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25' balanced ic that a mere mortal can afford?

Would like to move my phono system to a spot well away from my speakers. Anyone have good experience with a reasonably priced 20-25 foot long ic? Sound wise I'd like to find something flavored similar to a cardas neutral reference.
jeff_jones
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nsgarch
2,517 posts
 
IMO, a 25' line level IC is just TOO long. Even if balanced, you'd be pushing it (asking for EMI and RFI) for the relatively lower strength line signal (lower than your tuner or CD) coming out of a phono preamp. I'd advise against it. If you want to move your main preamp and the rest of your components along with your TT/phono preamp that's another story (and a very popular arrangement.)

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bobgates
535 posts
 
www.partsexpress.com has balanced microphone cable in 3,10,15,25 and 50 foot runs. I have the 50 foot run and it sounds good.
tripper
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Kurt, Reread the lad's title.
Porzio, Here, here! Or is it hear, hear! BJC have the best deals going. I'm very happy with my XLRs and I hope to buy again as my tri-amp rig develops.
jeff_jones OP
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THANKS FOLKS!!
redkiwi
1,092 posts
 
Apogee Wyde Eye - a lot better than the Canare when I tried both - they have a 10m pair with gold pinned Neutriks.
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