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Replacing the stock power cable of the TT

I have a heavily modified Rega planar 3.
Interconnect + weight + VTA adjuster + isolation domes were all replaced.
Recently I was amazed by how replacing the stock power cables of my stereo components with Kimber PK14 power cable boosted the sound quality. Every sound aspect was improved. To my humble opinion...the best value I ever gained for 200$.
So my question is ...
Will I get the same effect if I replace the 10 cents stock power cable of my TT with a Kimber one.
Don't worry about the complexity of the operation. After I successfully replaced the Interconnect of the Rega, replacing the power cable seems peanuts.
Actually my question is relevant for any TT:
Why do people keep the stock crap power cables of their turntable ? Are people deterred by the need to open the motor ?
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photon46
1,076 posts
 
A number of P3 owners weighed in on this subject here: http://forums.naimaudio.com/topic/rega-planar-3-upgrades
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stringreen
6,383 posts
 
I have an "audiophile grade" power cord on my turntable....but only because I had an extra one. Listening to the original and the upgraded cord sounds the same to these ears.
fingerpaws
51 posts
 
I got an unexpected improvement with my VPI Classic when I added a PS Audio Premiere Power Plant. It was a used unit, about a grand, and it takes the AC, turns it into DC, then back to AC with much lower distortion and greater consistency. I expect it is similar to what VPI's controller does, at a price that lets other components benefit as well. I bet it would work on your Rega. After using it, I wouldn't be without it, and I already had dedicated lines.
david12
1,454 posts
 
I agree that power cord upgrades should make little difference. I had a spare cord and put onto the very competent power supply to my TW acoustic Raven one turntable. It did indeed give a clear, audible improvement in sound quality to my ears, better base definition in particular. This finding was despite my expecting nothing whatsoever. I think you can fool yourself you hear a benefit, when you want to sometimes, at least I can
rkay5
17 posts
 
Hi,
If you want a power supply for you Rega's 110v motor have look at the Mose/Hercules.I use one in my Thorens TD150 and made a big impovment in SQ.Here a linkL
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321109638421?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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