Audioquest Dialectric-Bias System

Interesting remarks regarding the DBS system. I used to use AudioQuest exclusively and tried the DBS version of the Volcano versus my regular Volcano when it was first released. I was using Anaconda interconnect and was just not thrilled with the results. I then auditioned the Audience Au24 in comparison and was imediately impressed with the clarity and ease my system gained over both versions of the Volcano.

I think the AQ might have sounded a little more dynamic and larger but at times it seemed to be too much and strained at times. Anyway, I then converted my whole system and have not looked back. Anyway, I am not bashing the AQ as I view everything as being system dependant but I personally think they have missed the mark converting their whole line to this design. Just my oppinion, for DBS money, you can try a lot of different high end cables that do a lot of things better than the AQ DBS. Sorry Bill..

I believe that AQ is now going to higher battery voltages in the bias system. The are putting 2 - 24v batteries on each cable instead of one. If you bought the earlier version, you can get an upgrade to add another battery.

Makes you wonder why they didn't wait until they got the balance right? I hate it when products are released pre-maturely and then revisions start coming. Pretty soon, you have a completely different product..

KiD

This is interesting. Audioquest has now doubled the voltage of the IC's. Jaguar - Cheetah moves to 24v, Sky moves to 48v. Anyone have an opinion on this?

I've heard the 12v Jaguar and Panther and felt the Panther was the equal of the Anaconda in some areas and perhaps slightly better in other areas (faster/clearer transients).

Has anyone spoke with the boys at Audioquest about this change or has anyone actually compared the change vs. the older 12v bias?

It almost feels like Audioquest has read this thread! heheh