Comparing AQ Diamonds to the new AQ interconnects

I just upgraded my interconnects from Diamond x3 to Amazon. The Amazons sound slightly clearer and somewhat more dynamic. The Diamond x3s are no slouches; they're quite fast, delicate, and brought a sense of immediacy to the sound. I like the Amazons. Of the nine pairs of interconnects I bought, only one was at full retail from a dealer, all the rest were at substantial discounts through Audiogon. Good luck!

Dear Maxgain,

Hang in there with the Diamonds! Were your Diamonds inactive or disconnected for a while before you put them in your system? Cables often do not retain their burn in. If they are unused for some period of time (days?) or if their physical positioning (e.g., coiled vs uncoiled) changes, they need to be burned in again or at least left in place for a while. These are a function of the properties of their dielectric materials (see Audioquest's web site for some discussion). I think the Diamonds sound pretty good. Best Regards.