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Old Gyrodec and some issues.. Analog Gurus Please chime in!!

Hey All, 

I just bought a new-used(very used) Gyrodec w/ Zeta tonearm and Sumiko Talisman Virtuoso (B) cartridge. I am have a couple of issues that I need to solve. 

1. Due to limitations of my room the TT will need to be placed about 15 feet from my main preamp/amp. This is a very low output cartridge, I believe like .26 mV. Given this fact is it possible or advisable to run a long interconnect (12-14 feet) from the phono preamp to my main system? 

2. I need recommendations for a good phono-stage that can push this tiny signal. My budget for new/used phono stage would be around $500. Or should I look into a good higher output MM cart? Any direction would be greatly appreciated.

3. Recommendations for the tonearm cable (the cable running from the tonearm to the phono stage) It looks to be a 5 pin DIN connection. Budget is $150-ish. 

Thanks for your thoughts and advice in advance!!!!
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@dover 

I looked around the interwebs and you appear to be correct. I was confused as the Vinylengine listing for this was .26 MV, but I didn't look closely enough as the listing was actually for the Virtuoso "A" not "B".  Good catch!!

Any recommendations for a decent phono stage for this? roberjerman above recommended a Project Phono Box, but I have had a bad experience with a broken phono stage from them and they did not honor their warranty and tough to deal with/communicate with. 

Any direction would be appreciated!!! 
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I tend to agree that cables/wires do have their own sonic attributes/signatures. However, I am also not a deep pocketed music fan, and think that with uber expensive wire you tend to have a diminishing rate of return as the price gets higher. If my system were a highly resolving 80K system maybe I would play with the spendy, opulent, cables, but at my stage of finance I must start with basic and affordable and move up to higher quality when finances permit. 

I appreciate the thoughts. Any specific recommendations for a phono stage at or below $500 other than the Ortofon mentioned above?
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