Does the length of an interconnect degrade the sou

Fatparrot makes the key point here: balanced interconnects were specifically designed for use in recording situations, where the length of the cable could be significant. For short runs under 2 meters or so, unbalanced interconnects are usually fine, but for a 30-foot run, I second Fatparrot's recommendation to use balanced IC's.

The only real difference in susceptibility to noise pickup and that depends on the RF/EMI environment which is quite noisy in studios. I run 30foot interconnects from preamp to amp and there's no consistent difference between balanced and unbalanced with regard to noise or signal attenuation.

If the source can drive the line and the load for the length, it's fine.

Long length of the cable (like 10 m)will sure degrade the sound. You will here the degradation in dynamic etc.
But if you need it anyway, good idea to use balanced interconnects

Good Luck!