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Best length for analog cables from dac to preamp?

I am wondering what is the best length for male rca to male rca cables from a dac to a preamp. I know that some will say whatever length you need. But I'm looking for possible answers such as what will be the best length in case I want to resell them down the road as well as any sonic benefits for a specific length. Thank you.
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stanwal
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Just long enough to reach. I have some .5M Siltech if you want short ones.
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stanwal
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I have heard a similar argument advanced on speaker cables, most recently by Pierre at Mapleshade. I really don't understand this one either; supposedly the longer length loads the amp better or something. I never found any evidence of that. The minimum length of speaker cables is suppose to be 8 ft. Pierre has some good ideas but I don't think this is one of them. I admit I have not spent hours comparing every length of cable but I have used many different lengths and never noticed an increase of performance with length. My wife can keep her opinions on the subject to herself.
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