The results? Exactly the same kind of innate consistency I expect to acquire when matching a CD transport to a DAC of the same make, or connecting a pre-amp to its sibling power amp. However much we, as hobbyists, love mixing it up, trying to find the ultimate cable for a specific part of the path, this experiment showed yet again that it’s far easier and just as rewarding to stick to one brand. And the move from what I was already using to a complete Transparent set-up involved a mere 5% price hike. Which is a teensy tariff to pay just for the gains in coherence and consistency. Audibly extended bass with better control.

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