Audioquest Niagara 1000 power management experience

Posted by: Henk Molenaar on 26 November 2017

I read some interesting reviews about the Audioquest Niagara 1000. It all sounds very promising......

Is there anyone who tested this peace of equipment in combination with NAIM audio equipment?

Thanks in advance for replies!

 

 

 

Posted on: 26 November 2017 by J The Kop

I am interested in AQ Niagra1000 as well and will have it for demo try next week and will update. However, I already have dedicated 20 Amp lines for each components NDS 555 PS, 552PS and 500PS. Each has own line.

My computer stuff also on another breaker circuit as well. Therefore,  I am planing to put Niagra 1000 on the computer component such as router and server that attachment to my Naim system.  But I will also try to see if it would make any improvements when I plug it to Naim system.  It will make a difference but not sure if it will be better. 

Interestingly, I plugged Nordost QRT QK1 to my computer outlet ( not Naim system circuit). It somehow enhances the mid/ vocal and darkening the background noise. I am unsure why/ how... I still evaluate it on a demo run. Hopefully it is not a snake oil phenomenon. 

Will post an update 

J

Posted on: 27 November 2017 by Japtimscarlet

Am I being cynical or is this just a £1000 six way distribution block?

Read all the web site info and cannot see anything that warrants the price tag ...

Posted on: 28 November 2017 by J The Kop

Ok, I had a demo on AQ1000 with my NDS/552/500 system. As I mentioned, I have all 4 dedicated lines for each units. The result was... it makes some difference when I plug everything into AQ1000. I don't think it is necessary better. The high is brighter, midrange is a bit leaner. However, with my system setting, AQ1000 make it less musical. I am guessing that it is depending on your setup and power condition and personal music preferences. It did not add much to my system but made it less musical. I can also see that It would improve in some setting that you don't have clean powerline. 

I remember when I installed dedicated 20amp lines to my room..( it costed me 40 dollars on labor and 300 dollars for Shunyata outlet ). But it was obvious improvements with bigger stage and darker background noise. With AQ1000, I am not excited. 

 

Posted on: 29 November 2017 by Henk Molenaar

Ok, thanks for your serious reply, it's clear to me....., first try it before buy it (or not....).