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Transparent Ultra or Super?

I am wondering if anyone can help me decide if it is worth it to go straight to the Ultra XL cable from transparent audio, or start out with the Super XL. Price is not an issue here. I am curious if anyone has compared the two cables, and if so, what the differences are?

I have heard the Transparent music link plus cables, and they seem to have a bloated midrange "haze" in my opinion. Is this a trait of the Transparent line, or is it an interaction with my components?

I am running the following system:
Krell KAV 250CD
Krell pre-amp
Krell KSA 250 amplifier
Hales Revelation Three speakers
Audioquest Type 6+ speaker cables
Well Tempered Classic turntable
Benz Micro Glider 2 Cartridge
Acoustech PH-1P phono stage
Audioquest Ruby interconnects

Thanks in advance for any help!!

Brad
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no_money
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G5 was better, but I would not say it was as big of a step as going up another step in the line has been for me. It was worth it to sell my MM2 off and buy these used. Buying them new would not have been justified I do not think.
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jafant
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Thank You -Guys for talkling about the sonic signatures of Gen5 vs. MM2 series of cabling. Which dealers/retailers can you suggest?
I know of Audio Advice in NC. Whom else? Location?

Happy Listening!
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jafant
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talking: corrected.
jasonsim
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I think you can purchase directly from Transparent. Of course Audio Advice in the Triangle. I have also purchased from Paragon Sight & Sound. They sometimes have deals on used cables. 
Otherwise I’d look on Audiogon and USA Audiomart. Might find a nice used pair for a nice discount. I purchase my pair of Gen5 plus speaker cables used for a fraction of the new price. 
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jafant
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jasonsim

Thank You for the information.

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