Is there a length limit for Turntable cables?


I need to move my turntable to a more vibration-free location; or isolate it better from floor vibrations. Currently, my MMF5 works well near my preamp. However, I like the sound of my garage-sale-bargin Thorens TD160 much better and want to replace the MMF5. But if placed where the MMF5 is the TD160 is highly sensitive to vibration. The MMF5 currently sits on a 2" maple shelf which rests on Vibrapods on top of a wooden cabinet which sets on a carpeted suspended wooden floor. So, I'd like to move it to a very stable location nearby; or, isolate it better in its current location. If I relocate it to the more vibration-free location, however, I would need a 15 foot interconnect between the TT and preamp. Is that too long a distance for a TT interconnect? Will that long a cable degrade the sound significantly? Any suggestions for isolating it better in its current location.
Also, I'd like recommendations on good TT interconnects and would like to keep the cost low.
Thanks for any suggestions and comments.
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There's a reason why most manufacturers design their phono cables right around 4 ft, or 1.2m. Any longer and you'll begin having emi/rfi problems (especially with low output mc cartridges.) I suggest you consider a Target or Billy Bags wall shelf for your TT and keep it in or near its current location.
Nsgarch,

Thanks for the suggestion. It's what I suspected and was trying to avoid. But It looks like I'll need to figure out how to make it work in my room.

Joe
Joe,

An option, although not necessarily cost effective, would be to locate a phono pre next to the 'table. Then you could probably run pretty long IC's from the phono to your pre.