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

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

Frequency sweeps from the Cardas Clarifier App Frequency Sweeps Clarifying Frequency Sweeps The frequency sweeps from the Cardas Clarifier App are now available here on our website. Running a frequency sweep from time to time can degauss your system, from the electronics to the loudspeaker drivers, restoring clarity. Play these frequency sweeps at a reasonable volume. The extremely low and high sections will be inaudible. You may not hear anything for the first several seconds, so don't boost the volume, as when it does become audible, you may damage your system if it's turned up too high. You may want to forward to the 15 second mark on the long sweep, and the 5 second mark on the short sweep, to set your volume. Then start over from the beginning. Long Frequency Sweep Cardas Audio 00:00 / 01:11 Short Frequency Sweep Cardas Audio 00:00 / 00:20 Frequency Sweep LP We also offer an LP with frequency sweeps and other tracks for setting up and maintaining your phono system.

The artwork of Bob Graham, Cardas Audio's original graphic artist. Bob created the Cardas Nautilus logo, as well as all of our marketing materials from 1987-2012. Bob Graham was Cardas Audio's first graphic designer and marketing director. He created our legendary Nautilus logo, and all of our magazine advertisements from the late 1980's through 2012. Bob and George Cardas worked together long before the founding of the company, with Bob designing the logo and advertisements for Cardas Racing Fuel. Bob and his wife Linda were amongst the members of the Cardas team who made the move from Southern California to Bandon, Oregon in 1992. Bob passed away June 28th, 2023, in Bandon. Prior to founding Cardas Audio, George Cardas was a race car driver and race team leader, and had his own blend of fuel. Bob Graham created this humorous illustration depicting George being placed into a fuel tank. All Cardas conductors employ Golden Ratio scaled stranding. In fact, the Golden Ratio is employed in a number of our products, even our Myrtlewood blocks. Bob created our Nautilus logo (original on the left, redesigned version on the right), which is not only instantly recognizable in our industry, but perfectly embodies this design principal. Most of the artwork adorning the walls of the Cardas shop and office comes from Bob Graham. George Cardas admiring a framed print of one of Bob's Cardas Audio advertisements.

Cardas banana plugs are made from brass, and plated with silver and rhodium. Banana Plugs Premium Banana Where To Buy Economy Banana Back To Parts List How To Use Cardas Connectors Gold binding nut for attaching spades or bare wire. Tapered hole at the back for soldering wire or stacking additional banana plugs. Spring loaded split tip for maxi- mum contact surface area and retention. The CAB is a single banana. The CABD is a pair, joined with a removable plastic yoke. These bananas can be terminated to a cable with solder, or used as a spade (or bare-wire) adapter. See gallery below for these applications. Base metal: High copper content, non-magnetic brass Plating: Silver/rhodium Termination hole: 3 AWG/6mm/0.236” 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: P40.9 for CABD (Dual bananas with spacer/insulator) P40.2 for CAB (Single banana) CABD Drawing CABD Parts CAB (Single Banana) CABD Drawing 1/4 The Definitive Video About Cardas CAB & CABD Bananas The CAB & CABD Bananas are soldered to a cable in the same way as a spade. Here's a video to demonstrate. CABD CAB / CABD Banana Solderable single banana plug. Traditional spring loaded banana tip. Simple design can accommodate large or small wire. Base metal: Non-magnetic brass Plating: Nickle Termination: 3 AWG/6.35mm/0.25” 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: P40.15 cabe_drawing cabe_drawing 1/1 How To Solder To A CABE Banana CABE CABE Banana

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Cardas EM5813 and A8 Ear Speakers. Ear Speakers EM5813 & A8 Ear Speakers A8 Ear Speakers EM5813 Ear Speakers Where To Buy A8 A8 Ear Speakers The A8 Ear Speakers feature a 10.85mm Ultra Linear, Contour Field, Dual Magnet Driver - producing brilliant highs and deep bass - but most importantly, it sounds musical. The black chrome body incorporates a Golden Spiral curve, as with the EM5813. The lightweight, flexible cable has separate conductors for each channel and is now a continuous solid run from source to speaker. Available with balanced or custom configurations. Comes terminated with 3.5mm TRS standard. EM5813 EM5813 Ear Speakers Cardas Ear Speakers are efficient, natural, musical, and are the result of years of meticulous design by George Cardas. Components of the EM5813 were manufactured in Oregon, California, and The People’s Republic of China. Custom alloys were sourced from Italy, Germany and the US, magnets from China, and thin film from Japan. The EM5813 can be ordered with - or reterminated with - balanced connections.

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

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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

The 2024 Cardas Audio Holiday Gift Guide For Audiophiles Cardas Christmas Gift Guide Audiophiles can be the hardest people to shop for. Here's some ideas for the Cardas fan on your list. Cardas Headphone Cables Giving your loved one a set of headphones? Or do they already have a pair that could use a better cable? Cardas offers a variety of high performance headphone cables Not sure which cable to get? Our tech guy, Brian is here to help! Headphone Cables Brian Accessories Cardas Audio offers a wide array of audio accessories, including adapters, bi-wire jumpers, and grounding wires. A few of our most popular accessories are shown here. Visit cardas.com to see even more. As with all Cardas products, they're available through your Cardas dealer, in person or online. Click here for a list of authorized Cardas dealers. Frequency Sweep LP RFI / EMI Caps Cable & Equipment Lifters Contact Conditioner Nautilus Power Strip For the audiophile who's been extra good this year, The Nautilus Power Strip. Pure Cardas power delivery. No current limiting components. And the same ground-noise filtration found in our flagship Clear Beyond XL power cables. Nautilus Power Strip