PLC1 MKII cable length

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snoogly

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PLC1 MKII cable length
« on: 24 Dec 2014, 05:53 am »
I plan to use my PLC1 with a pair of active loudspeakers, though due to constraints imposed by the layout of my room, the cable length between the preamp and speakers will be 20ft.

I realise that I might be pushing the limits here, but do you think the Blue Jeans Cable LC-1 low capacitance cable would be appropriate? Capacitance is rated at 12.2 pF/ft.

https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/audio/index.htm

https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/audio/LC1-design-notes.htm

Loudspeaker specs: http://www.avihifi.co.uk/pdfs/DM5_User_Instructions.pdf

CIAudio

Re: PLC1 MKII cable length
« Reply #1 on: 24 Dec 2014, 04:49 pm »
Hard to say as the specifications for the speaker don't state the input impedance.
Just give it a try...

RDavidson

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Re: PLC1 MKII cable length
« Reply #2 on: 24 Dec 2014, 06:00 pm »
Is your source output voltage at least 2V? That'll help too. Yeah, just give it a try.

snoogly

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Re: PLC1 MKII cable length
« Reply #3 on: 25 Dec 2014, 09:02 pm »
Cables came, works a treat :)

Now I'm just waiting for my VDA2 to be repaired, so I can enjoy music in its full glory.

Cheers!



ACHiPo

Re: PLC1 MKII cable length
« Reply #4 on: 25 Dec 2014, 09:17 pm »
Cables came, works a treat :)

Now I'm just waiting for my VDA2 to be repaired, so I can enjoy music in its full glory.

Cheers!



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snoogly

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Re: PLC1 MKII cable length
« Reply #5 on: 25 Dec 2014, 09:21 pm »
It looks better than it tasted ... Blindly poured from a bottle of tequila instead of rum, then accidentally added 'orange' coke instead of normal coke. Truly one of the worst things I have ever drunk, but I'm sure it could be a hit drink somewhere ...

Festive greetings to one and all  :D

Speedskater

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Re: PLC1 MKII cable length
« Reply #6 on: 27 Dec 2014, 02:05 am »
For long RCA interconnect cables, the Blue Jeans Cable LC-1 interconnect would be my first choice.
But then with a passive pre-amp and speakers with an unknown input impedance, it's hard to say.