If you are used to Cardas you will be initially shocked by the difference moving to either Nordost or Audience. In my set up I tried Nordost ICs and found them harsh (hemdall I think). Went to an all Audience Au24e set up (speaker, power and IC) and was initially blown away with the detail and air. However it was too much of a good thing especially on poor recordings so I put Cardas IC's back in and all was well.
Guess it depends on your amp, speakers and other cables. I'm using tubes & Harbeth's.
Guess it depends on your amp, speakers and other cables. I'm using tubes & Harbeth's.