Who uses long interconnect like in dealers?


Ideal setup has front end components close to listening chair and run long interconnect between pre and power where power amp sits in between speakers; I have seen many high end dealers to adopt this setup and result is usually more than great. This way front end components do not obstruct speaker imaging and can also avoid bass heavy (vibration) location. But if that is ideal, why do I rarely see long interconnect for sale in used market? I don't think people only upgrade components and short interconnects?
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I typically look for VERY long runs of interconnects and cut them down / reterminate them myself. Since most people aren't using long runs of interconnects, the market for great lengths just isn't there and the seller ends up taking a bath when they finally do sell. I've purchased 8 meter runs of Kimber PBJ for $75 for the pair. I also purchased a pair of 10 meter Goertz Copper Micro Purl's for $175. My most recent find was a 10 meter pair of cables that retail for over $2000. I paid $200 delivered.

With some high quality solder, the connectors of my choice and a little time and labor, i've been able to assemble mass quantities of interconnects for pennies on the dollar. After assembling them, i burn all of them in and try them out in my various systems, share them with my Brother and / or Dad, set up systems for friends, etc... This offers unbeatable bang for the buck in my experience.

When shopping for "DIY" based bargains like this, i always try to keep in mind "versatility". Both the PBJ's and Micro-Purl's can easily be configured for use with RCA's ( single ended ) or with XLR's ( balanced ) due to their conductor configuration. As such, what might be a "decent" cable in single ended form can become an even better cable when run in balanced mode. That is, so long as one is willing to get their hands dirty in return for saving a LOT of money.

With that in mind, i hope that a lot of you folks are interested in trying out long interconnects. I'll be waiting when you post them for sale : ) Sean
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