@jetter ,
I recall Ralph saying that equipment using AES48 will result in cable artifacts being reduced. Whether differing cables will sound ’identical’ is probably more a matter of opinion.
FWIW, I bought a 10 meter set of XLR’s from Ralph years ago and didn’t think of upgrading until recently when I bought a set of AQ Mackensie XLR’s. To be honest, I didn’t perceive a marked difference in sound quality.- So, perhaps Ralph is correct.
YMMV.
Bob
PS- I should add that I am running Ayre and Atmasphere equipment. Both manufacturers utilize the AES standard.
I recall Ralph saying that equipment using AES48 will result in cable artifacts being reduced. Whether differing cables will sound ’identical’ is probably more a matter of opinion.
FWIW, I bought a 10 meter set of XLR’s from Ralph years ago and didn’t think of upgrading until recently when I bought a set of AQ Mackensie XLR’s. To be honest, I didn’t perceive a marked difference in sound quality.- So, perhaps Ralph is correct.
YMMV.
Bob
PS- I should add that I am running Ayre and Atmasphere equipment. Both manufacturers utilize the AES standard.