Question about TT Power Connections

And I put a Denon 103R on it! Played an original copy of the Rolling Stones Now! - it ROCKS!!!

I’m for the MMF 7.3.

The power supply/cable in turntables of this calibre is perhaps the least important aspect of design.

But since the MMF 7.3 has a DC motor, I consider that a significant advantage

Here is what I consider the most important design points...

• dual-plinth construction
• one-piece full carbon fiber tonearm
• counterweight’s center of gravity is level with the stylus tip, is decoupled from the arm, and acts as a resonance damper
• completely isolated/decoupled DC motor with 33 and 45 rpm speed controls located in the front left corner of the turntable, thus canceling any potential vibration from the motor/belt to the cartridge
• motor sits on its own resonance-damping puck
• precision stainless steel main bearing sheathed in Teflon® for noise-free, fluid operation

• non-resonant acrylic platter with metal screw-on record clamp and soft felt mat
• adjustable tip-toe feet with anti scratch cups
• low-noise, fully-manual belt drive design

Over a 30 year period I have implemented all of the above (and more) on my circa 1981 Rega Planar II, to the point where the only original Rega parts left is now the dust cover and the on/off switch - hey, I saw no need to discard something that actually works well :-)

The MMF 7.3’s high-quality gold RCA connectors and detachable phono cable is not the absolute best method of connecting to the phono stage, but this can be corrected later by installing a one piece harness if desired
- I found it much better than the cable on the Rega RB 250 Arm I tried, but since then, I have also replaced the entire arm with one from Audiomods.
- but a good Interconncet "specifically for phono" is a very good alternative.

The MMF 7.3 also offers an optional Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge with a nude fine line stylus ($440 value) supplied cartridge is properly aligned and mounted is a bones and makes for PLUG & PLAY, quite literally

I would also try playing albums without the felt mat - I happen prefer no mat on my acrylic platter.

Hope that helps - Steve

For that level of turntable, use whatever the manufacturer provides. Best to simply enjoy playing a record. All of those models are fine units.

IF, you're truly obsessed, be concerned with the platter speed consistency of whatever model and get one of these, which is another interesting topic. Personally, I wouldn't bother. Play a record.
https://www.turntableneedles.com/Digital-Speed-Readout-Turntable-Platter-Speed-Tool--Any-Table_p_398... 

Assuming the table is going to be hooked up to appropriately priced components, allowing audio nervosa to set in just isn't worth your time. Good clean records make more of  an impact.
Consider upgrading  the cartridge at some point afterwards, along with the phonostage. Don't forget the main amp, speakers...get my drift?

I don't know that it's a given fact that power cords make an audible difference on turntables, but if that is your belief, then I don't see a problem with using an IEC connection, although I tend to avoid them when I have the option of hard-wiring a power cord.  Can I give you a scientifically valid justification for my preference? No. It just feels like more of a purist approach that depends less upon physical contacts.  If I buy something expensive that comes with an IEC connection for AC, then I use it.

As to your prospective purchase of a turntable: At the level of turntables you are considering, I wouldn't sweat the power cord issue.  But if you want a lot of conflicting advice and if you want yet more suggestions for what turntable to buy, you've come to the right place.
Rob, Is not the Pioneer PLX1000 a brand new product?  If so, how does it add to your collection of vintage turntables?

Changing the power cord on my VPI SDS to Superscoutmaster, made no difference at all.