these are just words used to describe what one person thinks they hear in their system. don't get caught up in the lingo, it means absolutely nothing. your best bet, if you're trying to decide on amps and speakers, is to go with a combination that you hear/read is well liked and popular for the type of music that you listen to. from there you can try different amps/speakers/etc. to fine tune to your taste if you are not completely happy.
transparency vs. detailed
what is the difference between the two? most people seem to think that a detailed amp with a detailed speaker will not work. what about a transparent amp with a transparent speaker?