PAD Aqueous 20th Anniv. vs Cardas Golden Ref. IC's


Would you consider an upgrade moving from Cardas G.Ref. to Purist Aqueous 20th Anniversary XLR interconnects?

I had all Cardas Golden Reference cables in my system before, then I upgraded power cords purchasing Kubala Sosna Emotion for the Accuphase DP700 and Purist Aqueous 20th Anniversary for the Luxman 509u.
Speaker cabkes (double pair-biwiring), balanced interconnects and 20A power cord for Purepower 3000 AC regenerator are still Cardas Golden Reference (I am planning to te-terminate the 20A p.c. with Oyaide P079-C279 gold plated plugs like those on the Purist power cords).

My system is solid state with (wonderful but still) digital source and B&W 803D speakers, so IMHO cables should stay on the warm side to avoid any coldness/hardness/edginess/forwardness/listening fatigue.

My aim is a full bodied sound with rich, natural tone and sweet but still extended, not veiled highs, I think I am very near to my "perfect sound".

I tried K/S Emotion XLR IC's but compared to my Cardas G.Ref. they sounded too much "neutral" to my ears; now I can purchase a pair of used Purist Aqueous 20th Anniversary XLR interconnects without auditioning them in my system.

I guess the Aqueous IC's sound like the power cord I use on my integated amp, but it would be better if I had some opinions of people who compared them with my Cardas Golden Reference.

If it can be considered a side-grade (expecially if I'd lose bass weight) I would save my money and keep my Cardas.

Many thanks
biggy79
I had both cables. The PAD is no upgrade. I got rid of it and kept the Cardas. The Golden Ref isn't perfect, but its a much better cable.
I had Cardas GR and found it lacked top end extension and bottom end control (although thru the mid frequencies it was stunning) and have since gone to Purist Proteus Provectus and LOVE it!
@ Zd542 : why did you get rid of the PAD?
In what parameters did you find the Cardas better than it?

Thanks
I think if you moved up in the Purist line you'd hear significant improvements...such as Purist Venustas or higher...

The Proteous Provectus are a serious upgrade...as rsf507 suggests...