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Speaker Cable Length

I purchased a new amplifier, and due to size, I'm looking to move it outside of my current speakers to the right.  I currently have Generation 6 Transparent Reference speaker cables that are 8 feet long.  To make the move I would have to go to 15 feet of Generation 6 Transparent Reference cables.  Would be interested in feedback on whether I will have any noticeable signal loss or deterioration in sound.

Burmester 909 MKV Amp

Wilson Audio Alexia V speakers

Thanks in advance!

woots
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richardbrand
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@opathy

Someone has got it all wrong. You want short unbalanced interconnects

You should want balanced interconnects.  If you are forced into unbalanced interconnects, by all means keep them short!

Long balanced interconnects with short speaker cables, rather than the other way round, please.

westcoastaudiophile
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Kimber-Kable 12TC solved 15ft long speaker cable SQ impact issues! 

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liquidsound
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I believe you should look into Iconoclast speaker cabling.  Really good science behind them.  They have been my final cables for both speaker (8-ft) and my 5.5-meter RCA interconnects from preamp to amp.  

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rolfeantrim
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I use 5-meter Klee Grand Illusion. No problem. 

billsw
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I will also give a shout out to Iconoclast.  Bob Howard at Iconoclast is great to work with if you have specific issues.  Bob wants me to try their speaker cables, but I am all set in that regard.  I am using their power cords.  Best manufacturing processes and quality build.  Great at dealing with problems if you have them. The specs on their cables are available.  The chief engineer at Iconoclast is Galen Gareis, who has as much experience and expertise in this area as anybody.  No snake oil at Iconoclast.

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