I think for the lengths you're talking about it make zero difference. but what type of digital cable is the question? optical would make zero difference at these lengths, wire run would have more effect and you'd be limited by the type of cable and standard you're transmitting. Cat 5-6, RCA, AES SPDIF, USB etc. All have different parameters. Most digital transmation systems have robust error correction as well. but a true balanced system also has inherent noise rejection. so, you may have to try it but i suspect you're not going to hear much difference at 3 meters.
Long digital or balanced cable run?
Hi all, want to know which will likely produce better sound a 3 meter run of high quality digital cable from my streamer to my DAC or a 3 meter run of high quality balanced cables from my DAC to my preamp?
Thx.