[doug s.]

You can use unbalanced for a 20 ft. run from phono preamp to line in as long as it's shielded.

but, mike's fono preamp is inside his line stage... 

doug s.

[mjcmt]

why would he be wanting to know about a 20' long run from cartridge to fono preamp, if his fono preamp were in direct proximity to his turntable?   

Because mchuckp ask this in his first posting "I'd like to shelf mount my turntable and best place is going to be approximately 15-20 feet from the preamp."  I replied with a sound solution to this question, quoting his question, and you got bent out of shape because your inability to comprehend the english language. (I will not be responding to you anymore on this subject, so have your last word.)

[doug s.]

Because mchuckp ask this in his first posting "I'd like to shelf mount my turntable and best place is going to be approximately 15-20 feet from the preamp."  I replied with a sound solution to this question, quoting his question, and you got bent out of shape because your inability to comprehend the english language. (I will not be responding to you anymore on this subject, so have your last word.)

i got bent out of shape?     hey, i was yust having fun; seriously!  i think you need to chill!   

but, since you incorrectly bring up my inability to comprehend the english language, maybe that explains your inability to understand Mike's situation - i can give you the benefit of doubt, not being able to figure out that when mike first said "preamp", he meant "fono preamp", otherwise, he likely wouldn't have asked the question.  but, then mike succinctly clarified the situation in his second post:

Currently my TT is on my rack and about a foot from my preamp (Van Alstine T8+ w phono).

relax, bud!   

doug s.,
thanks for letting me have the last word!   

[TheChairGuy]

Doug/mjcmt...okay, you both got it out of your systems.  Let that be the last volley, please.

Thanks,

John / Facilitator The Vinyl Circle