Cardas Cables

Golden Reference is the latest evolutionary interconnect design by George Cardas. It features Cardas patented “Golden Section”, multi-gauge stranding in a symmetrical, helical tri-axial design. Thin wall, Teflon® air tubes are used as dielectric and provide air suspension for the conductors. Cardas patented, “Constant-Q” construction places the smallest of the Golden Ratio strands at the center of the conductor to reduce stored energy and conductor resonance. Cable resonance is further reduced with controlled propagation, Crossfield construction, matching conductor to dielectric characteristics with carefully computed strand layering. Multi-layer shielding and cross layered conductors reduce EMI and RFI to a new low. All conductors are individually coated to insulate and prevent oxidation. Golden Reference is a perfectly neutral reference cable. It sounds the same at any length, between any component, at any originating or terminating impedance. Golden Reference is perfectly symmetrical and non-directional. Like all Cardas cables, Golden Reference is individually inspected, and hand terminated using Rhodium plated connectors and Cardas formulated Quad Eutectic solder, for a lifetime of listening pleasure.

Outside Diameter:	.415
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
RCA Capacitance:	12 pf/ft
XLR Capacitance:	7 pf/ft
Cable AWG:	26 x 3
Shield Type:	Double
Conductor Type:	Matched Propagation, Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper, Litz

.5 meter $816.00

1 meter $1,138.00

1.5 meter $1,460.00

2 meter $1,782.00

Cardas Neutral Reference

Cardas Neutral Reference interconnect is a perfectly neutral reference cable. It sounds the same at any length, whether one or thirty feet, between any component, at any originating or terminating impedance. Neutral Reference is perfectly symmetrical and non-directional. It can be terminated either single-ended or balanced. Neutral Reference has extremely low capacitance, inductance and reactance.

Outside Diameter:	.355
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
RCA Capacitance:	19 pf/ft
XLR Capacitance:	9.7 pf/ft
Discrete Conductors:	34
Cable AWG:	24
Shield Type:	Double
Conductor Type:	Matched Propagation, Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

.5 meter $466.00

1 meter $628.00

1.5 meter $790.00

2 meter $952.00

Cardas Golden Presence Interconnect

Golden Presence Interconnect is a somewhat simplified version of Golden Reference and fits between our Golden and Neutral Reference cables in the product line. It has less shielding, but uses the same conductors and dielectrics. It is non directional like the other Reference cables. In terms of sonics, it maintains the neutrality of Neutral Reference, but has the added resolution of Golden Reference, without being as critical of a less than perfect listening room or recording.

Outside Diameter:	.420
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
RCA Capacitance:	?
XLR Capacitance:	?
Discrete Conductors:	34
Cable AWG:	26x4
Shield Type:	Single
Conductor Type:	Matched Propagation, Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

.5 meter $600.00

1 meter $840.00

1.5 meter $1,080.00

2 meter $1,320.00

Cardas Golden Cross interconnect

Golden Cross interconnect is the tradtional top of the line. Multi-gauge helical hex-axial, (16.5 awg) Air-Teflon dielectric, air suspension, "Golden section" constant "Q", "Crossfield" "Multi-gauge" "litz", double shielding. Extremely popular. Indisputably the world's favorite interconnect cable.

Outside Diameter:	.415
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
RCA Capacitance:	25.5 pf/ft
XLR Capacitance:	15.5 pf/ft
Discrete Conductors:	174
Cable AWG:	16.5
Shield Type:	Double
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

.5 meter $742.00

1 meter $1,044.00

1.5 meter $1,346.00

2 meter $1,648.00

Cardas Cross interconnect

Cross interconnect is a new light and flexible cable. Very popular. Teflon-air dielectric, 17.5awg, air suspension, "Golden section" constant "Q", "Crossfield" "litz", double shielding, Symmetrical quad-axial cable construction, urethane jacket.

Outside Diameter:	.415
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
RCA Capacitance:	26.4 pf/ft
XLR Capacitance:	16 pf/ft
Discrete Conductors:	136
Cable AWG:	17.5
Shield Type:	Double
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

.5 meter $442.00

1 meter $598.00

1.5 meter $754.00

2 meter $910.00

Cardas Quadlink

Quadlink is the ever popular mid-line interconnect cable. Teflon dielectric, 16.5 awg, "Golden section: "constant Q" enameled "Multi-gauge litz" conductors, balanced quad-axial construction, double shielded, urethane jacket.

