Transparent Audio? JPS? Nordost? Kubala Sosna?

Hi

I'm using JPS Aluminata IC's in my system (Hovland HP 200P , Threshold SA-4e, PS Audio PWT/PWD etc.). They are playing very well. However, on the loudspeaker side I'm using Progressive Audio Verdi; those are faster than the JPS Labs with even better resolution and dynamics!

Had Transparent Reference MM2 and Ultra MM2 before; the JPS Aluminata's were better in my system.

Hope this helps.

I have JPS Aluminata and Nordost Valhallas in my system. Bioth are first rate: Valhalla a buit faster and more transparent; JPS a bit better body and bass.

Better sounding than both IMS is Stealth Indra. These really combine the best of both, plus.

Neal

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what gear is in your system?

I used to use all Valhalla and now use Transparent. You need to start at least at the Transparent Reference level to compete with Valhalla. IMHO I'd you are comparing Music Link it will be in a lower league. Once you get to Reference, you get all the detail of Valhalla plus a fuller presentation. Your mileage may vary.

Concur w/ Bigamp. The reference or opus lines are simply, outstanding!