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Interconnect length

I have some new cabinetry for my audio gear which would now allow me to go to 1/2 meter lengths for nearly all connections instead of the 1 meter lengths I'm using now. Anyone have an opinion on whether it would be worth it to switch to the shorter lengths?

I suspect the mantra is here is "less is more" but I figured I'd ask the question to see if anyone has an opinion on the matter.

Cheers,

Phil
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sugarbrie
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We all have different hearing abilities, and our systems all probably have different resolution. I can hear a difference between different lengths, even between one meter and a half meter. However, I will add that shorter does not necessarily always sound better. Trust your ears.
sugarbrie
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PS..When I noted above that in my experience shorter was not always better, it really was a system related comment. I've played with systems that were already a little too analytical; so a shorter cable that makes the system even more detailed, etc, was the wrong way to go. A longer cable smoothed things out.

I do agree that generally speaking, the shorter the better for unbalanced interconnects.
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