36v, 72v active filter on AudioQuest IC

No, smoother and more dynamic sound stage. More solid bass and warmer mid.

Dear Nguyen,
This may be a repeat E-mail as I have had multiple "FAILURE TO DELIVER e-MAIL MESSAGES" on my computer. I have 2 of the 72 volt DBS units, but I can not find any splitters at the internet stores. I am hopefull you will sell me your spare splitter cables. I very much want to experience your Audioquest upgrade. You might want to call me so I can send a money order or PayPal.
I appreciate your offer to send me the cables,
and I look forward to experiencing your upgrade.
David Pritchard
3560 Snow Rd.
Las Cruces N.M. 88005
575-644-1462

I just bought a used pair of AQ Sky's. These are the earlier version with the two 36VDC DBS packs on each cable, presumably to make 72VDC using the splitters. I took some voltage measurements with my Fluke volt-ohm meter and measured only 36-37VDC through the splitters. This is on both cables mind you. I then measured 36-37VDC from each of the four DBS battery packs, to make sure they are functioning. Then I did some continuity checks to make sure the splitters were good. Indeed both are. Why the voltage drop, or should I say lack of voltage increase to 72 VDC the way it should be. Any ideas anyone.

To Michael,
There are some AQ splitters out there that were wired incorrectly and it sounds like you may have some. Unfortunately AQ no longer sells the splitters last I checked so your choices are to buy some used or make your own. As a longtime AQ/DBS owner, I have purchased a 3.5mm male connector to take measurements of the battery packs when I want to know the true voltage and not rely on the LED on the battery pack. Your local electronics supply should have the connectors available to construct your own splitters if you chose to do so.

On a side note, I own the whole original DBS IC series range including the Sky, Cheetah, Panther, Jaguar and LeoPard phono cable and having experimented with different voltages from 24VDC up to 144VDC, I can say that 100VDC is the sweet spot for all the DBS series of IC's.

Cheers