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how long interconnect for MM cart?

I just got a preamp unit that has an included phono section. But the problem is, now the connects from my turntable are not long enough to reach, and I really would like to avoid having to move the tt from where it is now (solid shelf, away from the speakers).

If I use a MM cartridge, can I run 2.5 meter interconnects from the table to the preamp? The run right now is about 1 meter. I have a run of wireworld oasis that I would have my local shop install.

BTW: cartridge Grado Red, BAT vk3i preamp w/phono.

Would appreciate any advice about how I could pull this off. My turntable is in the middle of my "vinyl station": 2 large bookshelves of LP's, nitty gritty and turntable right in between them. Really don't want to have to break up that little nook!

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I am running a one meter cable connected to the termination box at the back of my turntable. There is another two feet of wire in the tonearm and up to the termination block.

My cartridge is only .25 MV output and I am driving a tube phono stage with no problems. My cable run is Purist Dominus, and I am told that 1.5 meter works even at this ultra low output. Your cartridges higher output is likely good for your longer run.

Just for safety, is there a chance your dealer would loan you a 2.5 meter for testing?
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