Cardas Clear Beyond X2 Phono Cable

Dual-run Clear Beyond phono design with Matched Propagation Litz conductors, star-quad geometry, and multiple shields for reference-grade analog playback

Clear Beyond Dual Phono began as a special build for a 5-pin DIN tonearm in an extreme analog system at the Munich High End Show. Word spread, and it became a “secret menu” favorite before being released to the market.

A single run of Clear Beyond Interconnect with multiple shields and eight 26.5 AWG Matched Propagation conductors forms a top-performing phono cable. Hand termination in Bandon, Oregon ensures consistency and performance.

Standard terminations are Cardas S-DIN to SRCA, with custom options including Cardas R-DIN and SME 90° DIN available.

Specifications

Conductors: Matched Propagation Kevlar core; ultra-fine Grade 1, 99.9999% OFHC copper with SPN clear coat (Litz); gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio (47 AWG to 39 AWG); cross-field layer geometry; insulated in ultra-thin extruded PTFE jacket

Geometry: Star-quad (4 conductors) with anti-static LDPE air-tubes bound with carbon-impregnated PTFE tape wrap; outer PTFE air-tubes scaled 1.618× larger than core tubes to suspend the composite shield of tinned copper and magnet wire away from the signal conductors; finished in an ultra-soft extruded TPR jacket

Gauge: 8 × 26.5 AWG

Outside Diameter: 0.511" (13 mm)

Standard Terminations: Cardas S-DIN to SRCA

Custom Terminations: Cardas R-DIN; SME 90° DIN

Build: Hand-terminated in Bandon, Oregon