I tried Cardas Golden Power and liked Shunyata Taipan Alpha a lot better. The newer Taipan Helix Alpha is even more neutral than Taipan Alpha. Audience is my second favorite. I actually prefer Audience powerChord on cd player to a Taipan. On the amp Taipan could be better, but depends on the amp. Both the Taipan and Audience are very dynamic and open sounding without being harsh in several systems I heard, including mine.
Bottom line is you have to try it in your system.
Bottom line is you have to try it in your system.