I replaced my Cardas (Golden Cross), Kimber (KS-1011), and Harmonic Technology (Magic-Link Two) with Wywires (Hot Sauce). In my system, Wywires produced the most open and the most natural in sound with the truest tonality. They matched the Kimber in clarity but less harsh, and matched the HT in delicacy but far better tonality, especially of cymbals. Though the HT floated the most alluring soundstage of all, cymbals sounded more sharply metallic than they should, which really bothered me. I disliked the Cardas completely as they sounded muffled in my system. But I did have to get the Wywires cooked for optimal sound, especially the long pair (12 feet) from pre to amps.
What are the alternatives for Kimber and Cardas?
My first choice interconnects for my gear is Kimber Kable Select 1021 rca, then the second is Cardas Gold Reference rca. What would be a third comparable rca interconnect that I should look for if my budget is strained? Gear: Plinius M8 Pre amp, Plinius SA 102 amp, Oppo 83 SE Nu Force edition.