% who insist against all odds and reason that a power cord can influence the speed regulation of a motor or speed controller.

try few with no-problem return policy and see for yourself.

Use the stock cord. It just powers the motor and has nothing to do with sound quality. A better option would be to get the VPI speed control. Those make a nice difference.

Can't speak for the Classic, but I have tried several different cables on my Aries 2 and I can't tell the difference. With an AC motor my sense is that as long as it is getting the voltage and the frequency needed, there would be no impact to motor performance.