Yes you definitely should hear a difference in AES/EBU cables. In my (admittedly expensive) system the difference from moving from generic to AQ Eagle Eye, then Wild, then Marigo and Transparent Ref XL was very clear. Different cables will bring different attributes, for example in my system the Marigo is more clear and detailed, more "studio sound" while the Ref XL has warmth and naturalness, the latter suits CDs so I use it for those while I have Marigo when playing SACD.
A good recent discussion of this topic and recommendations at your price point is here (while the thread is about RCA/75ohm the same manufacturers make great 110ohm cables as well)
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/looking-for-a-giant-killer-digital-cable/post?postid=1556090#...
A good recent discussion of this topic and recommendations at your price point is here (while the thread is about RCA/75ohm the same manufacturers make great 110ohm cables as well)
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/looking-for-a-giant-killer-digital-cable/post?postid=1556090#...