I've upgraded a few cables to the new Transparent Gen 5. But was never able to do a strict A-B of a Gen 5 vs MM2 with only 1 variable changing. Today that changed. The cable was from my phono stage to pre amp. I own a MM2 Opus, my dealer had a Gen 5 Opus, we both have the same phono and preamps. Both, 1m RCA to RCA.
Well, it's not close. The MM2 sounds simply great. I had zero issues with it. And didn't really want to spend more money on more cables.
I have to admit...The Gen 5 is a upgrade-and it's not subtle. Lower noise. More dynamics, deeper bass, more clarity but more organic also...and more resolute. It's hard to go back to MM2.
The Opus MM2 is one of the best cables on the planet....the gen 5 are just better.
Just listen and your ears will tell you...
Well, it's not close. The MM2 sounds simply great. I had zero issues with it. And didn't really want to spend more money on more cables.
I have to admit...The Gen 5 is a upgrade-and it's not subtle. Lower noise. More dynamics, deeper bass, more clarity but more organic also...and more resolute. It's hard to go back to MM2.
The Opus MM2 is one of the best cables on the planet....the gen 5 are just better.
Just listen and your ears will tell you...