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Angeboten wird „Cardas Audio Golden Reference Phono Cable - 1.25m - DIN to RCA - Boxed“ von Cardas Audio aus der Kategorie „Plattensp. Zubehör“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 9057831811 endet am 03.07.2026 um 16:51 Uhr.
Is this the right time to grab a well-regarded power cord at a sensible price? At €550, it sits a bit above the €462 median but still below the €554 75th percentile, so this reads as fair-to-slightly-strong rather than overpriced. For a known Cardas power cable in good condition, that’s a reasonable ask if you want to buy once and be done.
What makes it worthwhile is the usual Cardas appeal: a smooth, weighty presentation with good quietness and strong build quality, which often suits revealing systems better than cheaper generic mains leads. The upside here is that a clean used example can save a lot over new, and good-condition power cables tend to age well if the terminations are intact and the jacket is tidy.
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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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