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Turn Table Cable Length

I'm thinking of moving my TT to a new location that would involve cabling of about 20'.  While I appreciate great audio, perfection isn't my hunt.  I know there may be some things I give up and I'm OK with that.  Please share your thoughts on this if you don't mind.

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imhififan's avatar
imhififan
2,181 posts
 
If possible install a phono stage with balanced output close to the turntable and use 20' cable connect to your preamp line in.
geof3
1,129 posts
 
What imhifman said, short run to phono amp, longer interconnect. Keep in mind, the signal coming out of the cart is very low output and after 2-3’ (maybe shorter) the signal is degrading. Get your phono pre close if you can. 
petg60
1,486 posts
 
Preferable to have a shorter length from turntable to amp and longer interconnects or speaker cables. If tt is your only source than move your amp together.
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chakster
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Your cartridge is MM/MI or MC? 
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mijostyn
8,570 posts
 
If you have a moving magnet cartridge this is a really bad idea as the added cable capacitance is going to really screw up the high frequencies.
You can get an inexpensive phono stage, very small and put it next to the table then as mentioned above run long interconnects from it to your amp. It is still not ideal but a bunch better then running long turntable cables.
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