Transparent Musicwave Reference speaker cable


Hi Guys
I have a set of these cable with a low serial number -0816
this i assume is a mid 90's set ?
I use a Musical Fidelity Kw - 500 with Marantz Sa-11s1 cd player , Triangle Lyrr speakers and Kimber Select Ks 1011 interconnect. The sound is very accurate but seems that the dynamics seem a bit compressed as if the follow through of a drum hit is held in a force field , i tried another pair of all copper basic speaker cable and the result was that the dynamic impact returned but also less clear/accurate.
The Triangle Lyrr speakers are near new and i have read that break in can be a long process but the change in dynamic sound when i tried the other copper cable ( just cheap cable from a electronics store $4.00 per meter ) made me think its isolated to the Transparent Music Wave Reference ? it appears from the Transparent site that i have a early model set as there is a xl model as well . I am new to Transparent and love this cable , i could not afford new so second had was a nice way to go. Anyone have some info on the sonic signature of earlier Transpaent Reference cables ?

Cheers
Phil.
Tasmania.
Australia.
Australia.
steam3642

Showing 3 responses by jfrech

Hi, I'd email Transparent with your serial #'s. Those networks have settings at certain levels (like your reference)...if your using a model built for tube amp and your using solid state...some things won't sound right...

Sorry to ask this...but the Transparent cables are directional...do you have the arrows on the networks pointing in the right way? (towards the speakers?)

Also, I'd be careful making a conclusion before something is fully broken in...it may change and you like it the other way better soon...
The other thing to consider here is transparent has a GREAT upgrade program...the newer cables are SIGNIFICANTLY better...plus you can get the termination you need...just something to consider
Hi Phil, they whole cable is upgraded (really swapped out is a better word)...so you won't see you current cable again...the conductors, insulation, connectors and networks are new...usually the price is 70% of the retail of the existing cable taken off the next cable up price...