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Offered is „Cardas Golden Reference Power Cord 1.5m“ by Cardas Audio as second-hand device from the category „Cable, Power Distributor + Filter“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 7997008992 ends on 19.11.2026 at 12:46 o'clock.
Cardas’ Golden Reference Power has a strong reputation for a warm, weighty, and refined presentation, so €450 for a good-condition example lands in the fair-to-good zone rather than sounding stretched. Typical used asking prices I found cluster roughly around €330-€430 for ordinary examples, with cleaner or longer versions sometimes pushing higher, so €450 is a touch above the middle but not out of line if the length, plugs, and cosmetics are solid.
What makes it worth considering is the classic Cardas balance: rich mids, good bass body, and a smooth, low-fatigue top end that can flatter DACs, source gear, and amps that benefit from a little more density and calm. If it’s complete, unmodified, and from a careful owner, this is the sort of cable that can be a quiet upgrade rather than a flashy one. I’d mainly want to confirm the exact length, connector type, and that the ends are clean and tight.
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Cardas Audio traces its roots to 1987, when George Cardas founded the company in Southern California, initially operating from a family garage in Ontario. Driven by a quest to perfect audio cables, he pioneered designs using ultra-pure materials, Golden Ratio resonance control, and solutions to transmission line issues. In 1992, the operation relocated to Bandon, a coastal town on Oregon's southern shore, where it remains headquartered and family-run, with George's daughter Angela now at the helm.
The brand specializes in premium audio cables, connectors, and component parts, emphasizing handmade craftsmanship and proprietary conductor geometries that minimize noise and resonance. While cables form the core—spanning interconnects, speaker wires, and power cords—Cardas has expanded to accessories, in-ear monitors, and even music releases, with their wire integrated into high-end speakers and electronics worldwide.
Positioned firmly in the high-end audiophile market, Cardas commands respect among discerning listeners, recording studios, and musicians for delivering transparent, fatigue-free sound. Their products grace the finest systems, embodying American ingenuity and a relentless pursuit of sonic purity that appeals to knowledgeable buyers seeking boutique excellence over mass-market compromises.
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