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Headphone Cables Bring Your Headphones To The Next Level Around the turn of the century, Angela Cardas was an announcer at a radio station in Albany, Oregon. She used Sennheiser HD600 headphones, and due to constant abuse that headphones go through in the broadcasting world, she found herself going through cables several times a year.Finally, she said to her father, George Cardas, "Hey, you make cables. Can't you make a headphone cable for me?" So George went to work developing a headphone cable. What he came up with was not only more durable, but to her delight, it also made the headphones sound even better.That R&D project turned into the first Cardas Headphone cable. And launched what has become an entire product line here at Cardas Audio. Parsec Headphone Clear Reflection Headphone Clear Headphone Clear Beyond Headphone Adapters & Interconnects Where To Buy Parsec Headphone has all the legendary benefits Cardas is known for: richness, warmth, detail, non fatiguing, musical, etc. The cable is very flexible and the rubber jacket slides nicely without snagging your clothing. The shielded star-quad design is one of our most versatile and successful products, very similar to our original headphone cable introduced back in 2003. Standard Terminations: Cardas 1/4” stereo and Sennheiser HD650. There are too many headphone and amp options available to list them all. Design/Construction: Conductors: Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in a PFA jacket. Geometry: Shielded Star-Quad 4 conductor, bound together in carbon impregnated FEP tape. Super flexible Alcryn rubber jacket. Gauge: 4x23.5 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.204”/5.21mm Order Form Parsec Parsec Headphone Reflection Headphone builds upon the successes from the more expensive dual mono geometry of Clear Headphone Cable. Matched Propagation conductors help to achieve very well balanced performance. Completely neutral and highly dynamic, a great match for virtually any headphone. Better detail, improved dynamics, and available with virtually any headphone connector on the market. Design/Construction: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in PTFE tape wrapped jacket. Geometry: Concentrically wound two conductor flanked by anti-static fibers. Braided nylon outer jacket. Gauge: 8X25.5 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.180”/4.57mm Order Form Reflection Reflection Headphone Clear Clear Headphone Cable We took the Clear speaker cable and scaled it down to work for only the best headphones on the planet. This is a dual mono run (two completely isolated cables for left and right) just like a pair of speaker cables. Perfect for balanced or single ended operation. Completely neutral, detailed, with life like dynamics. This cable helps you to forget about the headphones and get lost in the music. Standard Terminations: Cardas 1/4” stereo and Sennheiser HD800. There are too many options available to list them all. Please contact us to learn about the newest additions to our large selection of headphone terminations. Design/Construction: Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in an FEP tape wrapped jacket. Geometry: Dual mono twisted pair conductors with anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with carbon impregnated PTFE tape wrap. Outer layer uses PTFE air-tubes scaled 1.618 times larger than the core tubes to suspend the composite shield of 42 AWG tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal carrying conductors. Finished in an ultra soft extruded TPR jacket. Gauge: 8x26.5 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.170”/4.31mm Order Form Beyond Clear Beyond Headphone Cable One of our most challenging and extensive R&D projects has finally come to fruition. The Clear Beyond Headphone Cable project began due to the prodding from a handful of loyal customers who wanted to see us push the envelope, and outdo our vener able Clear Headphone Cable. This was no small task, and took several years. Clear Headphone Cable required the development of the first miniaturized concentricMatched Propagation Conductor, which presented challenges in both production and termination. Once those were conquered, we had a cable that expanded the performance of every headphone on which we tried it. But the idea of taking it to the next step was daunting. We began, naturally, by looking at ways to improve the conductor. Taking cues from Clear Beyond Interconnect, we refined the stranding and braiding, creating a finer arrangement of Grade 1 Ultra Pure Cardas Copper wire. This yielded notable improvements, but we knew we could take it further by doing something we’ve never done before - adding silver. Our all new Hybrid Metallurgy Matched Propagation Conductor features a 30 awg strand of Cardas Grade 1 Silver Wire, in addition to the many improve- ments we’ve made from the starting point of Clear Headphone Cable. Theresults are spectacular. As with Clear Headphone, Clear Beyond Headphone has two separate cables, one for each channel. Braided blue & black thread, and joined together with beautiful hardware to give it “the look” it deserves. Standard Termination: There are too many options available to list them all. Please contact us to learn about the newest additions to our large selection of headphone terminations. Design/Construction : Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. 30 AWG Grade 1 Silver core. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in an PTFE tape wrapped jacket. Geometry: Concentrically wound two conductor flanked by anti-static fibers. Braided nylon outer jacket with copper plated hardware. Gauge: 8x25.5 AWG + 4x30 AWG (17.5 AWG per polarity) Outside Diameter: 0.182”/4.63mm Adapters & Interconnects Adapters We offer a variety of portable audio adapters and interconnects, for connecting premium personal audio components with quality Cardas cable. Part numbers: P8.8 for HPI-A 1/4" Female to 1/8" Male adapter P42.73 for GRQ-A, 1/8" Female to 1/4" Male adapter P8.7 for HPI-6, 6" 1/8" 90º to 1/8" 90º Interconnect P8.3 for HPI-12, 12" 1/8" 90º to 1/8" 90º Interconnect P8.4 for HPI-18, 18" 1/8" Straight to 1/8" Straight Interconnect 1/8" Female to 1/4" Male GRQ-A, P42.73 HPI 12" P8.3 1/4" Female to 1/8" Male P8.8 1/8" Female to 1/4" Male GRQ-A, P42.73 1/3

Frequently asked questions about Cardas products. Are spades better than bananas? Is XLR better than RCA? Does cable length matter? Do we make custom cables? Why do we use rhodium over silver plating? How long do Cardas cables last? What kind of copper does Cardas use? All of these & more are addressed. Frequently Asked Questions We field questions over the phone and via email all day long. This page contains an amalgam of some of the questions we get. Spades vs Bananas ? Spades provide a superior electrical & physical connection. Bananas making changing cables easier. And some plastic-encased binding posts make using spades difficult to impossible. Bananas wear out, especially when they’re plugged & unplugged a lot. Spades basically last forever. Bananas may be preferable to HiFi dealers, as they make cable comparison demos easier. End-users are better off using spades whenever possible. RCA vs XL R? If you’re connecting two components that both have both choices, go with XLR. It can be sonically advantageous sometimes , and rarely if ever detrimental. If you're connecting components in which one has RCA only, and the other has both XLR and RCA, use RCA. Don't use an adapter just so you can take advantage of the XLR jacks on one piece of gear. You can only get the (possible) benefits of a balanced (XLR) output with a pure XLR to XLR connection. What does single-wire, bi-wire, and shotgun bi-wire mean? These are all speaker-cable terms. A single wire speaker cable has a positive & negative connector (spade or banana) on each end of the cable. A bi-wire speaker cable has a positive & negative connector on the amp-end, and on the speaker end, two positives, and two negatives. One set goes to the low-frequency binding posts on the speaker, and the other pair goes to the high-frequency posts. A shotgun bi-wire is actually two cables, which are joined on the amp end. So that you have entirely separate speaker cables going to the lows and highs on the speaker. I've heard the above terms used differently. So have we. But if you're inquiring about Cardas speaker cables, that's how we use the terms. Do you make custom cables? In short, yes. But that can mean many different things. In order of the simplest meaning, to the most complicated: 1. An unusually terminated cable can be considered custom. Such as an interconnect that goes from XLR to RCA. Or a power cable that uses a Neutrik Speakon connector instead of a typical wall plug. 2. A cable for a very specific application, such as a power umbilical that goes from an outboard power supply to a tube-preamp, using proprietary multi-pin connectors, and