You are most likely referring to Mogami Gold Studio balanced cables, which are based on their no. 2534 Neglex quad microphone cable. It is very widely used in pro audio and studio applications, and more than a few A'goners have reported using it in their systems.
You are correct that balanced interfaces tend to generally be less sensitive to cable differences than unbalanced interfaces, especially when the cable is driven by a component having low output impedance and good drive capability.
Based on posts I have seen here Mogami 2534 does provide excellent results in many systems. I recall several posts in which people reported comparing it with very expensive audiophile-oriented cables, the results being mixed. Some said it was about as good or perhaps slightly better, while some said they preferred the expensive cables. I can only recall one person who reported very disappointing results with Mogami cabling, in one application in his system, but he was satisfied with its performance in another location in his system.
To the extent that its sonic character may deviate from neutrality, anecdotal indications are that its sound in most applications tends to be SLIGHTLY in the direction of sounding relaxed and laid back.
I use a short length of Mogami Gold Studio for the one balanced connection in my system, between my CDP and preamp. I also use a somewhat longer length of 2534 cable in an unbalanced configuration, with RCA connectors, between my preamp and power amp. I've been pleased with the results, and I have not felt the urge to try anything else.
The capacitance of this cable is in the low to moderate area, rather than being especially low. Therefore it may not be the best choice if you are using it in a particularly long length AND the component driving it has a highish output impedance. That combination of circumstances may result in a slight rolloff of the uppermost octave.
Otherwise I highly recommend giving it a try.
Regards,
-- Al
You are correct that balanced interfaces tend to generally be less sensitive to cable differences than unbalanced interfaces, especially when the cable is driven by a component having low output impedance and good drive capability.
Based on posts I have seen here Mogami 2534 does provide excellent results in many systems. I recall several posts in which people reported comparing it with very expensive audiophile-oriented cables, the results being mixed. Some said it was about as good or perhaps slightly better, while some said they preferred the expensive cables. I can only recall one person who reported very disappointing results with Mogami cabling, in one application in his system, but he was satisfied with its performance in another location in his system.
To the extent that its sonic character may deviate from neutrality, anecdotal indications are that its sound in most applications tends to be SLIGHTLY in the direction of sounding relaxed and laid back.
I use a short length of Mogami Gold Studio for the one balanced connection in my system, between my CDP and preamp. I also use a somewhat longer length of 2534 cable in an unbalanced configuration, with RCA connectors, between my preamp and power amp. I've been pleased with the results, and I have not felt the urge to try anything else.
The capacitance of this cable is in the low to moderate area, rather than being especially low. Therefore it may not be the best choice if you are using it in a particularly long length AND the component driving it has a highish output impedance. That combination of circumstances may result in a slight rolloff of the uppermost octave.
Otherwise I highly recommend giving it a try.
Regards,
-- Al