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I can personally attest to the positive effects of up'ing the voltage on the DBS from 72v to 144v by getting the extra leads and couplers from AQ and adding a 2nd battery pack. The difference was noticeable to my ears. I tried higher voltage but frankly, above 144v, I could not hear any benefit. I did post my feedback on this on another forum way back when.... |
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I too went from CV-8 to Mont Blanc and then to Volcano in less then 2 years... The differences were huge... at least until I've tried the Everest which was (and is) incredible... light years ahead. Anyway 144V is definitely better than 72V for loudspeaker cables (and only for them). 216V is amazing for USB cables!
__________________ Amp: BAT VK-655SE Pre-amp/Digital: exaSound e32 w UpTone JS-2 Power Supply; SOtM tX-USBultra w UpTone LPS1.2; Apple Mac Mini w UpTone DC Conversion Kit & UpTone JS-2 Power Supply; Squeezelite w Logitech Media Server 7.9.0 Speakers: Triangle Magellan Cello II Cables: AudioQuest WEL XLR, AudioQuest Everest, AudioQuest Hurricane HC, AudioQuest NRG-1000, AudioQuest Diamond USB Rack: Solid Tech Hybrid Tweaks: Omicron Stabilizzatore Armonico & Gold Evolution SE; IsoTek Sigmas GII w Optimum EVO3; Furutech FT-SWS (R) AC Outlet; Synergistic Research Blue Quantum Fuse Last edited by johndoe21ro; 06-04-2019 at 03:59 AM. |
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I had Audioquest Oak for a couple of days to compare them to my Clarus Crimson speaker cables. I prefer the Clarus Crimson across the board. When I returned the Oak, they told me to take Redwood home for an audition. I connected the Redwood yesterday. Although it's a step above the Oak in clarity, bass, and more defined soundstage, I still prefer the Clarus Crimson. The Clarus is more detailed without brightness. In my system it just sounds more realistic with better tonality of instruments.
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That’s interesting ^^^
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If possible, it's so important to listen to everything in your own system and let your own ears decide. Of course there are no absolutes in audio, only preferences. It's my opinion based on my ears and how the respective cables sound in my system. I'm done searching for new speakers cables. I may pursue changing two of my power cords from Hurricanes to Dragon source. Considering the price difference, I'm just wondering how much of a sonic difference exists between the Hurricane and Dragon?
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And... How do i get 144V with two DBS-Units? How did you guys do that?
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Regarding 144V DBS... you can use an original "Y" adapter, you can DIY an adapter or you can buy the cable with 2 DBS jacks (old cables such as Kilimanjaro, Mont Blanc, Volcano, etc.). This is an example of "Y" adapter. This is an Everest with 2 DBS jacks per cable... __________________ Amp: BAT VK-655SE Pre-amp/Digital: exaSound e32 w UpTone JS-2 Power Supply; SOtM tX-USBultra w UpTone LPS1.2; Apple Mac Mini w UpTone DC Conversion Kit & UpTone JS-2 Power Supply; Squeezelite w Logitech Media Server 7.9.0 Speakers: Triangle Magellan Cello II Cables: AudioQuest WEL XLR, AudioQuest Everest, AudioQuest Hurricane HC, AudioQuest NRG-1000, AudioQuest Diamond USB Rack: Solid Tech Hybrid Tweaks: Omicron Stabilizzatore Armonico & Gold Evolution SE; IsoTek Sigmas GII w Optimum EVO3; Furutech FT-SWS (R) AC Outlet; Synergistic Research Blue Quantum Fuse Last edited by johndoe21ro; 06-04-2019 at 03:57 AM. |
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I did buy the Hurricanes for phono, preamp, CD. THE Dragon HC are for the Pass 260.8. It is there I will hear the most difference. Arrive Wednesday.
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I just picked up a new Thunder PC; it ships with the Black DBS, which is distinct in its unpainted matte plastic finish (kind of ugly). The Carbon DBS ships on Hurricanes, and these have an attractive metallic charcoal/dark gray paint finish. So it's really easy to tell which you have.
Other than a butt-ugly DBS, the build quality of the Thunder is outstanding; a really attractive cable that even looks like a great value in its market segment. Very confidence inspiring to replace whatever you had in your system with one of these! |
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Today I received my last Hurricanes. Now I have a Hurricane on every component.
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