Cardas Audio Clear Reflection Interconnect Cable - 1.0 Meter, XLR to XLR, Pair - Near-Mint

Barely Broken-In Demo Pair with Full Warranty

• Brand/Model/Configuration: Cardas Clear Reflection - Balanced XLR to XLR, 1.0 meter pair
• Condition: Demo near-mint condition, under 40 hours use, not fully broken in
• Retail: $1,650/pair 
• Construction: Matched Propagation technology, 2x25.5 AWG conductors, PFA-air dielectric, Golden Ratio scaling
• What's Included: Complete original factory packaging with manual, instructions, documentation
• Warranty: Full Cardas Lifetime Limited Warranty

Where Golden Heritage Meets Modern Clarity

George Cardas revolutionized cable design by applying telephone transmission line theory to audio. His unique perspective - gained from decades solving signal problems for the phone company - led to breakthroughs that established Cardas Audio as the cable supplier to Jeff Rowland, Ayre, conrad-johnson, and countless recording studios.

The Clear Reflection represents Cardas' most ambitious balancing act: preserving the warmth and musicality of the legendary Golden Reference while incorporating the transparency and speed of the flagship Clear line. This isn't merely an updated Golden Reference - it's a complete reimagining using Matched Propagation technology that eliminates the time-domain smearing plaguing conventional cables.

For audiophiles who found pure Clear too revealing or Golden Reference too romantic, Clear Reflection achieves the impossible middle ground. It's the cable that made Cardas fans of old embrace the new technology.

Matched Propagation Meets Golden Ratio Perfection

• Dual 25.5 AWG Conductors: Kevlar-core copper scaled to Golden Ratio proportions, eliminating resonant nodes
• PFA-Air Dielectric: Suspended air-core geometry with LDPE air-tubes for minimal signal interaction
• 99.9999% Pure Copper: Six-nines OFC drawn in Cardas' own foundry for absolute consistency
• Crossfield Geometry: Varied pitch angles align conductor velocity with dielectric propagation
• Cold-Welded Terminations: Pressure-crimped Cardas CG XLR connectors prevent oxidation

When Reviewers Reach for Superlatives

"Clear Reflection is an excellent cable, providing a synthesis of the warmth and luxuriousness of Golden Reference with the detail and transparency of Clear. Music doesn't push itself at you, it envelops you in this expansive, expressive field that has perfect balance and poise." - Hi-Fi+ Magazine

"The Cardas Clear Reflection was a total win in my system. Just when I thought it was sounding as good as it could get, the Cardas cables truly brought out the best of my system. The effect was night and day, not even close." - Steve Huff Hi-Fi Review

"This cable abides by the old Hippocratic Oath; first, do no harm. It's a benign sounding cable in all the right ways. Clear Reflection gives those guitars and cymbals a taut precision, but also gives bass an intensity, without ever sounding lush or overblown." - Hi-Fi+ Review

Engineering Excellence by the Numbers

• Conductor Gauge: 2 x 25.5 AWG per channel
• Dielectric: PFA-air suspension with LDPE tubes
• Shielding: Double-layer composite (tinned copper/magnet wire)
• Capacitance: Ultra-low for extended bandwidth
• Propagation: Matched velocity design
• Geometry: Twisted pair with carbon-impregnated PTFE wrap
• Outside Diameter: 0.450" (11.43mm)
• Terminations: Cardas CG XLR with copper trim
• Jacket: Black Alcryn with copper-anodized beads

What Makes Clear Reflection Revolutionary

This cable solves the eternal audiophile dilemma: accuracy versus musicality. The genius lies in how Cardas achieved this balance. While Clear pursues absolute transparency - sometimes revealing flaws in recordings or systems - Clear Reflection adds just enough warmth to remain forgiving without sacrificing detail.

The Matched Propagation technology ensures that high-frequency information arrives simultaneously with midrange and bass, preserving the phase relationships that define soundstage depth and instrument placement. But unlike pure Clear, Reflection's modified geometry adds body to the midrange, giving vocals and instruments a more palpable presence.

Most impressive is the pitch-black background. The combination of air dielectric, Golden Ratio scaling, and precision shielding creates a noise floor so low that previously masked details emerge naturally. Yet these details never become analytical or fatiguing - they serve the music, not the technology.

Ideal System Matching

Perfect for: High-resolution systems needing warmth without veiling, rooms with less-than-ideal acoustics, slightly bright speakers or electronics, tube and solid-state systems alike, listeners who value long-term musical engagement over instant impressiveness, those seeking the legendary Cardas midrange magic with modern transparency.

Demo Guarantee: These barely-used cables have under 40 hours - just beginning their break-in journey. You'll experience their continued improvement as they reach full potential around 200 hours. Complete with Cardas' legendary lifetime warranty covering manufacturing defects. An exceptional opportunity to own reference-level interconnects that bridge the golden age with the clear future.