folkfreak:
Thank you for your recommendation, I will research AQ.
Good to know they offer after sales service too, quite important.
sufentanil:
Thank you for your comments. It is encouraging to hear ClearDay is well regarded. I am not unhappy with the system, I have put alot of focus on speakers and electronics, testing upgrading etc to get to where i am now, but i have not done any comparison testing with cables. I have no idea where i currently stand, so am curious. If clearday is a balanced match for my system I would not need to upgrade. |
folkfreak:
Your caveat is understood and appreciated.
Your comments are great as it gives me products to research and things to think about.
I may do as you say and ask if a local dealer has some loan cables.
Regards Rob |
jafant:
I note you have suggested model (Ref, RefXL or Opus)
I should say range, ie: MM2 etc.
I am not aware of the sequence of Range/Generations.
Is it; MM then MM2 the Gen5 ?
Would you suggest MM2 the best value secondhand?
Thanks again. |
jafant:
Hello and thank you.
I must say I am confused by Transparent's various models over different ranges.
My understanding is the Reference and above are made to order to suit your equipment, is that correct? In which case i would have to buy new? The current Gen5.
If buying second hand could you please suggest a model/range you think would be a good match for my system?
Regards Rob |
jafant:
Your experience is much appreciated.
I spoke to a local dealer who recommended the current Gen5 Ultra (from premium) series. He said he thought it comparable to the previous (MM2 Ref).
Do you think your music wave super would be ok for my system?
Or ref up really worth it?
I will try to demo as you suggest.
Regards Rob
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dlcockrum:
I will certainly do my own research.
I appreciate jafant sharing his experience.
Do you have any cable tips?
Regards Rob |
Does anyone prefer mixing cables?
Or using all cables from one manufacturers (where possible)? |
gpgr4blu:
Thank you, very interesting.
Seems Shunyata PCs are popular, do you recommend a particular model where value is best?
Other Cables:
I am also curious about some of the manufacturers you mention.
AQ and Nordost. Interesting to hear you didnt like the Nordost so much with ARC & Wilson. Do you have a favourite for the Wilson/ ARC combo?
I take it you have ended up with Shunyata all round?
Would you imagine a big step up from something like Clear Day silver cables to AQ WEL, Shunyata etc.. ?
Regards Rob
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dlcockrum:
Thank you for that.
I have heard of Synergistic Research but not looked into it, ill do some reading. Can i ask which model in their range you find best value?
May i ask which transparent model you have been happy with?
Rob |
audiophile77:
Great system you have !!
Ive been curious about CJ and Cary.
How are the Maxx3 ?!!
May i ask which Transparent cables you use (interconnect, speaker etc)?
I often wonder about other amps with Wilson.
Ive only tried Bryston 14bsst2, Ref150 and now Ref250se.
I also went back to SS (vitus SS102) but love valve sound.
Have you tried other amps with WA?
Thank you
Rob |
Thank you all for your sharing your experience and knowledge.
It is appreciated and very helpful. I value all comments and am researching cables mentioned as we speak.
Regards what my budget is:
I want to buy cables to match (ideally not surpass or limit) the equipment i have.
I seek value for money but can afford and am willing to pay accordingly.
I am however, through ignorance, of the mindset that cables (therefore money spent) are not as important as electronics, that may have to adjust, which i am open to.
I am not concerned about what is fashionable but i do consider performance/cost and resale value important.
Thank you all again & enjoy !
Rob
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I have heard it said, the order of audible benefit is:
1. Power Cable
2. Interconnects
3. Speaker cable
Who would agree?
Of course, like many i assumed the opposite. |
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initforthemusic:
Thank you.
Agree with your comments.
RCA from phono to pre. (It would be nice if the Herron was balanced)
XLR from pre to amps.
Speaker cables are single as the Sasha only has a single pair of binding posts. (guess i could double up on them?).
I have PS Audio AC10 & AC12 but am curious about others.
I must say i have been looking at the Linn and wondering how a VPI (perhaps Classic 4) or SOTA Cosmos would compare.
I just had the Linn upgraded too...
Do you thinj the SOTA Cosmos would be a noticeable improvement from LP12?
Regards Rob |
@jafant
Regards mm2 ref xlr would i need hiz or loz?
Regards mm2 ref speaker cable would i need hiz or loz ?
Help would be much appreciated. |
@david_ten
Thank you David, I will look them up.
Rob |
@walkingman
Thank you !
I have decided to try to purchase Ref mm2 range.
XLR, RCA and Speaker cables.
The certified pre-owned program sounds good, i assume i have to go through a dealer? Actually i think you mention that.
Linn is nice but i am curious.
I am not maxxed out as yet, getting the EKOS & Radikal is not cheap and has made me consider other tables.
Regards Rob
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@4425
Thank you, i wonder about PC too.
But i have not done enough testing yet. |
Can anyone tell me if i need LoZ or HiZ for Transparent speaker cable?
ARC Ref250 & Wilson Sasha1 |
