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Nordost Valhalla. vs Transparent Ref XL

I just finished comparing the Valhalla with the Ref XL and WOW!!! I compared a complete set of the Ref XLs with a complete set of the Valhallas and the Valhallas won easily. Much greater resolution, detail, musicality, etc. Bass seemed to have greater texture and seemed a bit tighter as well. Everything seemed more extended. There were more highs without harshness, and fuller sweeter midrange. And speed... incredibly fast. I have not heard anything that keeps up with it.

I have always been a great fan of the Transparent line and while I do believe the $23,000 Opus speaker cable is a totally different ballgame, I really think that the Valhalla is probably right between the RefXL and Opus for much less money.

Has anyone else compared the Valhalla's with other cables?
jtinn

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jtinn OP
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Mikelavigne: I am amazed. The question really is how much better can it still get over the opus? I would have bought the Opus MM, but I thought enough was enough. $23,000 was the straw that broke the camel's back. I can take that money and use it for an ivy league college education for my son. :)

The Valhalla is a big step up for me over the Ref XL and I am happy today - One day at a time!
jtinn OP
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Transparent Opus MM. As of today, they are only available in speaker cables. They will be releasing the IC's in the near future.
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