Balanced XLR cables


I am purchasing a preamp with balanced xlr connections.  some of my other gear has xlr terminals but never used them for lack of source input until now with the preamp.  is there a big difference in xlr's?  not trying to start a cable war discussion, just dont want to spend an arm / leg. is $50 for a 3 ft cable on the cheap side?  i havr always found Mogami cables good value.  recommendations please
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+1 on PM'ing Ralph. You can also call him (phone number on Atmasphere website). If you don't get him, you'll get one of his able assistants.
@OP,
I bought a long run (25 ft.) from Ralph, when I bought his amps.
I was encouraged by my dealer (a very knowledgable fellow), to buy some AQ XLR's, as he felt it would be an improvement.
To my ears, there wasn't much difference.
{I think Ralph uses Mogami, but I am not sure. In any case, I would buy the cables from Ralph}.And, they probably won't cost $50 for 3ft lengths.- And, at such short distances, I doubt you'd be able to hear any differences between manufactors.
Ralph can elucidate more than I, but when equipment utilizes AES 47 standards, the effect of cables (soundwise), is minimized. Which is probably why recording studios use them.
Bob