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Advise on Long Phono Cable run

Audio dudes

I now have to place my TT avout 5m away from the integrated amp ( Parasound Hint 6)  which has a phonostage

I currently use an MC cart AT33PTG. I might switch to an MM like a Goldring 1042 or AT 540 ML.


Would this be possible? Are there cables that I could use that will not have too much of a negative impact?

MC voltage is so low
MM is sensitive to capacitance.
Would MI be a solution or same issues as MM?

Please advise.
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I need to shift the TT as currently, it is too low and as age catches up, it’s easier to stand than go down on my knees to change or flip a record.
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jagjag OP
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Oh Wow! Thank you all so so much. You've put in a lot of details and taken a lot of time to help me out. 

I will try the various options and see what happens. 
LP's are my primary source of music. 

Cheers
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perazzi28
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jagjag,

I believe it would behoove you to consider a simple audio rack to "pull" your system together.  Placing your TT on the uppermost shelf and your integrated or phono stage on the next shelf etc.
If a four shelf unit would work well for you I would recommend: The Plateau SE-A4 (~ $250).  If you require 5 shelves then consider: Salamander Archetype 5.0 (~ $300).
It may be a great opportunity to jump for that Parasound Pre-amp with Phono Stage built in.  It will decrease your interconnects and simplify your system.  No need for balanced cables either.

Best & cheers 
alexander76
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How many internal wires does an ordinary phono cable have? I only have 2 wires inside the Rega phono cable (a ground wire and another wires). I do not know if I can rewire it from RCA to XLR plugs.
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atmasphere
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I do not know if I can rewire it from RCA to XLR plugs.
We've done it but its a real pain. You have to take the base of the arm apart; there's a tiny circuit board in its base where the wires from the cartridge are interfaced with the output connections. To make the conversion the balanced cable you use has to be very small diameter; we've had good luck with Mogami console cable, which is 1/8" diameter and low capacitance. This should all be performed by a qualified technician!
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