Shunyata Research power cables suggestions for my system

[jimtranr]

Originally Posted by HiFiHippie

Would there be a big difference form the Venom to Delta’s?

Yes in my experience with upgrading the power feed to my ARC tubed line stage from the Venom NR v10 to the Delta NR v2. Noticeable right off the bat, but in my case the difference widened significantly after putting about 140 hours of playing time on the Delta.

[HiFiHippie]

Originally Posted by jimtranr

Yes in my experience with upgrading the power feed to my ARC tubed line stage from the Venom NR v10 to the Delta NR v2. Noticeable right off the bat, but in my case the difference widened significantly after putting about 140 hours of playing time on the Delta.

Jimtranr, thanks for the input on the delta cables. I also have 2 Alpha NR v1’s that are 1.25 meters that I am using on my Oppo 205 and Panasonic ub9000 players. Would it be better to use Alpha NR v1’s on the amplifiers to the P20 regenerator and use the Delta NR v2’s on the McIntosh Mx170 processor and C53 preamplifier. If yes, what cable could I use on the Oppo 205 and Panasonic 9000 4K players? Would a Venom NR v2 10 or 12 work okay for those devices? As always any input would be greatly appreciated.

[HiFiHippie]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Agreed. XC power cables are designed for power distributors that provide built-in NR, or for components, e.g. my First Sound preamp, which have NR built into their (external) power supplies.

If I were running standalone amps plugged into the wall or plugged into a power distributor, I'd be using NR power cords for them.

Puma Cat, i have ordered the Delta NR V2 from Ivan for the McIntosh amplifers, I was thinking about ordering 2 Alpha NR V2 for the Mac's and moving the Delta NR V2 to Mx170 processor and the C53 preamplier. I do have 2 of the original Alpha NR V1 and I could put them on Oppo 205 and my Panasonnic 4k player. I plan on using my Sigma NR V1 20 amp from the wall to my P20 power plant. What are your thoughts in the setup? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by HiFiHippie

Puma Cat, i have ordered the Delta NR V2 from Ivan for the McIntosh amplifers, I was thinking about ordering 2 Alpha NR V2 for the Mac's and moving the Delta NR V2 to Mx170 processor and the C53 preamplier. I do have 2 of the original Alpha NR V1 and I could put them on Oppo 205 and my Panasonnic 4k player. I plan on using my Sigma NR V1 20 amp from the wall to my P20 power plant. What are your thoughts in the setup? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Your plan sounds exactly like what I would do with your system and set-up.

The new Alpha NR v2 will be outstanding PCs for your Mac amps.

[SCAudiophile]

I second that idea....I have 2 of the Alpha V2s here and they not only outperform Sigma V1 to my hearimg , they are also great performers for any amp or LPS. They will help you get the most out of those amps....IMHO

[Levitator]

Originally Posted by SCAudiophile

I second that idea....I have 2 of the Alpha V2s here and they not only outperform Sigma V1 to my hearimg , they are also great performers for any amp or LPS. They will help you get the most out of those amps....IMHO

+1

[SCAudiophile]

Three people I know also moved up to them recently on some hefty amps,...extremely happy from all reports.

[HiFiHippie]

Originally Posted by SCAudiophile

I second that idea....I have 2 of the Alpha V2s here and they not only outperform Sigma V1 to my hearimg , they are also great performers for any amp or LPS. They will help you get the most out of those amps....IMHO

SCAudiophile, thanks for the input on the Alpha v2 power cables, I think I’ll order a pair from Ivan. On separate note I see you have a pair of Legacy Audio Valor’s, what a amazing pair of speakers. I am using a pair of Aeris and I’m truly in love with look and there performance. I noticed you have a Hdplex 200 you are using for your Wavelet processor. Did you find a big difference in performance when you added it to the Wavelet? Thanks in advance for your input.

[justubes]

I am limited to comparing clock cable, Sigma v1 and v2.

The V2 are definately heading in a new direction of SQ from my earlier trial of shunyata cables.

The Shunyatas have always been slightly on the mellow warmism side of things till the Sigma clock cable which has done away with more warm and hit the a nice balance for me.

The V2 certainly have taken things a step or 2 forward in the the overall more consise path over the whole frequency range, which is a good thing.

So yes, i can say it is better in all areas.

I particularily like the great focus and deeper bass, though this more linear presentation has taken away for me, a tad or musicality on certain tracks. Yes, the V1 has more midrange fullness and richness, always pleasing highs and cast a larger though more diffused staging (if this is anything to go with consistency of the sonic character over the whole range of cables and and i cannot say as i have not compared other types of cables. The v2 does bring reveal more, as when hotter recordings start to sound little edgy and one hears more flaws, which can be view as a good thing as the v2 reveals more.

It is a tossup for me, liking both, as much as they have similarities, they are also very different in terms of sonic presentation.

The vocals of the v1 was almost spot on for me, adding mre v1 had the best vocal performance for me, but things start to sound overly calm and less exciting.

The V2 are always more exciting with a much superior deep bass and rythm, however the vocal and midrange texture has cleaned up quite a fair bit. Totally different

The presentation of just 1 V2 has a rather stong effect on the overall system presentation as i try to balance it, adding the old v1 back in a different location has not skewed the balance back towards the V1 sound. Whereever i insert the V2, the sonic presentation has been rather dominant.

I am thinking maye the Alpha V2 might strike the balance for me, sonically n betwwen the Sigma V1 and V2.

[SCAudiophile]

Hello and YES(!) Getting rid of the wall wart power supply and moving to a great LPS like the HDPlex is a night and day difference. Every aspect of playback improves, literally.

A bespoke umbilical from XL3 to XLR5 is needed with a specific pin mapping. I have Revelation Audio Labs Cryo Silver and Ghent Audio JSSG360. If you need the pin mappings, let me know. I highly recommend both umbilicals.

Originally Posted by HiFiHippie

SCAudiophile, thanks for the input on the Alpha v2 power cables, I think I’ll order a pair from Ivan. On separate note I see you have a pair of Legacy Audio Valor’s, what a amazing pair of speakers. I am using a pair of Aeris and I’m truly in love with look and there performance. I noticed you have a Hdplex 200 you are using for your Wavelet processor. Did you find a big difference in performance when you added it to the Wavelet? Thanks in advance for your input.