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Long Run From Computer to Stereo

I have Echo Layla 24/96 soundcard with analog outs. The analog outs are 1/4" outputs that are going to require a rather long run over to my stereo. That length will be approximately 35-40 feet to get it situated properly into my tube preamp. Obviously i will need to get the RCA adaptors for the preamp end. But can anyone recommend such a length of decent quality cable for such a set up? I don't expect it to be the best quality but just something decent. I don't even no where to begin looking for such an animal in 1/4" runs of that length.
Right now i am running guitar cables(which sound decent) to my studio monitors but they are only 20' long and i don't know of any cords longer then that in music stores?
Thanks!
seekburk
g_m_c
443 posts
 
go here, http://www.cryo-parts.com/index.html
they are very helpful
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hi5harry
185 posts
 
I found placing the computer next to the stereo and running long monitor cables and wireless mouse and keyboard worked great for me. That way you get short audio cables and no noise from the computer next to your listening position.
blindjim
3,092 posts
 

I'll second Hi5harry thoughts. It'll be way chaeaper and I suspect better in the end.... IF that is not doable, contact Audio Art cables. I'm sure there are others making good inexpensive cables, but I've some exp with AA. Mr. Fritz will give you the straight scoop on his cables in that application.
jpod
59 posts
 
I agree too.

That is my present setup. I have small monitor connected to my computer by a 30' cable. I have used a wireless keyboard and mouse in the past but just recently installed an extra long USB cable which connects the mouse and keyboard to the computer. For this I needed a self powered USB extender cable and a powered USB hub.

Of course noise from the computer can be a problem so take that into account when planning your setup.

seekburk OP
126 posts
 
Thanks guys fo your swift input!

really appreciate that
and man you guys have some really nice gear!

But due to power issues and not wanting to plug my computer into the same dedicated circuit as my computer and just the whole logistical mess of it all for me,I think i am going to need to keep my computer over where it is. Plus my break out box is also powered and so that would have to be two powered items that i didn't want to have over at my stereo. But i did do some more investigation after posting yesterday and found Bayoucables.com(gets favorable reviews) and Butch will custom build me a 37 foot run of Canare GS-6 cables with one end 1/4" and the other with RCA terminations. Both runs for close to $100. I can't do better then that for the price i don't believe after researching this for awhile. And i am no DIY guy so to have him do all the terminating is huge for me as well.
He didn't think the excessive run with the good shielding of the Canare would be a problem.

thoughts?

and thanks again
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