nrenter Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 First, a huge shout-out to AudioQuest. I had 4 of the older-style 72v DBS packs where the plastic began to “turn gummy” (if it happened to you, you know what I mean). A brief email exchange and two photos later, I had 4 new AudioQuest Black Noise-Trapping DBS Packs en-route to Flower Mound, Texas. So, here’s my question: Do I attach these new AudioQuest Black Noise-Trapping DBS Packs to the balanced Colorado interconnects that connect my (balanced) Ayre CX-7e(mp) and my (balanced) Ayre P-5xe to my (balanced) Ayre AX-5/20, or… Do I attach these to my shotgun bi-wired CV-8 speaker cables? Regardless of the decision, I’ll have DBS packs attached to all my AudioQuest cables. The voltage remains the same as my older-style DBS packs (that are currently on my speaker cables). It’s the “Noise-Trapping” feature of the Black DBS packs that is the new variable. The suggestion of “try them in both locations and see if there is a difference” isn’t much fun. Interested in what the hive mind thinks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 i would allocate to source and work towards the speaker….. Charlie was pretty savvy on the amp speaker interface and the S to n is better there… Just my $.02… i have the rotting plastic issue also….mind sharing who at AQ helped w email ? thanks Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 this is the pox…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Edwards Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 10 hours ago, nrenter said: I had 4 of the older-style 72v DBS packs where the plastic began to “turn gummy” (if it happened to you, you know what I mean). nrenter, I have the same issue with the Leopard tone arm cable DBS pack on my LP12. Are they easily swapped out? I was thinking if they would approve an exchange, I would have to take the whole cable to them, which would be quite involved. I'll reach out to Alasdair. Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrenter Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Literally sent this note to info@audioquest.com. Dustin Cairns responded and requested photos of the gummy DBS packs. The DBS packs simply unplug from the cable. I'd normally say "easy as pie" but it was even easier. Quote Hello!I have 4 72v DBS packs that have become sticky/ gummy - apparently due to the breakdown of the plastic. What is the process to have them repaired? These came with cables (Colorado 1m XLR interconnects) originally purchased new through Music Direct (not sure if this makes a difference). Thanks!Nicholas Renter(817) 313-1506nrenter@alumni.northwestern.edu Here are the photos I attached... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Edwards Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Awesome! Thanks again, a little project for me today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Fellow Vandy owners helping each other, what could be better !,,,, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 This is great to know. I, too, have encountered the dreaded decaying plastic DBS modules. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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