Audioholics did a tests of the audioquest speaker cables with batteries, and no surprise, the measured worse with batteries in than out.
Batteries in my Audioquest Colorado RCA interconnects
The box attached to the cables read: aq DBS 72v
It takes (6) 23ae 12v batteries in each box per cable. I judiciously replace batteries in remotes etc. yearly like checking the fire alarms. These batteries, which I have failed to register, have been in / attached to these cables for 8 years plus however long they were in prior to my purchase. AND they did not leak. AND when I push the little button on the box on the cable the little green light turns on.
Would that be pure lucky and amazing?
Also, can anyone tell me if I am using them in the best way: They connect the output of the tube pre-amp to the input of the tube main amp. My thinking is that is where the most current / possible noise would exist. But looking for advice. As these are my most expensive (I think best quality) interconnects I own.
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While you have the batteries out: check them with a multimeter, for full, remaining voltage. After that many years, even without a load, batteries can lose output potential. No telling how minimal a voltage might still illuminate that test light. Unless your batteries are still at their peak; a test with and without, would not be legit. |
@mceljo I was and am happy. Just surprised that a: I didn't realize they had batteries and B: that they didn't leak after so many years! But what you say is correct. |
@rodman99999 I do need a multi-meter anyway. Good time to get one. All curiosity. |
@jasonbourne52 I kind of thought that. I bought them at an auction clearance of a store going out of business. Got them for $100. So I used them. But I had my doubts about the technology. |
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