Outside Diameter:	.375
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
RCA Capacitance:	55 pf/ft
XLR Capacitance:	34.3 pf/ft
Discrete Conductors:	136
Cable AWG:	16.5
Shield Type:	Double
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

.5 meter $250.00

1 meter $330.00

1.5 meter $410.00

2 meter $490.00

Cardas 300-B Microtwin

300-B Microtwin: entry level cable, flexible, light, easy on the budget. Very popular starter cable. Cotton/Teflon dielectric 23 awg, "Golden section" constant Q" enameled" Multi-gauge litz" conductors, multi-gauge quad-ax construction, doubleshielded, neoprene jacket.

Outside Diameter:	.295
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
RCA Capacitance:	42.9 pf/ft
XLR Capacitance:	26.5 pf/ft
Discrete Conductors:	88
Cable AWG:	21
Shield Type:	Double
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

0.5 meter $816.00

1 meter $1,138.00

1.5 meter $1,460.00

2 meter $1,782.00

Cardas Crosslink

Crosslink is our least expensive cable. It is the only Cardas cable sold in bulk, and it can be terminated by a Cardas dealer. It is very flexible and light weight. Multi-gauge, Golden Section, Constant Q conductors are used. Teflon® and cotton create the dielectric, with double shielding and a neoprene jacket. Crosslink is great for automotive installations and small home audio systems.

Outside Diameter:	.305
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
RCA Capacitance:	36.9 pf/ft
XLR Capacitance:	22.8 pf/ft
Discrete Conductors:	68
Cable AWG:	19.5
Shield Type:	Double
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

0.5 meter $100.00

1 meter $128.00

1.5 meter $156.00

2 meter $184.00

Speaker Cables

Cardas Golden Reference Speaker Cable

Golden Reference speaker is the latest evolutionary speaker cable design by George Cardas. It features Cardas patented "Golden Section", multi-gauge stranding in a symmetrical, 12 conductor, helical triad of quad-axial planetary arrays of golden ratio, constant Q conductors.

Cardas patented, "Constant-Q" construction places the smallest of the Golden Ratio strands at the center of the conductor to reduce stored energy and conductor resonance. Cable resonance is further reduced with controlled propagation, Crossfield construction, matching conductor and cable loop characteristics with carefully computed strand layering. Cross layered conductors reduce EMI and RFI to a new low. All conductors are individually coated to insulate and prevent oxidation.

Golden Reference is a perfectly neutral reference cable with unmatched transient purity. Golden Reference is perfectly symmetrical and non directional. Like all Cardas cable, Golden Reference is individually inspected, and hand terminated using Rhodium plated connectors and Cardas formulated Quad Eutectic solder, for a lifetime of listening pleasure.

Outside Diameter:	.702
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®=C6, Air
Inductance:	.031 uh/ft/loop
Capacitance:	36.9 pf/ft
Bi Wire Option:	Yes
Tri Wire Option:	Yes
Discrete Conductors:	816
Cable AWG:	5
Conductor Type:	Matched Propagation, Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

2 meter $2,308.00

2.5 meter $2,684.00

3 meter $3,060.00

3.5 meter $3,436.00

Cardas Neutral Reference Speaker Cable

Cardas Neutral Reference speaker is designed as a perfectly neutral reference cable. It sounds the same at any length, whether one or thirty feet, between any component, at any originating or terminating impedance. Neutral Reference is perfectly symmetrical and non-directional. It can be terminated either single or bi-wired.

Outside Diameter:	.600
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
Inductance:	.034 uh/ft/loop
Capacitance:	117 pf/ft
Bi Wire Option:	Yes
Cable AWG:	8.5
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

2 meter $1,039.00

2.5 meter $1,231.00

3 meter $1,423.00

3.5 meter $1,615.00

Cardas Golden Presence Speaker Cable

Golden Presence Speaker cables are designed and constructed using two pair of concentrically wound, Golden Section Stranded conductors which are terminated symmetrically. This four conductor cable is designed to bridge the performance of Neutral Reference and Golden Reference. Golden Presence Speaker cables are non directional. They use the same high quality dielectrics and copper found in our other Reference cables. Golden Presence Speaker cables have received high marks for neutrality, transparency, and that famous Cardas midrange.

