interconnect help

There are inexpencive professional grade (RCA or XLR) cables that you can successfully use on any audiofile system and with huge lengths. Try to get Canare japanese pro interconnects that are being widely used during recording in the studios. They're available in SamAsh music stores. At least you can buy them and try them for a measurable price.

You need to be careful to get low capacitance cables with a tubed pre and a long run. You also may have RFI issues, as the CAT, I'm sure, is single-ended. My own prejudice is to go with simple cables of good materials and workmanship and spend the rest on music. I would want shielded cables for your situation. I have a long balanced run (15ft), and I use solid core six 9's copper. But, my gear is solid state. I also recommend the Cable Company as the best way to audition a bunch of cables easily and at reasonable cost.

You might want to talk to the folks at InnerSound. I have a long run of their balanced cables and it is excellent and a great value. I know that Roger is a fan of his single-ended cable so he can set you up with what you need.

IJ

...and I wish to continue with capacitance issue: the pro interconnects are basically designed to work with pro tube gear as well.