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Cardas GOlden Reference vs GOlden Cross

I've been upgrading interconnect cables and was curious about the Cardas Golden Reference versus Golden Cross. I have tried Silver Audio Hyacinth and Harmonic Technology ProSIlway II and both were very revealing but not warm enough in the midrange and a little bleached on the top end which put my system out of balance in a tonal sense. I have a Cal Icon MK II, Audio Research LS2 MKII Preamp and Audio Research D-200 solid state amp. They are rather revealing yet solid state and am looking for a neutral cable with the warmth and harmonics of music.

WOuld GOlden Cross pre to power amp and GOlden Reference cd to pre sound like a winning combination? Any other suggestions.

THanks

Tom
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sutts
700 posts
 
Yes- nice combo. I use a mix of Golden Cross IC with Golden Hex 5C speaker cables- warm and rich... I have tried GR on front end, and with good results- a bit more res than GC.
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Hi Audiotomb. I own both the Harmonic Technology Pro Silway II and the Cardas Golden Cross. I compared them running from my DAC to my integrated amp and the differences were very subtle. At half the cost the Pro Silway II acquitted itself quite well. But in the end I went with the Golden Cross because it had more warmth and slightly better detail. It was very close though.

I've never heard the Golden Reference. But from the many threads and posts here people seem to think it does a better job of resolving nuances and detail than the Golden Cross. Many feel it's a worthwhile upgrade. However, some have remarked that it is a more neutral cable than the Golden Cross, and therefore might not be what you're looking for. If you could audition it first, that would be the best thing.

I hope that helps some. Good luck!
whatjd
1,139 posts
 
I have owned the Golden Reference..as well as other brands of the highest end interconnects..that said, the ones from InnerSound are worth your time to look into. Just plug their name into a search engine, and go to their "white paper" on cables/interconnects. Might be worth your time,...just keep an open mind....it is worth more than an open wallet.
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