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Initial disappointment with 1st set of “expensive’ IC’s...

I’ve been slow working my way to equipping my rig with all Cardas as I’ve been fan of their quality/sound signature an for a long time. I just received 2 sets of Clear Light IC’s which I’m using DAC to Pre and Pre to Amp. up until now all other Cardas cables that I have were obtained used and sounded great from day 1. The Clear Light however are brand new..when I sat down to give them a listen I was surprised not to hear any improvement...I was actually disappointed to hear what I can describe as a fatter bass and subdued upper end. My prior IC’s were Shirokazu Yazaki Belden 8402. I admittedly do not have golden ears but the difference was obvious. I’m interested to hear what other Cardas owners have to say about how their cables sounded when 1st installed. 
jl1ny
jetter
3,161 posts
 
Only asking, but I assume you are sure that someone did not sell you a Cardas knock off?

robert53
561 posts
 
Read the excellent link decooney provided.
robert53
561 posts
 
Cardas will help you verify if your cables are legit.
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dill
2,635 posts
 
" When we change something we are normally critically listening for the first time in a long time. To that end, we may pick up on things that are not right (and probably were not before either), or we notice things we did not notice before, even though they were clearly there before and they are unchanged. It's like Where's Waldo. Waldo does not suddenly appear. He was always there. You just were not looking for him."

- Is this artistic privilege or creative license? You seem to be speaking for the collective "we". I know I am not part of your way of thinking. Maybe speaking for yourself will serve you better and not present the air of arrogance.
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