Cardas ICs are too warm for Tube amp

Not having tried the Cardas GR IC, I don't know if I can draw a connection by having tried the Cardas IC's speaker cables. On my system the SCs were "Too warm, unclear midrange, dark and etc.," as well. What's more dielectric bleed into the signal wire, sounding like Alca Seltzer in water, was very audible.

Try Anti-Cables...way cheaper and way better

I updated/upgraded my system sometime time ago. New McIntosh amps, preamp, digital and speakers. At the time and for a long time I used all Cardas Golden Reference and my experince was too much of a good thing. The system became dark, slow, and uninvolving. I love Cardas and have had much success with them but the GR didn`t cut it this time. I thought of going to the Cardas Neutral Reference which is the least sounding Cardas. Its very well Neutral and open yet had some body with smooth mids and highs. being a cable nut I still had some of my Kimber Select and moved them into the system. Well guess what happened, everything fell into place. Ended up selling all my GR and upgrading my Kimber Select to the new versions and couldn`t be happier. However, I do use the Cardas GR power cords on my line conditioners. I have not heard the new Clear and Clear Beyond but I do know they are expensive even more than the Golden Reference. Try the Kimber Select you might be surprised.

Happy Listening

I think that with everything, matching is important. GR is a great product and many swear by it. In my tube set-up though, I preferred TG Audio over GR and also Audience.

Obviously, YMMV. Buy a pair or two of used GR, you should be able to sell them for around what you paid if you do not like them.

"M"