Cables sound different in different systems. In MY system, Cardas sounded awful, and yet in other systems they sound good. I am using Anti's with confidence, having had Purist, Kimber, Audioquest, and on and on. ...all top of the line editions of each...and yet....I chose Anti's. I just have to remind the op, that they offer a money back guarantee. I have no relationship with AntiCable....just use their stuff.