An ex demonstration 0.75 metre pair of Cardas Parsec analogue interconnect with Cardas GRMO RCA plugs, used in the Dreamcrest listening room. Two 23.5 AWG Grade 1 Litz copper conductors in a shielded twisted pair with poly-e air tubes and carbon impregnated FEP tape. An ex demonstration pair of Cardas Parsec analogue interconnects, 0.75 metres long with Cardas RCA plugs at both ends. It was used in the Dreamcrest listening room. Parsec is the value point of the serious Cardas ranges, built with Golden Ratio conductor scaling, and 0.75 metres suits equipment stacked on one rack rather than spread across a room. What it does An analogue interconnect carries a line level signal between two components: a DAC into an amplifier, or a preamplifier into a power amplifier. Because the signal is small, the construction concerns are shielding and consistent geometry rather than raw copper mass. Parsec uses two conductors of 23.5 AWG Grade 1 copper, 99.9999% pure and oxygen free, in Litz form with strand gauges scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. They sit as a shielded twisted pair, suspended in poly-e air tubes and wrapped in carbon impregnated FEP tape, with an FEP tape jacket. How it sounds and where it fits We are not going to make claims about what an interconnect does to tone, because at this level the honest answer is that it depends on the two components either side of it. What is worth saying is where it is a sensible purchase. Parsec sits one step below Clear Sky and suits systems in roughly the €2,000 to €6,000 bracket. At 0.75 metres it is a short run, which is what you want between a source and an integrated amplifier on the same rack, and the easier place to start if you are upgrading cables one at a time. Key features Two conductors of 23.5 AWG Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free copper Litz construction with SPN clear coat on the strands Conductor gauge sizes scaled to Cardas Golden Ratio proportions Shielded twisted pair geometry with FEP tape wrapped jacket Poly-e air tube suspension, carbon impregnated FEP tape wrap Cardas GRMO RCA connectors Also produced with Neutrik XLR, so a balanced version exists Technical specifications Length: 0.75 metres per cable, sold as a stereo pair Conductor: 2 x 23.5 AWG, Grade 1, 99.9999% pure OFHC copper, Litz Geometry: shielded twisted pair, Golden Ratio scaled gauges Dielectric: poly-e air tubes, carbon impregnated FEP tape Jacket: FEP tape wrap Termination: Cardas GRMO RCA Range position: one step below Cardas Clear Sky Condition and what is included Ex demonstration. This pair was used in the Dreamcrest listening room and is not a customer return. Sold without manufacturer warranty, but with a one year legal guarantee. As the goods are second hand, that shorter period is agreed with you at checkout, as the law allows. In very good condition, with light marks of use on the connectors. Supplied in its original Cardas box. Frequently asked questions Is 0.75 metres long enough for my system? It is meant for components on the same rack. Measure from the output socket on one unit to the input socket on the other, following the route the cable will actually take, and allow a little slack. Can I get this in XLR instead? Parsec is also made with Neutrik XLR connectors, but this pair is RCA and cannot be converted. Ask us if you need the balanced version. Where should I use an interconnect upgrade first? Usually between the source and the amplifier, the first line level connection in the chain. If you are building a Cardas loom, our Parsec and Clear Sky speaker cables are the natural next step. To ask about condition, see photographs or check the length you need, use the enquiry button on this page.
Dreamcrest Audio Fidelity Ltd, Nicosia. Specialist hi-fi and high end audio, 20+ years in the audio business. Full details and photos: https://www.dreamcrestaudio.com/product/cardas-parsec-rca-0-75m/