Outside Diameter:	.510
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
Inductance:	.027 uh/ft/loop
Capacitance:	.168 pf/ft
Bi Wire Option:	Yes
Cable AWG:	9
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

2 meter $1,392.00

2.5 meter $1,680.00

3 meter $1,968.00

3.5 meter $2,256.00

Cardas Golden Cross Speaker Cable

Golden Cross is our top of the line speaker cable. In its standard form it is suitable for any loudspeaker, it is internally bi and tri wireable. This is the reference standard for many speaker manufactures.

5.5 awg, Teflon/air dielectric "Golden section" constant "Q", enameled "multi-gauge" "crossfield" "litz" Conductors, Double Hex crossfield cabling urethane jacket.

Outside Diameter:	.600
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
Q Factor:	23.6
Inductance:	.0368 uh/ft/loop
Capacitance:	154 pf/ft
Bi Wire Option:	Yes
Tri Wire Option:	Yes
Discrete Conductors:	752
Cable AWG:	5.5
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

2 meter $2,160.00

2.5 meter $2,516.00

3 meter $2,872.00

3.5 meter $3,228.00

Cardas Cross Speaker Cable

Cross speaker is a medium size cable that is internally bi-wireable. It may be used on virtually any speaker. It is a 10 awg, with Teflon/air dielectric, Golden Ratio Constant "Q" Crossfield litz conductors, Golden Ratio, Quad-axial construction and a vinyl jacket.

Outside Diameter:	.585
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
Q Factor:	12.1
Inductance:	.11 uh/ft/loop
Capacitance:	34 pf/ft
Bi Wire Option:	Yes
Discrete Conductors:	238
Cable AWG:	10
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

2 meter $970.00

2.5 meter $1,154.00

3 meter $1,338.00

3.5 meter $1,522.00

Cardas Quadlink Speaker Cable

Quadlink works best with small relatively efficient home audio speakers. 12.5 awg quad-ax construction, Teflon/air dielectric, "Golden Section" "constant Q" enameled "Multi-gauge litz" Conductors, urethane jacket.

Outside Diameter:	.495
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
Q Factor:	5.5
Inductance:	16 uh/ft/loop
Capacitance:	19 pf/ft
Bi Wire Option:	Yes
Discrete Conductors:	200
Cable AWG:	12.5
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

2 meter $518.00

2.5 meter $612.00

3 meter $706.00

3.5 meter $800.00

Cardas Twinlink Speaker Cable

Twinlink is a small speaker cable for automotive and very efficient home audio speakers. 15.5 awg twin-ax construction, Teflon/cotton dielectric "Golden Section" constant Q" enameled litz, shielded.

Outside Diameter:	.345
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
Q Factor:	4.3
Inductance:	.10 uh/ft/loop
Capacitance:	29 pf/ft
Discrete Conductors:	136
Cable AWG:	15.5
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

2 meter $274.00

2.5 meter $320.00

3 meter $366.00

3.5 meter $412.00

Digital Cables

Cardas Neutral Reference Digital

Cardas Neutral Reference is designed as a perfectly neutral reference cable. It looks the same at any length, whether one or 100 feet, between any digital or video components. Neutral Reference is perfectly symmetrical and non-directional.

Neutral Reference is an excellent digital transmission cable for both AES/EBU and SPDIF applications. It is currently being used for that purpose by Bernie Grundman, one of the largest mastering houses in Los Angeles.

Neutral Reference has a constant impedance characteristic. Transfer impedance will match originating impedance within +/- .5 ohm from 50 to 150 ohms to 30 ft. of cable.

Outside Diameter:	.355
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
RCA Capacitance:	14.5 pf/ft
XLR Capacitance:	7 pf/ft
Discrete Conductors:	34
Cable AWG:	26
Shield Type:	Double
Conductor Type:	Matched Propagation, Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

.5 meter $236.00

1 meter $314.00

1.5 meter $392.00

2 meter $470.00

Cardas High Speed Data/Video

Cardas High Speed Data/Video is a 75 ohm cable for RCA, BNC and other digital information. The design is 20.5 awg, coaxial, Golden Section, Constant Q, multi-gauge, Crossfield, enameled Litz conductor construction, with Teflon® foam dielectric and urethane jacketing.

