craig@hp-pcd.UUCP (craig) (06/05/85)
I'd like to get a few opinions on long cable runs between preamp and amp vs amp and speakers. In my present system, I have about 30 ft of speaker cable and was thinking about replacing that with a simular length of interconnect and putting the amp by the speakers. Any forseen problems, advantages, disadvantages? Whose interconnect should I use? The system is reasonably high zoot (Perreaux) so I'd like as little signal loss/alteration as possible. Thanx, Craig Durland [hplabs|microsof|...] !hp-pcd!craig
simard@loral.UUCP (Ray Simard) (06/11/85)
In article <7400001@hpcvlo.UUCP> craig@hp-pcd.UUCP (craig) writes: >I'd like to get a few opinions on long cable runs between preamp >and amp vs amp and speakers. In my present system, I have about 30 ft >of speaker cable and was thinking about replacing that with a simular length >of interconnect and putting the amp by the speakers. >Any forseen problems, advantages, disadvantages? Whose interconnect should >I use? >The system is reasonably high zoot (Perreaux) so I'd like as >little signal loss/alteration as possible. > > Thanx, Craig Durland > [hplabs|microsof|...] !hp-pcd!craig My system has a run of some 30 feet of cable from preamp to amp. If you use a high-quality coaxial cable specifically designed for low capacitance per unit length, you should have no real problems. A good high-end stereo store can probably provide you with the cable. It ain't cheap; let me warn you. But it's worth it. [ I am not a stranger, but a friend you haven't met yet ] Ray Simard Loral Instrumentation, San Diego {ucbvax, ittvax!dcdwest}!sdcsvax!sdcc6!loral!simard ...Though we may sometimes disagree, You are still a friend to me!
don@umd5.UUCP (06/14/85)
>>I'd like to get a few opinions on long cable runs between preamp >>and amp vs amp and speakers. >> . >> . >> . >> Thanx, Craig Durland > > My system has a run of some 30 feet of cable from preamp to amp. > If you use a high-quality coaxial cable specifically designed for low > capacitance per unit length, you should have no real problems. > > A good high-end stereo store can probably provide you with > the cable. It ain't cheap; let me warn you. But it's worth it. > > Ray Simard *** REPLACE THIS vendor WITH YOUR warehouse *** I think your local "high-end" store is padding its profit margin at your expense .. No unusual since how many people are going to walk into their store and pay the price, eh ? I'm quite certain you will get a better price, and better selection if you go to the local Electronics Distributor/Warehouse and choose from their stock. You can see the Wire Manufacturer's own literature and can guide you to the best price/performance you desire. I needed shielded speaker wire, and through the Electronics company I work for, I ordered 100 ft. of 100% shielded (foil shield) 16ga. Polyethelene insulated ( for low capacitance -- 22pF per ft.) and PVC jacketed for -- get this -- $21.00 .. I ordered thru the company so it was delivered to me at no extra charge! Made by Alpha Wire, part number 2432. Rated by UL for 300V, 60degC service -- "for use in non-hazardous locations". Most of the Distributors will sell over-the-counter. Happy Hunting! P.S. I've been to a "high-end" store where the guy offered to sell me two dinky ( 2 and a half foot ) "high-capacitance" "super-performance" cables for $30 !! Awwk !! Like, gag me with a spoon fer sher !! P.P.S $21.00 was Treeko Sales Co.'s regular price, no break cause I ordered thru the company. 100ft was the minimum "put-up". --> I do not represent Alpha Wire nor Treeko Sales. <-- -- --==---==---==-- "Space, the final frontier ..." What ?!!? ^ No more ?!? But it's a frontier of frontiers !! --==---==---==-- ___________ _____ ---- _____ \ //---- IDIC ----- _\______//_ ---- ---------- ARPA: umd5!don@maryland.ARPA BITNET: don%umd5@umd2 SPOKEN: Chris Sylvain UUCP: {seismo, rlgvax, allegra, brl-bmd, nrl-css}!umcp-cs!cvl!umd5!don