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Transparent Cable Upgrade?

I own Transparent Music lInk Plus through out the system. I am considering upgrading to the Reference line. Worth the cost? Your experience?

Next, I have Nordost Frey phono cable. The only non Transparent cable. I chose this cable with my VPI classic since the TT manufactures its table with Nordost Vahlia cable. Wondering if I should sell the Frey and look at Transparent to keep the system uniformed. I find Nordost a bit bright.

Finally, perhaps not the forum to post, but considering converting the TT from RCA to Balanced. Worth it?

Thank you
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rhanson739
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After trying various ICs, a local dealer loaned me a set of Reference MM2 interconnects in order to try a tubed preamp.

Hated the preamp, but loved the TAs enough to buy a set. They fixed a lot of things wrong.

Worth it? I don't know. I cringed when I saw the bill, but I couldn't deny the level of improvement.
tonyptony
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The reference mm2 balance inter. cable was a little disappointing. It was a improvement not as big as the speaker cable was. Had a interconnect cable that was about one fifth the cost and it only slightly better.

68pete, I'm curious - what less expensive IC did you find to be such a close comparison in your system?
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mattmiller
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I stand firmly in my opinion of cables with network boxes on them :-) They do not allow the impact of the event to come through they replace it with beautifully articulated music no doubt. But, If you want to hear instruments in your listing room you will have to get away from cables with boxes on them. Its a fact, not system dependent!
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mattmiller
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MIT and TRANSPARENT all try and sell you on these POLES of articulation and how you have to pay more to go up the cable line to get more poles, ITS A BUNCH OF BULL*&&^!! Try some regular cables that are well made and you will agree Boxes on cables are NOT NEEDED! they rob the liveliness out of the music. Im done with this post.
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harris4crna OP
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Well, mattmiller, i already own the Transparent line, so your posts dont help much. Yes, i could try another line, but honestly i like these cables. True, there may be better cables and i may try a few prior to upgrading. I have tried Nordost and its a little bright. I still use a Nordost Frey phono cable and its a bit bright. My speakers are on the bright side and i am trying to tone it down. I would like to hear more about the comparison between the Ultra and the reference line.
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