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RE: Power Cables - ErikM - 09-Aug-2014

New guy here.. I'll be using my Shunyata Talos.. And since I now only need two power cords I'll probably upgrade from the Shunyata Black Mamba CX HC's and an AudioQuest NRG1000 to a pair of the new Shunyata Ztron HC


RE: Power Cables - GuillaumeB - 09-Aug-2014

(09-Aug-2014, 18:47)ErikM Wrote: New guy here.. I'll be using my Shunyata Talos.. And since I now only need two power cords I'll probably upgrade from the Shunyata Black Mamba CX HC's and an AudioQuest NRG1000 to a pair of the new Shunyata Ztron HC

Welcome to Devialet Chat ErikM! Smile

Do you own a 400 or 800?

You might also want to take a look at the Shunyata Z-PC10, which I understand was developed with the Devialet in mind. See: http://www.audioaficionado.org/shunyata-research/22139-shunyata-devialet.html

Guillaume


RE: Power Cables - ErikM - 09-Aug-2014

Thanks.. My plan is to buy a 200 either this week or next.. still need to sell off my current amp (sold the Dac yesterday) And I did see the Z-PC10 thanks.. I need to speak with the Shunyata folks about its performance relative to the others.

(09-Aug-2014, 18:52)GuillaumeB Wrote:
(09-Aug-2014, 18:47)ErikM Wrote: New guy here.. I'll be using my Shunyata Talos.. And since I now only need two power cords I'll probably upgrade from the Shunyata Black Mamba CX HC's and an AudioQuest NRG1000 to a pair of the new Shunyata Ztron HC

Welcome to Devialet Chat ErikM! Smile

Do you own a 400 or 800?

You might also want to take a look at the Shunyata Z-PC10, which I understand was developed with the Devialet in mind. See: http://www.audioaficionado.org/shunyata-research/22139-shunyata-devialet.html

Guillaume



RE: Power Cables - GuillaumeB - 09-Aug-2014

(09-Aug-2014, 19:16)ErikM Wrote: Thanks.. My plan is to buy a 200 either this week or next.. still need to sell off my current amp (sold the Dac yesterday) And I did see the Z-PC10 thanks.. I need to speak with the Shunyata folks about its performance relative to the others.

(09-Aug-2014, 18:52)GuillaumeB Wrote:
(09-Aug-2014, 18:47)ErikM Wrote: New guy here.. I'll be using my Shunyata Talos.. And since I now only need two power cords I'll probably upgrade from the Shunyata Black Mamba CX HC's and an AudioQuest NRG1000 to a pair of the new Shunyata Ztron HC

Welcome to Devialet Chat ErikM! Smile

Do you own a 400 or 800?

You might also want to take a look at the Shunyata Z-PC10, which I understand was developed with the Devialet in mind. See: http://www.audioaficionado.org/shunyata-research/22139-shunyata-devialet.html

Guillaume

I see, so one PC to connect the Talos to the wall and another to connect the 200 to the Talos?

Keep us posted on your findings.

Guillaume


RE: Power Cables - ErikM - 09-Aug-2014

Exactly


I see, so one PC to connect the Talos to the wall and another to connect the 200 to the Talos?

Keep us posted on your findings.

Guillaume
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RE: Power Cables - Mikeeo - 10-Aug-2014

Erik,

I run with JPS Kaptovators, perhaps have a look at these, made a big diff with my Dev's specially in the bass region and dynamic kick.

/Mike


RE: Power Cables - f1eng - 10-Aug-2014

(09-Aug-2014, 17:05)thumb5 Wrote:
(09-Aug-2014, 09:01)GuillaumeB Wrote: Misconception #3: There is up to a hundred feet of wire in the walls, so the last 6 feet of power cord can't possibly make any difference.

Answer: “The power cord is not the last 6 feet, it is the first 6 feet from the perspective of the component.”

That's a cracker!

Yes from a marketing POV, but just as irrelevant


RE: Power Cables - thumb5 - 11-Aug-2014

(10-Aug-2014, 18:54)f1eng Wrote:
(09-Aug-2014, 17:05)thumb5 Wrote: That's a cracker!

Yes from a marketing POV, but just as irrelevant

Precisely: clever, but meaningless (just my opinion).


RE: Power Cables - GuillaumeB - 11-Aug-2014

(11-Aug-2014, 12:32)thumb5 Wrote:
(10-Aug-2014, 18:54)f1eng Wrote:
(09-Aug-2014, 17:05)thumb5 Wrote: That's a cracker!

Yes from a marketing POV, but just as irrelevant

Precisely: clever, but meaningless (just my opinion).

I personally found it very interesting. Caelin Gabriel is very open about his ideas and happy to interact with his customers on forums. I haven't personally tried Shunyata cables (until recently they didn't have a UK distributor) but have spoken to a few who have and most seem very impressed. The Triton/Typhon mains filtering products are supposed to be very good indeed.

Guillaume


RE: Power Cables - PhilP - 11-Aug-2014

(11-Aug-2014, 13:31)GuillaumeB Wrote:
(11-Aug-2014, 12:32)thumb5 Wrote:
(10-Aug-2014, 18:54)f1eng Wrote:
(09-Aug-2014, 17:05)thumb5 Wrote: That's a cracker!

Yes from a marketing POV, but just as irrelevant

Precisely: clever, but meaningless (just my opinion).

I personally found it very interesting. Caelin Gabriel is very open about his ideas and happy to interact with his customers on forums. I haven't personally tried Shunyata cables (until recently they didn't have a UK distributor) but have spoken to a few who have and most seem very impressed. The Triton/Typhon mains filtering products are supposed to be very good indeed.

Guillaume

I'm a recent convert from Naim to Devialet and have never got around to comparing power cables (at least partly because I would have needed 6 or 7 separate cables).

For many years (probably 30+) Naim quietly implied that there was no benefit to be gained by using any power chords other than the basic ones they supplied. They then developed a new cable called the Powerline and the Naimees piled on-board including some cost-conscious people who's opinions I value. In my opinion Naim are not purveyors of the same kind of marketing b******* and snake oil that many of their high-end competitors proffer so I'm sure that they believe that power chords can make a difference.

I found the Shunyata article interesting but hardly convincing... Anyway, now my 200 has settled down I am prepared to try some different power cables although I admit I'm still very sceptical about the likely benefits.

My short list:

- Naim Powerline (for reasons stated above though it won't fit under the Devialet cover so I probably won't buy one)
- Mark Grant (as I understand James N uses one with his Devialet and they're not expensive)
- Music Works (because my dealer has recently tried them with Devialet and says they do improve the sound and I can easily borrow one)

Regards,

Philip