Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum) Thread starter Vertigo-1; Start date Apr 17, 2002; 1; 2; Next. 54mm/0. Je spracovaný podľa rodiny Baštyurovcov. CARDAS was good but not a winner in MY system(s) (emphasis added). We also produce high quality connectors, chassis wire, bulk cable, and accessories for home & pro audio systems. Cardas Patented Binding Posts are standard equipment on a great number of High End Components for a reason. It is non directional like the other. Cardas Audio has been bringing a unique approach to cable and connector design since 1987. $780. This power strip is perfect for anyone who wants their entire system. Suppose, I had enough money to purchase 'one' of the power cords that Art praises and used it to feed my recently purchased Equi-tech power conditioner. 480 11th St SE Bandon, Oregon 97411 (541) 347-2484. Where To Buy. Cardas Audio. The Cardas clear reflection is a excellent cable ,in many rooms there can be a bit of peakyness . Mounts to chassis thickness of 0. 11% discount. All prices are List in US$ for 1 meter lengths. And start by connecting the cables to your speakers, and then to the amplifier. Unfortunately it has not been distributed in my country since long, and my last experience with them was with a full loom of Cardas Golden Reference, that I enjoyed for many years with Audio Research electronics and still keep. Cardas. Cardas Audio was one of the first to make an audiophile grade USB cable. September 27, 1956 - November 3, 2023. Send Flowers Send Sympathy Gifts. There were many iterations, all using the word "Hexlink". or brightness the combination of clear and golden reference takes off just a bit of total neutrality and is not that warm, lending a very organic natural. I am thinking about trying out the Cardas Golden Reference interconnects and Neutral Reference Speaker cable. Čardáš je relativně náročný párový tanec, který začíná lassu – tj. Cardas (4) Strand, Braided 33AWG Tonearm Cable with Soldered Clips from $ 89. Cardas Clear Phono Cable. 139” Crimp. NOW AVAILABLE ON GOOGLE PLAY MUSIC - Cardas 17. 170”/4. R. West Coast Location (Portland, OR) for Rhapsody Audio (NYC) My system: PIlium—Alexander pre and Achilles Power amp, along with Alsyvox Botticelli X, Diesis Roma SE, Bayz CounterPoint 2. FREE SHIPPING US orders over $99 International $399 & Up: Use "World20" To Save $20Cardas Audio Clear Light, Clear and Clear Beyond. 9 feet from the side walls (1/5th of 14. Subscribe to our semi-occasional newsletter. 84”. Para trabajo pesado y desbaste rápido como limpieza de metales y cordones de soldadura. Canare Star Quad is about . Bob and George Cardas worked together long before the founding of the company, with Bob designing the logo and advertisements for Cardas Racing Fuel. Small Business. $2000 - 2499. I don’t get crazy - the Cardas Iridium phono cable was an open box special at a big discount; Blue Dragon Cables were pricey for me, but value priced relative to most other cables targeted to “audiophiles”; Pangea cables are even less painful on the checkbook than Blue Dragon - but I wouldn’t. NL. It has less shielding, but uses the same conductors and dielectrics. Includes a stroboscope center label. FOR SALE : Cardas Clear Cygnus 1 Meter RCA with Box and Shipping. i sold them several years ago. Cardas Clear Cygnus cable has a list price of $840. speaker A blend of the company’s previous Golden Reference design and its current Clear technology Cardas Clear Reflection held its own when stacked up against more expensive cables and, accordingly, gets high marks for delivering good performance at a reasonable. Po lassu následuje friska – což je rychlý párový tanec ve 2/4 nebo 4/4 rytmu. The Cardas was what $2,500. Bigger bass, more detail, more richness. jl1ny 05-11. When George Cardas developed the Clear interconnect cable, he realized there were no XLR connectors on the market that matched the performance potential of the cable. 5m/8. $4000 for an all copper IC (Transparent Audio OPUS MM) doesn't seem like a very good deal to me anyway. Apr 17, 2002 at 12:20 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 16 Vertigo-1 Señor Sony. 87mm outside diameter shoulder washers for channel identification. I added Cradas Clear Headphone Cable to my system with HD800. Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 USB 2. You will be billed within 2 days to 21/11 of every year. Most have some characteristics that are admirable along with ones that aren't. Cardas Clear Reflection $1250/1m pr. We specialize in premium audio cables, consisting of multi-stranded Litz conductors, featuring our own ultra-pure copper. tone to it. The amazing grip tension of this outlet provides solid contact and superb plug retention on even the heaviest cables. Gonzalez, commissioning a series of images in which people are enjoying music together. Standard mounting nut is gold plated brass 0. Leaded bar solder contains tin & lead, and has a melting point of 360º F (177º C). Cardas Audio. . The Cardas Golden Cross is a versatile and great-sounding cable, and one that a certain tube amplifier manufacturer recommended as the best "real world" priced cable available. Čardáš ( maďarsky: Csárdás) je maďarský národní tanec . Light, soft, and flexible, Iridium is entry-level high. 4mm balanced jack, four-pin XLR as standard. 00. 35mm plugs. Csárdás Csárdás rhythm. Over $2500. Base metal: High copper content, non-magnetic. Our cables most commonly used with subwoofers are Crosslink, Iridium, and Parsec. 015" of FEP and double. Ideal mounting hole diameter 0. The two most commonly counterfeited Cardas cables are Hexlink and Clear Light. Other connections on application. Clear interconnect; $8668/8′ pr. I have never read about "revisions" of Cardas cables. Clear Jumpers measure 10” (25. 931. com. Crosslink is available as a finished cable, terminated by Cardas Audio, and it is also their only interconnect cable available in bulk. I just borrowed from them the cardas clear Cygnus, dh labs revelation, synergistic research foundation interconnects to compare. com. Cardas's reference speakers at the time were Magnepan IIIA's and Tympani's. Cardas Audio Clear Interconnect pair XLR 2 Meter new Se. It stood the test of time. Cardas Audio is. 00. Dual spade size can fit standard 6. Csárdás Csárdás rhythm. 5M (5Ft) P. Subscribe. 6's. With 3 different cartridges, there have been 2 different results. CARDAS AUDIO Replacement LARGE Double Flange Eartips sleeves fit A8 and EM5813 In-Ear Headphones - 6 pieces (3 pairs) Black $ 12. Several Cardas Ground Wires can be attached to the CAB Banana, and from there, to unused line-level connectors on your equipment (ie, an RCA or XLR jack). If you like your current Cardas speaker cables and they're not bi-wire, I recommend trying Cardas stranded (not solid) jumper cables instead of going straight to bi-wire. We also produce ultra pure silver wire. These custom made adapters mate a Cardas GRMO male RCA connector to a male XLR. I may see if I can get lengths of both to test. 455”/11. CARDAS CROSS XLR 2. The Cardas Hexlink Golden 5C (old version) has been part of my system for well over a decade and as I mentioned above, my closest listening buddy JW also uses this cable (the old version, too) so I am very familiar with its sound. Some take a high-level speaker connection. Cardas Audio's Angela Cardas Meredith. Just like the fancy texts mentioned above, our Fancy Text Generator offers over 30+ fancy text styles for the name "Cardas". 00. 95 per meter. The Cardas Audio Clear High Speed USB is available with Type-A & Type-B connectors. For the start of its 30th anniversary year, Cardas introduced new cables at both ends of its line. 5 AWG copper conductors, individually. Review: Cardas Ear Speakers EM5813 Model 1 Top tier! Introduction It is quite possible that the name Cardas is not recognizable by people interested in earphones, and not without a reason. They provide the most solid connection. The Cardas Audio 101 Speaker features two 14 AWG bare copper Cardas conductors, each built around a small air-tube, providing performance beyond its gauge. Furthermore, it has both sparkling clarity and seductive lushness. So it might just be that it's great for using with a CD player to take a little bit of that edge off, but perhaps wouldn't be as optimal for a turntable. 541-347-2484 or support@cardas. Cardas Parsec interconnects turned out to be an interesting test, about 1/2 way between my older Golden Cross and the newer line of "Clear" Cygnus ICs I demo'd. Sold in pairs one color each. I added a Cardas Clear Rev 1 interconnect from the Esoteric K-03x to the pre-amp. Discontinued Cardas cables include Hexlink, Quadlink, Cross, Golden Cross, Neutral Reference, Golden Presence, Golden Reference, and Clear Light. Jun 18, 2003 at 12:22 AM Post #5 of 6. info@cardas. When I tested both I found no audible differences. As far as break in, I won't even consider listening to a cartridge without running each of the sweep tracks for about 20 minutes each, an hour in total. Our cables are found on some of the finest sounding audio systems,. Discontinued Cardas cables include Hexlink, Quadlink, Cross, Golden Cross, Neutral Reference, Golden Presence, Golden Reference, and Clear Light. 5 AWG Matched Propagation conductors with air-tube dielectric. 00. Purchase price USD $31. Velodyne SP1200, Cardas Golden Reference and Madrigal CZ1 interconnects, and Speaker Cable Monster M2. So, I do believe cables make a difference. 