The cables are never the same but there shouldn't be any difference. That doesn't mean there won't be
SPDIF vs. AES/EBU Sound Quality?
All else being equal (same cable, etc.), will the AES/EBU connection provide better sound quality than SPDIF? I just realized by Lumin U1 mini has AES/EBU output and one of my DACs (my favorite) has AES/EBU input.
A forum search and even a google search pulled up nothing definitive and I figured I'd ask before buying an $$$ AES/EBU cable