Long XLR Interconnect Cables

It will depend to a significant extent on the technical characteristics of the component that is driving the cable, so I would suggest that you let us know the make and model of that component.  It might also be helpful to know the make and model of the other component that is being connected.

Regards,
-- Al
 

Ralph Karsten of Atma-Sphere has posted some interesting and illuminating facts about balanced connections. It is Ralph’s contention that the manner in which the signal wires are connected to the electronics---which pins are hot, which is ground, where and how the cable shield is connected---has an effect on how audible the cable is. He claims that when done correctly, as he does in his products, the cable ceases to be audible. He goes further to say that other companies offering balanced connections make those connections incorrectly, not to industry standards, thus squandering the full benefit of balanced connections, the cable then becoming audible. One such company, says Ralph, is, surprisingly, Audio Research. Look at the other cable threads for his full explanation

I have not tried Mogami but I have a lot of Canare which I suspect is close in sound. I use the Canare on stage for mic’s and etc. and it is very good; especially for the money. Maybe the Mogami destroys the Canare, but I can tell you my balanced WyWires and even Clear Day Cables are so much better than Canare. If you want a nice, warm sounding cable that does nothing really wrong the Canare is it. I find its much more of a tonecontrol over higher priced cables. To say all balanced cables will sound the same on a true balanced, properly designed circuit is wrong. If this was true then we’d all be running pro audio cables. Just because studios and musician use these cables doesn’t mean they’re the best; they use miles of this stuff and they’re hard on their gear so it’s more about budgets than anything else. They’re still good cables and they get the job done just fine but there is a difference. I’m guessing there will be a noticeable difference between the Acoustic Zen and the Mogami, but I have not heard either so who knows. See if the manufacture will send a set to try as most will.

My experience running long (8M) balanced pre-power interconnects is that there absolutely is a difference and frankly the longer lengths only exacerbate it. I clearly heard improvements going from Nordost Tyr to AQ Sky to AQ WEL. The only problem of course is the cost of these very long runs. One thing to bear in mind if you are purchasing a long run is what after sales service the manufacturer offers. When I moved I no longer needed a 10M run so AQ were happy to re-terminate my 10M WEL cable as one 7.5M cable and two 1.25M cables at a very modest cost. As the market for very long runs is probably thin having this manufacturer supported flexibility is very valuable, I'd recommend you check if Acoustic Zen can do this for you should you find your needs change in the future.

I am using Aesthetix Eclipse preamp with dual PS and Aesthetix Atlas Monoblok Signature. The cable is Mogami 3173 gold. It's what they called audiophile itch so I am thinking if it would improve the SQ IF I use a more expensive XLR long interconnect cable.