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Purchased new by me on 23/02/22 from Audio Connection. Good entry level cable but not used for a long time since I sold my Hegel.
A$25 is a strong buy for this cable if it’s genuine and in decent shape; it sits well below Transparent’s own current A$35 new price for the Hardwired TOSLink, and used digital cables like this usually don’t hold much premium unless they’re pristine or bundled with something useful.
What you’re paying for here is a well-made, purpose-built optical lead from a respected cable maker, with the main appeal being reliable fit and finish rather than sonic fireworks. At 90 cm, it’s a handy short run for a streamer, DAC, or transport setup, and that length plus the low asking price makes it a sensible little upgrade if you need a clean, tidy optical link; I’d just confirm the ends are intact and the cable hasn’t been kinked or crushed.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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