2. cables
  3. 1116822234

Transparent , Kubala , Luminous , or RS Poiema

Hi everyone. I am looking to potentially recable my whole system and would love to hear your thoughts on the following cables for interconnects, speaker wire, and digital cables...

Transparent
Kubala-Sosna
Luminous
Ridge Street Audio Poiema!!

My current gear is the following...
Ayre V-3 amp
Krell Showcase Pre/Pro
Vandersteen 2Ce Signatures and VCC-1 Center Channel
Cardas Golden Cross I/C and Digital Lightning 15
Alpha Core MI 2 Speaker Cable

I have heard the Transparent Ultra and Premium digital cable and think they are quite good, but they are very expensive and I have seen glowing reviews on the other cables as well. I am prepared to pay if necessary, but would prefer not to if I can find something comparable at a cheaper price. I know that cables are person and/or system specific and am going to try to audition each, but wanted to hear other thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of each. Please advise...
kmiller5
kennyt
1,226 posts
 
FWIW Joe Kubala and Howard Sosna give a thirty day trial on their cables and give you credit towards upgrades in thier line
thorman
1,262 posts
 
Ridge Street Audio will also offer a 30 day trial period. All cables mentioned I am sure work well. I have invested in Ridge Street Audio ,Poiema wires...and couldn't be happier....
wellfed's avatar
wellfed
690 posts
 
You didn't request this information, but I would add Xtreme Cables to your audition list. They bring my system closer to reality, offering phenomenal soundstage performance, notable weight, and resolution right up there with the best. I personally won't be looking any further for performance improvement from the cable category after discovering these.

Xtreme Cables Website Under Construction
More to discover