Cardas Golden Reference Power Cable Reterminate?


A'goners,

I would like some feedback regarding my Cardas Golden Reference Power Cable.
Im using it on an Ayre cx-7emp Player. She is one of the older 15 amp, certified burgundy versions with the burgundy Oyaide (stlye) plastic plugs. The plugs do not have Oyaide logos anywhere on them. I am comparing them to the Oyaide replacement plugs available from The Cable Company.

I am considering having the cable reterminated at Cardas with their new connections to get new copper plated rhodium over silver blades and clips.

Anyone with experience with newer versions with different terminations or experience with the new terminations?
Does anyone believe I will benefit from the change? 

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nutty

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gshepardbuster,
Thanks for the reply. And that is why I'm posting this question. The CGRPC has been my favorite on the Ayre and I certainly don't want to lose ground. 



theo,
Thanks for the information and your perspective. I spoke to Cardas, they did specify that the cable would be shortened by a few inches, and confirmed the $60 per end. My contacts are tight and Im using a Cardas wall outlet in conjunction. I certainly don't want to effect resale or performance. 

I did confirm the original ends are Oyaide. Unless I receive more posts/feedback, I think I'm going to keep it OEM. 
pennsy,
Thanks for you perspective. I’m seeking all the guidance I can get. I have not heard the Clear line in my system. What have you used them on? What plugs types are you using? I am considering if changing over to the newer style will offer any improvement over the older Oyaide.

I am also using the CGRPC on my Classe’ Preamp. I recently read one of your posts from 6-26-2017 "...Classe equipment demands Cardas! Why buy a Ferrari and put 87 gas in it!.."

I understand that Pangea utilizes Cardas copper in their power cables. What is it about the Pangea that you like, and what models are you using?

In addition, I like Wireworld products. They were the first aftermarket speaker cable I ever purchased. Wireworld Atlantis II. I’ve auditioned the Eclipse 7 balanced interconnects on my OppoBDP105D. However I prefered Wywires. But I do like the Ultraviolet 7 HDMI. (Separate system) I have not heard the power cables.

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