Different lengths of interconnects ??????



Have you ever tried using a pair of interconnects in different lengths to connect preamp and mono block amps? Can it cause one channel delay or any phase problems?

My Preamp is placed on left side behind my active ATC speakers, but I always use a pair of interconnects in same length between my preamp and the built-in power amp of my speakers.

Now I have a chance to buy pair of Valhalla XLR interconnects in different lengths, one 1.7m and another 3.5m, from another city. They are just about the right length from my preamp to left and right channel of my speakers, and price is good. I am not sure if it is OK to use interconnects in this way. Anyone have this experience?

Many thanks!
zdeng

Showing 1 response by kijanki

Something does not make sense. If extra length of cable does not make a difference then why Valhalla - very expensive IC.

You probably believe that cable makes difference and it is proportional to distance and your question is "how much of a difference". I would still not use uneven cables because small errors like that will acummulate and will become audible. In addition you might get more revealing gear in future - why to risk.

It is more complicated than capacitance or speed of signal - there is also inductance, ratio of inductance to capacitance, dielectric constant etc.

In addition - what if you decide to change cables - who is going to buy it from you? (most of people believe in the same lengths).