Audioquest colorado sound to bright

I agree with the commentary above regarding the break-in period being beneficial.

I replaced a pair of Voodoo Essence with the Columbia XLR's to run between a Bel Canto DAC3.5VB and a Pass Labs XA30.5. The Pass seems to roll off the highs a bit so the Columbia does not sound too bright to me in my system.

Excuse me- I have the Colorado not the Columbia. Duh.

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.