Transparent users... Question

Hi Fatparrot, yea I read up on your "other posts" : ) that somehow disappered????

Anyhow, I started with Transparent years ago on my first system. As I upgraded components I would then eventually check out better lines of Transparent and upgrade them as well. Fortunately Transparent has a pretty good upgrade path once you hit their "plus" line of cable. Check with your local dealer for the details... but most of the time you can get 75%-100% of retail towards the new cable. I have listed my system now so you can see where the different levels are installed right now. I have found however that the system "clicks" much better wired entirely with Transparent vs mix matching. Most dealers for Transparent have loaner kits that will include every cable you need to wire your system at whatever level you are looking at. I would suggest at least the "plus" if not the "super" line to start with. This will give you an idea of what Transparent cables do, and whether or not what they do appeals to you. In my system the bass response is one of the biggest differences as well as a blacker background that the music comes out of.

The gear you have works best in balanced mode. I was faced with your choice, and after audition preferred the Ultra MM Balanced over the Reference single-ended. I also have some Reference Balanced in my system, and the sonic difference between Ultra Balanced and Reference Balanced is quite substantial. It almost makes the outrageous cost bearable! ;-)

Thanks Rex... NICE SYSTEM! I have ordered the Ultra (MM) bi-wire for now and will hold on to the Balanced Ultra (XL) until I can swing the upgrade to balanced ref. Hopefully the cable makes it here for the weekend!

Thanks again for everyones advice.

Sweet! Nice work.

I want to see Didactically System listed with pictures so we can see what his/her preference to an overall system is not just a link to quotes.

It is there for all to see (gulp)