Any length cable is a bad cable.....should have bought a streamer dac all in one box with optimized short signal paths.
But, some audiophily dude probably told you separates, separates, separates is the way to go for Xtra credit and respect in respectable circles.
I'm so thankful you chimed in. I just sold everything and got this. No reason to let some wires and cables ruin my audiophile listening experience