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Long ICs versus long speaker cables

I've described my listening room in several previous posts, but basically I'm working with a huge 14x40 space, half of which is my listening area and the other half is an open kitchen dining area. I would like to keep my rack along the long wall and move the speakers back to the short wall (currently I have a nearfield configuration).

My question is: would it be better to purchase 6 meters of speaker cable or a 6 meter IC?

I think I have read here on Audiogon that some amps/preamps, like Shindo, have issues with long interconnects. I currently have Cardas Golden Ref. speaker and IC cables. The Cardas speaker cable is too bulky and inflexible for such a long run. If long speaker wire is the way to go I was thinking of either replacing the Cardas with Audience Au24 or Auditorium 23. I'm open to other suggestions. Thanks!
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elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
With the run THAT long, why not meet them halfway, if possible. Do a 3 meter Ic and a 3 meter Speaker cable?
10 feet is NO problem for either one.
(PS I almost once moved to an apt with the main room just as you describe. I would have loved it, I think.)
rhljazz
1,117 posts
 
You will find many opinions as to which is preferable. An optimized setup will outweigh any gains/losses in length of IC vs speaker cable. My main system necessitates the long speaker cable and short IC model and it is the right choice for that room. My secondary system fits that model also but to a lesser extent. From my own perspective, the IC's are conducting very low voltage signals and should be the shortest. Speaker cables have more voltage and current transmitted through them and would be less likely to suffer any signal loss.
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hifiman5
1,611 posts
 
I know some folks disagree with you Rhljazz but your logic is also how I see it.
restock
826 posts
 
I would go for the longer speaker cable run. A23 cables work well with lengths from 3-8m or so if you decide that direction.
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