DarkAngel
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Well I have the 100hrs break-in on cable, and can report some initial impressions. Check my profile and web page for equipment list of main rig. I will not address the physical properties other than as far as stiffness Cardas is half way between Clou and stock cable, so if Clou stifness bothers you this is an improvement. Personally this is not a big deal for me.
Also if you checked my pictures posted you noticed the smurf blue color of the Cardas as well as sweet looking 1/4 phono plug.
Cut to the chase, Cardas is an improvement over Clou but it is a mixed bag and Clou still superior in some respects. In the frequency extremes high treble/low bass the Clou provides more
extension creating an overall more dynamic, energetic sound, this probably has to do with silver plated copper used in Clou vs all copper Cardas. So I rate Clou slightly superior at frequency extremes.
However the middle 75% of listening range the Cardas shows its colors and outclasses the Clou. The cable captures subtle details
that elude the Clou as well as sounding subjectively more 3D, overall a slightly more relaxed sound typical of a good copper cable. Max owners will really like the Cardas coupled with Headroom crossfeed, very nice massive soundstage presentation, very impressive. The cymbal splashes have nice decay and shimmer, but lack some of the sparkle/bite of the Clou.
If you think the Clou sounds bight/splashy now then I'm sure the Cardas will sound great for your musical preferences, if you think the Clou sounds fine now the Cardas may sound a bit relaxed, less energetic.
So to quickly sum up, I will use the Cardas as my everday cable with Senn 600 because of better midrange and 3D performance, but wish it had slightly more extension at the frequency extremes like the Clou.
I will post any follow-up impressions as more CDs are played. Also
keep in mind it is impossible for anyone to glean anything other than very general impressions from any member because of different personal preferences and audio systems.
Also if you checked my pictures posted you noticed the smurf blue color of the Cardas as well as sweet looking 1/4 phono plug.
Cut to the chase, Cardas is an improvement over Clou but it is a mixed bag and Clou still superior in some respects. In the frequency extremes high treble/low bass the Clou provides more
extension creating an overall more dynamic, energetic sound, this probably has to do with silver plated copper used in Clou vs all copper Cardas. So I rate Clou slightly superior at frequency extremes.
However the middle 75% of listening range the Cardas shows its colors and outclasses the Clou. The cable captures subtle details
that elude the Clou as well as sounding subjectively more 3D, overall a slightly more relaxed sound typical of a good copper cable. Max owners will really like the Cardas coupled with Headroom crossfeed, very nice massive soundstage presentation, very impressive. The cymbal splashes have nice decay and shimmer, but lack some of the sparkle/bite of the Clou.
If you think the Clou sounds bight/splashy now then I'm sure the Cardas will sound great for your musical preferences, if you think the Clou sounds fine now the Cardas may sound a bit relaxed, less energetic.
So to quickly sum up, I will use the Cardas as my everday cable with Senn 600 because of better midrange and 3D performance, but wish it had slightly more extension at the frequency extremes like the Clou.
I will post any follow-up impressions as more CDs are played. Also
keep in mind it is impossible for anyone to glean anything other than very general impressions from any member because of different personal preferences and audio systems.