30 ft rca run too long for a phono to preamp?

As for Timbernation buyer beware:

Timbernation and

Timbernation Too

Between spotty workmanship, long delays, and some people not receiving their items it should make one think twice about ordering. My own personal experience mirrors that of some of the posters in these threads. Luckily for me I was able to do a charge back on my credit card.

Outside of that the idea of the sand box or alternative isolation methods is worth exploring. A 30 ft. run of ICs is too long IMO.

I agree with Clio09 about Timbernation. Even though I recommended the Galibier Design sandbox, I wouldn't commission Timbernation to build one (and they built mine).

The plans and specs for the sandbox are available online from Galibier Design. Any competent carpenter/cabinet maker can build one.

As far as I heard, most cable manufacturers don't recommend phono cable longer than 2 meters. I would either better isolate the table or try longer IC between preamp and power amp. Phono signal is so low that it is susceptible to noise such as RFI.

Audiolui -- Although it wasn't made completely clear in the original post, and I too was initially confused, the connection in question is between phono stage and preamp, not cartridge and phono stage.

Regards,
-- Al

Hello Gentlemen, thank you for your responses.

Right now the stylus, when playing is approx. 20" from the side of the left Vandersteen. As I am getting a wobbling deep bass feedback as the volume get's up there, I have to assume that the tt is too close?
Please tell me if I'm wrong, and I will work on isolating from the speaker.

The floors are really springy as well, and after trying different isolation products from herbie's that I had on hand, I am thinking I have to wall mount the tt. I am reluctant to mount a wall rack in the tables current location, only to find the proximity to the speakers is still an issue. Without turning our living room upside down, The best place is 30ft away. What I am hearing is that is too long. I cannot move the preamp, it and everything else are plugged into dedicated circuits. So, upon reviewing your answers, I have 2 options. A 30 ft run, or a wall mounted turntable 20" from a speaker.......or sell it?

Thanks,
Mike