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Old 08-06-2021, 09:56 AM
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Default MIT versus Transparent

Anyone done a direct comparision? If so, how do these cables differ?
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Old 08-07-2021, 12:42 PM
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I think it comes down to system synergy and personal taste. Both are excellent cables. I tried Transparent Reference IC and SC and didn’t really care for them and I have Wilson speakers. Tried the MIT Oracle (which is higher level than the reference) and bought the MIT and never looked back. Even when I’ve tried the Opus Transparent it had a character in my system I didn’t care for. That said I do use Transparent XL power cable as I couldn’t tell any difference between that and the MIT which was much more expensive. You really need to listen in your own system as others experiences are only directional at best. Good luck!

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Old 08-07-2021, 01:24 PM
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Thank you George for sharing your experience with both cables. I have always owned and used MIT and have only heard Transparent in showrooms. I have tried tons of other cables but never transparent.

The best cable I own is still MIT 350 SG EVO. I also have the Heritage series EVO 2’s which are good but a little soft on top. I have found over the years to get the magic of MIT you have to go pretty high up the food chain and the cost of entry is more than some components.

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Main System
Basis 2200 Signature/Vector 4/Transfiguration Proteus
Ortofon Cadenza Black
Allnic H3000/CJ ET5/Mcintosh 501's
Thiel CS3.6
Thiel CS6
MIT EVO 2 IC
Straightwire Maestro II SC
Shunyata Denali SV2
Shunyata Sigma XC
Wywires Juice PC’s
Kubala Sosna PC’s
Dedicated 20 amp lines
Porter Ports
Arcici Ref Suspense Stand
Rives acoustically designed room

Shore House
Basis 1400 Signature/Hadcock 228/Ortofon Jubilee
ARC PH 5/Meridian 200/Meridian 263 DAC
CJ Premier 14/Classe CA200/Thiel 3.6
Wywires Silver IC/Stereolab Diablo SC/MIT Z cord II

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