Outside Diameter:	.265
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, PE
Discrete Conductors:	41
Cable AWG:	20.5
Shield Type:	Single
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

.5 meter $77.00

1 meter $107.00

1.5 meter $137.00

2 meter $167.00

Cardas Lightening Digital

Cardas Lightening is a 75 ohm coaxial design for RCA, BNC and other digital applications. It features 20.5 awg, Golden Section, Constant Q, multi-gauge, Crossfield, enameled Litz conductors and constant impedance construction. Teflon®-air dielectric, air suspension and urethane jacketing are used.

Outside Diameter:	.280
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
Discrete Conductors:	21
Cable AWG:	20.5
Shield Type:	Double
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

.5 meter $286.00

1 meter $306.00

1.5 meter $326.00

2 meter $346.00

Cardas Lightening 15 Digital

Cardas Lightening15 is a 15.5 awg. Digital Transmission Cable. "Golden Section", Crossfield design and construction.

Outside Diameter:	.481
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
Discrete Conductors:	57
Cable AWG:	15.5
Shield Type:	Double
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

.5 meter $293.00

1 meter $319.00

1.5 meter $345.00

2 meter $371.00

Cardas Lightening 18 Digital

Cardas Lightening18 is a 18.5 awg. Digital Transmission Cable. "Golden Section", Crossfield design and construction.

Outside Diameter:	.324
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
Discrete Conductors:	41
Cable AWG:	18.5
Shield Type:	Double
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

.5 meter $244.00

1 meter $262.00

1.5 meter $280.00

2 meter $298.00

Cardas AES/EBU Digital

Cardas AES/EBU is the industry standard for digital transmission. It is a 110 ohm, balanced cable using 20.5 awg, twin-axial construction, with Teflon® dielectric, air suspension, Golden Section, Constant Q, multi-gauge, Crossfield, enameled Litz conductors, and a urethane jacket.

Outside Diameter:	.330
Dielectric Type:	Teflon®, Air
Discrete Conductors:	82
Cable AWG:	20.5
Shield Type:	Double
Conductor Type:	Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

.5 meter $286.00

1 meter $306.00

1.5 meter $326.00

2 meter $346.00

Cardas HDMI

Outside Diameter:	.
Dielectric Type:
Discrete Conductors:
Cable AWG:
Shield Type:
Conductor Type:

1 meter $90.00

1.5 meter $102.00

2 meter $114.00

2.5 meter $126.00

Power Cables

	Cardas Golden Reference Power The Golden Reference power cord provides the ultimate current flow, excellent isolation between components and broad band power line filtration. It is shielded and relatively flexible for its size. 1.5 meter $628.00 2.5 meter 816.00 4 meter 1,098.00
	Cardas Golden Power A large diameter cord, the optimum for any audio component where flexibility and cable weight are not an issue. Cardas power cords provide a very low noise path from the wall plug to your components, eliminating internal noise generation/radiation attenuating component generated noise (clock signals, etc.). 1.5 meter $540.00 2.5 meter $696.00 4 meter $930.00
	Cardas Cross Power A medium diameter cord suitable for high powered pre-amps and low powered amplifiers. 1.5 meter $318.00 2.5 meter $418.00 4 meter $568.00
	Cardas Quadlink-Five C Power Quadlink is a medium size power cord which is suitable for small amplifiers or large power supply preamps, etc. 1.5 meter $234.00 2.5 meter $314.00 4 meter $434.00
	Cardas Twinlink-A Power Twinlink is a small (16 awg) power cord that is light weight and flexible. It is designed for front end components such as pre-amplifiers, CD players, turn tables, etc. 1.5 meter $156.00 2.5 meter $208.00 4 meter 286.00
	Cardas Twinlink-C7 Power The Cardas TwinLink "C7" is fitted with the small two pin connector found on some CD/DVD/DSS receivers as well as some large screen and plasma displays. Unleash the performance! Get rid off that "cheesy" manufacturer supplied power cord. 1.5 meter $156.00 2.5 meter $208.00 4 meter $286.00

Phono Cables and Cartridges

Cardas Golden Reference Phono

Highly articulate, maximum detail. "Golden Section", Matched Propagation, reference design and construction.

