PureAudioProject Quintet 15 - Mr. Ulrich - Switzerland - OEM Internal Wiring Replacement
We regularly receive inquiry from speaker manufacturers about Iconoclast cable. They are all ears until they learn of the process and precision necessary to use Galens Series I, much less Series II design. Once they understand, most go running preferring to use 2-conductor, stranded 12/14/16 AWG. I had to refrain from using the “lamp cord” designation for fear of a contract being placed on my existence. Maybe you should not look under the bonnet, of your speakers.
We do have some brave souls who stepped up to the plate to replace the otherwise “standard” fare of internal cabling of their “highly regarded,” and by most standard “expensive” speakers with Iconoclast cable. The Legacy Audio Valor’s was a massive undertaking with over 50-such assemblies to complete the speaker system.
Ulrich contacted me as a “customer” who wished to replace the internal cabling of his PureAudioProject Quintet speakers from Israel. I was introduced to Zeév the principal of PureAudioProject a fews years back. He has an incredible following and produces some “from what I hear” incredible speakers. I provided speaker cables to listen to and received lengthy and sincere accolades. But, like most, the prospect of prep and perhaps expense involved we did not move forward as business partners. I am intrigued by the open baffle dipole design and would love to experience the Quintets! Remember that my Whispers are “compound dipoles” and have never been considered for replacement.
Here is the story as provided by Ulrich. He is a perfectionist as are most from the EU cultures. Before I consented to sending him “raw” Iconoclast cable he had to perform an interview even more stringent than the first date of my eldest daughter. I knew that he was more than competent and would perform the task as a “work of love!” And, he did. It took hours and hours and hours. The end result was astounding.
Eins - “have nightmares about stripping little blue wires.”
Zwei - “twist conductors tightly, apply silver solder.”
Drei - " Solder on spade connectors." Don’t forget shrink ! Oh crap!
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Vier - And, when you think you are done, repeat 20-times!!
To Be Continued…