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should i have a long USB or analog cable run?

Hi all,

I need to run about 10 feet of cable total to connect my turntable to an audio interface, then to my laptop.

should I make the 2RCA to 2XLR cable 10 feet long, and just buy a short USB adaptor, or get a short RCA/XLR adaptor and a 10 feet long USB cable? Which setup would minimize noise and maximize signal integrity?

Thank you so much.
toxicwaterfront

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lowrider57
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Right you are Al. Once the ripping is completed, I was wondering if the OP intends to playback from the laptop to an external DAC in conjunction with his NAD.
IOW, what is the final destination?
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lowrider57
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I see you have a TT with a RCA/USB out, with internal preamp.

It's not a good idea to run a long length of RCA cable from a TT. First of all, it's analogue and unbalanced and can add noise or pickup RF. You would also need to know the capacitance of the cable in such a long run for best results.
Use the USB output.

Question...are you planning on reclocking your USB signal between the laptop and your components input?
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