a bulk cable that we already make. 3. A cable of your own design, using Cardas copper, manufactured by Cardas to your specifications, with a minimum order of 2000 feet. All of these are possible. Just let us know what you need. Contact Brian Von Bork at 541-347-2484 to discuss. Should I go with l ong speaker cables, or long interconnects? If you have the option, go with long interconnects instead of long speaker cables. Interconnects cost less per foot (or per meter, if you're in the civilized world). And a really long interconnect will affect system performance less than a really long speaker cable. But sometimes you don't have the option, and you just gotta go with a long speaker cable. And that's fine. Do some cables need to be a specific, or minimum length? Some people argue that power and/or digital cables need to be a specific length, or a minimum length. We've read the forums in which these arguments are put forth. We're unpersuaded. The perfect length for any cable is long enough to comfortably span between components, but not so long that you buy more cable than you need. NOTE: Be caution about buying a cable that's just long enough. A cable that's just long enough usually turns out to be just not long enough. Does a pair of cables need to be the same length? Ideally, yes. We will make you an uneven pair if you want it, but you're always better off - in terms of sonic performance - with a matched pair. We strongly recommend avoiding wildly disparate lengths, such as a 1-meter left channel cable, and a 5-meter right channel cable. We'll do it, but we don't think it's a good idea. And if the length difference is minor, just get the matched length pair. Can I buy just a single cable, such as a single interconnect or speaker c able. Yes. But my d ealer says you only sell interconnects & speaker cables in pairs. They're wrong. Our price book does only list typically paired cables, such as speaker & interconnect cables, as pairs. But we'll gladly sell you a single interconnect or speaker cable. I can't find the cable I want , or the specific length or termination I want on my dealer's website. We offer more options than any dealer can be expected to show, or have in stock. If your online dealer's site doesn't show a particular option, you'll probably have to call or email them. All Cardas cable dealers have access to our entire product line. The fancy boutique HiFi shop in the rich part of town that sells Clear Beyond Speaker cable can order a Cardas female RCA jack for you. The online dealer that only shows standard lengths & terminations on their website can also get you an unusual length & termination. What is the capacitance (o r inductance, resistance, etc.) per foot of a specific cable? Contact us by email with the model of cable you're curious about, and the length you need to know the measurement for. We'll measure a cable of that length here at the shop, and let you know. How do measurements (capacitance, etc.) affect a cable’s sound? Minimally, if at all. There are a variety of values that can be measured using a multi-meter, an oscilloscope, and various other devices. But none of them will tell you anything about how the cable is going to sound. And a lot of the conventional wisdom touted on audio forums is inaccurate - we know, you’re shocked 😂. There are neutral, extremely accurate cables with high capacitance values. There are cables that measure nearly identically, and sound nothing alike. Our most accurate interconnect, Clear Beyond , has twice the capacitance of our second most accurate interconnect. We’re happy to provide measurements if you're curious. But understand that buying a cable based on capacitance (or any other value) is like choosing a meal at a restaurant based on weight. A steak and a salad can weigh the same. Weight alone tells you nothing about what you'll get. And there is no way to measure or quantify the taste of food. Why are your cables blue ? My wife says it clashes with the decor and won't let me have them in the house. That sounds controlling and manipulative. Blink three times if you need help. Can I mi x & match within the Cardas product lines? Yes. You can use a Clear Sky speaker cable with Parsec or Clear Cygnus interconnects, and a Clear Beyond power cable. Or whatever. People do that all the time. There is no need to stay within a specific product line. Can I use a Cardas cable in a system that already has non-Cardas cables. Such as a Cardas speaker cable with (other brand) interconnects. Of course. Our cables play well with each other, and with other brands. As a general rule, If it sounds good and nothing breaks, go with it. How does a Cardas cable compare to another brand's cable? That's really a question for your dealer. When posed with such a question, we're faced with a quandary. Do we go for the low hanging fruit, and tell you that obviously our cable is better? Or do we decline to answer? There are a lot of other cables out there. We haven't tried them all. We're kinda focused on our own thing. It would be like asking the Beatles if their music was better than The Rolling Stones. Asking BMW if they make better cars than Mercedes. Asking Rolex if they make better watches than Omega. The answer you get will tell you more about the graciousness of the answerer than anything else. And we're obviously biased. We think there are a lot of good reasons to buy a Cardas cable. Sound being the main one. But there are many other reasons, which you can read about all over this site. When we have compared our cables to other brands, we've never felt that ours lost the shootout. And that's all we'll say on the matter. What is meant by "musicality"? For us, musicality is a spectrum that spans from "barely listenable" to "I can't stop listening". As an example of the former, your smart phone has speakers. You can pull up Spotify, and play a low bitrate MP3 of your favorite song on your phone's speakers. You'll recognize the song. But will it move you? Will you feel it? If you're into high performance audio, the answer is "no". Because the tiny speakers built into your phone aren't capable of sounding musical. On the other hand, a decent stereo system, properly set up in the room, playing your favorite song from a high quality digital file or an analog source will move you. You'll connect with it. You'll feel it. You'll experience the emotional message contained within. You might even tap your feet, or get up and dance. You might shed a tear. This is because a nice stereo system is musical. That's what we mean by "musical" and "musicality". And the right cables - Cardas or otherwise - will improve upon the musicality of a system. What will I experience with Cardas (or any decent) cables? A good cable will not fix a bad system. And never build a system based on the cables. Work the other way around. Curate the best gear you can. Set it up properly . And then chose the appropriate cables for the system, based on the gear you have, and considering that gear's strengths and shortcomings - as well as the room in which it is placed. A good cable, like the rest of the components, makes the system sound better. You'll get deeper, tighter bass. Stronger mid-range. More high frequency extension without harshness. Spatial imaging - the sense that the music extends beyond the speakers - improves. A bad cable will make the system sound thin and brittle. Bass is muddy. The midrange is lifeless. The high frequencies are either lacking, or overly accentuated and unpleasant. Your wife tells you that something doesn't sound right. Because she has better hearing than you. #truth. Unless you are the wife. In which case, did you realize your husband doesn't have the same ability to hear high frequencies as you? W hy are all of your con nectors plated with rhodium over silver? This is a tried and true plating method that results in a beautiful finish that is durable, highly conductive, and sounds great in audio applications. There are thousands of Cardas connectors plated this way going back over 35 years, that still sound & look as good as new today. Bare copper is a great contact material, but is oxidizes quickly. And copper oxide is not a good conductor. We do sell some bare copper parts, but we generally suggest plated parts unless you enjoy spending quality time with steel wool on a regular basis. Gold plated parts seem like a great idea. Unfortunately, the vast majority of gold plated parts (like 99.9999% of them) have a magnetic nickel under-plate, to add shine to the gold, and to prevent the base metal from leeching through the gold plate. This results in a connector that is inferior to both rhodium/silver and bare copper. A true hard/thick gold plate, without nickel underneath, is extremely expensive - we just received a quote for pure/thick gold plate on some parts and it was $900 per connector. NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS EACH. **OUR COST**. So yeah, your gold plated connectors have nickel