My current setup is on a low stand beneath a tv. I would like to move my turntable higher away from the tv. To do it neatly I will need about a 15 foot run of rca cable from the phono pre to the SN2. Some online are saying it can be done without issue less than 15 feet while others say anything beyond 6 feet will be trouble. Does anyone have experience with a long run from the pre to amp? If so how long was the run and what cables or other considerations did you consider? Turntable is Rega p6 and phono pre is the Rega fono mc. Cartridge is Ania. TIA.
You might need to ask Rega support what the longest interconnect the Rega phonostage can drive to the amp. It’s probably not designed for more than 3m and if so, the solution might be to get a cable made up slugged with resisters like Naim do when their devices need to drive long interconnects. If so, Rega can probably advise on the specifics to ask for on such a cable.
Obviously, what you are proposing is not ideal. But I sense you know that and wouldn’t be asking if there was a reasonable way to avoid it.
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Thanks @feeling_zen. I called my local Rega dealer who really didn’t give me an answer other than try and see. Didn’t think about emailing Rega support (duh). Will do that. Cheers.
On exiting the phono stage, the signal will be pretty much at line livel. 6m is a long way for that type of signal! Very long.
That’s too long for an RCA lead. I’d consider whether you need the TT at all, or if it would be possible to move the whole system to where you are thinking of putting the Rega.
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I run 4200mm from my P6 phono to 282 without a problem. Phono plugs to DIN made up by Russ Andrews.
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@Nocker65 thanks! I will check that out.
If you were to use a good quality interconnect like Linn Black which can be made up at a good dealer I can’t see that you would have much of a problem. It’s definitely not ideal and should be kept well away from any mains cables. If you consider many use a subwoofer with low level inputs with fairly long runs with no issues so you would probably be fine.
I pretty sure Linn’s Knekt system back in the 90s transferred analog line level all over the house via RG45 connections. Ok it’s not hi fidelity but I remember it sounded pretty good at the time.
Good quality plugs, cable and no additional connections in the middle and I’m sure it would be fine.
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I’m not sure that comparison stands up, at least not with Naim preamps. The pre out needs to be ‘slugged’ with a resistor to maintain it’s stability with long leads, which Naim will tell you results in a small loss of quality in addition to any issues with electrical interference, which is not going to affect a sub, but may be noticeable if used for a regular pre out.
Critically, the signal coming out of a phono stage is much lower than a pre out signal, and so will be far more susceptible to interference.
I would have thought that the output from a phono stage would be standard line level and nothing lower. A resistor in line would not be required for stability as your feeding the preamplifier.
I think that subwoofers are narrow bandwidth and are judged on ‘slam’ and depth, rather than mid and upper range subleties. I would not countenance a 6m unbalanced lead from a phono stage. Ever.
All I’m saying is that it’s not perfect but it will more than likely be fine.
Many years ago I ran a 10 meter cheap rca to rca cable to a Arcam receiver from a pc server and it worked perfectly with no issues at all. Again it’s not perfect or particularly high fidelity but there was no hum or noise present and everything worked perfectly. A well placed good quality interconnect running at line level for 6 meters will be fine, and after all what’s the harm in getting a cheap one of EBay and trying it out ? If a very slight roll off at the top is too much to live with forget it but if it’s liveable opt for a decent cable. There’s no harm in experimenting.
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