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Decent 6-8ft phono cable advice needed.

I know this is a loaded question but I’m looking for a decent 6-8ft cable to connect an inexpensive turntable to my HT/family room system. I’ll probably upgrade the turntable later if the family starts digging the whole vinyl thing more. I know I do now but this is our HT/family room setup so I’m easing it in. I’ve had good success with Blue Jeans cables for other applications in the past for value/performance and am wondering if I should go that route? Do I just need standard RCA cables or should I look for more insulation/etc. because of the length I need and proximity of other equipment? If it matters, I’ll be connecting to a Yamaha 1060 AV receiver with a Parasound Halo A23 via Belden 8402 cables, driving my older KEF Reference Model Two mains. I realize shorter is better but I can’t shorten the length I need for this application.

Thanks for any input.
asahitoro
invictus005
597 posts
 
This is way too long of a cable. It will never work properly. I recommend you reposition your system.
asahitoro OP
244 posts
 
Can't do that. I go 6ft or skip vinyl in this room's setup.
lilmsmaggie
273 posts
 
Do I just need standard RCA cables or should I look for more insulation/etc.
3-6 feet should be an acceptable range.  Beyond that,  you could experience some degradation. 

If you plan on installing the cable in-wall it should be insulated.
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solypsa
462 posts
 
If you wanted you could always add a phono preamp at the table location and have the 8' run be at line level.
asahitoro OP
244 posts
 
Thanks everyone. The separate preamp at the turntable location could be a possibility as I grow into better quality. So that will be fine at that length with quality cable at line level? After adjusting placement a bit and measuring again, the most I would need is max 5ft, maybe 4.
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