Feb 20, 2008 · i have just completed an audition of the ultra MM2 IC in my system [baseline cables: all ref mm1 SC and ics, latest xl pc's] . an a/b/c/d comparison in the source to preamp position against the following TA mm1 ICs: ultra, ref, and refXL. i will post an extensive review in the review section of this site by next week. the audition process was as thorough as my previous review of 2 preamps: vtl ...

Oct 26, 2010 · I had that choice and I chose cheaper MM2 ICs for my system. The MM2 is supposedly a considerable advance over the MM1 but I never had the chance to directly compare the MM2 Music Link I purchased with a MM1 higher up the chain. However I can say I am well satisfied with the cable I have, paid around $750 for a 10' pair.

Apr 29, 2020 · The "real" Reference MM2 is shown as "Transparent Reference MM2" on the one side. The difference is KEY here. Why? Because if the MM2 so significantly outperforms the "Reference XL with MM2 Technology", it has to downright destroy the "Reference with MM2 Technology". This is poor poor marketing and labeling as far as I am concerned.

Mar 31, 2008 · The massive sections of the bruckner 5 benefited from the tighter bass of the ultra mm2; importantly, woodwind and brass were more specifically colorful in terms of sonic texture, attacks, vibrato, with the mm2, but the ref mm1 was clearly more satisfying in bottom weight and overall expansiveness of sound. no surprise here.

Apr 2, 2004 · Thanks for the answers. I have ultra MusicWave MM2 upstairs and they have always sounded great. Have not compared to the Gen5 plus MusicWave. Maybe I should do that. Would gen5 super be better than the ultra MM2? I called Transparent and they said no. That they make the new cables to better the previous generation at the same level.

Apr 19, 2022 · However, as one of those systems evolved, the mm2 cables became preferable. In my own system I found that the power cord choice for my amp was better with a one step higher tier but, one generation older power cord which was the Powerlink mm2 (the higher tier, older generation) vs. the Reference Gen 5.

Dec 5, 2024 · The speakers I actually bought from MD last spring were the smaller Revels (126be) that were marked down (which had a lot to do with my purchase) to 3k. But then I saw that for quite a while Uncle Kevin was selling them for 3k also.

Mar 6, 2022 · Quick question on two Transparent interconnects (older models): 1. Musiclink Super (XLR) 2. Musiclink Super XL (RCA) Which is the better cable?

Jun 3, 2005 · What makes you believe the monster is a weak link, I saw in your system you noted a good improvement, maybe look into the BlueCircle bar with the noise hounds built in, I have 1 noise hound from blue circle and I like it, the bar I am talking about has the power of 2 noise hounds, talk to Harmonia Audio about adding it.

Jan 25, 2025 · it. rvpiano. 2,674 posts. 01-24-2025 at 06:20pm . I was on the audiophile merry go round of never being satisfied with my system, compulsively tweaking and changing equipment, searching for perfection for quite a number of years.