Recommendations for Balanced Interconnect...

I'd like to try the Transparent cables, but I could use a bit more advise! There are so many versions out there... and my price limit remains around $300. As for the Musiclink Super, there is the original, the XL version, and now the MM version. Transparent says each one is a significant step up. I think I might be able to afford the XL version, but the MM could be too pricey. And there are countless other IC's that Transparent makes. Any further advise on which one to choose within my price range?

Thanks All!

Gunbei - yes, I did run a number of amps with the Proac 2.5's, including both Alephs, an ARC VT100 mark ii, the Bruce Moore. Among those, I like the Bruce Moore slightly more (!) over the ARC, and both more than the Alephs (which had a nice smooth tone balance, but sounded more "flat" with the Proac's. Right now I'm powering them with an Odysee Stratos Dual Mono, which I think also sounds great. I got rid of the Bruce Moore because it didn't drive the Quad 988's all that well. Still looking for the right amp for those speakers. I guess it takes alot of effort to make them work, especially regarding room placement and acoustics. Feel free to contact me if you want to discuss the Bruce Moore amp. Those Proac 1sc's are wonderful, I heard them at a dealers in Phx. They need some bass support, but the image beautifully and have great tonal balance. All the Best, Peter

Well, I have a pair of Musiclink Plus MM's and a pair of XLO Signature 2's coming. I'll try them out with my current setup, and when I get the Aesthetix, and provide some feedback here. Thanks all for your suggestions.