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  1. #51

    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by kzhtoo View Post
    Yeah, but almost every manufacturer says this and more likely than not, there’s improvement getting rid of SMPS.
    Just saying, the manual states that they have tested replacement power supplies up to 1 KEUR, and found them to have a detrimental effect.

    Not sure whether anyone on the forum has tried it anyway. At least so far, I have not. I do have a bunch of LPSUs at home, e.g. from Sbooster.

    But I think the grounding might be a great idea.


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  2. #52

    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Just saying, the manual states that they have tested replacement power supplies up to 1 KEUR, and found them to have a detrimental effect.

    Not sure whether anyone on the forum has tried it anyway. At least so far, I have not. I do have a bunch of LPSUs at home, e.g. from Sbooster.

    But I think the grounding might be a great idea.


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    I too think grounding might be a great idea. I still do think LPSU might be as well, given my recent experience.
    Anyway, considering between Aqvox se and new wavelength Ethernet reclocker, although the latter release date is yet to be determined.

  3. #53

    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Would be interesting to hear about the impact of the Wavelength product in comparison.

    The relative cost for the Aqvox-modded Netgear switch is mind boggling, but also its impact is surprising. Especially soundstage, imaging, separation and dynamics improve quite nicely. Just shows what a messy affair digital music reproduction is.

    But you do need good Ethernet cables with it.


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  4. #54

    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Would be interesting to hear about the impact of the Wavelength product in comparison.

    The relative cost for the Aqvox-modded Netgear switch is mind boggling, but also its impact is surprising. Especially soundstage, imaging, separation and dynamics improve quite nicely. Just shows what a messy affair digital music reproduction is.

    But you do need good Ethernet cables with it.


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    Given your experience, I’m tempted to try Aqvox SE. Yes, good Ethernet cable is a must. AQ Diamond was an eye opener when I first got it many months ago and continue to hear more and more positive user experience.

  5. #55

    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by kzhtoo View Post
    Given your experience, I’m tempted to try Aqvox SE. Yes, good Ethernet cable is a must. AQ Diamond was an eye opener when I first got it many months ago and continue to hear more and more positive user experience.
    Now that I do have the Aqvox SE, I might actually also replace the Ethernet cable between the switch and the DAC with an AQ Diamond as well.


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    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by UltraFast69 View Post
    I have about 50’ from where the cabling is networked for the entire home to my music room network switch using run of the mill cable.

    From there I use 1-2M of Nordost, AQVox and Audioquest to various components each marking a positive difference that can be easily heard.

    The larger benefit is when I grounded the AQVox SE switch with a Nordost QKore.

    Eventually I will place a better 50’ cable between the modem and switch but not sure what it will do.


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    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by Mordante View Post
    I think there is one router and at least two switches/Access points between my streamer and my NAS.
    If these are wired, try to get it where the longest cable feeds the switch from the router and the shortest from the switch to your streamer, NAS or component.


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  8. #58

    AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by kzhtoo View Post
    Given your experience, I’m tempted to try Aqvox SE. Yes, good Ethernet cable is a must. AQ Diamond was an eye opener when I first got it many months ago and continue to hear more and more positive user experience.
    Chin, your and Ritmo’s positive experiences with the AQ Diamond convinced to try it in my system as well.

    So, today I placed an order for an AQ Diamond Ethernet cable to put between the Aqvox SE and the DAC. Let’s see what is the impact, so far my experiences with AQ are rather good.


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    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Chin, your and Ritmo’s positive experiences with the AQ Diamond convinced to try it in my system as well.

    So, today I placed an order for an AQ Diamond Ethernet cable to put between the Aqvox SE and the DAC. Let’s see what is the impact, so far my experiences with AQ are rather good.


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    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by UltraFast69 View Post
    I will take a bet that you already know you are going to be happy based on: a great cable, Brinkmann Nyquist MKII and AQVox SE
    I am pretty sure I will AQ Diamond Ethernet.

    Thank you for sharing your experiences regarding the topic.


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    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    I currently have:

    AQ Vodka > Aqvox SE > AQ Diamond > Lumin X1. I liked the Aqvox when I installed it a few months ago... I think I probably should do an AB comparison and listen to the differences again. As with many things the Aqvox is a bit system dependent, but most commentary seems to agree that it makes a positive difference. Of course, there will always be naysayers, but I have liked it so far.

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    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    With my current setup I have a switch attached to my Orbi unit in a upstairs closet. I have a few devices hardwired to that switch including my dCS Upsampler which is connected to the switch via a long run of ethernet cable. I was considering adding a second switch just before the Upsampler and then using a high quality ethernet connection such as the AQ Diamond to complete the connection. Disregarding other devices this is how it would look.

    Cable modem--->Orbi Router--->Network switch---long ethernet cable---->Network switch---->AQ Diamond??--dCS Upsampler

    Would you expect any SQ improvement with the addition of a second switch and the AQ ethernet connection?
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    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by still-one View Post
    With my current setup I have a switch attached to my Orbi unit in a upstairs closet. I have a few devices hardwired to that switch including my dCS Upsampler which is connected to the switch via a long run of ethernet cable. I was considering adding a second switch just before the Upsampler and then using a high quality ethernet connection such as the AQ Diamond to complete the connection. Disregarding other devices this is how it would look.

