It depends if your amp and preamp are true balanced. If they are something like Mogami is fine. I run Mogami XLR cables in my balanced system between amp and preamp. I’ve compared this run to using Cardas Clear XLR that I use everywhere else. There is no difference in sound. Now doing the exact same thing in another system I have which is not balanced, there is a pretty significant difference. I believe Atma-Sphere has some white papers out on this subject.
Really Long XLR
Looking to move my front end gear to the side wall in a new listening room. If I don't want cables running across the floor in front in my speakers etc., then I'm going to need a set of XLR interconnects in the 40 - 45 foot range. Wondering what other members have done and what cables have been selected for a very long run. Obviously the companies asking $$$$ for a one meter set are not in the running. All suggestions are welcome. Not afraid to build my own if anyone has had great experience with bulk XLR cable. Thanks.