1 meter vs 2 meter interconnects

dragon1952
dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
edited April 2011 in 2 Channel Audio
Does anyone think there could possibly be any audible degradation or difference in SQ going from a 1 to a 2 meter RCA interconnect from tube integrated to CDP? Personally I've never used anything over a meter.
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited April 2011
    Too many variables, but really I doubt it unless the cable has poor shielding and is subject to picking up interference (depending what's running near/next to it). Could be wrong but it's just my theory.

    Prefer my cables to be as short as possible for said-application though that could bite me in the **** from time to time when I move things around and need a longer cable.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited April 2011
    Assuming very good construction and shielding.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2011
    dragon1952 wrote: »
    Does anyone think there could possibly be any audible degradation or difference in SQ going from a 1 to a 2 meter RCA interconnect from tube integrated to CDP? Personally I've never used anything over a meter.

    Nope.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited April 2011
    Thanks, bud. As long as I've been doing this I should know better I guess. Just never used anything longer than a meter so I had no reason to wonder I guess. I just got a good deal on some Audioquest Jaguars with the 36V DBS so I figured I'd try them but the guy thinks he sent me a 2m pair by accident.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2011
    Nah. As long as cable routing rules are kept in mind.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,034
    edited April 2011
    Nope.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited April 2011
    Keep cables as short as possible, but I can't blame you for picking up a good deal either. :cool:
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited April 2011
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Nah. As long as cable routing rules are kept in mind.

    There are rules? Oh, s&1+!
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2011
    I have 30' of RCA style cables feeding a whole house receiver. Must say nice cables, and never thought the signal was degraded from it's source 30' away.

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