Cardas GOlden Reference vs GOlden Cross

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.

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!

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.

thanks for all the responses

I currently have HT Pro Sillway II between cd and preamp and will be getting balanced Golden Cross (from an Audiogon auction) from pre to power amp to replace some AR litzlink. The Sillway is revealing and quite neutral, but I guess I miss subtleties of bloom/warmth in the mid range which I hope to get with the Cardas GC. I was thinking of replacing the Silway with GOlden Reference as the next step but will evaluate the Golden Cross / Sillway combo.

I have heard that pairing two runs of Golden Cross can be too warm so I thought the GOlden Reference would be a good pairing.