Any comments on Transparent & Cardas phono cables


Hello all

I currently have Cardas Golden Cross phono cables (for the table to pre) with my Basis Debut, Grado Ref. arm, (various mc carts including Denon, Benz, Accuphase), Classe six pre and Levinson 23.5 amp driving Revel F52's.

I am considering a change to Transparent Ultra phono cables for the table to preamp.
Anyone care to comment on what I can expect ?

Also I am using a Transparent Ultra between pre and power amp that I like.

Thanks in advance
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Showing 1 response by jfrech

Hi, it's been a awhile since I compared these cables. Transparent has upgraded their line up over the years. If you like the interconnect, I feel the same will occur with the Transparent Phono cable. The current MM2 cables from Transparent are very good.

You should hear better timing, lil quieter background, more transparency. Possibly a more organic quality that's hard to descibe.

I think you are stepping up here somewhat. If you're buying new, make sure you breakin the cable, it takes forever on phono only signal.

I can also say, the difference between Ultra and Reference is noticable, if you can stretch a little, this is one of the most critical cables...anything lost upfront can't ever be recovered.

Good luck