My 2 cents - I have tried AQ power cords and everything I put them on has more attack - including the bass - but a bright system will appear brighter yet - attack cloaks as brightness. I use Cardas Golden Ref pretty much everywhere - started here - tried others - always return here. System is ARC Ref phono, Ref2 Preamp, VT100 MKIII (or my own Tube amps), and either NHT 3.3 or Vandersteem 5A's. I get the same IC/PC decision independent of the back end I use. But AQ NRG5 does make a godd CD tone control - depends on what you are litening to and whether you really want to go that nuts :-) I'd rather find the right shelf for the component to tweak the sound of it and stick with cardas.
cardas golden cros vs golden reference
Im looking to buy one of this cable but i dont know wich one is the best. I need a WARM sound whitout agresivity or brightness. For the moment i use audioquest colorado and i find it thin and bright but whit a very good transparency.
Does anyone know this two cable and give me opinion please.
Does anyone know this two cable and give me opinion please.