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Old 01-02-2017, 02:02 AM
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For what it's worth, I'll share my recent experience upgrading my Super Gen 5 speaker cable to Ultra Gen 5. I was pretty happy with the Supers but needed a different length and figured I might as well upgrade at the same time. My initial impression was that the Ultras had slightly more bass energy but overall not a big change. I wasn't expecting a night and day difference but was a little underwhelmed and worried that I may have wasted some money. I believe in cable break-in but was skeptical that it would make a significant improvement. After about 4 weeks of break-in, I did my first real listening session and to say the least, I am very happy with what the Ultra Gen 5 speaker cables did for my system. Worth every penny IMO.
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Old 01-02-2017, 03:14 PM
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Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES
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Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES
Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES
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Ok Gang,

I NEED YOUR HELP!! I've got just about a complete loom of TA Ref XL MM2 cables tying my system together. The last holdout is my digital cable. It's an Analysis Plus Reference cable. I have the chance to obtain the TA Ref XL Digital cable to complete the Matrix. Has anyone had any experience with TA Ref Digital Cables. Thanks in advance, my audio comrades.
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Old 01-24-2017, 06:59 PM
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New power cords replacing Powerlink MM2 MM2x, Ref Powerlink MM2x and Powerlink XL MM:

Reference Powercord Generation 5



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Old 01-24-2017, 07:36 PM
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So I now have 5 Transparent Opus Source Power cords and 3 Opus power cords. Really amazing sounding...more interesting, pulls you in better type of sound. Also seems like a hand in glove matching with their interconnects and speaker cables...
Alas, I'm in upgrade mode again. Not quite ready for Gen 5, but have a chance to upgrade my current digital to TA Ref XL coax. Any experience with TA digital products?
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Old 01-24-2017, 07:50 PM
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I got a chance to demo them (Ref XL Digital) and I bought em. Absolute sound has a review on them...they are really great digital cables.
As always, the consummate audiophile comes to my rescue... This was the answer to my latest question. Thx. Here's to you.
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Old 01-25-2017, 11:57 AM
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As always, the consummate audiophile comes to my rescue... This was the answer to my latest question. Thx. Here's to you.


I just purchased a ref xl bnc to go between my clock and spinner. Out of the box, simply amazing. Lowered noise floor dramatically and allows micro details to come through. I love the change so much, I ordered another to go between my Aurender and K01x. Crazy expensive...yes but also crazy good!
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Old 01-25-2017, 12:32 PM
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I have been very pleased with the transparent cables I have recently added.
Over time I plan to add a few more.

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Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp
Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre
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MSB Reference DAC
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B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2
Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner
Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart.
VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge
Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport
Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones
Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands
Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster
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Old 03-28-2017, 02:32 AM
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Default Speaker Cables - Spades or Banana
I have loaner Transparent Reference XL speaker cables from my dealer. Needless to say these are massive heavy cables. Was just wondering, if I order banana termination, will the pins stand up to the stress of the heavy cables? Looks like they would just snap off if not properly placed. What do you think? Does anyone have banana ends?
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