Alternate interconnect to Cardas Neutral Reference

yes, cables make a hugh difference...treat them like a component. they can easily make or break a system...especially interconnects.

i would sugeest trying to audition as many combination of cables you can get your hands on..

imo, most cables do a fairly good job at the $350 -$400 retail price point ( they will image okay and have a one outstanding characteristic).

when you get in the $650 - $800 retail price range, that is when you get it all...good extensions at both ends, hugh imaging, dynamics galore, coherency....well rounded players with no weakness.

i would suggest buying used since there is hugh markup and quick depreciation on new. there are some manufacters that sell direct at a fair price like discovery.

hope this helps,

mike

After audition over 50 inteconnects, these are my choices:
Between amp and preamps:
NBS classic line MK II version: Statement, professional, master, signature and king serpent.
Between source and preamp: Stealth Audio cables M-21 special, XLO limited.

Thanks to everyone for their insight so far. I probably should have specified that my total budget for interconnects would be $1,000. I would prefer to buy used as someone pointed out earlier that you can get more for your money.

Pure Note Cerulean http://www.purenote.com

Excellent clarity, definition, focus and at a fair price.

Yes, if you're in no hurry then used NBS is worth a wait.