    Cable modem--->Orbi Router--->Network switch---long ethernet cable---->Network switch---->AQ Diamond??--dCS Upsampler

    Would you expect any SQ improvement with the addition of a second switch and the AQ ethernet connection?
    Hi Jim - No and only for the reason I am a believer less is more using the straightest, shortest path. I do believe you would gain if you make your current switch an audio switch and use a higher end ethernet cable like you mention. AQVox makes a switch I use and like, and The Linear Solution whom I stumbled on in the greater Seattle area literally 5 miles from my home makes OCXO and TCXO switches and routers.

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    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by UltraFast69 View Post
    Hi Jim - No and only for the reason I am a believer less is more using the straightest, shortest path. I do believe you would gain if you make your current switch an audio switch and use a higher end ethernet cable like you mention. AQVox makes a switch I use and like, and The Linear Solution whom I stumbled on in the greater Seattle area literally 5 miles from my home makes OCXO and TCXO switches and routers.

    Hope this helps.
    Thanks for the suggestion.

    I will stay with the TrendNet switch(s). That switch did what nothing else seemed to be able to do and that is eliminate 100% of all Roon dropouts I was experiencing when I switched from Apple to Netgear Orbi back in August.

    The reason I asked about adding the additional switch and AQ cable is that I don't want to clutter my 2-channel room with extra devices so that is why my network
    gears remains hidden in a closet with all of my network gear. I just have one hidden ethernet cable entering my 2 channel room. I have absolutely no complaints on met SQ but was just looking for a simple and hidden upgrade.
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    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by steinkrieg View Post
    I currently have:

    AQ Vodka > Aqvox SE > AQ Diamond > Lumin X1. I liked the Aqvox when I installed it a few months ago... I think I probably should do an AB comparison and listen to the differences again. As with many things the Aqvox is a bit system dependent, but most commentary seems to agree that it makes a positive difference. Of course, there will always be naysayers, but I have liked it so far.
    Re Ethernet cables, I have a 2m AQ Vodka, 3m AQ Diamond, and a 5M AQ Diamond. Even the 5M Diamond clearly outperforms the 2m Vodka, which is no slouch, IMO.

    There may well be something better, but I have yet to experience it.
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    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by kzhtoo View Post
    Anyone knows what Aqvox switch SE input DC voltage range is?
    I have the normal Aqvox (not SE) the input voltage is 5 volt.
    Effectively the manufacturer recommends not changing the PSU. In my experience the LPSU of Kenneth Lau is much better than the SMPS that comes from origin.
    On the other hand I have two Ethernet AQ Diamond cables that I have not used. The one that goes from the Aqvox to the Melco because I changed it for a Göbel cable and the one that went from the Melco to the Lumin because I changed the Lumin for a USB DAC, so soon the two will come out for sale. If someone is interested, PM to me.
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    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Just installed the AQ Diamond Ethernet. I’m extremely pleased with the performance. While I expected to improve on the off the shelf cable I had been using, I was not expecting the significant difference and improvements I’m hearing. Highly recommended!
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    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    Just installed the AQ Diamond Ethernet. I’m extremely pleased with the performance. While I expected to improve on the off the shelf cable I had been using, I was not expecting the significant difference and improvements I’m hearing. Highly recommended!
    Mike, Good to hear. I ordered one from Mike and it should arrive the middle of next week along with the GigaFoil I also ordered tp be inserted in proximity to my Upsampler allowing me to add the AQ Diamond ethernet cable to my set-up.
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    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by still-one View Post
    Mike, Good to hear. I ordered one from Mike and it should arrive the middle of next week along. The GigaFoil I also ordered will be inserted in proximity to my Upsampler allowing me to add the AQ Diamond ethernet cable to my set-up.
    Excellent Jim! The difference is not subtle. Look forward to your update.
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    AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Added the AQ Diamond to my system about a week ago. First day was horrible AQ Diamond Ethernet, with the cable sounding thin and flat against the AQ Vodka. Details were good though. But could not avoid the thought “ah, this is how a silver cable sounds like”.

    But after settling in a bit, it developed very nicely. Detail retrieval is great, tonality is transparent and balanced. But IMHO it really blows other cables away with its dimensionality, incredible soundstage width, and especially depth, and ability to convey ambiance of the venue. Very happy with it.


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    Re: AQ Diamond Ethernet

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Added the AQ Diamond to my system about a week ago. First day was horrible AQ Diamond Ethernet, with the cable sounding thin and flat against the AQ Vodka. Details were good though. But could not avoid the thought “ah, this is how a silver cable sounds like”.
    it looks like my AQ Diamond will arrive two days before the GigaFoil unit. I will insert it elsewhere on my network to initiate the break-in process. Thanks for the heads up.
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