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Originally Posted by stoneglad
My apologies if this has been answered previously:
I have been wondering about the differences between the newer Venom V14 Digital vs the older Venom Digital and Alpha Digital cables?
I have had the original Venom Digtial on my Aurender Music server for the past few years.
I recently upgraded almost all of my previous Shunyata PC’s to the new Venom V2 NR10’s (Venom V2NR12 on my Home Theater Pre/ Pro).
I also purchased Venom V14 Digital for my Apple TV and for the Farad 3 powering my EtherRegen switch (Delta v2 Ethernet cable to Aurender).
My two questions/ curiosity is:
1. Would it benefit me two switch from original Venom Digital to the new Venom 14D even if it’s lower grade and gauge vs. the original?
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The V14D was specifically designed for devices that reside entirely in the digital domain; it's noise filter functionality has been optimized for this, and as such, it was designed for digital streamers, network bridges, Ethernet switches, routers, music servers, etc. It also works a treat on HDTVs and AVRs.
Oh, here's an example for you: I recently had to power my Sonore OpticalModule with one of my original Shunyata Venom 3 power cords because I needed the Venom V14D for the Fidata HFAS1 I was reviewing for
TAS. Once I was done with the review, I put the V14D back onto the Sonore OpticalModule and heard a very clear improvement in clarity, tonality, and reduction in noise.
The Venom V10, and Delta, Alpha, Sigma NRv2, and Omega PC were specifically designed for noise reduction the internal (full-wave bridge rectifier) power supplies for "analog-domain" components themselves, e.g. amps, preamps, phono stages and DACs (this is why the NR filter is at the component IEC receptacle end).
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2. I upgraded from Original Venom HC on both of my Furman IT power conditioners to wall to Venom V2 NR10’s, from reading this thread, it sounds like maybe I would be better off with the Venom 10 V2 XC’s for them instead??
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Yes, in theory. However, the biggest problem are the Furman power conditioner themselves. Any fairly subtle sonci differences between the Venom 10 XC and Venom V10 will be masked by the Furmans.
A much better solution is to use a Shunyata Venom PS8 powered by a Venom NRv10.
My suggestion is to rent in the power cables you're interested and listen for yourself. Once you have listened for a bit and have made an informed decision, our fearless leader, MasterLu, will quickly and effectively get you sussed with any products you may decide you want to get.
