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Originally Posted by 2fastdriving
Thanks Jason! Well, I haven't tried any other brands in a while. I love transparent. I'm sure there's cheaper, but I'm not sure there is better. My dealer carries it, and got me hooked. I think you may want to try some other brands before you get in too deep. What do I like about them? Once you are into the ref/ref XL levels, it's like getting a new pair of speakers the change is so significant. Deeper bass, voices carved out of the air, incredible micro dynamics. Startling realism in acoustic guitars and cymbals. Blackest background I've heard. After I tried ref XL, I wanted to throw my lowly ref SC's in the garbage  |
I agree 100%. My dealer has me hooked too. Your quick synopsis is right on the money. Exactly how I remember the RefXL speaker cables sounding when I borrowed them last summer Vs my Ultra SC. I gotta get 'em!!!!!!
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Preamp: McIntosh C1100T/C1100C, McIntosh MX180
Amp: McIntosh MC611 (2), MC601 (3), MI254
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