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Should I try XLR?

I've never tried XLR cables, just regular ICs with my components. I currently have a Luxman 505UXii integrated with Dynaudio Special 40s. My CDP/streamer is a Marantz ND8006. I'm currently using WyWires ICs with all of my equipment. Would adding XLR cables to the CDP/streamer make a huge difference---if so, should I stick with WyWires XLR or something else? Thanks in advance for your help. 
bluorion
gdnrbob
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Short answer:
I don't know.

Long answer:
The benefits of XLR (Balanced) connectors is that they can be run long distances and tend not to be by differences in manufacture.
The key point to remember is that the equipment must support the AES 47 protocol in order to take advantage of those benefits.
Hopefully, Atmasphere will chime in, otherwise, PM him. He can explain this stuff better than I. Plus, he's a great guy to know.
Bob
bluorion OP
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@gdnrbob Thanks for the response---but I have no idea what AES 47 protocol is. Guess I'll keep the ICs. LOL

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jjss49
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very situation and gear specific
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lalitk
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A quick search on Marantz website reveals your ND8006 does not have XLR / Balanced outputs! It’s a Single Ended design (RCA outputs only). 
https://www.marantz.com/-/media/files/documentmaster/marantzna/us/nd8006_product_info_sheet_en01.pdf
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