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Kimber vs Transparent

I am looking into re-cabling my whole system. The 2 brands that I would have a chance to take out on loan are Kimber and Transparent. I am looking at the Kimber Select line and the Transparent Ultra line for interconnects/digital/speaker cables.

My associated equipement is:
Levinson 27.5
Thiel 2.4
Levinson 36S
Levnison 38S
Theta Data Basic II (hopefully to upgrade to Levinson 37)

What are the differences? Which do you feel would be a good match? Any information you have on these is appreciated. If I am going to spend this kind of money I want to do my homework AND I want to listen before I buy, so please don't suggest trying some exotic that I can't get my hands on. Thanks.
dewinkle
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elberoth2
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I have had a pair of Transparent Ultra MM speaker cables for over two weeks for a home trial. I found them a bit dark sounding (or at least closed in) and siriously lacking in resolution and low level information. The highs were grainy and lacked air. The Reference (again - with MM technology) I have had for the next two weeks were much better, but still no match for AudioQuest Kilimanjaro I ended up buying.

I have no expirience with Transparent interconnets (I use Cardas Golden Reference).
dewinkle OP
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Elberoth2,

Just curious. What is your associated equipment??
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elberoth2
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Dewinkle -> see my "System" link.
pygpyg
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No help!Still gave no idea of sound of cables
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thyname
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Hi @raquel : Not the OP here, but I wanted to thank you for the very informative post above. It’s posts like these that would help people tremendously when selecting cables. Much appreciated.

As for OP’s question, I would vote for current Kimber Select line. Even if the cheaper all-copper tier.

IMO, you should put the current version of Shunyata, the v2 in your list. Alpha or Sigma 
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