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Internally Balanced cables supporting AES48 Standard

I am looking around for a Balanced cable to run a long line, maybe 20+ feet, from a preamp to the amp. I am looking to make sure the preamp supports the AES48 standard.

So looking around A’gon for some recommendations lead me to some manufacturer sites to check out prices. I was confused to see cable configurations where you specify length and XLR or RCA termination. This lead me to think these cables are NOT internally balanced and definitely not supporting the AES48 standard. So no way I would want to run long line with these cables.

Anyone recommend some balanced XLR cables that are truly internally balanced for me to run long runs. I think these are such cables,

https://www.takefiveaudio.com/categories/219-xlr-interconnect


Some info on AES48
https://www.tvtechnology.com/opinions/is-your-audio-equipment-aes48-compliant

http://www.aes.org/publications/standards/search.cfm?docID=44

yyzsantabarbara

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gdnrbob
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@yyzsantabarbara ,
I know that Ralph(Atma-Sphere) can provide a suitable cable, as he supplied me with a 24 foot run for my MP-3. (And, they weren't expensive).
Though, I would find it strange that a balanced cable- that is, balanced to balanced, not be wired to support the AES standard. Of course, if you went from RCA to balanced or vice versa, all bets are off.

Perhaps Ralph will find this thread and give his opinions. I do know that he believes any cable that supports the AES Standard should not imbue any coloration/artifacts to sound reproduction, so spending more on a cable should not yield a 'better sound.

Bob
gdnrbob
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@yyzsantabarbara,
 I agree, those cables that go from XLR to RCA aren't going to be AES48 compliant.
If you want to go from XLR to non balanced, a Jensen transformer/adapter(or something similar) would be the way to maintain AES continuity. Though I might be wrong.
Once again, a question Ralph would be capable of answering with any certainty.
Regarding component placement...
I have all my source equipment located away from my speakers (thank the Gods for remote preamp control). But, my amps(monoblocks) are right behind the speakers. So, my speaker cable runs are quite short.
B

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