Cardas vs. Synergistic Research


I'm now comparing a Cardas golden ref.vs.Synergystic Research t1 power cables on my cdp(Sonic Frontiers cd-1).Here's what I came too.The Cardas edges it out in soundstage depth and over all tonal balance with better spacial cues,Maybe a hint more warmth,also the Cardas had a darker background.The Synergistic Research was more upfront and gave me more of an up close and personal view to the soundstage.Almost like being in row 1 verses middle of the hall..The Synergistic slightly compressed the image height but made voices seem more holographic.The synergistic also was faster with a sweeter top end.These are both very good Pc's for the money.Like anything theres trade off's and you have to decide whats important.I like to try the SR t-2 with active sheilding to see If I get more depth back in the soundstage.Has anyone else had any experience with these two pc's
spaz

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The SR power cable(T1)out of all cables I've tried had made the most sound difference.Only if it was the sound I was looking for.One thing I noticed with this power cable is theres not as much bass compared to the Cardas.but the high's are more pronouced.Hmmm
Ted D, Please give me insight on why the t-1 power cable would mask the Bass this much when used on this cdp.Everything else is to my liking but the bass.I know the precision and the hologram series should be better but spending $1000+ on a power cable is out of reach at this time.
Took the Synergistic t2 over to a friends house to try it on his wadia 850 and did not hear any difference.We did a blind test and I picked the generic cord.I don't listen to his system much at all but you would of thought I would of heard some kind of difference,Nope.In my system, with what I'm very familiar with,the t2 was a MAJOR improvement on Sonic Frontiers cd1 over the stock cord.more detail,better bass and better imaging.. Can anyone explain??