Long interconnect cables


Hi All,

I am considering moving my equipment to the side of my listening room and retaining only the amplifiers between the speakers.

If I were to do this it would obviously mean running a longer than normal interconnect from the preamplifier to the monoblocks (maybe around 4 feet). I'd be interested to hear from others who have done this and whether it represents a compromise sound-wise or whether anything can be done to ensure that the sound is not affected.

Thanks

James
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I've got an 11' pair between my preamp and monoblocks, but the capacitance is extremely low on these cables. No problem.
The best place for the amp is between the 2 speakers. The best place for the components is far away. I'm running 6 meters with no ill effects.
XLR for long runs over RCA

I do not know the length threshold however

maybe someone else does
Is there a certain distance above which it may affect the sound?
A generally applicable threshold can't be defined, because many system dependent variables are involved. IMO, though, 10 feet is unlikely to be a problem in most systems.

Relevant variables include the output impedance of the component driving the cable; the capacitance per unit length of the particular cable; whether the interface is balanced (xlr) or unbalanced (rca); the susceptibility of the particular components to ground loop issues (particularly for unbalanced interconnections); the resistance of the shield or other return conductor in the cable (particularly for unbalanced interconnections); the rfi/emi environment; and the synergy or lack thereof between the sonic effects of the cable and the overall sonic character of the system.

Regards,
-- Al