Transparent Audio Gen4 vs Gen5


I'm looking to buy both IC and speaker cables from TA considering Ultra MM2 and Super Gen5. Anybody compare them?
mf

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Recently I demo TA Ref Gen5 speaker cables with Wilson Sophia 3 / MC2301 at local dealer. They were high Z model, not sure they were full broke-in. Sound was smooth and delicate. When we change to Ultra mm2 first I notice was more air and dynamic improve. Stage became bigger, but focus lost pin-point image. We compensate 3-4dB since Ultra sounded louder on same setting. After some time we hooked Rer again. Smooter sound win me over, but I expected Ref will be better in all areas. Different for sure, which make me think Gen5 is generally warmer and can be combine with Gen4 for good result?
Thanks guys. I will check with TA dealer if possible to A/B test Ultra mm2 against new Super.
It is above my budget. I hope next week I will compare Ultra mm2 vs Super Gen5
I finally bought Ultra mm2 IC & speaker cable since I couldn't compare with Super Geny nor anybody else on this forum...
I just demoed speaker cables Ultra mm2 and Super mm2 on ARC / Wilson (ICs were Ultra mm2 source to pre & Super mm2 pre to amp). Same character, but Ultra mm2 is superior in every way. Super mm2 sound more warmer, but adds gloom. Lower in spectrum same thing; more bass, less definition especially weaker attack. Ultra mm2 has better timing, stage and overall ballance. It's not that Super mm2 is bad especially for half price, but Ultra is clear upgrade.
After speakers cables I tested IC Ultra mm2 vs Super mm2. Almost same result; Ultra mm2 is more precise and punchy.
Anybody has experience with Super Gen5?