Shield Type:Double
Conductor Type:
Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

1.25 meter $772.00

Cardas Neutral Reference Phono

 
The reference cable in many systems. "Golden Section", Matched Propagation, reference design and construction. 
Shield Type: Double 
Conductor Type: Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

1.25 meter $416.00

Cardas Golden Cross Phono


Warm and musical. Our most popular phono cable. "Golden Section", Crossfield design and construction.

Shown with a right angle DIN plug. Available with a straight or right angle DIN plug.

Outside Diameter:
.415
Dielectric Type:
Teflon®, AirRCA Capacitance:
26.4 pf/ft
XLR Capacitance:
16 pf/ft
Discrete Conductors:
174
Cable AWG:
16.5
Shield Type:
Double

Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

1.25 meter $661.00

Cardas Cross Phono 
Very popular. "Golden Section, Crossfield design and construction.

Shown with a straight DIN plug. Available with a straight or right angle DIN plug.

Outside Diameter:
.415
Dielectric Type:
Teflon®, AirRCA Capacitance:
26.4 pf/ft
XLR Capacitance:
16 pf/ft
Discrete Conductors:
136
Cable AWG:
17.5
Shield Type:
Double
Conductor Type:
Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield, Pure Copper Litz

1.25 meter $394.00

CPIB ST

CPTB RT

Cardas CPIB $134
Phono Interface Box, billet aluminum, black anodized. 2 female RCAs, 2 grounding posts.

Cardas CPTB ST $270
Phono Interface Box with 12" custom Cardas phono lead, straight DIN.

Cardas CPTB RT $327.50
Phono Interface Box with 12" custom Cardas phono lead, right angle DIN.

Cardas CPTB Naim $270
Naim Interface Box with 12" custom Cardas lead, straight DIN

Cardas Myrtle Heart

With its Copper wound, square Ruby jewel plate, is a highly evolved cartridge that is extremely tough and reliable, as well as being one of the most musically pleasing of all cartridges. Its vented Myrtlewood body is a unique vibration damper for resonance control.

The latest Cardas cartridges are the Myrtle Heart and the Myrtle Silver Heart. They are highly evolved cartridges built on a unique Benz chassis. A well seasoned Myrtle Heart cartridge performs well at a high input impedance of 47 k, if the system is quiet. A lower impedance of 500-1.5 k works if the system tends to hum or the cartridge is not broken-in. The Myrtle Heart has a standard output of 0.3 mV, which is within the capability of most modern high quality pre-amps.

The character of the Cardas Myrtle Heart is lasting musicality. It is well engineered, strong and majestic. It brings the lasting luxury of detailed, life like music.

Myrtle Heart Specifications:

Body: Machined Vented Myrtlewood
Cantilever: Solid Boron rod, 0.28 mm diameter
Stylus: Nude line-contact diamond, mirror polished
Stylus Tip Radius: 5 x 120 µm
Vertical Tracking Angle: 20-22 degrees
Coil: Square Ruby jewel plate, Copper wire
Weight: 9.1 grams
Output Voltage: 0.3 mV @ 3.54 cm/s
Internal Impedance: 45 ohms
Frequency Response: 10-50,000 Hz ± 1 dB
Channel Balance: Better than 0.5 dB
Channel Separation: Better than 35 dB @ 1 kHz
Tracking Ability @ 315 Hz with a tracking force of 2 grams: >80 µm
Dynamic Compliance: 15 µm/mN
Recommended Loading: 500-47,000 ohms
Optimum Tracking Force: 1.8-2.0 grams
Recommended Tone arm Mass: Medium to high
Recommended Break-in period: 40 hours
Warranty: 2 years

Specifications subject to change without notice.

The Cardas Myrtle Heart body is made from America's most beautiful hardwood, the legendary Myrtle tree. Rarest of all woods, this symmetrical, broadleaf, evergreen Myrtle grows o