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Makes Budget Hi-Fi Gear Sound Great

If you've got an 'economy' hi-fi, you won't believe how good your components can sound if you pair them with the proper interconnect. Throw away that useless wire that came with your equipment and make a significant, cost-effective upgrade to Cardas 300B. Audiophiles just love the sound of 300B cables, especially with digital components. 300B delivers a rich midrange, ultra-smooth highs, and surprisingly tight bass.

This lightweight, flexible cable features natural cotton fiber and Teflon insulation. The Pure Copper onductors are 23 awg "Golden Section" contrast "Q" enameled multi-gauge litz in a sophisticated quad-axial configuration. Double shielding screens out EMI and RFI noise, while the urethane outer jacket flexes easily.

Constant Q Meets Golden Section

The Constant "Q" design of Cardas 300B arranges different diameter conductors in ascending order of strand cross-section from the center toward the cable outer circumference. Conductors are sized according to Cardas' proprietary Golden Section Stranding, which earned the company an award for "The Most Significant Contribution of the Advancement of High End Audio in Cable and Accessory Design" from the Academy for the Advancement of High End Audio. In real world terms, the ground-breaking design reduces cable resonance produced by fluctuating current flow for a clearer, more in-focus sonic signature.

Premium Neutrik XLR Connectors

An exceptional cable deserves exceptional termination. For its balanced connections, Cardas uses only premium XLR plugs from Neutrik, originators of the accepted worldwide standard for XLR cable connectors. The three-contact X-Series plug features a black metal shell with silver contacts for best signal transmission. A quick-locking mechanism on the female plug provides secure connection without the need for additional hardware.

How do I know if Cardas Cables are right for my system?

Cardas cables sound very smooth with excellent bass extension. Higher frequencies are more relaxed and flow smoothly, - never hard or edgy. Sound staging and imaging are first-rate.

What types of systems benefit from Cardas Cables?

Virtually any system will sound better with Cardas: especially ones that sound "bright" or "forward," or are lacking in bass extension.

What improvements are there from the bottom of the Cardas line to the top?

Just about every aspect of performance is improved. More expensive Cardas cables are more linear, more efficient, and just plain sound better. Bass extension is deeper and more powerful. The midrange becomes more three dimensional, and upper frequencies are better defined, with more "air" surrounding each performer.

"My system is just not good enough for Cardas cables - especially the really high-end stuff."

We hear this comment all the time, and it's just not true. While high-end systems certainly require high-performance cables, entry-level systems can also be significantly improved with better cables. The differences are not subtle, and can even be heard on "boom-box" type portable systems. Never think your system is not good enough for premium cables. You can hear the difference - or your money back!

Cardas cables required extended break-in periods. Please allow at least 100 hours of play for proper burn-in of the cable. Many customers report that Cardas cables continue to improve even after 500 hours of lay.

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