If you MUST do this, find the absolute lowest capacitance cable (per foot) that exists, use a high output cartridge (MM or MI recommended over HOMC), and expect to have to live with some sonic degradation. If you live in a high RFI area, expect that too.
Advise on Long Phono Cable run
Audio dudes
I now have to place my TT avout 5m away from the integrated amp ( Parasound Hint 6) which has a phonostage
I currently use an MC cart AT33PTG. I might switch to an MM like a Goldring 1042 or AT 540 ML.
Would this be possible? Are there cables that I could use that will not have too much of a negative impact?
MC voltage is so low
MM is sensitive to capacitance.
Would MI be a solution or same issues as MM?
Please advise.
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I need to shift the TT as currently, it is too low and as age catches up, it’s easier to stand than go down on my knees to change or flip a record.
I now have to place my TT avout 5m away from the integrated amp ( Parasound Hint 6) which has a phonostage
I currently use an MC cart AT33PTG. I might switch to an MM like a Goldring 1042 or AT 540 ML.
Would this be possible? Are there cables that I could use that will not have too much of a negative impact?
MC voltage is so low
MM is sensitive to capacitance.
Would MI be a solution or same issues as MM?
Please advise.
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I need to shift the TT as currently, it is too low and as age catches up, it’s easier to stand than go down on my knees to change or flip a record.
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Would this be possible? Are there cables that I could use that will not have too much of a negative impact?5 meters? I think it is impossible to find a phono cable that long! The best solution is save the money on phono cable, buy a phono amp with xlr output and put it close to the turntable. use a xlr cable connect the phono amp output to Parasound Hint 6 balanced input. |
With such a long phono cable you need a Grado MI cartridge which is irrelevant to cable capacitance as stated in the manual, the rest of the cartridges i know require certain amount of capacitance for optimal performance (and it can be too much for 5 m long cable for some MM). Actually, for such a long run, you need a Balanced phono stage and Balanced phono cable with XLR, but if you can’t do that simply order any custom length from Frank at Signal Cable Silver Resolution. http://signalcable.com/silverresolutionphono.html I have ordered two sets of phono cable from his for my LOMC cartridges, the reason was the length, i was looking for something longer than usual. The price is great and his silver cables are highly regarded here on audiogon, buy with confidence. |
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