Cardas Vs. Acoustic Zen

Hi, I think it all depends on the speakers on my two systems one with the Merlin vsm mm's the Cardas Golden Reference is the better match and with the Von Schweikert VR4JR's the Acoustic Zen Double Barrel was the better match.

Mamhoon, whether you choose for Cardas or Acoustic Zen, it doens't matter much: they are both excellent cables. Don't be too obsessive about that. Btw, room acoustics are much more important.

Chris

if your speakers sound shrill in your room Cardas
if everything is well balanced AZ

I agree with Colnagoc4. One cannot speak of the qualities of a cable independently of the system - electronics and speakers. Ultimately, all cables are to some extent tone controls and what works best depends on the synergy of the components and cables, and your tast in sound. Dazzdax is right, they are both good cables and will both work well in the "right" systems.

Hi,

I've completely forgotten to add "in my system" to my answer, sorry. I totally agree that it all depends on the system and room acoustics.

Also very important and frequently forgotten is the interaction of apeaker cable impedance/inductance/capacitance with the output stage of the amplifier.