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Long RCA ICs - which ones fit this bill?

I plan to hook up a Pass X1 to a FetValve 550. As van Alstine amps do not have XLR ins I have to use single ended ICs. The kicker is that they need to be about 25 feet long. I spoke to both Frank, and Kent over at Pass. I am advised to use a straight coaxial design, fully braided shield, with as low a capacitance per foot as possible (<< 20 pf/ft if possible). The other kicker is that I don't want to spend an ungodly sum on these cables. What can I get in the cheap category that will fit the bill (not to exceed $1000)?
tonyptony

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tonyptony OP
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Nsgarch, your old Maestros were 8m long? How would you cahracterize their sound? What equipment did you use them with?
tonyptony OP
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At that time how would have compared the 330 to the Straightwire?
tonyptony OP
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Thanks to you both. I'll look at that other thread, John. One thing I do not want to do is get something that is either fatiguing or intoduces its own personality. I know that a very tough call for a long IC, but I'll have to look.
tonyptony OP
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Ggil, do you have a link? When I do a search for Placette I only get the company that does passives and volume controls.
tonyptony OP
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Tom, how would you describe the sound of the Signal Cable at this length?
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