I found a Cardas Golden (not the Reference) very good on my Arcam CD player, but not a great improvement on my integrated amp. In contrast, a TG Audio HSR power cord (made by the late Bob Crump) added tremendous dynamics to the same integrated amp. This was a few years ago, on my previous kit. I have Bob's cords throughout,now.
A Cardas Golden Ref may be very nice on your CD player, but the other brand may be better for your amps.
Regards,
A Cardas Golden Ref may be very nice on your CD player, but the other brand may be better for your amps.
Regards,