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Cardas vs. Synergistic Research

I'm now comparing a Cardas golden ref.vs.Synergystic Research t1 power cables on my cdp(Sonic Frontiers cd-1).Here's what I came too.The Cardas edges it out in soundstage depth and over all tonal balance with better spacial cues,Maybe a hint more warmth,also the Cardas had a darker background.The Synergistic Research was more upfront and gave me more of an up close and personal view to the soundstage.Almost like being in row 1 verses middle of the hall..The Synergistic slightly compressed the image height but made voices seem more holographic.The synergistic also was faster with a sweeter top end.These are both very good Pc's for the money.Like anything theres trade off's and you have to decide whats important.I like to try the SR t-2 with active sheilding to see If I get more depth back in the soundstage.Has anyone else had any experience with these two pc's
spaz
fplanner2000
616 posts
 
IMO, what separates SR cables from everyone else is the active shielding. The T1 doesn't have this, but all the other PCs I mentioned do. I would suggest that before you form an opinion on SR PCs, you at least try 1 with the active shielding. You should notice a definite positive difference - lower noise floor, better separation, etc. Just a suggestion.....
ted_d
86 posts
 
Just a heads up- in parts of Asia there are counterfeit T1 power cords being sold on the used market. I am not certain if they are also being sold in retail stores, but care should be taken when purchasing used Tesla cables. Namely make certain you get the cables serial number and email this info to the factory BEFORE you buy so we can determine the authencity of the cable in question.

For the record we have never found Active counterfeit Tesla cables. Never the less, when purchasing new, make certain you deal only with an authorized SR distributor or dealer.

Yours in music,
Ted Denney III
Lead Designer, Synergistic Research Inc.
spaz OP
105 posts
 
Ted D, Please give me insight on why the t-1 power cable would mask the Bass this much when used on this cdp.Everything else is to my liking but the bass.I know the precision and the hologram series should be better but spending $1000+ on a power cable is out of reach at this time.
ted_d
86 posts
 
Spaz,
The T1 is intended primarily as a power cord for Plasma and video monitors. I am not certain why it would have the interaction you report but as you know, cables are system dependent. As others have suggested, the T2 would be a better choice for your application. Perhaps you should try the Active T2 power cord in your system, give it at least 10 days to settle in without removing it, and then report back?

Yours in music,
Ted Denney III
Lead Designer, Synergistic Research Inc.
spaz OP
105 posts
 
Took the Synergistic t2 over to a friends house to try it on his wadia 850 and did not hear any difference.We did a blind test and I picked the generic cord.I don't listen to his system much at all but you would of thought I would of heard some kind of difference,Nope.In my system, with what I'm very familiar with,the t2 was a MAJOR improvement on Sonic Frontiers cd1 over the stock cord.more detail,better bass and better imaging.. Can anyone explain??
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