Audioquest colorado sound to bright

I owned the Colorado as well, but in my system it sounded more on the warm side. But the Cardas Golden ref is more warm sounding compared to the Colorado. But there is one thing you will loose. You will have less resolution and less decay with this cable. But it will give you the warmth in the mid freq.

I donot agree yhe Colorado is at least as good better in Several areas with the 
Colorado cardas more bloomy IMO.

My Dealer in New Jersey, called me specifically to tell me of the wonderful performance of Colorado. I greatly respect his ears and knowledge of what is available. Remember that all cables sound different in different systems, but I have no doubt that Colorado is an excellent cable due to his recommendation  I have never had any luck with any Cardas cable I've had in my system.

Agree with stringreen.  I've read very few positive comments about Cardas interconnects.  I had one Colorado for my table into the phono pre.  Once the Music Direct sale of Colorado happened I took advantage of the great prices to wire my entire system with Colorado. To do so I eliminated one Harmonic Technology Magic Link II and 2 Kimber Select KS-1021s. Never sounded better. As always based on your system, YMMV.

I have both AQ Columbia and Colorado XLR cables in two separate systems.  They're both great cables.  The Colorado sound more forward and busier, but slightly more accurate with wider soundstage than the Columbia which are more relaxed and laid back which I actually prefer.