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Interconnect length

I have a new Rega P1 coming in the mail. To hook it up to my system, I will probably need more interconnect length, so I will use an additional 3m interconnect (a decent one) to connect the P1 to my Rega Fono pre. So my question is: is this total length (3m plus the length of the interconnect that is part of the P1) too long, and will it significantly and negatively impact the sound?
arlipton
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jfrech
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no way you can put the phono pre close to your table then run the 3 m interconnect?

This is on the high side, it's hard to say whether it'll be "significant" with out trying it both ways.

Sorry it's not more of a definitive answer...
arlipton OP
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I have a killer interconnect that's only 0.5m, so this way I can run the longer one from the TT to the pre, and the better but shorter interconnect from the phono pre to my preamp. Though I guess I could just put the phono pre closer to the TT and eliminate the better interconnect. Would that be better?
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srwooten
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Less connections are better, especially if your going to have to use the lesser quality cable anyway. Plus if you have to use RCA jumpers you get another connection and more degrading of sound quality.
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