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Thoughts on Iconoclast interconnects?

Hi all. I have Iconoclast Gen 2 UPOCC RCA cables connecting my LTA preamp to my Audionet amp. They sound very transparent and neutral to me; however, in the past, I have always had XLR cables and therefore haven't tried any other RCA cables at this position of my system. It might be nice to have a slightly more enveloping and 3D soundstage with just a tiny bit of warmth. I have no doubt that AQ Thunderbirds, Cards Clear Beyond and Audience Frontrow would all be fantastic options to try, but the new retail price is a bit more than I care to spend. I am fine purchasing used.

For those that have used Iconoclast, what are your thoughts on these cables and what if any cables did you prefer to them? Would like to have some input before rolling the dice on some of the more costly options.

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gkelly
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The very least is that they are designed by someone who has multiple degrees in electricity. The very most is that they are made in the same shop as blue jean cables and as anyone knows blue jeans are top-notch. I have an iconoclast ac cable on my sister system and the quality is first rate. I also use a blue jean  interconnect and speaker cables in my home theater set up. 

zlone
958 posts
 

I have not tried the Iconoclast cables, but I have found the Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference interconnects offer the sound signature you describe when used with my Audionet pre and amp. There are some for sale now at a decent price. 

kennymacc
562 posts
 

There are so many wonderful sounding cables out there on the market these days, it can sometimes be very difficult to choose one over the other.  I never got the opportunity to hear the iconoclast cables, but what I can tell you is this, I believe that the Audioquest Thunderbird XLR interconnects are some of the very best sounding, and are some of the highest value interconnect cable available.  You just cannot go wrong with the Audioquest Thunderbird cables (I'm an owner), as they are absolutely phenomenal sounding!!!  Happy listening.

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audioman58
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The Cardas clear beyond speaker, interconnects exceptional cables , my brother bought them  and compared to much higher cost Nordost, synergistic ,and several other well known brands of higher cost  I am thinking  about purchasing them 

in the future  used or  demo to save some $$ 

v-fi
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Iconoclast makes really nice cables. Not the most flashy or the best marketing out there, but quality cables regardless. They are a bit overpriced in my opinion (along with many other brands), but nobody can argue they don't make exceptional cables.

Lots of brands have free in-home trials. I recommend taking advantage of those to get something else that interests you in your own system for a few weeks, to see how it compares. You might find that you like your existing cables the best. Or you might find something else that fits your stated preferences without spending a fortune.

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