13-Aug-2014, 09:27
I also have the Audioquest Diamond ethernet cables in my system.
A few months ago I had the opportunity to compare a range of ethernet cables back to back in my own setup: Chord Sarum TA, Chord Indigo TA, AQ Vodka and AQ Diamond. At the time I was using both Chord Sarum and Indigo cables (one of each) to connect NAS to switch (in my study) and switch to MiND (in my listening room).
The Vodka cable was surprisingly good and pretty much at the same level as the Chord ones (which were quite a bit more expensive!). Good all-round solid performer, basically what you'd expect from a decent ethernet cable.
The Diamond however took things to a whole new level. The soundstage seemed to widen considerably and there was a perception of more micro details and better musicality. But the soundstage thing was what really surprised me, I really hadn't expected that from an ethernet cable.
The result was that I sold my Chord cables and bought two AQ Diamonds.
Guillaume
A few months ago I had the opportunity to compare a range of ethernet cables back to back in my own setup: Chord Sarum TA, Chord Indigo TA, AQ Vodka and AQ Diamond. At the time I was using both Chord Sarum and Indigo cables (one of each) to connect NAS to switch (in my study) and switch to MiND (in my listening room).
The Vodka cable was surprisingly good and pretty much at the same level as the Chord ones (which were quite a bit more expensive!). Good all-round solid performer, basically what you'd expect from a decent ethernet cable.
The Diamond however took things to a whole new level. The soundstage seemed to widen considerably and there was a perception of more micro details and better musicality. But the soundstage thing was what really surprised me, I really hadn't expected that from an ethernet cable.
The result was that I sold my Chord cables and bought two AQ Diamonds.
Guillaume
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