I agree with Jfrech & Jafant. I've owned several high end cables, and am
fixed on TA Reference with an intention to get to XLMM2.
fixed on TA Reference with an intention to get to XLMM2.
Alternatives for Transparent Reference MM2
I am currently using a transparent reference MM2 interconnect (MSB dac to Class A poweramp) and speaker cable.
However, I will be inserting a preamp (ARC Ref5SE) into my system and will need an extra pair of interconnects. As a matter of principle, I only buy cables used since I refuse to take a 50% depreciation hit on an item with 90% margin. First, MM2 (I need 1.5m XLR) rarely show up used, and besides I have to get them matched to my gear, which will set me back another $1K. So I am considering selling my Transparent interconnects and get two pairs of a different brand. I am looking for a mainstream highly respected brand, with a good used market. Target price range is $2000 used per pair. Some alternatives are:
Wireworld Platinum Eclipse
Kimber KS 1136
Tara labs
Has anyone compared these cables with the Transparent MM2? Any other contenders I should be considering?
However, I will be inserting a preamp (ARC Ref5SE) into my system and will need an extra pair of interconnects. As a matter of principle, I only buy cables used since I refuse to take a 50% depreciation hit on an item with 90% margin. First, MM2 (I need 1.5m XLR) rarely show up used, and besides I have to get them matched to my gear, which will set me back another $1K. So I am considering selling my Transparent interconnects and get two pairs of a different brand. I am looking for a mainstream highly respected brand, with a good used market. Target price range is $2000 used per pair. Some alternatives are:
Wireworld Platinum Eclipse
Kimber KS 1136
Tara labs
Has anyone compared these cables with the Transparent MM2? Any other contenders I should be considering?
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