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Transparent Audio Ultra MM2 Interconnect Cables (XLR) Transparent Audio Ulyra MM2 XLR interconnects. 1.5m Like new. Beautiful accurate sound. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: EFT, Cash. Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By pwkellykew 0 Comments   AUD $1,500 Date: June 1, 20241 yr

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This is a buyer's market for used Transparent Audio interconnects, with recent comparable AUD listings showing a median of AUD918 and a broad range from AUD84 at the 25th percentile to AUD1,742 at the 75th. At AUD1,500 with unknown condition, this Ultra MM2 XLR pair sits ambitiously near the top end—fair only if pristine, but likely overpriced without proof of excellent shape or original boxing.

Buyers should verify cable integrity first, as Transparent's network boxes can degrade from power surges or age, causing signal loss—test for noise floor and dynamics. Confirm original terminations and any serial-matched sets, plus age since these MM2s date back 15-20 years; faded labels or missing sleeves scream caution.

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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