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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!
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I am faced with the same question in my case and need advice for the following setup:

CD: Nagra CDP
Pre amp: Nagra PLL
Amps: Nagra VPAs
Speakers: Verity Parsifal Ovation

Currently my units are all stacked near each other, leaving a 4m long speaker cable run from the VPAs to the speaker. I am about to order a Purist Proteus Provectus 4m speaker cable but didn't want to make a mistake... Would such a length have a noticeable sound degradation?

Having the amps close to my speakers is highly impractical for me but not impossible. Is it better to get 4m long RCA interconnect cables (XLR is not the best solution for my power amps) in my case and a short speaker cable(considering the specs of the Nagra pre-amp)?

In order for me to go for a long interconnect solution, the sound must be clearly better otherwise the logistics issue that will exist will not be worth the hassle. In any case, I thought that going for a such a high quality speaker cable will minimize or eliminate the negative effect of the long speaker cable run as opposed to the long RCA interconnect...

Opinions appreciated!
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