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Today I received my Venom-X Clock cable for the AfterDark master clock that connects to my EtherREGEN. The AfterDark master clock brought a BIG improvement to the system, and this morning my Venom-X clock cable just arrived.
It's literally just come off the truck, but the soundstage on the stock AfterDark cable was narrower, and the stereo image and the space between instruments and voices was smaller. With the Venom-X, I can hear much more resolution and layering of spatial information, and improved decay and "vapor trail". Most notably, the presentation is quite a bit more natural and organic. The stereo image is notably wider, deeper, and more finely resolved and "fleshed out". Also, the "quiet bits" between notes is quieter. ![]() The cable is very nicely made with beautiful connectors. Here's quick iP13 PM piccie... ![]() More to come as the cable settles, but another "hit" in the line of Venom-X series of cables. ![]()
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, Everest 8000 PD. Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Mac Mini Roon Core, Shunyata PS10 PD Last edited by Puma Cat; 09-15-2022 at 02:44 PM. |
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It’s such a blessing that Shunyata offers clock cables as not many of their competitors do. I’ve tried the Delta v2 and Sigma v2 (both CLOCK-50). They deliver impressive gains - particularly around naturalness, density and lower noise. Wonderful that the Venom-X delivered for you too.
Most of AfterDark’s clocks are sine wave. Some will argue that sine wave clocks don’t require good clock cables and impedance matching. I was always skeptical as I figured that Shunyata clock cables would bring improvements regardless. Maintaining the fidelity of the signal is always important in this hobby.
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Source: Sonore opticalModule > Uptone EtherRegen > Shunyata Sigma Ethernet > Antipodes K30> Shunyata Omega USB > Gustard X26pro DAC < Shunyata Sigma v2 clock cable < Mutec REF10 SE-120 Amp & Speakers: Spectral DMA-150mk2 > Aerial 10T Foundation: Stillpoints Ultra, Shunyata Denali v1, Shunyata Delta v2 power cords, Shunyata Alpha interconnect, MIT Matrix HD 60 speaker cables |
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Nice review and cable. I use a Delta Clock 75 for a portion of my S/PDIF signal chain.
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Joe Great Room: 2 Channel System Amplifier: McIntosh MC312 Preamp: McIntosh C22 Mk V DAC: McIntosh D1100 CD/SACD Source: McIntosh MCT450 Streaming Source: Aurender N10; UpTone Audio EtherREGEN Switch; AfterDark Project Clayx Giesemann OCXO 10MHz Reference Queen Master Clock w/ Black Modernize LPS x 2 Giesemann OCXO 10M Edition Speakers: Canton Reference 3K Power: 2x Dedicated 20 Amp Breakers + Whole House Surge Protection Power Outlets: PS Audio Power Ports Power Resonators: ADD-Powr Wizard; ADD-Powr eau2; ADD-Powr Symphony (in network closet) Power Distribution: Shunyata Denali 6000/S v2 Power Cables: Shunyata Delta v2 XC (Denali v2 to dedicated 20A Outlet); Shunyata Venom NR v10 (Amp to Denali v2); Shunyata Delta v2 NR (Preamp to Denali v2); Shunyata Alpha v2 NR (DAC to Denali v2); Shunyata Venom NR v12 (Wizard to dedicated 20A Outlet); Shunyata Venom V14 Digital (Streamer and Transport to Denali v2) Speaker Cables: Shunyata Sigma v1; Shunyata Sigma v1 Jumpers Audio Cables: Wireworld Gold Eclipse 8 XLR (Preamp to Amp); Wireworld Gold Eclipse 8 XLR (DAC to Preamp); Shunyata Sigma USB (Streamer to DAC); Shunyata Sigma v2 AES/EBU (Streamer to DAC); Shunyata Venom Ethernet (Wall Wart to EtherREGEN); Shunyata Sigma Ethernet (EtherREGEN to Streamer); Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8 75-Ohm BNC (AfterDark Queen Master Clock to EtherREGEN); McIntosh/Tributaries MCT (Transport to DAC); Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 S/PDIF (Transport to DAC) Isolation: Stillpoints Ultra SS (Under Speakers); Stillpoints Ultra Mini's (Under Preamp, DAC and Transport); HRS E1 Isolation Platform w/G7 Feet and G-Links (Under Amp); HRS E1 Isolation Platform w/G7 Feet (Under Streamer); Shunyata DarkField Suspension System and DarkField Mini Elevators (Under Speaker Cables) Noise Reduction: HRS DPX-14545 Damping Plates (2x On Transport); HRS DPII-14545 Damping Plate (On Amp and DAC) Grounding: Shunyata Delta v2 CGC/SGC Ground Cable (EtherREGEN to Denali v2) Rack: Quadraspire SVT Great Room: Headphone Rig Headphone Amp: McIntosh MHA200 Headphones: Meze Empyrean Power Distribution: Shunyata Venom PS8 w/ Venom Defender Power Cables: Shunyata Delta NR (Venom PS8 to Denali v2 for Additional Outlets); Wireworld Mini Electra C7 (Headphone Amp to Venom PS8) Audio Cables: Wireworld Silver Eclipse 8 XLR (D1100 Preamp to Headphone Amp); Cardas Clear Headphone Cable (4 Pin Balanced Stereo) Isolation: HRS E1 Isolation Platform w/G7 Feet and G-Links (Under Headphone Amp) Sun Room Wireless Speaker: McIntosh RS200 Power Resonator: ADD-Powr Symphony Pro Power Cable: Wireworld Silver Electra 7 Isolation: IsoAcoustics Iso-Pucks |
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Yes.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, Everest 8000 PD. Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Mac Mini Roon Core, Shunyata PS10 PD |
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