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Cameron Oatley
ExtremeHiFi
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Julian Shapiro
ExtremeHiFi

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What reviewers think

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Clear Beyond Interconnect

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An excellent review of a great product
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3/1/2022
An excellent review of a great product
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3/1/2022

Manufacturer details

  • Gauge: 3x10 AWG
  • Outside Diameter: 0.650"/16.51mm
  • Conductors: Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen free tin plated copper
  • Construction: Double shielded with tin plated copper and magnet wire
  • Geometry: Twisted triad mixed with PVC air tubes bound with FEP tape wrap
  • Outer Jacket: Super flexible TPR
Clear Beyond Interconnect, our ultimate flagship interconnect and a marvel of modern cable design, features our most advanced Matched Propagation Conductors. Clear Beyond Interconnect brings noteworthy improvements in spatial imaging, dynamics, and low frequency impact while retaining the classic Cardas musicality.
A reference level power cable that applies all the lessons learned over 25 years of developing high performance power cables; it was born from the ashes of the highly successful Golden Reference Power. Completely neutral tonal balance with additional filtering which increases dynamics. Large conductors make it suitable for those power hungry electronics and refined enough to power your more delicate source components. ​
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Brand highlights

Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:

Clear SE9 MP

  • Positioning: The entry-level option in the Cardas lineup, ideal for budget-conscious audiophiles.
  • Description: Offers a lively and dynamic sound, making it a great choice for setups with low to medium power amps and efficient speakers. Its minimalist design and flexible build allow it to fit well in tight spaces, unlike the more robust Clear Cygnus, which offers more detail and performance at a higher price point.

Clear Cygnus

  • Positioning: A mid-range option, providing a balance between performance and affordability.
  • Description: Praised for its open and dynamic sound, offering more detail and holographic imaging than the Clear SE9 MP. It can be internally bi-wired, a feature not available in the SE9 MP.

Clear Reflection

  • Positioning: Sits above the Cygnus, blending classic Cardas sound with modern clarity.
  • Description: Combines the richness of the Golden Reference with the transparency of the Clear series. It supports bi-wiring and tri-wiring, unlike the Cygnus.

Clear Beyond

  • Positioning: The flagship series, representing the pinnacle of Cardas' cable technology.
  • Description: Features advanced Matched Propagation Conductors with superior shielding and conductor design.
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Founding Year
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Cardas Audio designs their cables using the Golden Ratio, arranging conductor strands in specific mathematical proportions to minimize resonance and improve signal purity.

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