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!

pcanis
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as always, thanks for the fast responses. I did some remeasuring, and am now getting 2.3 meter runs installed between the TT and the preamp/phono. I will get the table back in a week. I'll let you all know how it works out. The guy at the shop told me the only thing I would have to worry about would be the interconnects turning into a CB antenna, but I dont live near an interstate ;)

This is, btw, a rewiring job: my interconnects are pre-attached, so this is all about having a shop install a new length of interconnect. If it works, I've just saved my quite nice living room set up. If it fails, oh well, I'm just out the 50 dollar charge the shop is charging me for the rewiring ---- err, wait a sec, add another 50 for having it rewired BACk to a 1 meter length! Ah well, such is the hi-fi hobby, money comes, and boy does it go FAST.

pcanis