Thank you! Tubulus is new to me. I just checked their site and it looks interesting; the Concentus I2S is cheaper than the AQ Thunderbird, so I am definitely considering this one. They also make ethernet cables, so I could get both cables from the same maker.
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Thanks for the buying suggestions. I have an AQ Vodka from my network switch to the Bridge II. There doesn’t seem to be anything in the AQ ethernet lineup between the Vodka and the Diamond. Maybe I could use my trade-in credit with PSA to get the Diamond cost down some.
This is very useful, since I have a Vodka currently feeding the Bridge. Sounds like the Diamond would definitely be a step up.
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Luca has used AQ Diamond, but I believe he found one that made him happier. I lost track of his upgrades though. I like Inakustik Reference ethernet too, it is a well-balanced sounding cable. The SoTM Cat7 is very good in my system too, but it is more expensive.
But AQ Diamond for sure is an improvement over Vodka!
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What you say about marketing is all true, and I’ve read the good reports about USB input in the Mk 2. I’ve always used I2S and liked it, and I still have hopes for the AirLens (I know, I know . . . . ) Just found out that my new DAC is arriving this week, so I have decide about a streamer ASAP – I thought I had another month or so.
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I use Moon audio silver dragon and I am very happy with it. I was using wireworld ethernet cat 8 before.
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I have been happily using Melco ethernet cables for a number of years with great results. Their new cable seems to lift the ground on one end. I am yet to try it. I briefly used AQ Vodka HDMI with Matrix XPDIF/2 then abandoned that setup and returned to Bridge II for good.
I am unconvinced I have ever heard an Ethernet cable. I have expensive ones and Microcenter types. They all sound the same to me. This is pleasing. I hope I never hear a difference. I’m guessing I will though. Bah.
You will, Al. But only on Tuesdays, and only when the Sun is facing your sound room from the West. 
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I heard more differences on USB and HDMI types, but little difference on ethernet, so far. That’s a very good news to me, so far.
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Hello my recommendation is a linkup cat 8 solid copper (yellow) from Amazon. Kabel even has a test log. Plays musically. In the same class as an Audioquest Vodka. A Furutech NCF is a bit brighter. A Xangsane pure silver solid core from Aliexpress would also be interesting. If it should be the best, a J-cat Lan signature gold. It plays more musically, larger stage a notch above the Audioquest Diamond. Greetings Andrew
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