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Long distance from amp to speakers

My situation (i.e., my wife's strong wishes) requires me to have my amp, preamp, etc. about 30-35 feet from my speakers.
I know this is NOT recommended, but I have to live with it.
I have recently upgraded the amp and preamp (Ayre K5xe and V5xe)and thought I should try to do something about the speaker cables. I've been using Monster cord (nothing special)runninng to Vandersteen 2ce's bi-wired.
I would be grateful for any suggestions to minimize the sound degradation because of the long distance to the speakers. What speaker cable should I look into that won't break the bank?
Thank you.
jon9509

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24phun
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I also have this situation with a system of mine. I went with signal cable, and have been very happy.
I recently got a chance to audition several Nordost cables - I had to move the speakers closer, and they were 1/2 the length of the Signal cables. I started and ended the test with my 25 ft Signal cables.
I had to go to the level of Nordost's Frey until they were clearly superior to Frank's (Signalcable). That's a very big price difference to pay when you use long cables! I put to rest my fear of long runs with this test, though. And, I lust in my heart for a pair of 25 ft. Nordost Freys.
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