TT interconnects and power cords


Ok, so I just jumped back into vinyl, not wanting to let a massive vinly collection collect any more dust. I bought a Rega P3 (from Audio Excellence in Canada. Thanks Ian...little plug there.) And I'm wondering about the stock ICs and power cable, that cannot be changed. What's with that? Doesn't it matter with analog or do I just need to send it out for a mod? Is this something worth doing? And if I do, are there IC's made especially for vinyl? Or is the same as everything else..."It depends on what sounds good." The stock response to many of these questions.
dcwinton
I bought a p3 from Audio excellence too & am VERY pleased with it. I e-mailed Ian and asked about an upgrade or ideas about ic's etc. I think amp and/or cartridge change is the way I want to go..have read about the Rega Super elys cart. as a quantum leap in sound over the elys that I use. I do notice a slight hum on my phono hookup and will fool with reversing my powercord etc. I also noticed that it took about 2 weeks with my new cart. to break in. Like Dcwinton I'm looking for ideas.....
If this P3 were my table, I would be thinking about a cartridge upgrade as a next step. I would be planning to buy the very best one the arm could take, as a prelude to changing my TT, which I would sell with the _old_ cart. I would then mount the better cartridge in the new turntable and listen to it till I was ready to upgrade the rest.

I might also consider a Heavy Weight, but only if I knew my next arm were going to be another Rega.

But I wouldn't think of changing anything while I was still enjoying the music with my current setup. If it still makes me happy, why spend more money?
Sorry, I made a reference to the P2 and you have the P3. My apologies, but the basic comments still apply.

You also might try some Audiopoints under the TT, for nice increase in sound quality, at a reasonably low price. They worked great under my Teres.