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About the Golden Reference Phono
The Cardas Golden Reference Phono cable is part of Cardas Audio's prestigious Golden Reference series, known for its use of patented golden-section stranding and constant Q geometry. It features three conductors made of ultra-pure oxygen-free copper strands of varying cross-sections and lengths arranged in multiple radial layers, encapsulated in Teflon insulation and twisted together with a braided copper shield. This design aims to control micro-resonances and cancel unwanted high-frequency noise, resulting in a cable that delivers superb clarity, delicacy, and tonal accuracy with a rich, musical sound. The cable is noted for its ability to render vocals and instruments with harmonic purity and a natural, analogue-like sparkle, providing a vast soundstage and deep bass without harshness. It is highly regarded for its neutral yet warm and smooth presentation, making it suitable for reference-level systems in acoustically neutral listening rooms. The Golden Reference series is no longer manufactured, as indicated by Cardas Audio's discontinued products list.