2. cables
  3. 1083257855

Alternate interconnect to Cardas Neutral Reference

I'm currently using Cardas Neutral References in my system and I'm finding them kind of dull and unemphasizing. They do have a nice warm and neutral sound to them. However, I'm looking for an interconnect that has more definition, clarity and is musical. My current set-up is:

Conrad Johnson MV-60 amp
Conrad Johnson Premier 16LS pre
Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista SACD
Dynaudio Special 25's
PS Audio P500 A/C conditioner

So far I've been considering Audience AU24, or Audioquest Cheetah. I'm open to suggestions or recommendations...
hanzy1095
musicdoc
320 posts
 
in a different system some time ago i tried neutral ref and found them equally lifeless. am currently using the au24 and they are very musical and revealing, a virtual antithesis to the cardas. would recommend giving them a try.
mattybumpkin
590 posts
 
Analysis Plus Solo Crystal or Ridge Street MSE's have the attributes you are looking for.

Regards,
timo's avatar
timo
610 posts
 
Agree w/Mattybumpkin re: AP Solo Crystal.
nighthawk
259 posts
 
Are you running the MV-60 through the line conditioner? If so, that could be your problem. If not, try Kimber KS1030 or Shunyata Aries.
mikesinger
572 posts
 
i would suggest xlo signature series, they are very transparent an throw a hugh soundstage with dynamics galore.

another cable is the straightwire crescendo. similiar to the xlo but a little bit more fuller sound.

i tried the cardas nuetral ic and found it added sibilence in my system ( the only time i have ever heard it). i think the speaker cable may be better than the ic in this case.

hope that helps,

mike
More to discover