i tried hard to like the Cardas GR xlr's, but couldn't. in fact...i tried twice. just finished my second trial and came to the conclusion that they just aren't for me (or my system). tried them on my cdp and SAT radio hook-up.
i don't use tubes but my experience was similar to what some others have stated about the GR's. in a single word...."vailed" is what i came up. they sounded aweful at first but once broken in...sounded much better. still not good enough to end my search though.
i did like and currently use the cardas cross on my SAT radio hook-up . seem much more "open" and musical imo.
in the process of trying the acoustic zen silver ref II's right now. can tell i like these better already but still need to wait and see how they settle in.
i'm sure Cardas makes an outstanding cable. but as many veterans have pointed out....they are not for everyone and/or every system.
i don't use tubes but my experience was similar to what some others have stated about the GR's. in a single word...."vailed" is what i came up. they sounded aweful at first but once broken in...sounded much better. still not good enough to end my search though.
i did like and currently use the cardas cross on my SAT radio hook-up . seem much more "open" and musical imo.
in the process of trying the acoustic zen silver ref II's right now. can tell i like these better already but still need to wait and see how they settle in.
i'm sure Cardas makes an outstanding cable. but as many veterans have pointed out....they are not for everyone and/or every system.