Hey Lockss
I'm running Transparent Reference XL throughout and I can honestly say that although it's a bit pricey, It gave me the best performance. I've tried and sampled alot of cables, most were very good but they sound sterile, detailed but again the soundstage sounded sterile as if the music was being constricted. When I tried the Transparent Reference XLs, try to imagine sterile on steroids. The soundstage was phenomenol, it became more robust, as if the music came through effortlessly, with greater detail. The bottom line is if you can afford them, get them. If you can't, well, there are great alternatives.
I'm running Transparent Reference XL throughout and I can honestly say that although it's a bit pricey, It gave me the best performance. I've tried and sampled alot of cables, most were very good but they sound sterile, detailed but again the soundstage sounded sterile as if the music was being constricted. When I tried the Transparent Reference XLs, try to imagine sterile on steroids. The soundstage was phenomenol, it became more robust, as if the music came through effortlessly, with greater detail. The bottom line is if you can afford them, get them. If you can't, well, there are great alternatives.