When I look up the maximum recommended lengths of various cables, I typically come up with a chart like this . While i understand that chart is a bit of an oversimplification, it did make me wonder if a higher line level output would permit longer runs of unbalanced signals?
For example, in my case I have multiple rooms with 16gauge runs through the walls almost all of which are over 100ft. It was definitely designed with the intention of using a power amp with a switch box, but if I were to use something like the Okto8 with their 13V output option would my signal degradation be minimized when running to an active speaker? Or does the combination of length/gauge override all other variables?
I realize in my example I would need a balanced to unbalanced conversion, that's just the first DAC I thought of with such a high output available and I'm really only trying to understand the transmission and degradation aspects of longer runs. I guess the Q could also apply to something like Topping L30, really anything that would increase gain enough to minimize audible noise.
For example, in my case I have multiple rooms with 16gauge runs through the walls almost all of which are over 100ft. It was definitely designed with the intention of using a power amp with a switch box, but if I were to use something like the Okto8 with their 13V output option would my signal degradation be minimized when running to an active speaker? Or does the combination of length/gauge override all other variables?
I realize in my example I would need a balanced to unbalanced conversion, that's just the first DAC I thought of with such a high output available and I'm really only trying to understand the transmission and degradation aspects of longer runs. I guess the Q could also apply to something like Topping L30, really anything that would increase gain enough to minimize audible noise.
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