Same issue here. Using Time Warner Cable in Thousand Oaks, CA -- about 40 miles north of Los Angeles.

I was stuck on a JP Legacy server when 2.0 launched. My game played beautifully then, though I didn't realize it at the time. I had some delay issues with AoE -- not consistently, but still noticeable from time to time -- so when transfers opened up I switched to an NA server hoping that my ping would improve. Have only had worse lag ever since. It's not even just AoE delay on the NA servers. I am experiencing terribly consistent lag spikes in which everything freezes for a few seconds and then lurches forward in time.

Thinking of switching back to a JP server while I still have a chance today. I shouldn't have to isolate myself from English speaking players in order to enjoy this game.