As I have said many times, if your equipment supports the AES standards, then XLR interconnect shouldn't be affected by distance. Ask Ralph Karsten (@atmasphere), who is a member here on Agon.
FWIW, I use 12 meter interconnects between amp and pre. The Mogami Ralph supplied performed just as well as a pair of AQ (non DBS) cables, at a fraction of the cost. And, yes, my equipment does adhere to AES standards.
Bob