Can't say I've heard the Cross but I was so disappointed with the neutral ref that I gave up on Cardas (for me an extreme roll off in the high and low ends). From other responses that I've read the cross and especially and golden cross is a huge step up. Also I haven't heard the oval's either. Just my honest opinion on the NR's.
Cardas Neutral Ref IC V Cardas Cross
Wondering if anyone has compared these two. I have an Exposure 2010S , Sony SACD XA 777ES and use AP Oval 9. Just would like to verify what i am hearing. Thanks,keith