300″ O. Audio is our expertise, and we focus on that. Employee Directory. Recommended cable diameter: 7. Vote Angela for Mayor of Bandon in 2024. Leaded bar solder contains tin & lead, and has a melting point of 360º F (177º C). Possibly, depending on your proximity to existing Cardas dealers. Decided to try out Cardas Clear Beyond XL power and compare to my loom of Shunyata Delta V2 NR power cables. The cardas with this cable definitely made a difference that was noticeable. IP Address: 38. A Cardas CAB Banana connects to the 4mm jack next to the IEC on the Nautilus. Looks like a great forum for tons of info. 5, measured to the center of the woofers) and 7. 769 posts. This is the same solder used to terminate all Cardas cables. 03-05-2007 at 12:15pm. I just got myself a Cardas Twinlink power cord to use with my DNA Sonett amp, and wow! I think it makes a huge difference. 25. 5 AWG. Another difference: They completely cover the RCA input with a solid shield comprised of nickel and brass, thereby preventing both EMI and RFI from entering the. , Cardas copper, PFA dielectric, 2. . added a nice warm sound. Installing Cardas Cables. com. Their Golden Ratio, Constant Q Stranding technique controls resonances by using a timeless mathematical principle that can be traced back to ancient Greek theorists and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Unlike most other high-end cords, the Cardas Cable Clear Beyond Power XL is really flexible and easy to work with. All of these are possible. The dh labs had a bit more inner detail but had less body. Based on the Cardas Audio Iridium interconnect, the Iridium phono cable allows you to easily and affordably boost the sound of your analog rig simply by changing out a cable. Founded by George Cardas in 1987, Cardas Audio produces high performance audio cables, premium connectors, the world famous Quad Eutectic Solder, and the finest ultra-pure Copper and Silver strand available. Cardas spades are the finest available. Back when using USB as a digital audio connection was still something of a new thing for enthusiasts, Cardas’ Clear USB showed how that four-conductor digital link can make a significant difference to performance, and the original cable has been in production ever. Plan & Price a Funeral. 5M ($1,500) 5. Copy Comment URL. Cardas Audio. Amazing. The current lineup is the most transparent and neutral ever, while not sacrificing that creamy, seemless midrange presentation Cardas is justly famous for. (2); George Cardas has two US patents (4,980,517 & 4,628,151) for his cable & conductor designs. Base cables mid level Wireworld. 95 Cardas 101 Speaker Cable - PER FOOT $ 6. The chassis mount version soon followed. Hexlink was a flagship cable from many years ago. Call me crazy sneer at me if you want jeer me if you want say I'm believing in snake oil do all that kind of stuff if you want. Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz conductors are used. In the early days of Cardas Audio, George Cardas realized that there was a lack of high quality connectors for his cables. 3. 1. The Golden Cross Speaker Cables work great with with my Magnepan 3. Technical Specifications: Construction. Cardas gold ref IC Oppo 95 Music all tube dac Antique sl tube amp Cardas neutral ref spkr cables. - Unfortunately, most of the cheap RCA Connectors (such as Switchcraft, Neutric, Amphenol, HiCon , etc. Ideal for matching with solid state components. My findings were that the Clear line of cables were vastly superior to the old Cross cables. Go. Cardas Audio High Speed Digital (RCA) 1. 87mm outside diameter shoulder washers for channel identification. Quadlink 5c, a litte too warm depending on context. Fabricada en acero al carbono. Re: Trying out Cardas "Golden Ratio" Placement in my Room. The sonic result: Trademark Cardas warmth, along with deeply extended clarity, natural musicality, superb neutrality, and reference. GRFA PRT. You're welcome to call and talk to Brian, our director of sales, at 541-347-2484, send an email to info@cardas. See free freight guidelines. I have the Cardas cable both single ended and balanced for the 800's. We also produce ultra pure silver wire. I don't think you'll go far wrong with Cardas , there very neutral and work good with most gear . I liked the way it sounds - clear ( ha ) focused and improved rhythm and pace. The Golden Cross Speaker Cables work great with with my Magnepan 3. 54mm. second-person singular present indicative of cardar; Spanish [edit] Verb [edit] cardas. 