underneath, and that's not so great. Did we mention that we suggest rhodium over silver? What kind of copper is in Cardas Cables. We use our own Cardas Copper, produced using our own proprietary method developed by George Cardas over 35 years ago. Crosslink & 101 speaker use Cardas Grade 2 copper. All of our other cables use Cardas Ultra Pure Grade 1. Many other high-end manufacturers, and scientists at laboratories around the world also use Ultra Pure Cardas Grade 1 for its superior electrical and thermal conductivity. Read more about Cardas Copper here. Is Cardas copper Oxy gen free (OFHC)? We're pretty sure all copper in the audio industry is OFHC. There was a time when Oxygen free copper was cutting edge, but now it's all OFHC. The $20 interconnects at Best Buy are probably OFHC. Seeking out OFHC copper cables is like seeking out a car that's been NHTSA certified, or meat that's USDA certified. It's a bare minimum, and a given, that audio grade copper is OFHC.. Is Cardas copper OCC? Our nearest equivalent is Grade 2, found in 101 Speaker & Crosslink. Our higher end cables (from Iridium to Clear Beyond) all use Cardas Grade 1 Ultra Pure copper. On many occasions, our copper has been compared to OCC by manufacturers and laboratories seeking the best quality copper, and to the best of our knowledge, Cardas Grade 1 has never failed to win out. Click here to see photomicrography images of standard copper, OCC copper, and Cardas Copper. Do you make silver cables? We made a silver speaker cable once and we didn't like how it sounded. It now collects dust in storage. Eventually we'll strip out & sell the silver, and send somebody's kid to an Ivy League university with the proceeds. We do make silver wire for other manufactures but we barely use it ourselves. We have found that with a sophisticated design, a copper cable will match or even outperform a silver cable, at a fraction of the cost. Our Clear Beyond Headphone Cable incorporates a single strand of Cardas Silver in each conductor, with multiple strands of Cardas Copper. What is "Matched Propagation"? The subject of George's US Patent 7,674,973, Matched Propagation solves an age old problem with transmission line conductors dating to the early days of the telephone. You can read more here , but here's a summary: The audio signal travels through a cable at basically the speed of light. The dielectric (surrounding) materials charge and discharge at about 70% the speed of light. This mismatch in speed results in a loss of intelligibility. In a Matched Propagation conductor, each strand of wire is exactly the same length, and twisted at a pitch that makes each strand 30% longer than the cable itself. We're slowing down the signal to match that of the dielectrics. This solves the intelligibility issues that early telephone engineers faced, and that causes a degradation in sound in otherwise highly articulate audio systems. The telephone companies installed coil boxes on the cables to address the issue, but the was an after-the-fact solution. The Cardas Matched Propagation solution solves the problem within the cable, every inch of the way. Such that the loss of intelligibility never happens in the first place. Should I use a cable burn-in or break-in device? In our experience, these are ineffective at best. We can't speak for other brands. Perhaps there are cables that respond well to the sine waves & square waves being run through them for hours. We have found that Cardas cables break in faster - and better - by playing music through them. If you have a cable burner at home, you might be able to use it to expedite break-in. But you'll have to be extremely quick about transferring the cables from the burner to the system. Like, superhuman quick. If the break-in device is elsewhere, such as your dealer, by the time your get the broken-in cables home, they're not anymore. There are two primary aspects to cable break-in. One is the building of a uniform charge in the conductors and dielectrics. This charge is almost entirely lost the moment a cable is remove from the system (or break-in device). The other is physical, as the internal components in the cable relax from being coiled for packaging and shipping. Cable burners can do nothing to speed up the process of physically relaxing the internal components, and the charge they build up in the cable doesn't last when going from the burner to the stereo. There really isn't any need to fret over cable break-in time. It takes, at the most 200 hours. Usually half that. That's just a few days. Days go by fast, and they never top coming. Just hook up your cables, leave the stereo running, and enjoy. What if I buy a Cardas cable, but eventually I ch ange my system and I need different connectors. We can re-terminate your Cardas cables with the connectors you need. Learn more here . What is the warranty on Cardas cables? Lifetime. How long does a Cardas cable last? Forever. Litz conductors have a protective enamel coating on every strand of copper. Among other benefits, this prevents the copper from degrading due to oxidation. Since Cardas cables will never oxidize, they last forever. And if they don't for some reason, we have a lifetime warranty. So bam, you're back to it lasting forever. Put it in your will. How do I solder to your connectors? Click here How do I work with your chassis wire or bulk cable? Click here How do I get an update on my order statu s? 1. Dealers & distributors, please contact info@cardas.com . 2. If you placed an order through a dealer or distributor, please contact them for a status update. We aren't able to cross reference the end-user's name with the dealer through whom the product was ordered. In other words, if John Smith orders a Cardas cable from Big City Hifi Shop, and then he calls us to ask for an update, we have to contact Big City Hifi Shop and ask them which of their recent orders are intended for John Smith. You'll get an update a lot faster by going direct to your dealer. Why are you located in Bandon, Oregon Because it never gets hot here, and bad traffic is a tourist slowing down to take in the view. Back in 1992, the lease on the facility that housed Cardas Audio in Upland, California (near Los Angeles) was up for renewal. before signing a new lease, George & Darcy Cardas took a drive north along the California and Oregon coast, seeking out a new home for the company. When they arrived in Bandon, they knew they had found it. So they moved the company and most of the staff to Oregon. What's George up to these days? World travel. Golf. Bicycling. Driving electric cars. George does what he wants. Have a question you don't see answe red above? Send us an email

Cardas produces a variety of products specifically for turntables, including our Myrtle Heart Cartridge, DIN plugs, cartridge clips, tonearm wire, and headshell leads. And of course our famous Frequency Sweep & Burn-in LP. Turntable Items Upgrade Your Analog Playback System Phono Cartridge DIN Connectors Phono Boxes Headshell Leads Ground Wire Tonearm Leads Cartridge Clips 34X4 Clear Tonearm Wire 33X4 Clear Tonearm Wire Phono Cables Where To Buy Cartridge Myrtle Heart Cartridge The Cardas Myrtle Heart and Myrtle Silver Heart are highly evolved cartridges built on a unique Benz chassis. A well seasoned Cardas cartridge performs well at a high input impedance of 47k on a quiet system. A lower impedance of 500-1.5k works if the system tends to hum or the cartridge is not broken-in. These cartridges have a standard output of 0.3mV. Specifications: Body: Machined Vented Myrtlewood Cantilever: Solid Boron rod, 0.28 mm diameter Stylus: Nude line-contact diamond, mirror polished Stylus Tip Radius: 5x 120 um Vertical Tracking Angle: 20-22 degrees Coil: Square Ruby jewel plate, Copper wire or Silver wire Weight: 9.1 grams (copper), 9.5 grams (silver) Output Voltage: 0.3 mV @ 3.54 cm/s Internal Impedance: 45 ohms (copper), 30 ohms (silver) 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: >80um Dynamic Compliance: 15 um/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 Part numbers: P31.7 for Copper wound P31.8 for Silver wound DIN 5-Pin DIN Connectors Cardas Audio offers 6 different DIN connectors. DIN connectors are sold as an OEM/DIY part, and are also terminated onto the source-end of our phono cables and phono boxes. All of our DIN connectors feature gold plated brass contact surfaces, mounted in white Delrin. Our premium S-DIN (straight) and R-DIN (right-angle) have black anodized aluminum housings. Our economy model S-DIN-E has a black Delrin outer barrel. The DIN portion in all 3 models can be rotated to any orientation. The DIN connector alone can be purchased as the TIDP. Our male DIN connectors include the M-DIN, and the M-DIN-R for Rega tonearms. Part numbers: P34.13 for S-DIN (Straight DIN) P34.14 for R-DIN (Right Angle DIN) P34.17 for S-DIN-E (Economy Straight DIN) P34.12 for TIDP (Female w/o body) P34.3 for M-DIN (Male DIN w/o body) P34.16 for M-DIN-R (Male DIN