Need help with IC upgrade Cardas Golden Cross




A few years ago I got a pair of Cardas Golden Cross ICs to smoothen out my solid state equipment. Recently I've changed the equipment to a Bel Canto Dac3 connected directly to my Conrad Johnson 2005a applifier. While I like this combination a feel like the Golden Cross cable is a little too soft. I'm looking for an IC with a little more definition and just a touch more forward. While I'm considering the Wireworld Gold Eclipse 5.2 I'd be interested in any suggestions.

Thanks in advance.
adasilva
Try Anti-Cables.. I really love them. Cardas WILL smooth out rough sounding components...because they omit that information. My suggestion is you get better equipment and not try to find filters to omit the faults.
Rockadanny what did you use to replace your HT Magic ICs? I'm testing a pair of Harmonic Tech MAGIC Link II now (no it was not from Rockadanny who recommended them above).

The HT Magic II does seem to have good clarity and detail while not being harsh at all. I'm very happy with the Harmonic Tech Magic II and I may just hang onto them for a while.
Adasilva - I have decided to try and satisfy with all copper only and am on a quest to do so. Have not yet settled on cabling - still trying out different models. So far unable to better the MAGIC links using only copper.

Checkout Zu Varial MK3 ... read the 6moon review. Cardas GR is veiled and colored compare to the Varial. It best cables costing 2X to 3X ...

Zu offers a trial period and FYI, it takes 300+ hours to break in.
Rockadanny I also went through an all copper phase. Finally I purchased an Audience Ar2p and the sound dramically improved and the harshness is gone - perhaps bad power? I have both my Dac3 and CJ amp plugged into the Ar2p. I still use my Au24 speaker cables but my digital is Nordost Shadow along with the Magic II interconnects. I'm really liking the silver sound right now.