The Cardas Parsec interconnect cable replaces the well-known QuadLink. It is still part of the manufacturer’s most affordable cables. However, it is completely manufactured in the USA in the production unit of Bandon, in Oregon.
CARDAS PARSEC: CONDUCTORS
As always with Cardas, the conductors are made of Litz wire, here in pure copper, 2 conductors 0.58 mm in diameter each.
They are wound according to the Golden Section principle: the thinnest conductors are placed in the center and the conductor section increases as one reaches the periphery of the interconnect cable. This allow to reduce inductance and resonance phenomena.
CARDAS PARSEC: SHIELDING AND CONNECTORS
Insulators are made of PFA and air! The shielding is obtained by an effective copper and Mylar layer.
RCA connectors are GRCM type and XLR original Neutrik.
CARDAS PARSEC: TEST AND LISTENING
We find all the musicality of the legendary Cardas QuadLink cable.
However, all the different changes made by the manufacturer have clearly advanced this interconnect cable which, among other elements, integrated the technology of Cardas’ high range products.
The restitution still remains “beautiful” and full of emotion. We find this presence and this characteristic "warmth" of Cardas productions. But the soundstage is more precise and palpable than with the previous models.
Moreover, the transparency and dynamics have progressed significantly!
A best buy!
FranckPrinciple: interconnect cable
Outside diameter: 9.5 mm
Dielectric: PFA/Air
Geometry: StarQuad
Conductor diameter: 2 x 0.58 mm
Conductor: pure copper Litz wire
Geometry: Golden Ratio, Constant Q, Crossfield
Shielding: Copper and Mylar
