we share a couple of things in common- KCV1 PC on source; Rosinante stands; and Cardas cabling (except I am all GC for IC's, and Hex Gldn 5C for speakers). Anyways, what you have sounds good. I tried GR and liked it, especially when mixed with GC in the chain. If it were me, I would stick with what you have. As for the Neutral Ref- I heard it and was not my cup of tea- I much preferred the fullness from the GC and Hex Gldn 5C. Good luck with the decision.
Cardas Golden Reference vs. Golden Cross
I currently am using a 4 meter, internally bi-wired length of Cardas Golden Cross speaker cable between my Audio Research vt. 100 mk. 2 amplifier and Merlin VSM-SE bBAM speakers.
i have recently replaced all of my Cardas Golden Cross interconnects with Cardas Golden Reference (RCA) interconnects.
Sonically, how would a 3 meter, internally bi-wired length of Golden Reference compare with my current 4 meter, internally bi-wired length of Cardas Golden Cross?
Is there an additional synergy to be gained by running all Golden Reference system-wide? Also, would a 4 meter run of Neutral Reference interconnect between preamp and amp be a significant compromise vs. an all Golden Reference set-up?
Thanks.
my system:
1) Sony DVP-9000ES (temporary); considering Meridian 508.24
2) Joule-Electra LA-100 Mk. 3 preamp
3) Audio Research VT-100 mk. 2 amp
4) Merlin VSM-SE bBAM speakers
All interconnects (RCA) are currently Cardas Golden Reference.
Speaker cable is currently a 4 meter, internally bi-wired length of Cardas Golden Reference.
Power cords:
1) source: Shunyata King Cobra v1
2) preamp: Electraglide Fatman Gold 2000
3) amp: Electraglide Fatman Gold 2000
All components are currently supported on Rosinate Dark Matter stands with supplied ball bearings.
i have recently replaced all of my Cardas Golden Cross interconnects with Cardas Golden Reference (RCA) interconnects.
Sonically, how would a 3 meter, internally bi-wired length of Golden Reference compare with my current 4 meter, internally bi-wired length of Cardas Golden Cross?
Is there an additional synergy to be gained by running all Golden Reference system-wide? Also, would a 4 meter run of Neutral Reference interconnect between preamp and amp be a significant compromise vs. an all Golden Reference set-up?
Thanks.
my system:
1) Sony DVP-9000ES (temporary); considering Meridian 508.24
2) Joule-Electra LA-100 Mk. 3 preamp
3) Audio Research VT-100 mk. 2 amp
4) Merlin VSM-SE bBAM speakers
All interconnects (RCA) are currently Cardas Golden Reference.
Speaker cable is currently a 4 meter, internally bi-wired length of Cardas Golden Reference.
Power cords:
1) source: Shunyata King Cobra v1
2) preamp: Electraglide Fatman Gold 2000
3) amp: Electraglide Fatman Gold 2000
All components are currently supported on Rosinate Dark Matter stands with supplied ball bearings.
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