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Is there an affordable long run XLR preamp to amp cable out there?

I'm currently using a pair of Oyaide Tunami XLR cables between my preamp and amplifier(s). I'd love to get an affordable pair of XLR cables to use with other amps 20 feet away, eliminating a need to have 2 complete set ups. No deep pockets here... are there any affordable, good sounding long run XLR preamp to amp cable out there?
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aberyclark
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Anyone tried the Benchmark Branded balanced Canare star quad cables?
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pbnaudio
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Canare is excellent wire - I buy it at Bluejeans Cable.

BDP Europe and US have the same standard pin 2 non inverted pin 3 inverted - Japan use the other configuration.
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stringreen
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mike_in_nc
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I don't understand the concern about pin 2 or pin 3 hot when it comes to cables. In either case, pin 1 is signal ground, and if a cable is wired straight-through (pin 2 to 2 and 3 to 3), it will work fine with either system.
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atmasphere
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I don't understand the concern about pin 2 or pin 3 hot when it comes to cables. In either case, pin 1 is signal ground, and if a cable is wired straight-through (pin 2 to 2 and 3 to 3), it will work fine with either system.
Pin 1 is not supposed to be signal ground!! In a balanced system ground is ignored. The reason for this is to prevent ground loops. Pin 2 should be seen with respect to pin 3 and vice versa. 


Many 'high end audio' products do use pin 1 as signal ground (which is a 'no-no')- this makes the cable more susceptible to producing audible artifacts. This means that you have to find the right cable to make the system sound right, and the balanced line system had that problem eliminated 60 years ago...
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