with Rega sleeve) Female DIN pinout R-DIN P34.14 M-DIN-R P34.16 Female DIN pinout 1/7 Box Phono Boxes Aluminum housing, black anodized with Cardas logo engraved on the top. Cardas 4x24 With Shield internal wire and Cardas solder. Cardas DIN on a 12” flexible lead that won’t interfere with suspended tables. Dual female RCA outputs and ground screws. This box allows the use of standard interconnects with your high performance analog rig. Part numbers: P31.25 for CPTB ST (box with straight DIN) P31.24 for CPTB RT (box with right-angle DIN) P31.22 for CPIB (DIY "make your own" phono box) CPTP RT P31.24 CPTB ST P31.25 CPIB P31.22 CPTP RT P31.24 1/3 HSL Headshell Leads Description: Set of four 1.5” long headshell leads made with our standard 33 AWG or top-of-the-line Clear 34 AWG tonearm wire. Factory terminated with Cardas PCC ER (silver/rhodium) or PCC ER (gold plated) cartridge clips. Part numbers: P31.44 for Clear 34 AWG Headshell Leads P31.16 for 33 AWG PCC ER Headshell Leads P31.15 for 33 AWG PCC EG Headshell Leads Tonearm Leads Tonearm Leads 24”/60.96cm long 33x4 or our flagship Clear 34x4 tonearm wires factory terminated with Cardas PCC ER at one end and tinned with Cardas solder at the other so it can easily be terminated to whatever you need. For more information about Cardas tonearm wire, click here . Termination: PCC ER to tinned leads Part numbers: P31.40 for Clear 34 AWG Tonearm Leads P31.34 for 33 AWG Tonearm Leads Clips Cartridge Clips PCC ER P31.18 PCC EG P31.27 PCC ER P31.18 1/2 Set of four cartridge clips. Fits most cartridge pins and tonearm pins (1mm and 1.2mm). Solderable end with flexible tip to grip pins. Base metal: High copper content brass Plating: Silver/rhodium (PCC ER) or gold (PCC EG) Termination: Solder Part numbers: P31.18 for PCC ER (Silver/Rhodium plated) P31.27 for PCC EG (Gold plated) 34x4 AWG Clear Tonearm Wire 34X4 Clear It's expensive and it's a pain to work with. Let's get that out of the way first. But this is our highest performing tonearm wire. Neutral and transparent, with holographic imaging. We believe our 34 AWG tonearm wire is the finest available anywhere. For more information about Cardas tonearm wire, click here . Instead of a rubber or PVC jacket, this wire has a "served" jacket, which is a twist of microfibers surrounding the copper conductor. Preparing this wire requires a special technique which is detailed in the video below. We highly recommend that you watch it first. Part number: C9.27 33X4 Tonearm 33X4 AWG Tonearm Wire Description: Multi-stranded tonearm wire, in a braid of four 33 AWG multi stranded conductors. A nice upgrade for any tonearm. For more information about Cardas tonearm wire, click here . Part number: C9.18

No compromise, ultra high performance audio cables. Intended for the ultimate high-end systems, properly set up, in perfect listening rooms. Clear Beyond "A friend brought his Clear Beyond speaker cable over and insisted I try it with my Alexx V’s. I was reluctant. I was using the ‘correct’ cable (according to my dealer) for the speaker. But to appease my friend, I gave the Cardas cable a try. I was immediately blown away. I lost no detail, but gained so much body and fullness. I had no idea what these speakers were capable of. I’m now the proud owner of my own pair of Beyonds and I’ve never listened to my system so much.” -S. Richards, Lake Forest, IL Clear Beyond Interconnect Clear Beyond Speaker Clear Beyond Power Clear Beyond Power XL Where To Buy << Cables by Product Line Clear Beyond Phono Clear Beyond Phono X2 Clear Beyond Headphone Choosing A Cable FAQ Clear >> Interconnect Clear Beyond Interconnect Clear Beyond Interconnect, our ultimate flagship interconnect and a marvel of modern cable design, features our most advanced Matched Propagation Conductors. Clear Beyond Interconnect brings noteworthy improvements in spatial imaging, dynamics, and low frequency impact while retaining the classic Cardas musicality. Clear Beyond Interconnect builds on over 30 years of Cardas Audio’s relentless dedication to the perfection of high performance cables. Superior shielding and advanced air-tube suspension geometry result in an O.D. of .511”, which necessitates the use of our XRCA 13 adaptor for single-ended termination, and a re-designed CG XLR for balanced cables. More than anything, Clear Beyond Interconnect is musical. Tonal balance is completely neutral with unsurpassed speed and transparency. Each pair is made to order and hand terminated only by our most experienced technicians. Standard Terminations: Cardas SRCA or CG XLR. Design/Construction: Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, ultra fine Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions and range from 47 AWG to 39 AWG. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in ultra thing extruded PTFE jacket. Geometry: Star-Quad 4 conductors with anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with carbon impregnated PTFE tape wrap. Outer layer uses PTFE air-tubes scaled 1.618 times larger than the core tubes to suspend the composite shield of tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal carrying conductors. Finished in an ultra soft extruded TPR jacket. Gauge: 4x26.5 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.511”/13mm Speaker Performance: Clear Based on the Clear speaker cable and developed to go beyond reference performance in cost no object systems where the speakers require large amounts of current flow. Clear Beyond speaker is absolutely neutral and transparent. Perfectly balanced with articulate lows and delicate highs. Amazing dynamics with zero compression. This cable is like running two pairs of Clear Speaker inside one jacket and can be internally bi-wired or bi-amped. Standard Terminations: Cardas spades or bananas, compression forged using 10,000psi Design/Construction: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions ranging from ultra fine 41 AWG to 25 AWG. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in an FEP tape wrapped jacket. Geometry: Concentrically wound eight conductor with anti- static PTFE air tubes and a flexible TPR outer jacket. Gauge: 8x10.5 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.934”/23.72mm See how we perform Clear Beyond Speaker Cable's solder-less forged terminations: Clear Beyond Speaker Clear Beyond Power Clear Beyond Power Designed to take current delivery and power filtration to the next level... Clear Beyond Power takes the “bigger is better” approach. Larger conductors deliver more power and our largest filter scrubs the power line clean. Don’t let the size fool you, it’s right at home powering front end components and giant mono block amplifiers. Completely neutral and transparent. Standard Terminations: Soldered and crimped Cardas E-5 premium power plugs with silver/rhodium plated solid copper contacts. Terminated by hand in Bandon, Oregon. Design/Construction: Conductors: Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free tin plated copper, gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in a PTFE jacket. Geometry: Double shielded with tin plated copper and magnet wire. Twisted triad mixed with PVC air tubes bound with FEP tape wrap. Super flexible TPR outer jacket. Gauge: 3x10 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.650”16.51mm Clear Beyond Power XL Clear Beyond Power XL To create Clear Beyond Power XL, we took our very popular Clear Beyond Power, and scaled everything up. Bigger conductors, better shielding and improved noise filtering. We then added yet another level of noise filtration, extending the path to ground to three times the length of the cable itself through a simple and graceful geometry that could only come from the mind of George Cardas. This is our most sophisticated power cable ever, and is designed to provide the largest, most power hungry amplifiers with clean, high current, while also giving sensitive source components the stable, clear and noise free power they require for the absolute highest fidelity. Terminated with our all new premium Cardas E-5 connectors, featuring silver/rhodium plated copper contact surfaces, Clear Beyond Power XL is designed for the most demanding electronics. Standard Terminations: Soldered and crimped Cardas E-5 premium power plugs with silver/ rhodium plated solid copper contacts. Terminated by hand in Bandon, Oregon. Design/Construction: Conductors: Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free tin plated copper, gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in a TPE jacket. Each conductor has multiple lay lengths and has it’s own shield. Geometry: Entire cable is double shielded with tin plated copper and magnet wire. Twisted triad mixed with PVC air tubes bound with FEP tape wrap. Super flexible TPR outer jacket. Filtration: A torodial ground filter is built into the termination and works in unison with a ground leg extension system. Clear Beyond Phono Clear Beyond Phono Clear Beyond Phono, a marvel of modern cable design, features our most advanced Matched Propagation Conductors. Clear Beyond Phono brings noteworthy improvements in spatial imaging, dynamics, and low frequency impact while retaining the classic Cardas musicality. Clear Beyond Phono builds on over 30 years of Cardas Audio’s relentless dedication to the perfection of high performance cables. More than anything, Clear Beyond Phono is musical. Tonal balance is completely neutral with unsurpassed speed and transparency. Each is made to order and hand terminated only by our senior technicians. Custom terminations including Cardas R-DIN and SME 90° DIN connections are available. Standard Terminations: Cardas S-DIN to SRCA or RCA to RCA. Hand soldered in Bandon, Oregon. Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, ultra fine Grade 1, 99.9999% pure OFHC copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions and range from 47 AWG to 39 AWG. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in ultra thin extruded PTFE jacket. Geometry: Star-Quad 4 conductors with anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with carbon impregnated PTFE tape wrap. Outer layer uses PTFE air-tubes scaled 1.618 times larger than the core tubes to suspend the composite shield of tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal carrying conductors. Finished in an ultra soft extruded TPR jacket. Gauge: 4x26.5 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.511”/13mm Clear Beyond Dual Phono has been a “secret menu item” for a while. We were asked to prepare a pair of Clear Beyond Interconnects for use with a 5-pin DIN tonearm in an extreme analog system being shown at the Munich High End Show. Then word spread, and those in the know fell in love with it. Now Clear Beyond Dual Phono has escaped into the marketplace. A single run of Clear Beyond Interconnect, with multiple shields, and eight 26.5 AWG Matched Propagation Conductors, is a top performing phono cable. Custom terminations including Cardas R-DIN and SME 90° DIN connections are available. Standard Terminations: Cardas S-DIN to SRCA. Hand terminated in Bandon, Oregon. Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, ultra fine Grade 1, 99.9999% pure OFHC copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions and range from 47 AWG to 39 AWG. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in ultra thin extruded PTFE jacket. Geometry: Star-Quad 4 conductors with anti-static LDPE air- tubes bound with carbon impregnated PTFE tape wrap. Outer layer uses PTFE air-tubes scaled 1.618 times larger than the core tubes to suspend the composite shield of tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal carrying conductors. Finished in an ultra soft extruded TPR jacket. Gauge: 8x26.5 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.511”/13mm Beyond Phono X2 Clear Beyond Phono X2 Headphone One of our most challenging and extensive R&D projects has finally come to fruition. The Clear Beyond Headphone Cable project began due to the prodding from a handful of loyal customers who wanted to see us push the envelope, and outdo our vener- able Clear Headphone Cable. This was no small task, and took several years. Clear Headphone Cable required the development of the first miniaturized concentricMatched Propagation Conductor, which presented challenges in both production and termination. Once those were conquered, we had a cable that expanded the performance of every headphone on which we tried it. But the idea of taking it to the next step was daunting. We began, naturally, by looking at ways to improve the conductor. Taking cues from Clear Beyond Interconnect, we refined the stranding and braiding, creating a finer arrangement of Grade 1 Ultra Pure Cardas Copper wire. This yielded notable improvements, but we knew we could take it further by doing something we’ve never done before - adding silver. Our all new Hybrid Metallurgy Matched Propagation Conductor features a 30 awg strand of Cardas Grade 1 Silver Wire, in addition to the many improve- ments we’ve made from the starting point of Clear Headphone Cable. Theresults are spectacular. As with Clear Headphone, Clear Beyond Headphone has two separate cables, one for each channel. Braided blue & black thread, and joined together with beautiful hardware to give it “the look” it deserves. Standard Termination: There are too many options available to list them all. Please contact us to learn about the newest additions to our large selection of headphone terminations. Design/Construction : Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. 30 AWG Grade 1 Silver core. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in an PTFE tape wrapped jacket. Geometry: Concentrically wound two conductor flanked by anti-static fibers. Braided nylon outer jacket with copper plated hardware. Gauge: 8x25.5 AWG + 4x30 AWG (17.5 AWG per polarity) Outside Diameter: 0.182”/4.63mm Clear Beyond Headphone Cable

Cardas produces two different cable-mount power connectors, both using copper blades plated with silver and rhodium. We also offer US and Schuko wall plugs, the same ones used in the Nautilus US & EU power strips. Power Connectors Premium Cable Mount Standard Cable Mount Where To Buy US Wall Outlet Euro (Schuko) Wall Outlet Back To Parts List How To Use Cardas Connectors E-5 Power Connectors E5 The E-5 connectors were designed for large diameter power cables with heavy gauge conductors. The non-magnetic anti-resonant shell is plated and clear coated to help reject RFI/EMI noise. Not intended for use on wimpy power cables. Recommended cable diameter: 7.5mm/.29” to a maximum of 21.5mm/.84” Base metal: Beryllium copper Plating: Silver/rhodium Termination: Screw clamp Part Numbers: P10.38 for E-5 US Wall Plug P10.43 for E-5 Schuko Wall Plug P11.19 for E-5 15 Amp IEC P11.21 for E-5 20 Amp IEC E-5 US P10.38 E-5 Schuko P10.43 E-5 parts E-5 US P10.38 1/5 3455R 3455R Power Connectors Clamshell opening for easy access to terminals and a compact design to fit all types of installations. Fits cable diameters from 10mm/.39” to 18.5mm/.72” diameter. Base metal: Beryllium copper Plating: Silver/rhodium Termination: Screw clamp Part Numbers: P10.21 for 3455R US Wall Plug P10.24 for 3455R Schuko Wall Plug P11.11 for 3455R 15 Amp IEC Note - We do not offer a 20 Amp IEC in the 3455R product line 3455R US P10.21 3455R Schuko P10.24 3455R IEC P11.11 3455R US P10.21 1/3 4181US Description: US duplex power outlet with high quality copper contacts. Additional tensioning springs help to keep heavy cables from being pulled out of the plug and are designed to keep a tight grip on power blades no matter how many times you unplug and plug your cables. Can be configured as a standard outlet or can have custom grounding configurations. Base metal: Beryllium copper Plating: Silver/rhodium Termination: Standard screw clamp Part number: P10.30 4181 back side 4181 US side 4181 back side 1/2 4181US Instructions 4181US Wall Outlet 4181EU 4181EU Outlet Description: US duplex power outlet with high quality copper contacts. Additional tensioning springs help to keep heavy cables from being pulled out of the plug and are designed to keep a tight grip on power blades no matter how many times you unplug and plug your cables. Can be configured as a standard outlet or can have custom grounding configurations. The 4181EU is designed for use in power strips & power conditioners. While it is suitable for use as a wall-outlet, we do not offer mounting hardware. Base metal: Beryllium copper Plating: Silver/rhodium Termination: Standard screw clamp Part number: P10.30 4181EU side 4181EU side 1/1

When George Cardas developed the Clear interconnect cable, he realized there were no XLR connectors on the market that matched the performance potential of the cable. So he designed the Cardas CG XLR. Machined from high purity brass, with contact surfaces plated with silver and rhodium. The chassis mount version soon followed. XLR Connectors Cable Mount Where To Buy Chassis Mount Back To Parts List How To Use Cardas Connectors CGXLR CG XLR Reference level cable mount 3 pin XLR. Three piece threaded design with solder pins. Fourth solder pin connects to XLR body. Red or black O-ring channel indicator included. Fits cable up to 11mm OD. Base metal: High copper content, non-magnetic brass. Plating: Silver/rhodium Termination: Solder cups Cable opening: 11mm/0.433” This part requires solder. Click here to learn about Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder & Cardas Rosin Flux. Click here for our soldering how-to videos. Part numbers: P37.3 for CG F XLR (Female) P37.4 for CG M XLR (Male) CG XLR for gallery CG XLR for gallery 1/1 CMXLR CM XLR Reference level chassis mount 3 pin XLR. Two piece design with set screw. Convertible from PCB to solderable. Fourth solder pin connects to XLR body. Gold plated mounting cup. Base metal: High copper content, non-magnetic brass. Contact Surface: Silver/rhodium Termination: Solder cups or PCB This part requires solder. Click here to learn about Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder & Cardas Rosin Flux. Click here for our soldering how-to videos. Part numbers: P37.2 for CM F XLR (Female) P37.1 for CM M XLR (Male) cm_xlr_drawing CM XLR parts cm_xlr_drawing 1/2 CE XLR All new Cardas economy XLR. Now standard XLR termination on Crosslink , Iridium , Parsec , Sky , and Cygnus interconnect. Base metal: High copper content, non-magnetic brass. Contact Surface: Silver Termination: Solder This part requires solder. Click here to learn about Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder & Cardas Rosin Flux. Click here for our soldering how-to videos. CE XLR