代引き不可 両端Y型端子取付済 今までのGolden Reference スピーカーケーブルを含むスピーカーケーブルデザインの全ての要素を洗練させて、それを飛躍させることに全力を注ぎました. The Sky is a newer offering at a much lower price point, coinciding with their Sky speaker cable, and fills a spot in their lower-mid-line. 36 per ft and Mogami is about . The Cardas name is synonymous in high-end circles with well-constructed interconnects and speaker cables. Cardas copper is used by other manufacturers, and in laboratories worldwide. Fuller bodied and detailed. Cardas Audio Clear Power cord Cables provide a very low noise path from the wall plug to your components, eliminating internal noise generation/radiation and attenuating component generated. 5m) falls a little below the halfway point between the model above it (Clear $2320/$4750) and the model below it in the Clear line (Clear Light $750/$1470). Other cords that I've tried have included XLO, LAT, entry level BMI, MIT Z cord, Asylum cord and Blue Circle BC 62. Po lassu následuje friska – což je rychlý párový tanec ve 2/4 nebo 4/4 rytmu. Produced by George Cardas and mastered. Copy Comment URL. Too close to Linn. The original Quadlink speaker cable launched in the mid 80's was one of Cardas Audio's most successful products. Room Comments/Treatments: Long wall setup, 5'x8' area rug. Existen diferentes tipos de alambre que sirven. Report Comment. While the Ear Speaker is a relatively new arrival in the marketplace, it has been under development for years. GRMO Male RCA Plug. NOTE: If your equipment did not come with shorting straps or if you are not sure if these are suitable for your equipment, please consult your owner's manual or contact the. 9999% pure OFHC with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. Oh and something else that hasn’t changed, break in that takes forever it seems. Got a pile of interconnects cables today from Cable Company to try, focusing on between my DAC (Weiss) and pre (Mc c2300)—SF Amati Tradition speakers with MC601s. The Cardas were much better. Cardas binding posts feature Copper or Brass base metal, and plating options that include bare copper, or silver & rhodium plating. Their Golden Ratio, Constant Q Stranding technique controls resonances by using a timeless mathematical principle that can be traced back to ancient Greek theorists and the Great Pyramid of Giza. I could not find much in search for Cardas Clear Cygnus interconnects. . Clear Light Interconnect was designed as a simplification of Clear Interconnect, offering many of the benefits of our flagship product, at a more affordable price point. Now $339. Free shippingIridium Phono brings that classic analog sound with warmth and richness without sacrificing balance and detail. or should I stick to my beloved Audio Sensibility Impact SE (or maybe upgrade to Statement SE) As you can tell, my system is already on the warm side so I don't need a cable that will further that trait. com Our staff directory is below: Brian Cardas. Along with Furutech Speakerflux and Lineflux, the reference cables for the Vinyl Anachronist for the last decade. LeeS, Dec 19, 2016. System: Marantz SR-18 Receiver JM Lab Electra 915 Speakers Parasound CD/P-2000 CD (HDCD) Player with Kimber Silver Streak . Cardas Audio Clear Beyond; Headphone Connections Audeze, Focal, dual 3. 32mm or less. I’m a distributor outside of the US. Hi i like the Cardas clear more the Cardas sound with more "weight" , more "analog" , full body sound the Tara sound leaner. Cardas Bar Solder. I enjoy my system and it’s a work in process, certainly attainable. Cardas Audio Clear USB Cable from $ 180. So he designed and started making his own. 00. Possibly, depending on your proximity to existing Cardas dealers. 7 feet apart--pretty. 5” (38. Cardas de copa, alambre trenzado fino. Watch Jana Dagdagan's awesome video about Cardas Audio, produced for Darko. Used in solder pots to tin Litz wire, we offer both leaded and lead-free bar solder. High performance solderable male RCA. Cardas Audio is designing and manufacturing audio cables since 1987. Cardas spades or bananas forged using 10,000psi in Bandon Oregon. Cardas cables are not only distinguished by the outstanding workmanship of the best raw material, but also by a cable design based. 4s. I have no complaints, I enjoy them immensely however I’d like to get a taste of newer cable. Delete. Corvallis, Oregon. The connectors and the connection techniques are unequalled in the industry. . Cardas Audio supplied two pairs of 2-meter Iridium interconnects ($320/pair) with Cardas GRMO RCA connectors and a 3-meter set of Iridium speaker cables ($500) with Cardas CGMS spade terminations. A single unit consists of a single knob, the top clamp, two posts, the base, and a 1/4-28 allen bolt. It seems to be easy flowing but is a lot harder to desolder than Cardas. Cardas Ear Speakers are efficient, natural, musical, and are the result of years of meticulous design by George Cardas. Subscribe. I use there Clear speaker cables on my second system , one interconnect and used to use a gaggle of there Gold Ref power cords till I upgraded to Shunyada . Subscribe to our semi-occasional newsletter. Termination Options: Clear Beyond Power XL comes standard with Cardas E-5 Power connectors, featuring copper blades & clips, plated with rhodium over silver. I read from the Cardas website the new Beyond should. 