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    Aqua La Diva M2 Awards

    Aqua’s La Diva M2 CD transport has had a big month receiving awards from Soundstage and Hi-Fi+.
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    Product of the Year!

    Issue #115 Aqua Product of the Year in the Digital Category!
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    Product of the Year!

    AQUA has received ToneAUDIO’s 2022 Product of the Year Award in the Digital Category for their Formula xHD Rev. 2 DAC and La Diva M2 CD transport https://www.tonepublications.com/MAGPDF/TA_114.pdf
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    Aqua Acoustic Quality announce the new DIVA M2 high end CD Transport!

    The launch of the new La Diva M2 high end CD Transport! First a bit of history... Aqua has never followed the whims of market fashion but has always remained focused on achieving true high fidelity sound reproduction. By combining dedicated research with creative thinking, the R&D Department...
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    Aqua LinQ

    We would like to make an important announcement about the new LinQ Core module, HQPlayer-based. This module has been designed as an Audio Engine for Roon with zero-setup, ready to use immediately. The Core exploits the new i.MX8 micro (ARM 64bit), with its incredible performance, low?latency...
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    Aqua LinQ Core Module

    We would like to make an important announcement about the new LinQ Core module, HQPlayer-based. This module has been designed as an Audio Engine for Roon with zero-setup, ready to use immediately. The Core exploits the new i.MX8 micro (ARM 64bit), with its incredible performance, low?latency...
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    Aqua LinQ

    The first HQ Player Core modules will be landing in the US very soon. ToneAudio will be doing the first North American review of the Aqua LinQ with the HQ Player Core and NAA modules.
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    Aqua LinQ

    Pricing in the United States for the HQ Player modules is as follows (as of Feb. 8/21): HQ Player NAA module $1400 HQ Player Core + NAA modules Special Bundle Price...
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    Aqua La Scala MKII Optologic Dac Owner Testimonial

    Please find a wonderful and very detailed testimonial we recently received from a very happy Aqua La Scala owner.... Aqua La Scala MKII Optologic Dac Review and overall results following 4+ months of intense listening Contextual Notes – About the DAC: • I did own many high-quality DACs in...
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    Seeking an R2R DAC recommendation for a tube preamp and tube amp system

    Just to clarify, all of Aqua's DACs are pure R2R ladder - FPGA-based with no digital filtering.
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    Aqua LinQ

    Pricing hasn't been released yet.
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    Aqua LinQ

    The module will be available shortly.
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    Aqua LinQ

    For the music enthusiast that streams music, some great news in 2021 I’ve been hinting at some big news coming from Aqua and here’s the first...A new HQPlayer Core module (server) a custom embedded version. High efficiency, low absorption, incredible performance thanks to the new ARM i. MX 8...
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    Aqua Formula xHD Rev. 2 receives a 2020 Brutus Award from Positive Feedback

    We are thrilled to have our Aqua Formula xHD Rev. 2 DAC receive a 2020 Brutus Award from Positive Feedback. "I was taken by its sense of presence, its presentation of detail without being "analytical" or cold, and its ability to handle huge swings in dynamics. The no filtering/no oversampling...
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    Aqua LinQ

    Early 2021
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    Aqua LinQ

    There is no license fee to be certified Roon Ready. A decision was made not to pursue Roon certification for several reasons. One of the pillars of Aqua is modularity and if Aqua proceeded with Roon Certification it would have essentially created a situation where Roon would constantly have to...
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    Aqua LinQ

    HIFI Advice’s Part 2 review of the Aqua LinQ. “The addition of the HQPlayer module allows using Roon and all of its benefits along with even better sound than was possible using the now-discontinued RoonReady module. Additionally, Aqua’s modularity ensures that the product remains up to date. I...
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    Aqua LinQ

    Hi RichardA, Thank you for your questions! I need a little more info on the LinQ modules. How many modules will the LinQ hold ? It can hold up to 4 If you wanted to run Roon and HQ player together is that 2 seperate modules? Yes, but a decision was made not to participate in the Roon...
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    Aqua LinQ

    The HQPlayer module is now available.
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    The sweet spot in the Aqua DAC lineup

    Hi, it’s only the La Scala that runs tubes.
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    The sweet spot in the Aqua DAC lineup

    Not a new review, but worthy of a second read. “And that’s where the La Scala comes in, giving away very little, costing less and possessing of that midrange magic that only tubes seem to bring.” Christiaan Punter HFA Aqua La Scala MKII review
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    New review of the Aqua LinQ from hi-fi news

    A new review of the Aqua LinQ from hi-fi news. Every single detail of the mix is delivered through the Aqua LinQ into whichever DAC you choose to use with it, and it’s a sound you’ll find yourself listening to repeatedly, just to hear those little nuances in Dylan’s near-spoken vocals.' Andrew...
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    A Review of the Aqua Acoustic Quality LinQ Network Interface

    Thanks for sharing your impressions of your new LinQ!:)
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    Class A integrated

    How about the Granddaddy of them all Sugden? The IA4 is their top of the line integrated and well under budget.
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    Aqua LinQ

    Nothing to report just yet, but stay tuned:)
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    Aqua LinQ

    Hi Matt, Yes, Cristian has developed an HQPlayer module for the LinQ. I expect it will be available very soon.
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    Aqua LinQ

    A new review of the Aqua LinQ... https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/digital-reviews/network-player-reviews/aqua-linq/
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    Magico A5s arrive at Rhapsody....color me confused;)

    Hi Bob, Very beautiful looking speakers, nice to hear you are excited about how they sound.
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    Aqua LinQ

    Because of the modular architecture of the LinQ it's possible to implement the Roon Core. However, the Core requires a powerful power supply and Cristian absolutely will not consider using a switching DC power supply. More thought is being done on how to implement the power supply internally...
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    Aqua LinQ

    Currently the LinQ has no storage capacity, but like all Aqua products it's modular and could accommodate storage in the future. As for your question about I2S, Cristian feels this connection yields the best sonics for his designs.

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