THE BRAND COLLECTION
Cardas Audio cables and connections
Cardas Audio treats cables as engineered components with their own materials, construction and connection requirements. A useful cable conversation begins with the equipment at either end and the route between them.
A cable maker with an Oregon home
George Cardas founded Cardas Audio in California in 1987; the company moved to Bandon, Oregon, in 1992. Its work includes finished audio cables, connectors, bulk wire and accessories. Multi-stranded Litz conductors and the company’s own copper are central to its published design approach.
The catalog spans speaker, interconnect, power and headphone applications. These are different jobs, so the first decision is the connection you need rather than a product family name.
Fit the cable to the system
Speaker terminal types, amplifier and preamplifier connections, cable length and available space behind the rack guide the selection. An RCA connection and a balanced XLR connection are not interchangeable simply because the cable looks similar.
Consider the route before finalizing the length. Allow room for a safe connection and normal access to the equipment without unnecessary strain. Our system services can include these practical details alongside component matching.
Plan Cardas Audio connections in Minneapolis
A component list and a few clear photographs of the rear panels make the conversation more precise. Explain any upcoming changes, too: moving the rack or changing an amplifier can alter both length and termination needs.
Ask Minneapolis HIFI about current Cardas Audio options and suitable configurations. Arrange an appointment by calling or texting 612-965-6635; visits are by appointment only.
Questions before you listen
What does Cardas Audio make?
Cardas Audio makes audio cables, connectors, wire and accessories, with finished cables for several speaker, interconnect, power and headphone applications.
How do I choose the correct Cardas cable?
Start with the connection type, equipment compatibility, required length, termination and physical route. Then compare options for that specific application.
Do I need to replace every cable at once?
A system discussion can begin with one connection. Bring your equipment list and explain the change you want to make so the scope remains clear.
Hear what matters to you.
Private listening by appointment at 2400 N. 2nd Street, Unit 103, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Call or text 612-965-6635 to discuss your room, your system and your music.