can u cut longer interconnects and reterminate?


Is there a problem with cutting a longer cable and have it reterminated to a new length- I have moved my system around and do not need the 10 meters I have but do not want to buy new cables- Is there a problem with just buying new rca plugs and have them reterminated or does that effect the sound - thanks
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Send it back to the mfr to re-terminate if you want to pay the premium and want to preserve resale.
BUT, If you don't feel capable of doing it yourself, save your money, buy whatever connector suits your fancy and bring it to a tech who will charge a fraction of what the mfr will charge. Yes, resale MAY be killed but you can end up with a superior interconnect if you use superior connectors.
I say DIY. It is not rocket science. It can be tedious but it is not impossible. And, FYI, I've seen some of the boutique cable guys with solder terminations that I would be embarrassed about. ymmv...
This also depends on what cable you have, the cost, and resale value of the cable. If you bought the cable at Radio Shack you should return there to buy a soldering iron and some connectors.

If it was expensive cable with significant resale value I would have it factory re-terminated.
thanks guys = the cable is the kubala emotion- since I have changed my system i thought I could cut these and re terminate for use in my preamp and the run to my powered speakers- Alot cheaper than buying new cables- the company will not cut and reterminate the cords so I would have to have a tech do it-thanks
Ya, I do it all the time and you just need someone with some technical ability or experience. Very simple to do really with some experience.