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Long ICs versus long speaker cables

I've described my listening room in several previous posts, but basically I'm working with a huge 14x40 space, half of which is my listening area and the other half is an open kitchen dining area. I would like to keep my rack along the long wall and move the speakers back to the short wall (currently I have a nearfield configuration).

My question is: would it be better to purchase 6 meters of speaker cable or a 6 meter IC?

I think I have read here on Audiogon that some amps/preamps, like Shindo, have issues with long interconnects. I currently have Cardas Golden Ref. speaker and IC cables. The Cardas speaker cable is too bulky and inflexible for such a long run. If long speaker wire is the way to go I was thinking of either replacing the Cardas with Audience Au24 or Auditorium 23. I'm open to other suggestions. Thanks!
dpe

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dpe OP
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Mucho gracious all.

I just sent Cardas email with regards to what George Cardas recommends. They said long interconnects and short speaker cables.

As Stanwal pointed out: the cost of long Golden Ref. speaker cables are very expensive; even at a used price, but so are the Golden Ref. ICs. Maybe this long segment will be Golden Cross or something similar instead.

Thanks again!
dpe OP
60 posts
 
Hi Al,

Excellent informative post!

I have a Joule LA-150 which has a switchable output impedance of 400 Ohms & 1200 Ohms according to the website. Is that low enough?

This would also explain why several Shindo owners have advised not to use ICs longer than 3 meters for a Shindo preamp. I've been mulling over upgrading the LA-150 or replacing it, that's the only reason why I mention Shindo.
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