Audioquest Water

Guys, I just spoke with John at Audio Connection. As you know he's a big time AQ dealer. I've been getting a bunch of AQ cable, in fact John had me get the Castle Rock instead of Gibraltar because it's the new one. The changes are minor. for the most part it's all just getting away from the metal parts on the cable and replacing them with poly so it doesn't change the signal. It's the part where the connectors are (sorry forget what they call the collars). They are just changing the names for marketing etc... He said you can hear differences, but it's not a major overhaul. Just enough change to give them new names. I bet they are also trying to keep ahead of all the counterfeit stuff out there too.

Thank you very much Ctsooner for finding the answers for us. This is a fun hobby. We get excited when new toys come out.

There will be also a new cable for the Audioquest Sky. They did not had the new name for it.

Next year they will bring out all new powercables. This is their weakest part in my personal opinion.

They also will bring out powerconditioners. We will see.

What a silly name; Water!!

Thanks Bo. they have to keep up with the others in regards to marketing, however there isn't that much more they can do at this point as their cables at each price point are about as good as it gets. Most dealers I have visited the last year or so use AQ as much as they can as they are so neutral and that's really what you want. Shouldn't have to 'tune' your system with your cable. I'm glad they keep the newer named cables at the same prices.

To be honest prices are a little higher. The main reason is that the people who make it ( Chinese people) want a better income as well. I personally think this is a good thing.