Which is the best cable for Martin-Logan?

Eugene, Monster Cable is a good cable. Just like anything, people are going to have opinions. I have met and talked extensively with Noel Lee-The Head Monster, and his contention was that powerline 2 plus is not supposed to be in the same class as the Transparent cables. That's why Monster makes "M" series and Sigma series cables. Bottom line, I use Monster Sigma Bi-Wire cables with an Adcom GFA-5500, GFP-555II, GCD-750, and Kef Reference Model Two's. I have tested Kimber, Audioquest, and Transparent. The one thing I found was the monster sounded just as good as all of those at less money. Do what's right for you and what you can afford. If you can, buy the cables from a reputable dealer that has a 30-day MONEY BACK guarantee, and return the cables you don't like.

Yes, cables can make hugh differences in sound on your system. I too have heard a number of cables from both Kimber and Cardas, and they blow away anything I have ever heard from Monster, IMO. Transparent cables may be good, but seem to be even more system dependant than most. I would recommend the Select line from Kimber, or Purist Audio Designs. I was using PAD on my ReQuests with a Levinson No.38 pre and Classe CA300 power to good success. One last thing, never buy cables outright, money back guarentee or not. Most dealers charge a restocking fee at the very least. Any half decent dealer will let you borrow the cables to try at home in your system, for no cost. The length of time they'll let you borrow them for varies with each dealer. Good luck and Enjoy!

The Monster cable is a pretty good cable. However, Transparent sounds better to my ears. But: maybe it doesn't sound better to your ears, and for the money you can buy a neat pile of cd's. Decide for yourself whether or not you're missing something in the sound of your system, and if that's worth the money. If you buy another cable, get some kind of money-back guarantee.

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