We use our own male RCAs on all of our interconnect cables. They're also popular with DIY enthusiasts and other cable manufacturers. RCA Males SRCA SLVR Where To Buy GRMO GRCM Back To Parts List How To Use Cardas Connectors SRCA SRCA Male RCA Plug Top of the line, signature series, solderable male RCA with spring tensioner for uncompromising contact strength. Threaded cable entry allows the use of adapters for 11mm and 13mm cable diameters. Gold plated brass screw on outer cover with screen printed logo. Base metal: High copper content, non-magnetic brass. Contact Surface: Silver/rhodium Cable opening: 9.5mm/0.37” This part requires solder. Click here to learn about Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder & Cardas Rosin Flux. Click here for our soldering how-to videos. Part Number: P32.29 SRCA inside srca_drawing SRCA inside 1/2 GRMO GRMO Male RCA Plug High performance solderable male RCA. Gold plated screw on outer cover. Same design as the flagship SRCA but without the spring tensioner and threaded cable entry. Base metal: High copper content, non-magnetic brass. Contact Surface: Silver/rhodium Cable opening: 8.6mm/0.33” This part requires solder. Click here to learn about Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder & Cardas Rosin Flux. Click here for our soldering how-to videos. Part number: P32.9 GRMO inside gsmo_drawing GRMO inside 1/2 SLVR SLVR Male RCA Plug Description: High performance solderable male RCA. Silver plated screw on outer cover with screen printed logo. Same design as the flagship SRCA but without the spring tensioner and threaded cable entry. Base metal: High copper content, non-magnetic brass. Contact Surface: Bare Silver Cable opening: 8.6mm/0.33” This part requires solder. Click here to learn about Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder & Cardas Rosin Flux. Click here for our soldering how-to videos. Part number: P32.19 SLVR inside SLVR inside 1/1 GRCM GRCM Male RCA Plug Solderable male RCA. Gold plated screw on outer cover threads on from the back. Designed for smaller cables and applications where space is limited. A model with a smaller cable opening, the GRMO 6, is also available. Base metal: High copper content, non-magnetic brass. Contact Surface: Silver/rhodium GRCM, cable opening: 7.77mm/0.30” GRCM0-6, cable opening: 6.0mm/0.23” This part requires solder. Click here to learn about Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder & Cardas Rosin Flux. Click here for our soldering how-to videos. Part Numbers: P32.19 for GRCM P32.4 for GRCM 6 GRCM inside grcm_drawing GRCM inside 1/2

Cardas caps prevent RFI & EMI from enterring your system through unused jacks, and causing noise. RF / EMI Caps Keeping RF & EMI Noise Out Of Your System RF / EMI Caps Prevent radio frequencies and electromagnetic interference (and dust!) from entering your electronics through unused inputs & outputs. Part numbers: P35.25 for RCA caps, sold by the dozen P37.8 for XLR F (covers unused male XLR), sold in pairs P37.9 for XLR M (covers unused female XLR) sold in pairs XLR Female P37.8 XLR Male P37.9 RCA caps P32.25 XLR Female P37.8 1/3

How-to videos about soldering, including tinning Litz wire, and soldering to Cardas connectors featuring our head terminator Jesus Ornelas. How-To Videos Making Popcorn at Cardas Stripping & Tinning Litz Wire Soldering Cardas Connectors Soldering Spades CAB & CABD Bananas Soldering To A CABE Preparing 34 AWG Tonearm Wire Making Popcorn at Cardas Audio With Cardas Terminator Jeff Jenson Popcorn Stripping Soldering With Jesus, Episode 1 Stripping & Tinning Cardas Litz Wire Soldering With Jesus, Episode 2 Soldering to Cardas Connectors Connectors Soldering With Jesus, Episode 3 Soldering a Cardas Spade Spades CAB & CABD Bananas Our Premium Bananas Bananas Soldering To A CABE Banana Our Economy Banana CABE Bananas Preparing 34 AWG Clear Tonearm Wire 34 AWG

Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder, Rosin Flux Paste, and Cardas Contact Conditioner. They're supplies, because know, they run out. So you gotta re-supply. Solder & Supplies Roll Solder Bar Solder Flux Paste Contact Conditioner Where To Buy Quad Solder Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder Description: A proprietary blend of copper, silver, tin, and lead. Proprietary as in "please don't ask for the recipe because we're not telling, and we don't want it to get weird." No other solder flows as well, solidifies as uniformly, sounds as good or provides as durable and long lasting solder joints. There's a reason Quad Eutectic is considered the best in audio, and is widely used outside of our industry as well. Quad Eutectic Solder was developed in the early days of Cardas Audio when George Cardas realized that the available solders on the market - from hardware store grade to expensive silver-heavy solders - all had shortcomings that lead to degradation in sound quality & long-term reliability. He worked with an English metallurgist to arrive at the perfect blend of elements. The four elements in Qua d Eutectic Solder are in specific proportion to melt and solidify at a temperature lower than that of any of the component metals! Thus the resultant joint is contiguous from wire to connector rather than slurry - this provides a perfect and permanent connection that will never breakdown over time. Quad Eutectic Solder has a rosin core, and has a melting point of 350º F (177º C). Available on 1/4 pound and 1 pound spools. For soldering tips, check out our video series "Soldering With Jesus" , starring our head-terminator Jesus Ornelas. Please note: The label on Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder is changed on occasion. If you have a spool with a label that differs from what you see on this page, that does not mean your solder is counterfeit. As long as you buy from an authorized dealer , you're getting genuine Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder, regardless of the label. Part numbers: P41.6 for 1 pound spool P41.7 fo 1/4 pound spool Bar Solder Cardas Bar Solder Used in solder pots to tin Litz wire, we offer both leaded and lead-free bar solder. Leaded bar solder contains tin & lead, and has a melting point of 360º F (177º C). This is the same bar solder we use in the solder pots at Cardas Audio. Available in 2 pound bars. Lead-free bar solder contains tin & copper, and has a melting point of 440º F (227º C). Available in 1 pound bars. For soldering tips, check out our video series "Soldering With Jesus" , starring our head-terminator Jesus Ornelas. Part numbers: P41.1 for 2 pound leaded bar solder P41.1 for 1 pound lead-free bar solder Flux Cardas Rosin Flux Cardas Rosin Flux Solder Paste aids in the transfer of heat to help solder flow between conductor and connector. Along with Cardas Bar Solder and Quad Eutectic Solder, this flux is used for terminating cables at Cardas Audio. Part number: P41.3 for 2 oz container Contact Conditioner Cardas Contact Conditioner Cardas contact conditioner is a contact enhancer. Use in small quantities to both enhance and lubricate connections. Apply with a small brush or Q-tip to only the conductive surface. Do not apply to any non conductive components. Not for use on power cable connectors. Not recommended for use on TS, TRS, TRRRS, or any other type of multi-surface headphone plug. Cardas Contact Conditioner is not for use on power or USB plugs. In all applications, avoid over-use. Apply conditioner, then wipe off excess. Never insert a connector that is dripping with conditioner, or wet to the touch. Part number: P50.2 for 3 milliliter bottle

