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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.
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atmasphere
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You probably know that very long microphone cables are common at performance venues.
@bommerbillone  The reason this works for microphones and not cartridges is pretty important! Microphones are typically driving an input transformer which is properly loaded on its secondary- eliminating any issues with electrical resonance. Microphones also have considerably more output. You might want to take a look at this article, which shows what the engineering issue is with electrical resonance:
http://www.hagtech.com/loading.html
ebm
9,311 posts
 
1 meter max on phono cables as its a very low level signal.
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cakyol
940 posts
 
Again, for an LOMC, place a phono preamp close to the table with "normal" connections (about 1m), and you can take the balanced (XLR) output of the preamp to the amp with a much longer cable (10s of feet).
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jagjag OP
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Oh Wow! Thank you all so so much. You've put in a lot of details and taken a lot of time to help me out. 

I will try the various options and see what happens. 
LP's are my primary source of music. 

Cheers
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perazzi28
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jagjag,

I believe it would behoove you to consider a simple audio rack to "pull" your system together.  Placing your TT on the uppermost shelf and your integrated or phono stage on the next shelf etc.
If a four shelf unit would work well for you I would recommend: The Plateau SE-A4 (~ $250).  If you require 5 shelves then consider: Salamander Archetype 5.0 (~ $300).
It may be a great opportunity to jump for that Parasound Pre-amp with Phono Stage built in.  It will decrease your interconnects and simplify your system.  No need for balanced cables either.

Best & cheers 
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