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.