AQ Diamond Ethernet

[Ritmo]

I would look further than just an upgraded network cable, in my experience an "audiophile" network switch brings more improvement.
My set up consists of 12 meter (certified) Bleu Jeans Cat6A from my Router/NAS to my stereo rig, then an AQvox network switch, with two AQ Vodka's connected to Aurender and dCs Rossini.

Thanks for the comments. My home and network are 1 year old; no need to make any changes at this point.

 

[Mordante]

I've been thinking about investing in some AQ Ethernet cable. I guess there is about 20meters of Ethernet cable between my router and NAS. So if I were to place anything it would the last 3 to 4 meters from switch to streamer. Or would that not make any difference.

I'm not buy 4 meters Diamond. It would be Cinnamon or Vodka.

 

[UltraFast69]

I've been thinking about investing in some AQ Ethernet cable. I guess there is about 20meters of Ethernet cable between my router and NAS. So if I were to place anything it would the last 3 to 4 meters from switch to streamer. Or would that not make any difference.

I'm not buy 4 meters Diamond. It would be Cinnamon or Vodka.

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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[FDPDK]

I did read a test done by a reviewer some years back with ethernet cables....and as he did have a good loom of ethernet cables , he tried also to put a good one in between router and switch , but it didn't make any difference in his system...But inserted between switch and source made a good improvement , of course dependent on which of the Audioquest he used.
This is just from top of my head.
I myself just switched the AudiQuest cinnamon to an Vodka ( between switch and sourse ) and am now thinking about a Diamond.

 

[imprezap2]

Thanks for the comments. My home and network are 1 year old; no need to make any changes at this point.

It doesn't matter how old your home/network is, an "audiophile" network switch will bring further improvement (galvanic isolation from your router/NAS and other connected equipment, etc), my own dealer did not believe in before, when I took my network switch to his shop and added it to his reference system he was amazed by the improvement.

 

[Kuoppis]

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

How did you connect the Aqvox Switch SE to the QKore? I have not seen an Ethernet cable for the QKore?


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[UltraFast69]

How did you connect the Aqvox Switch SE to the QKore? I have not seen an Ethernet cable for the QKore?


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Nordost offers the RJ45 connection as an option - look at the last line

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[kzhtoo]

Anyone knows what Aqvox switch SE input DC voltage range is?

 

[Kuoppis]

You mean the power input? I believe the power supply is a universal one, just like with PCs. They explicitly do recommend not to replace it.


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[kzhtoo]

You mean the power input? I believe the power supply is a universal one, just like with PCs. They explicitly do recommend not to replace it.


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Yeah, but almost every manufacturer says this and more likely than not, there’s improvement getting rid of SMPS.

 

[Kuoppis]

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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[kzhtoo]

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.

 

[Kuoppis]

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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[kzhtoo]

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.

 

[Kuoppis]

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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[Mordante]

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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I think there is one router and at least two switches/Access points between my streamer and my NAS.

 

[UltraFast69]

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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[Kuoppis]

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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[UltraFast69]

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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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

 

[Kuoppis]

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 [emoji3].

Thank you for sharing your experiences regarding the topic.


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