The speakers I use with Transparent Ultra are Focal Kanta 2s, and the amp is a Levinson 585.
Upgrading Speaker Cables: Wireworld Silver Eclipse or Transparent Audio Ultra?
More than 15 years ago, I bought a set of speaker cables to accompany my then brand new Revel Ultima Studios and Krell FPB amplifiers. While I continue to adore the sound of my system, I know there have been a lot of advancements in cable technology this century. Consequently, I believe that a [relatively] low cost upgrade would be a purchase of new speaker cables. (I have no intent to replace either my speakers or my amplifiers at this time.) I live in an area that is several hundred miles distant from any high end dealer, so doing a sonic audition of cables is infeasible; moreover, I could not duplicate my combination of other sources, amplifiers, interconnect cables, and power cords -- as well, of course, of my room environment.
All that being said, I have done tons of reading about speaker cables these past few months. The result of my efforts has been to narrow down my two upgrade choices (both bi-wired) to Transparent Audio's Ultras and Wireworld Cable's Silver Eclipse. Coincidentally, their respective MSRPs are between $50 of each other.
Ideally, I would love to read responses from other Audiogon members who have actually auditioned one cable against the other. That is likely to be nigh unto impossible because I have been unable to identify a single dealer who carries both lines. Consequently, I would be delighted to receive anyone's thoughts about the pluses and minuses of each individual cable.
Many thanks to all who provide their much appreciated insights!
All that being said, I have done tons of reading about speaker cables these past few months. The result of my efforts has been to narrow down my two upgrade choices (both bi-wired) to Transparent Audio's Ultras and Wireworld Cable's Silver Eclipse. Coincidentally, their respective MSRPs are between $50 of each other.
Ideally, I would love to read responses from other Audiogon members who have actually auditioned one cable against the other. That is likely to be nigh unto impossible because I have been unable to identify a single dealer who carries both lines. Consequently, I would be delighted to receive anyone's thoughts about the pluses and minuses of each individual cable.
Many thanks to all who provide their much appreciated insights!
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@mikemeeks. Great equipment. Is there any way you could characterize an element or two of the Ultras vs. the Supers that really stood out? @several posters. Would you mind taking your off-topic dialogue to a new posting you start? You might find that a pertinent topic header might even attract more participants to your discussion. @new readers. Amy comments about the Wireworld Silver Eclpises would be especially welcome. |
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mikemeeks For your Levinson 585 https://www.stereophile.com/content/mark-levinson-no585-integrated-amplifier-specifications With a DF of >400, at a 10ft. length cable, I would recommend you a #0 awg cable. Make one (DIY) for under $100 and you will be thrilled from the sound improvement. |
@ mikemeeks. First, thank you. I don’t have a dealer closer than 300+ miles fro me, so trying a pair isn’t any easy option — particularly given mine wouldn’t be a case that if I like them I’d buy them. Your observations of the Ultras are similar to the only poster I’ve run across who has the Wireworld Silver Eclipses. Both are great, I suspect. Ultras are, however, the safer choice for me. I have had a good experience with them already, and Transparent at its higher price levels is known for offering cables that are very listenable. |
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