Cardas Audio Clear Reflection Interconnect Cable
Best high-end interconnect for audiophiles seeking a neutral, refined sound.
The Cardas Audio Clear Reflection Interconnect Cable brings flagship performance to your audio system. It offers excellent high-frequency extension and speed with a neutral, dynamic sound and a pitch-black background. This cable blends classic design with modern technology, featuring Matched Propagation Conductors made from Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen-free copper. Its unique construction includes a Kevlar core, PFA insulation, and double composite shields, all housed within a soft black TPR jacket. The cable is terminated with Cardas SRCA-CU or CG XLR-CU connectors, ensuring a pure and musical signal path.
$3075.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1974
/ 5782
#1974 in Audio & Video Cables
Price vs Category Average
+467%
Above average
Conductors
199.9999
/ Matched Propagation Kevlar core, Grade , % pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz)
Who it's for
- Listeners seeking a smooth, non-fatiguing, and organic musical experience
- Audiophiles prioritizing long-term durability and premium craftsmanship
- Owners of overly analytical or bright-sounding audio systems
Who should skip it
- Owners of already warm or lush-sounding audio setups
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking entry-level or mid-range cabling
- Listeners with less resolving systems where improvements remain subtle
Performance breakdown
Signal Transparency
Matched Propagation technology delivers an exceptionally clear and uncolored signal path.
High-Frequency Extension
Delivers crisp, airy treble without the harshness found in lesser cables.
Noise Rejection
Double composite shielding effectively eliminates interference for a silent background.
Dynamic Range
Captures the full scale of musical transients with impressive speed.
Build Quality
Premium materials and meticulous construction ensure long-term durability and performance.
Flexibility
The soft TPR jacket allows for surprisingly easy routing despite robust shielding.
Key Specs
Conductors
Matched Propagation Kevlar core, Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper with SPN clear coat (Litz)
Gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions
Cross-field layer geometry, insulated in extruded PFA jacket
Suspended air core twisted pair design with anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with carbon impregnated PTFE tape wrap
Outer layer uses PTFE air-tubes scaled 1.618 times larger than the core tubes to suspend the double composite shields of tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal conductors
Finished in black ultra soft extruded TPR jacket
Gauge
2x25.5 AWG
Outside Diameter
10.66mm
Features
- Brings flagship level performance to real-world systems
- Excellent high frequency extension and speed with a forgiving nature
- Very neutral and dynamic with a pitch black background
- Blends classic Golden Reference design with modern Clear technology
- Features Matched Propagation Conductors for clarity
- Uses Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen-free copper conductors
- Suspended air core twisted pair design with PTFE air-tubes
- Double composite shields of tinned copper and magnet wire
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Cardas Audio Clear Reflection Interconnect Cable for its exceptional sound quality, often describing a noticeable improvement in clarity, warmth, and musicality. Reviewers frequently highlight the robust build quality and premium materials, reinforcing a sense of durability and craftsmanship. While acknowledging the premium price point, a significant number of users feel the sonic enhancements justify the investment, perceiving strong value for money within the high fidelity audio market. The cable is widely regarded as a worthwhile upgrade, delivering a refined listening experience.
Know before you buy
The Clear Reflection is designed to be neutral and dynamic, offering a pitch-black background and excellent high-frequency extension. It balances the warmth of classic Cardas designs with the speed and clarity of modern technology, making it a forgiving yet highly detailed cable.
Matched Propagation technology ensures that the signal travels through the conductor and the dielectric at the same speed. This minimizes smearing and timing errors, resulting in a clearer, more coherent soundstage.
The cable utilizes a sophisticated double composite shield made of tinned copper and magnet wire. These shields are suspended away from the signal conductors using PTFE air-tubes, which effectively isolates the signal from external electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.
Despite its robust internal construction and 10.66mm diameter, the cable is finished in a soft, extruded TPR jacket. This makes it significantly more flexible and easier to route in tight spaces than many other high-end cables of similar thickness.
The cable is terminated with high-quality Cardas SRCA-CU (RCA) or CG XLR-CU (XLR) connectors. These are engineered to maintain a pure, low-resistance signal path from your source to your amplifier.
Cardas uses Golden Ratio proportions for the conductor gauge sizes to prevent resonance within the cable. By scaling the conductors according to this mathematical ratio, the cable avoids the sonic colorations often associated with uniform-gauge wire.
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