Is there a length limit for Turntable cables?


I need to move my turntable to a more vibration-free location; or isolate it better from floor vibrations. Currently, my MMF5 works well near my preamp. However, I like the sound of my garage-sale-bargin Thorens TD160 much better and want to replace the MMF5. But if placed where the MMF5 is the TD160 is highly sensitive to vibration. The MMF5 currently sits on a 2" maple shelf which rests on Vibrapods on top of a wooden cabinet which sets on a carpeted suspended wooden floor. So, I'd like to move it to a very stable location nearby; or, isolate it better in its current location. If I relocate it to the more vibration-free location, however, I would need a 15 foot interconnect between the TT and preamp. Is that too long a distance for a TT interconnect? Will that long a cable degrade the sound significantly? Any suggestions for isolating it better in its current location.
Also, I'd like recommendations on good TT interconnects and would like to keep the cost low.
Thanks for any suggestions and comments.
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Showing 2 responses by dan_ed

Joe,

An option, although not necessarily cost effective, would be to locate a phono pre next to the 'table. Then you could probably run pretty long IC's from the phono to your pre.
Hi Joe,

I don't know what cartridge you're using, but I would bet that if you go the route of adding a phono amp you would be missing alot if you didn't stay with a tube stage. I say that based on your C2200. There are some very good budget tube phono stages out there.

Good luck,

Dan