I have 8TC, which is close to Monocle X. Monocle XL would be preferrable if your power amp has a very high damping factor (over 500). IS THIS A MARK LEVINSON AMP? You'd probably like the XL better, because there's more conductor in parallel, to let more of the dynamics through...
Kimber Monocle X vs. XL vs. 4TC
I'm currently using Kimber 4TC with my Thiel 2.2 /ML 27 combination. I'd like to get more instrumental separation and clarity (I'm primarily a classical music fan). Will the Monocle X give me a significant improvement (I know, what exactly is 'significant')over the 4TC, or will I have to go to the XL? (Anything much more exepnsive than the XL, like the silver cables, is over budget right now.)