Replacing stock tonearm cable

Richardmr, I think that you're right about many different things being able to make a sonic difference in the system. It's hard to know what will be best. However, in many cases, what is best for me might not be best for you, due to certain synergy considerations.

Therefore, I mentioned the recommendation of "don't season your food before you taste it". I think it makes sense to see what you've got before you change it. Not all changes are upgrades.

FWIW, I think that Discovery tonearm cables are used by many high end tonearm makers, and they are quite good. But they may not be better than what came in your arm. At the level of a Tri-planar, you are getting one of the best arms in the business. It's a good bet that there are some very nice wires in there, in stock form.

Thanks, guys. By the way, anyone heard a Zeus? The 150 monoblocks I'm getting mimic the circuitry of the Zeus.

I find it very frustrating myself that someone would feel compelled to change wires in an arm of that quality. What a strange hobby this is.

....leave the wires alone........

BTW, I discovered the Tri-Planar tonearm cable is Cardas. Thanks.

What are the other cables that you are going to use in your system? I am a big fan of Purist Audio cables.Top of the line Cardas may be good for some bright set-ups, but I don't like those cables at all.However, you never know what will happen in particular application. If I were you I would play with the tonearm cable last. Get the rest of your system together and then decide.