Alternatives to Synergistic Research Tricon Phono

I have owned the SR Tricon Analog and have owned or tried several other well regarded, under $1000 phono cables, including the Hovland Music Groove 2 and Furutech AG12. Though I found the Tricon detailed and revealing I missed the kind of fuller, richer sound that more closely resembles what I hear at live concerts. It was the Cardas Golden Reference which assisted in bringing me closer to that natural experience. See if a dealer might offer you the opportunity to audition the Golden Reference in your system.

It is taste and system balance; the Cardas is fuller, richer and a little more laid back while the J&C silver was more forward, brighter, and with more apparent detail. My Graham silver with WBT RCAs sounded close to the J&C. If your speakers are a little reticent for you try silver; if they are a little too bright try copper ; such as the Cardas. I think the Cardas actually has as much detail as the silver ones although it does not sound that way at first; the balance is different.

Thank you Opus88 for sharing your experience! Cardas Golden Reference could be an option or even Cardas Clear, it got some very good reviews. Have you had a chance to audition Cardas Clear phono cable?

How about Analysis Plus Silver Oval phono cable comparing to Cardas Golden Reference and SR Tricon?

I'm sorry, Alex, but I haven't heard the Cardas Clear or Analysis Plus Silver Oval phono cables. As for the Cardas GR, despite the fact I no longer own it, I still strongly recommend it. It's just that the Purist Proteus Provectus brought me to a significantly higher level of realism and relaxed, musical enjoyment. It is, however, quite a bit more costly than the Golden Reference. Nevertheless, do seriously consider giving the GR a listen in your system.