Transparent Audio Gen4 vs Gen5

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?

Yes you can combine. Sounds like the Ref Gen 5 wasn't broken in just yet...that air and extension is the last thing to change...good luck to you

I upgraded from the Reference MM2 to the XL Gen5. The improvement was considerable and worth the cost. Cost being comparable I would lean to the Super Gen5. For the MM2 series I found the Ultra was not a significant improvement over the Super and I had to go up to the Reference level to get a meaningful improvement.

Thanks guys. I will check with TA dealer if possible to A/B test Ultra mm2 against new Super.

MF-

I would not waste any time choosing between so many models
w/in the Transparent stable. If you want the very best, choose the OPUS cabling. Otherwise, choose the Reference XL
cabling. You will be rewarded. You will not be disappointed.
Keep me posted & Happy Listening!