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RE: REVIEW: Cardas Audio Golden Reference Speaker Cable Cable

Posted by readargos (A) on January 3, 2017 at 11:58:43

In Reply to: RE: REVIEW: Cardas Audio Golden Reference Speaker Cable Cable posted by fantja on January 2, 2017 at 20:37:14:

I have sold a few of the cables listed below, which were used in a very long (more than a year-and-a-half) cable upgrade process, but I've taken copious notes. It takes a lot of time to identify character consistently, and even more time to determine whether you can live with the character. I find I cannot gauge equipment simply with a few reference tracks, but must live with it in daily use with a variety of source material to take its true measure. At this level, changing power cords makes almost as big a difference as changing interconnects, and necessitates continued listening to reconfirm impressions.

I used Neutral Reference speaker for years, but unfortunately did not have them in-house at the same time as the rest of the wire listed below, so have not compared Neutral Ref to Gold Ref speaker in the same system context. I also used Quadlink ICs for years (and posted a review here in 2009), and agree with Luminator's suggestion here that they are more neutral than not. Again, unfortunately, I sold the Quadlink, so have not done direct comparisons in the current system context, though I have an idea of how they stack up.

Anyway, for those who think Cardas Gold Ref ICs are not neutral (like Luminator and I), I suggest Neutral Ref and Gold Presence ICs will also work with Gold Ref speaker, with greater neutrality than some of the other Cardas ICs.

I am not trying to take away anything from the excellent review; rather to add to the community knowledge. Many have good systems built on older, but still relevant, gear; and I'm sure these discontinued (but in many cases, still available from some dealers as of this writing) Cardas products will remain in demand on the used market for some years to come.

Amplifier: Musical Fidelity A308cr (Recapped with Nichicon/Muse)
Preamplifier: Musical Fidelity A308cr; Musical Fidelity kW Phono
Source (CDP): Musical Fidelity A308cr
Source (Analog): Pro-Ject RPM 10.1 Evo, Ortofon 2M Black; Rega P25 with 24V motor upgrade, TTPSU, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Groovetracer Reference Subplatter & Acrylic Platter, JA Michell Technoarm; Tangospinner dual brass pulley and Opal clear silcone belts
Speakers: JMlab Electra 915.1
Interconnects: AudioQuest Columbia, AudioQuest Colorado, Cardas Neutral Reference, Cardas Golden Presence, Cardas Golden Reference
Speaker: AudioQuest Gibraltar, AudioQuest Volcano; Cardas Golden Reference (all single-wire)
Power: Signal Cable Magic Power, Cardas Quadlink, Cardas Cross, Cardas Golden

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