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Cardas Audio Clear 1m Interconnect Cables (RCA) Clear was made possible by George Cardas’ invention of the Matched Propagation Conductor in 2010. These conductors, with both speaker and interconnect variants, match the propagation velocity of the signal through the copper wire to the propagation rate of the best available dielectric materials. This is an elegant solution to the intelligibility problem that has plagued audio cable since long before HiFi. The Matched Propagation Solution prevents the distortion from happening in the first place. By matching the propagation of the conductor to
A Cardas-clear cable is a niche, high-end buy, but at A$2,100 it lands well above the local used market for comparable listings. Against your database anchor, it sits above the 75th percentile of A$1,657, so this is ambitious rather than fair, unless it comes with standout extras or truly mint provenance.
The reason to buy is simple: Cardas gear is prized for its smooth, natural presentation and strong build quality, and the CLEAR line is usually sought by listeners chasing refinement over hype. If this is original-owner, lightly used, and includes all termination/adapters and packaging, that helps; otherwise, I’d want more room on price.
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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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