5 and D'Agostino preamp back into the system starkly reveals the Cardas' neutrality. Message User. « Reply #9 on: 25 Jan 2014, 04:11 am ». Cardas banana plugs are made from brass, and plated with silver and rhodium. 10. They are very different, each with advantages. the cardas was the most organic, rich, and spacious sounding of the three. Their Golden Ratio, Constant Q Stranding technique controls resonances by using a timeless mathematical principle that can be traced back to ancient Greek theorists and the Great Pyramid of Giza. 2ft. I was running AQ Diamond x2. 2ft) RCA Interconnects. Setting up speakers in a golden ratio, golden cuboid, golden trapagon room, etc. George Cardas initially founded his company in Southern California in 1987 working out of his garage while employed there. When you use this Golden Ratio method to set your room up, the speakers are placed so the three nodes progress or differ from one another in Golden Ratio. High performance solderable male RCA. Work best with 1/4" spades, but will. Neutrality, transparency, extended bass and treble, and tube-warm midrange?Rusvit, I own the Cardas Hexlink Golden 5C interconnect and owned the Golden Cross ic, I sold the Golden Cross and kept the Hexlink. Copper & Silver Strand. 70 per foot). Foto cortesía de Weiler Corp. D. There are a variety of Cardas cables that can be used in this application. Joining Iridium Speaker, Interconnect & Phono, Iridium Power brings high performance power delivery to the affordable end of our product line. 138”/3. The engineering design is inspired and their neutrality and musicality are. 25m cable. Una carda tipo taza limpia una soldadura, eliminando impurezas y escoria. I know the Rocket is very well perceived and reviewed, as is the Kimber. Cardas Para Esmeriladora Angular (17) Cardas Para Esmeril (11) Cardas Para Taladro (8) Marca. Composition Year. In some reviews both Cardas and Nordost. Apparently Cardas has a new cable out called the Golden Presence. Base metal: Beryllium copper. The four pairs are wrapped firstly in a foil shield, and then secondly in a braided shield. Pre-Owned. 450" O. Cardas Audio CG M XLR Male Connector - EACH $ 54. Revel Salon 2, Parasound pre and JC5, transparent super gen 6 signal cables. 5 Meter MINT - Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Hand soldered in Bandon Oregon. Moon Audio is an authorized retailer for Cardas cables. Joined: Dec 31 2005 - 5:10am. 50 per ft, I think. $700. Braided cross-field layer geometry, insulated in advanced ultra thin. I was going to order some for the 2. 415”/10. Using Cardas copper and patented Golden Ratio stranding, the Clear USB is built to the highest standards in the industry. Others connections on. Edit. 5mm Focal/Sony, Sennheiser HD600 and HD800 as standard. . 00. Translate Cardas. A chance to own a pair of classic interconnect cables which are the “CARDAS 300B MICRO” in 1/2 meter length! These cables got rave reviews in the past and sell fast when they. Hand terminated in the USA at Cardas Audio 's facility in Bandon Oregon, Clear USB is. Cardas' entry level coax digital cable, Parsec Digital is an upgrade from their popular High Speed Data, with improved performance, better terminations, increased flexibility, and a softer jacket that matches the dark green of the other Parsec cables. 99) to your payment method until you cancel. Quadlink X uses a similar geometry with a modified star-quad, larger air tubes, larger. Spades are the best way to connect a cable to an amp & speaker. Notify me when in stock. [email protected] single-ended jack, 4. Instrument and voice were vivid and realistic. Delicious! There's a discussion on AA regarding the use of Cardas Caps and similar devices to cover the openings of unused input and output RCA jacks of electronic equipment to deal with the problemm of RF entering the component via the open jacks. 00 Cardas 33AWG Braided (4. It appears as though audiophile USB cable market has exploded last few years along with maturing of the USB DAC market, with the positive. One Pair is required per speaker. 00. Quad Eutectic Roll Materials: Sn, Pb, Cu, Ag. 139” Crimp. Fortunately, Cardas cables can be re-terminated with new connectors to suit your changing needs. I was immediately floored. The Oregon based manufacturer is known for a number of high-end audio products, in particular. The Cardas Frequency Sweep and Burn-in Record 180g LP is a proven tuning tool for system setup, diagnostics and maintenance.