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Compared with buying a new optical cable at this price, kr500 looks like a strong deal rather than a stretch. Against the recent SEK comp set, it sits well below the kr905 25th percentile and miles under the kr4,952 median, so this is priced like a bargain for anyone who simply needs a competent link without overpaying.

Transparent’s optical leads are valued more for build quality and consistent digital performance than for any sonic “flavor,” and that’s exactly why a clean used one can be a smart pickup. The main thing to verify is simple functionality: intact ends, clean connectors, and no kinks or crushed sections. If it’s in decent shape, this is an easy buy for a system where a tidy, dependable Toslink matters more than frills.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Transparent Audio

Transparent Audio was founded in 1980 in Saco, Maine, by audio enthusiasts Jack Sumner, Karen Sumner, and Carl Smith, who initially distributed high-end products like the Norwegian Electrocompaniet amplifiers and the iconic Well Tempered Turntable. Evolving from distribution, the company entered manufacturing in the mid-1980s, first with MIT cables before launching its own innovative line in 1993. This heritage of passion-driven innovation has defined Transparent as a pioneer in audio connectivity, with breakthroughs like patented network technology, unique cable geometries, and system-specific calibration introduced in the 1990s.

The brand focuses exclusively on premium cables and related components, including interconnects, loudspeaker cables, digital audio cables, HDMI cables, AC power cords, and power conditioners. Transparent eschews amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, or headphones, concentrating instead on transmission solutions that minimize signal distortion and maximize sonic transparency. Their Reference line, debuted in 1994, established this niche, bolstered by ongoing refinements and an owner-friendly upgrade program.

Positioned firmly in the high-end audiophile market, Transparent commands respect among discerning buyers and professionals for delivering pristine, nuanced sound reproduction in world-class systems. Decades of awards, relentless R&D, and a reputation for pushing cable technology boundaries cement its status as a leader, where cables are treated as equals to components themselves.

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