Manufacturer's of speakers, electronic components, and customer and DIY cables can make use of Cardas bulk cable and chassis wire in their projects. Bulk Cable & Chassis Wire Cardas bulk cable & chassis wire is sold by the foot or meter, and can be found in some of the finest equipment in our industry, including speakers and electronic components. Manufacturers and DIY enthusiasts use these products in their products & projects. Crosslink & 101 Speaker use our Grade 2 copper. All other bulk cables & chassis wire feature our Grade 1 Ultra Pure Copper. If you're not familiar with the techniques required for preparing Litz conductors, we suggest watching our series "Soldering With Jesus" , starring our head terminator Jesus Ornelas. Cable vs Wire vs Copper 101 Bulk Speaker Cable Crosslink Speaker Cable Crosslink Interconnect Cable 2X24M Mic / Instrument 2X21 Multi-Use Bulk Cable 1x21 Coax Multi-Use 4X24 Headphone / Multi-Use 2x15 Twisted Pair 2x11 Twisted Pair 33x4 Shielded Tonearm 33x4 Braided Tonearm 34 AWG Clear Tonearm Cardas Chassis Wire Copper & Silver Strand Where To Buy How To Use Litz Conductors 101 Speaker Cable Description: Two 14 AWG conductors. Ideal for an entry-level, DIY speaker cable. Also suitable for pro PA speaker systems. 101 Speaker is also sold in finished pairs. Please note that bulk speaker cable is sold by the foot, and not by the pair. If you need a 10 foot pair, you'll need to order 20 feet total. 101 Crosslink Speaker Cable Description: Four 14 AWG conductors. Ideal for entry to mid-level 2-channel and AV surround sound systems. CL2 rated for running through walls. Crosslink Speaker is also sold in finished pairs. Please note that bulk speaker cable is sold by the foot, and not by the pair. If you need a 10 foot pair, you'll need to order 20 feet total. crossink_speaker Crosslink Interconnect Cable Description: Two 20.5 AWG conductors with a shield. Perfect for entry to mid-level 2-channel & AV surround systems. Also suitable for professional PA systems. Crosslink Interconnect is also sold in finished pairs. Please note that bulk interconnect cable is sold by the foot, and not by the pair. If you need a 10 foot pair, you'll need to order 20 feet total. Crosslink IC 2X24M Mic / Instrument Cable Description: Two 23.5 AWG conductors, and two shields. This is perfect as a mic, instrument, or interconnect (XLR or RCA) in professional live or studio situations. 2X24M can be ordered in bulk, as shown here, or as a fully finished microphone or instrument cable with connectors. Contact tech support for details. This cable features Litz conductors, which require tinning. Please watch the video at this link if you're not familiar with Litz conductors. 2X24M 2X21 Multi-Use Cable Description: Two 21.5 AWG conductors, and a shield. For use as an instrument cable, interconnect, DC cable, wiring the tweeter inside of a speaker, running signal inside of an amp or pre-amp. This cable features Litz conductors, which require tinning. Please watch the video at this link if you're not familiar with Litz conductors. 2X21 1X21 Coax Multi-Use Cable Description: A single 21.5 AWG conductors and a shield. This cable features Litz conductors, which require tinning. Please watch the video at this link if you're not familiar with Litz conductors. 1X21 4X24 Headphone / Multi-Use Description: Four 23.5 AWG conductors and shield. This is our go-to DIY headphone cable. Also great as an interconnect, or as an instrument cable. This cable features Litz conductors, which require tinning. Please watch the video at this link if you're not familiar with Litz conductors. 4X24 2x15 Twisted Pair Description: Two 15.5 AWG conductors (red & black jackets), twisted, and covered in a PVC jacket. Frequently used inside of loudspeakers to connect tweeters & mids, and in electronic equipment. This cable features Litz conductors, which require tinning. Please watch the video at this link if you're not familiar with Litz conductors. 2x15 Twisted Pair 2x11 Twisted Pair Description: Two 11.5 AWG conductors, twisted, and covered in a red or black PVC jacket. Frequently used inside of loudspeaker cabinets to connect the woofer, and in electronic equipment. This cable features Litz conductors, which require tinning. Please watch the video at this link if you're not familiar with Litz conductors. 2x11 Twisted 33x4 Shielded Tonearm Wire Description: Four strands of our famous 33 AWG tonearm wire, PFE tape wrapped, shielded and jacketed. Ideal upgrade for your tonearm, from cartridge to the output. This cable features Litz conductors, which require tinning. Please watch the video at this link if you're not familiar with Litz conductors. 33x4 Shielded 33x4 Braided Tonearm Wire Description: A braid of four strands of our famous 33 AWG tonearm wire. This cable features Litz conductors, which require tinning. Please watch the video at this link if you're not familiar with Litz conductors. 33x4 Braided 34x4 Clear Tonearm Description: A braid of our ultra high performance Clear tonearm wire. This cable features Litz conductors, which require tinning. Please watch the video at this link if you're not familiar with Litz conductors. 34 AWG Chassis Wire Multistranded Litz chassis wire Description: All of our chassis wire features multiple strands of Cardas Grade 1 Ultra Pure Copper. We keep red & black chassis wire for each AWG in stock. Other colors may be available in some gauges. Working with Litz wire requires a solder pot (although smaller gauges may be tinned using just a soldering iron). We suggest watching our video series "Soldering With Jesus ", featuring our head terminator Jesus Ornelas, in the Educational Videos section of the site. Chassis Wire Gauges 33 awg Tone Arm (Available in Green, Red, Blue, and White) 33 awg X 4 with shield 34x4 Clear Tonearm Cable 34x2 Clear Tonearm Cable 34 awg Clear Tonearm Cable 26.5 awg Chassis Wire 23.5 awg Chassis Wire 21.5 awg Chassis Wire 20.5 awg Chassis Wire 19.5 awg Chassis Wire 18.5 awg Chassis Wire 17.5 awg Chassis Wire 15.5 awg Chassis Wire 11.5 awg Chassis Wire 9.5 awg Chassis Wire Copper & Silver Strand Cardas Copper & Silver strand is produced using a proprietary method developed by George Cardas prior to the founding of Cardas Audio. Cardas Grade 1 Ultra Pure Copper is used in nearly all of our cables, and also by other cable & equipment manufacturers. In fact, there are laboratories in the US & Europe using our copper for its superior electrical and thermal conductive properties. Cardas Grade 2 Copper is a more affordable variant, but still of extremely high quality, and produced using similar methods. Grade 2 can be found in our own 101 Speaker and Crosslink cables. Grade 2 is also used throughout the audio industry. Cardas Silver is used in Clear Beyond Headphone Cable , and is very popular with other high-end cable and electronics manufacturers. Cardas Copper & Silver is sold by weight, rather than by the foot or meter. Large minimums & long lead times apply. Copper & Silver strand is not available through our dealers. If you're not sure if you should be considering Cardas Chassis Wire or bare copper or silver strand, the answer is Cardas Chassis Wire . If you're interesting in buying dozens or perhaps hundreds of pounds of copper or silver strand, contact Darla in our front office. Comparing Copper We electrically etched away the outer layer of several copper strands manufactured using differing methods, to demonstrate that the perfect grain structure of Cardas Grade 1 extends below the surface. How to buy: Cardas copper & silver strand is typically sold by the pound, and long lead times may apply. We have a limited variety of gauges in house, If we have the AWG you want in stock, you may purchase as little or as much as you wish. However if you need a gauge of copper or silver that we do not have in stock, the minimum production run is between 200 and 800 pounds, depending on the gauge. For more in-depth reading about Cardas Copper, click here . Strand

Neutral and accurate cables, allowing your high performance audio system to perform at it's best. Amazing spatial imaging and musicality. Anchor 1 Clear “I’ve been using Cardas since the early days of my audiophile journey. I’ve enjoyed the progression of improvements, starting with Hexlink, then Golden Cross, followed by Golden Reference. But I was not prepared for the monumental advancements achieved with the Clear product line. Blew my mind. The bass, the midrange, the spatial imaging… staggering. Well done guys!” -Z. Matani, Pacific Grove, CA Clear Interconnect Clear Speaker Clear Power Clear Digital (SPDIF) Clear AES/EBU Where To Buy << Clear Beyond Clear USB Clear High Speed USB Clear Network Clear Phono Clear Headphone Cable FAQ Choosing A Cable Clear Reflection >> Interconnect Clear Interconnect, Rev 1 Completely neutral and transparent. Superb dynamics, high frequency extension and speed. Our flagship interconnect designed for reference level systems in acoustically neutral listening rooms. Perfect control over the entire frequency range. Extracts every detail and remains musical. Works great in long or short runs. Standard Terminations: Cardas SRCA or CG XLR. Design/Construction: Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, ultra fine Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions and range from 41 AWG to 39 AWG. