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Long distance between preamp and power amp

Due to house moving and some constraints, I will have the power amplifier 6 meters away from the preamp.
The power amp only has RCA inputs, but the preamp has RCA and XLR outputs.
What's the best solution for this long distance? Simply go RCA to RCA? Or should I use the balanced outputs on the preamp side and then make use of an adapter (XLR to RCA) to connect on the power amp side?
Suggestions?
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randy-11
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my suggestion is to sell the amp and get one with balanced inputs
randy-11
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yes, my better suggestion is to sell the amp and get one with _true_ balanced inputs

monoblocks should be even better

you can certainly get away with a long RCA run - I did it as a student with Advent speakers and Dynaco gear, but if you want to maximize the SQ do the above
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