19-Jul-2014, 16:32
I agree with Guillaume! I luckily snagged a secondhand Transparent Reference XL based on what I heard with his system. I got an SPDIF though and I personally think AES is slightly better. Still, tightwads can't always be choosers.
I've tried the Sablon too and it is brilliant. I also had a chance to compare AES with SPDIF types with Devialet and Moon MiND, and the AES was better too. The Sablon digital cable has the benefit of being about 1/4 or 1/5 of the price of the TA too!
Prior to that I used (and still have) a Lessloss AES which is pretty good, but not so good with complex music. It is incredibly 'focused' though and is great for detail as everything is pin sharp. It might work well with other electronics. Oh and prior to that I had a Wireworld Starlight 5 (I think) which came with my s/h MiND. It's not great unfortunately.
Would be interesting to hear some of the budget ones such as the Mogami Gold.
I've tried the Sablon too and it is brilliant. I also had a chance to compare AES with SPDIF types with Devialet and Moon MiND, and the AES was better too. The Sablon digital cable has the benefit of being about 1/4 or 1/5 of the price of the TA too!
Prior to that I used (and still have) a Lessloss AES which is pretty good, but not so good with complex music. It is incredibly 'focused' though and is great for detail as everything is pin sharp. It might work well with other electronics. Oh and prior to that I had a Wireworld Starlight 5 (I think) which came with my s/h MiND. It's not great unfortunately.
Would be interesting to hear some of the budget ones such as the Mogami Gold.