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in ultra thin extruded PTFE jacket. Geometry: Equilateral triad 3 conductors with anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with carbon impregnated PTFE tape wrap. Outer layer uses PTFE air-tubes scaled 1.618 times larger than the core tubes to suspend the composite shield of tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal carrying conductors. Finished in an ultra soft extruded TPR jacket. Gauge: 3x25.5 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.450”/11.43mm Speaker Clear Speaker The most musical and revealing speaker cable ever produced by Cardas Audio. Designed to be completely transparent and holographic, this cable matches the legendary Cardas sound with unforgiving detail delivery. Standard Terminations: Cardas spades or bananas forged using 10,000psi in Bandon Oregon. Not available with internal bi-wire. See our Clear Jumpers for bi-wire applications. Design/Construction: Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions ranging from ultra fine 41 AWG to 25 AWG. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in an FEP tape wrapped jacket. Geometry : Concentrically wound four conductor surrounded by anti-static fibers with a flexible TPR outer jacket. Note: Unlike most of our speaker cables, Clear Speaker can not be bi-wired. For the ultimate performance using Clear on a bi-wire speaker, use Clear Jumpers . Gauge: 4x10.5 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.675”/17.14mm See how we perform Clear Speaker Cable's solder-less forged terminations: Clear Power Clear Power A reference level power cable that applies all the lessons learned over 25 years of developing high performance power cables; it was born from the ashes of the highly successful Golden Reference Power. Completely neutral tonal balance with additional filtering which increases dynamics. Large conductors make it suitable for those power hungry electronics and refined enough to power your more delicate source components. Standard Terminations: Soldered and crimped Cardas power plugs with silver/rhodium plated solid copper contacts. Design/Construction: Conductors: Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper, gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. Crossfield layer geometry, insulated in a PFA jacket. Geometry: Double shielded with tin plated copper and magnet wire. Twisted triad mixed with PE air tubes bound with PTFE tape wrap. Super flexible TPR jacket. Gauge: 3x11.5 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.610”/15.49mm Digital SPDIF Clear Digital (SPDIF) When you need a 75 ohm coaxial digital cable for your high-end digital playback, look no further. Clear Digital uses our flagship Matched Propagation conductors to transfer your digital content quickly and accurately. It’s the most neutral, detailed, and revealing coax cable we have ever produced. Designed to compliment the best digital equipment on the market, this will extract every last detail. Standard Terminations: Cardas SRCA or BNC. Hand terminated in Bandon, Oregon. Design/Construction: Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, ultra fine Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio pro- portions and range from 41 AWG to 39 AWG. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in ultra thin extruded PTFE jacket. Geometry: Coaxial single conductor with anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with PTFE tape wrap. Finished in an ultra soft extruded TPR jacket Gauge: 1x25.5 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.350”/8.89mm AES/EBU Clear AES/EBU The use of our Matched Propagation technology in digital cables has been nothing short of a game changer for digital audio transmission. More open, more dynamic, and completely neutral tonal balance. This is a reference level AES/EBU cable that compromises nothing. Standard Terminations: Cardas CG XLR’s. Hand terminated in Bandon, Oregon. Design/Construction: Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, ultra fine Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions and range from 41 AWG to 39 AWG. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in ultra thin extruded PTFE jacket. Geometry: Equilateral triad 3 conductors with anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with carbon impregnated PTFE tape wrap. Specific geometry to achieve the 110 ohm AES/EBU standard. Finished in an ultra soft extruded TPR jacket. Gauge: 3x25.5AWG Outside Diameter: 0.355”/9.01mm USB Cardas Clear USB is a musically neutral cable and sounds the same at any usable length. Clear USB is optimized for constant transfer impedance rather than a full wave characteristic impedance. Standard Terminations: USB A to B, Mini B, Micro B. Other custom terminations available. Design/Construction: Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, ultra fine Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in ultra thin extruded PTFE jacket. Geometry: Asymmetrical star-quad 4. Signal carrying conduc- tors are a shielded twisted pair. Power and signal conductors are bound with PFA tape. Final shield is aluminum/mylar, tin plated copper and magnet wire. Outer jacket is TPR. Gauge: 2x25.5 AWG + 2x21.5 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.220”/5.58mm Clear USB HS USB Clear High Speed USB Clear High Speed Serial Buss takes our Clear Serial Buss USB cable and adds a special high performance data cable using silver-plated conductors. Each conductor pair in both cables is discreetly shielded, and each cable has its own double-shield. This ultra-premium USB cable adds depth & realism, and improved imaging to your digital system. A noticeable improvement over our already high performing Clear Serial Buss. Clear High Speed Serial Buss USB is ideal for use with high resolution digital audio. Standard Terminations: USB A to B, Mini B, Micro B. Some custom terminations available. Design/Construction: Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, ultra fine Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in ultra thin extruded PTFE jacket. Solid core copper silver plated data conductors. Geometry: Dual asymmetrical star-quad 8 conductor. Signal carrying conductors are a shielded twisted pair. Power and signal conductors are bound with PFA tape. Final shield is aluminum/mylar tape, tin plated copper and magnet wire. Outer jacket is TPR. Gauge: 2x25.5 AWG + 2x21.5 AWG + 23.5 AWG + 30 AWG Outside Diameter: Approximately 0.453”/11.50mm Clear Network (CAT-7 Ethernet) With the advent of network hard drives & high(er)-resolution streaming services, the demand for higher quality ethernet cables has exploded. Who wouldn’t want increased speed, increased bandwidth, and less noise? Standard Terminations: Telegartner RJ45. Hand terminated in Bandon, Oregon. Design/Construction: Conductors: Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper. Geometry: Arranged in shielded pairs, each pair with its own drain wire. The bundle of pairs is wrapped in a foil shield, and then a braided shield. Jacketed in flexible TPR. Gauge: 8x24 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.315”/8mm Network Phono Clear Phono Completely neutral and dynamic. Superb high frequency extension and speed. Our flagship phono cable is intended for reference level systems in acoustically neutral listening rooms. Perfect control over the entire frequency range. Extracts every detail and remains musical, never fatiguing. Standard Terminations: Cardas S-DIN to Cardas SRCA, or RCA to RCA. Many other options available. Design/Construction: Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, ultra fine Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions and range from 41 AWG to 39 AWG. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in ultra thin extruded PTFE jacket. Geometry: Dual mono twisted pair conductors with anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with carbon impregnated PTFE tape wrap. Outer layer uses PTFE air-tubes scaled 1.618 times larger than the core tubes to suspend the composite shield of 42 AWG tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal carrying conductors. Finished in an ultra soft extruded TPR jacket. Gauge: 4x25.5 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.418”/10.6mm Headphone Clear Headphone Cable We took the Clear speaker cable and scaled it down to work for only the best headphones on the planet. This is a dual mono run (two completely isolated cables for left and right) just like a pair of speaker cables. Perfect for balanced or single ended operation. Completely neutral, detailed, with life like dynamics. This cable helps you to forget about the headphones and get lost in the music. Design/Construction: Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core, Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in an FEP tape wrapped jacket. Geometry: Dual mono twisted pair conductors with anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with carbon impregnated PTFE tape wrap. Outer layer uses PTFE air-tubes scaled 1.618 times larger than the core tubes to suspend the composite shield of 42 AWG tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal carrying conductors. Finished in an ultra soft extruded TPR jacket. Gauge: 8x26.5 AWG Outside Diameter: 0.170”/4.31mm