No Improvement With Transparent Reference RCA Interconnects For Naim NDX 2 Streamer


I am in need of some guidance from those more audiophile educated than myself. I recently upgraded my 18-old system. My system now is: Mark Levinson 5805, Naim NDX 2 streamer with Naim XPS DR power source, Naim Uniti Core CD ripper to WAV files, and Transparent Super speaker cables.
I use the streamer mostly for music from Tidal and the Uniti Core. My dealer talked me into buying a pair Transparent Reference RCA Interconnects saying my system was good enough to benefit from the $3200 upgrade. After ~ 600 hours "burn-in" time, I have to say that the Refs don't sound any better than my 18-year old Transparent Supers. Transparent's VP even called me when I politely complained, explained how the Refs were tuned for the source impedance and suggested that my speakers may need to be re-positioned to which I replied that there is not much more room for adjustment.
I am wondering several things: if the Refs are simply overkill for Naim's mid-level streamer, or if Transparent "tuned" the boxes incorrectly, or if the Ultras would be better, or if a different brand of interconnects would be better, or fill in the blank.
Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
paulg24
That’s great to hear. Internet shopping is fine, but I’m glad you could experience the assistance a GOOD dealer can offer, as opposed to the guesswork of shopping blind. Unfortunately, not every dealer is good.
The important thing is that you’re enjoying your system. Companies like Music Direct sell for full retail, but they're not coming to your home to do an installation.  I think MD is fine, but just attempting to make a point. 
Hi Paul!
 
How is the 5805 doing? 

I had another issue with mine, and worked with AA and Levinson to get a 585.5

another reason to have a great dealer! They totally went to bat and made things right. 

currently saving up for a ref G5 digital cable from the NAIM. 



How significantly different was the positioning?
Where did they move to relative to where you had them?
paulg24

With Audio Advice, you are certainly in excellent company.
My last visit and audition was in 2015.  I wish that I lived closer to Raleigh NC.

Happy Listening!