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Is a 2.5 meter RCA phono run okay for an MC cartridge with an output impedance of 24 ohms?

Just wondering if a run of this long will have any negative effects on the audio frequency. I have heard impedance is important in this regard. Will I be okay with this sort of run with the cartridge I am running?

Edit: Looks like my cartridge is actually 12 ohms, sorry not 24 ohms.

Thanks
nemesis1218
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chakster
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No
erik_squires
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Well, honestly the biggest issue is noise, so you could try it, but I don't know if you'll like it. If you are using a separate phono preamp, put it as close to the turntable as possible. Otherwise, it's kind of a crap shoot.
elliottbnewcombjr
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I added a 3rd tonearm, backwards on left side, thus needed a longer cable, had this company make me an 8 foot one, sounds great.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Length-Audiophile-Turntable-Phono-RCA-Cables-w-Ground-Wire-Quad-Brai...

that's rca to rca, he made me a custom din to rca, Jesse is a very helpful person
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