Transparent users... Question


I may be upgrading cable soon, actually I know I am upgrading the speaker wire to Ultra (w/MM) but my interconnect between pre and amp (LS15 and Proceed hpa2) is currently balanced Ultra (w/XL. Would it be worth it to go for Ref single ended or shoot for the Ultra MM balanced? Thanks for any advice.

I will say that after wiring everything with Ultra MM the change was nothing short of amazing.
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Thanks Cytocycle. The proceed manual states it is balanced and I am pretty sure it is a truly balanced circuit? Anyone that knows for sure please chime in, or I will check with my dealer when I order the cable. I still can not believe how quiet the system is with this installed, at least Transparent has an upgrade plan available. : )
Amazing = Good enough for me to fork over my hard earned $

Transparent may not float everyones boat, but I like how my system sounds wired with it and it appears you get more and more of that as you go up the transparent line.

I entitled the thread "Transparent users question" with the hopes we would not get into the usual brand bashing that occurs.(especially with Transparent LOL) It is only important that you enjoy what you have.
Hi Fatparrot, yea I read up on your "other posts" : ) that somehow disappered????

Anyhow, I started with Transparent years ago on my first system. As I upgraded components I would then eventually check out better lines of Transparent and upgrade them as well. Fortunately Transparent has a pretty good upgrade path once you hit their "plus" line of cable. Check with your local dealer for the details... but most of the time you can get 75%-100% of retail towards the new cable. I have listed my system now so you can see where the different levels are installed right now. I have found however that the system "clicks" much better wired entirely with Transparent vs mix matching. Most dealers for Transparent have loaner kits that will include every cable you need to wire your system at whatever level you are looking at. I would suggest at least the "plus" if not the "super" line to start with. This will give you an idea of what Transparent cables do, and whether or not what they do appeals to you. In my system the bass response is one of the biggest differences as well as a blacker background that the music comes out of.
Thanks Rex... NICE SYSTEM! I have ordered the Ultra (MM) bi-wire for now and will hold on to the Balanced Ultra (XL) until I can swing the upgrade to balanced ref. Hopefully the cable makes it here for the weekend!

Thanks again for everyones advice.
Cytocyle, also an awsome looking system! Love those speakers, I am sure they sound awesome with your setup. The dog in the center looking straight back at me cracked me up.