For what it's worth, I used Cardas Neutral reference for years because I didn't want to have to worry about what, if anything, the cables were doing to the sound. Tried Anti-Cables and sold all my Cardas in all my sustems. I never heard my Spendors sound so wonderful. The ICs are equally impressive, IMO. Heck, just try 'em out and send 'em back if you don't like them!
I cannot imagine, given how many people have sold off mega $$$ cables upon getting the Speltz, why curiosity wouldn't lead one to see what the fuss is about.