And here is a technical paper in which Galen, the designer, describes the new Version 2 XLR ICs.
http://s000.tinyupload.com/?file_id=89209996028841850572
And here is Galen's CV. He's got credibility.
http://polytechnic.purdue.edu/alumni-profiles/galen-gareis 7
There is a 400-post thread on the PS Audio Forum, buried in which are several comparisons. The designer, Galen, participates there.
https://forum.psaudio.com/t/belden-iconoclast-interconnects-and-speaker-cabling/2038
At least one poster described a replacement of Nordost Valhalla speaker...
I've been very surprised that the only place one can find reviews or even a thread about these newish high-end IC and speaker cables is on the PS Audio forum. They have gained a very good reputation there, and are being favorably compared to the high-end Nordost offerings.
Granted that the...