Actually, replacing the wiring of my ET2 arm three times (Cardas, Discovery and lastly AudioNote silver) taught me just how much difference tonearm wire can make. It made significant improvements; especially the AN which resulted in a major improvement in refinement, clarity and speed, all without harshness. Highly recommended! I would however heed Dover’s advise and have the work done by SME themselves and would have it done as Raul suggests, straight, uninterrupted shot from cartridge clips to RCA plugs. Good luck.
Internal Wire Upgrade for SME V
An Audiogon member made a great suggestion: while I'm fitting a new cartridge for my SME V, perhaps I should upgrade the arm's 30-year old internal wiring. My research leads me to believe top-notch silver is the way to go, so I'm seeking guidance from folks who been dere done dat.
Any thoughts on these kits?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aural-Harmony-99-999-Pure-Silver-Tonearm-Wire-Set-24-61-cm-32-7ga-186mm/143...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tonearm-Wire-kit-415mm-Fits-1-17-1-23mm-pins-Gold-plated-connectors/2744418...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tonarm-Rewire-Kit-FURUKAWA-High-quality-Pure-Silber-Wires-Tonearm-SME-NEW/2...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tone-Arm-Rewire-Kit-FURUKAWA-High-quality-Pure-Silver-Lead-Wire-Tonearm-EMT...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tonearm-Wire-Set-30AWG-5N-Pure-Silver-litz-Wire-1-2mm-terminal-508mm-20inch...
Other suggestions?
Any thoughts on these kits?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aural-Harmony-99-999-Pure-Silver-Tonearm-Wire-Set-24-61-cm-32-7ga-186mm/143...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tonearm-Wire-kit-415mm-Fits-1-17-1-23mm-pins-Gold-plated-connectors/2744418...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tonarm-Rewire-Kit-FURUKAWA-High-quality-Pure-Silber-Wires-Tonearm-SME-NEW/2...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tone-Arm-Rewire-Kit-FURUKAWA-High-quality-Pure-Silver-Lead-Wire-Tonearm-EMT...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tonearm-Wire-Set-30AWG-5N-Pure-Silver-litz-Wire-1-2mm-terminal-508mm-20inch...
Other suggestions?