I tried it (1m balanced) between my Rowland Synergy IIi and Model 10. I found it to be quite colored, with a significant boost in the bass and midbass. In my system the Neutral Reference works much better. I think this is because my speakers (Soliloquy 6.5s) have extended bass response (-2dB @ 22Hz) and, coupled with the room gain, any emphasis in bass is quite noticable. The speaker cables are Kimber Bifocal XL, which are quite fast and neutral. If you have speakers that roll off at 40Hz you probably wouldn't notice this effect.
Cardas Golden Referance XLR/IC's w/SS equipment
I would like to hear from you if you have experience using Cardas Golden Referance IC's with Soild State Equipment. I am using Mark Levinson Equipment and Electrostatic speakers. Looking for detail as well as musical. Also please comment on the Cardas Golden Referance speaker cable in said set up. Would this be a good match with equipment & speakers?
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