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 ?
triskadecaphobic

Showing 2 responses by zavato

Well, I don't think a different power cord on a TT will improve tracking. Beyond that, I think there's better ways to improve a planar 3 involving power supply such as an external speed controller, which would allow you to set the Planar 3 to the right speed as stock, it runs a tad fast. I think, by design.
The planar 3 has 2 significant issues- it runs fast and the way the motor is mounted the motor does not maintain a constant distance between itself and the inner platter which leads to speed fluctuations. These are the areas where the planar 3 needs help. Doing the Rega motor upgrade probable will address both issues. I also note that as the plug on the Planar 3 is not polarized its worth experimenting with plug orientation.