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Which Cardas cable is the warmest?

A question for Cardas interconnect users. I am currently using Cardas neutral reference between my dac and pre amp, as well as pre amp to amp. I am very happy with every aspect of sound ( detail, sound stage, timbre of instruments, highs and lows). However, the music still has a slight digital sound to it, ie; lack of mid bass, reverb and highs that are a bit too crisp. In other words, the analog sound is what I am attempting to simulate. What I am wondering is if Cardas golden reference, or Cardas golden cross would be a bit warmer? Hence getting me a little closer to analog.
I am completely happy and cannot afford to change my front end which consists of a CEC 5100 transport to a Genisis digital lens to a Parasound ultra dac 2000. The sound is close, I guess Im just looking for the warmest Cardas cable between the two. Thanks
milesxr7
velocityofhue
186 posts
 
The Quadlink 5c (entry level) was as warm as all get out in my system when using them as a spkr cable.

Good luck!
pbb
1,140 posts
 
Why not get yourself a vintage pre with tone controls?
milesxr7 OP
2 posts
 
Thanks for your advise, I have just purchased the golden cross. David
adamg
89 posts
 
I was using neutral reference ICs as well and was a little unhappy about the results. Switched to golden cross and haven't looked back.
chazzbo
1,007 posts
 
I used o sell Krell.My boss wouldn't carry them (one rep had him hypnotized) but I'd tell friends and customers I liked any Crdas was better than Tributaries,Monster,XLO,or MIT we had on shelf.Tames nasties better han just about anything out there.Good move on GC though I used 5C with a Krell FPB 300 and it was fine,
Cheers
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