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Audioquest 72v DBS problems with my DAC

Anyone had problems using 72v DBS Audioquest cables?

I was having problems with my Lumin U2 streamer, connected to my McIntosh MCD12000 SACD/Dac using a Diamond USB cable. Worked great for awhile then started cutting out randomly, shutting off and gradually occurred more frequently till it was not usable.

Lumin suggested using a Coax cable instead, I used cheap one I had and problem went away. So I bought a AQ Diamond Coax and problem came back immediately, cutting in and out. I unplugged the 72v DBS battery pack, problem went away immediately. Ever time I plug the 72v DBS pack back in, it cuts in and out immediately.

I've looked online and don't see anyone else having this issue....

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audphile1
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That’s good. Hopefully you can exchange these cables for something else or return them. 

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audiotroy
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Op we were aq dealers and switched to wireworld and found the wireworld cables to sound even better and for less money 

 

Dave and Troy

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WIREWORLD DEALERS 

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hk_fan
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Never had an issue with my AQ Diamond USB, but also really like Wireworld cables too.  Did you check with AQ to see what they think?  That's really strange.

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whitesarhara OP
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Seems to be more of a McIntosh issue than an AQ issue to me, but I will send them an email to see if they've ever heard of it...

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Compatibility issues are not uncommon with audiophile USB cables. I’ve had issues with Audience FrontRow USB cable where it would cut out permanently requiring a streamer reboot. 
Check Shunyata USB cables out. New Alpha X is supposed to be excellent. Wireworld cables sound good but they’re on a lean side in my experience. Worth trying. 

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