Cardas binding posts thread

[Peter Daniel]

Since some of you expressed interest in Cardas binding posts for yourt Aleph X amps, here we go. According to Michael Percy these are the best posts for your money. Please show your interest.

 

[chris ma]

Yeah, I am interested, just as with I am interested in a Rolex, now if the price is right then I would not mind to get a couple.
Chris

Not that I can afford the Rolex...

 

[fcel]

Since this is way cheaper than Rolex, yes, I'm interested to get some.

 

[SvErD]

definately intrested!
What about shipping to Europe? Can you indicate aproximate price?

Svein

 

[grimberg]

I am interested in both the short and the long models. Do you think you can mix both sizes in the purchase?

 

[fcel]

I was wondering how thick of a chasssis would the short version take? If I'm not mistaken, the price difference between short and long is only $2.

 

[grataku]

Does anyone want to do a WIKI list?

 

[grimberg]

I was wondering how thick of a chasssis would the short version take?

The short one can handle up to 3/8". The long one about 3/4".
As for the price difference, both Sonic Craft and Percy Audio list the difference at US$5.00 per piece.

 

[fcel]

Surf the web and saw these from Musicdirect. I assumed that Peter will let us know which version we'll be ordering.

Short version:
http://www.amusicdirect.com/products/detail.asp?sku=ACAR11
http://www.amusicdirect.com/products/detail.asp?sku=ACAR12

Long version:
http://www.amusicdirect.com/products/detail.asp?sku=ACAR06
http://www.amusicdirect.com/products/detail.asp?sku=ACAR13

 

[Peter Daniel]

I think the short one can only take up to 1/4", at least it is the case with the ones I have.

 

[Cobra2]

Short vs Long...

Hi!
I'm interested in some pairs...

Have a look here for better view of difference on long/short.

http://www.welbornelabs.com/cardasconn.htm

Unless you are using an inch thick wood, I think the short ones will be fine.

BTW, while we're at it, what about chassis-mount RCA connectors?

I have "fallen in love" with the "GRFALTHK - Cardas Long thick nut RCA".

Arne K
NORWAY

 

[peranders]

Carda's things looks nice but I think Ruhstrat is cooler. 63 A the small one, 400 A the big one.

 

[Duck-Twacy]

Noob question: Are these Cardas terminals "better" than WBT?

like these

An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.

 

[rwagter]

Duck,

those are gonna be on the rear of my Aleph but are sadly enough much more expensive then the cardas (€36.50 a piece)

Ralph

 

[Duck-Twacy]

wrong quote

 

[Duck-Twacy]

Duck,

those are gonna be on the rear of my Aleph but are sadly enough much more expensive then the cardas (€36.50 a piece)

Ralph

Maybe its a good idea to put a mirror behind the amp, then at least you can look at it

Or do like I do, place the amp facing backwards

 

[tbla]

the cardas sound better than the big wbt's.......!

 

[Peter Daniel]

Maybe its a good idea to put a mirror behind the amp, then at least you can look at it

Or do like I do, place the amp facing backwards

I'm just placing the posts on front plate and it solves the problem. Also, running the cables to the speakers is much easier.

Although WBT are nice too, Cardass posts would be my preferrence.

 

[fcel]

So far on this thread I have seen pictures of Cardas Post that are Gold (most expensive), Copper and Economy (cheapest). I suppose we have to decide on one version only?

 

[Peter Daniel]

I'd say forget economy. I always used copper. Somehow I don't like gold plated. The other option could be silver/rhodium plated, but they are more expensive, and I don't know if extra expense is worth it.