Decision made: my phono preamp is disconnected, and its Transparent HPPC now connects the two Furmans. The SPR20i is now Venom HC all the way to the wall, with the cord I got from Ivan plus the 12 ft extension cord. I can't say I heard any difference in sound versus the WW connection prior, but I at least feel better having the heavier gauge Venom HCs in place.
The TT has a captive cord, so no change there. But being convinced of the benefit better PCs can have on components, I think that if I did change out my TT I'd look for something I could use an aftermarket cord on. I continue to be pleased with my HPPCs and they would be the prime candidate in such a case.
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SOTA, Grado, SME, Van den Hul, Gingko turntable setup; Pioneer Elite LD, BDP; Sony OLED TV; Magnum Dynalab tuner, antenna; MIT S-video cable; Pangea HDMI cables; DVDO video processor; McIntosh SACD, preamp, power amps; Telefunken Black Diamond preamp tubes; Kimber IC; Transparent IC, PC, SC; Mirage speakers; PS Audio, Shunyata PC; Audio Additives RCA caps; Furman power conditioning; Sanus: racks
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