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Shunyata Denali 6000/S v2 and Typhon T2 Review

I will begin with the conclusion. If you are able to purchase this combo or an Everest, you need to. You have no idea what your system truly sounds like without these. I am skeptical of many audiophile claims and let my ears be the judge. In this case, these are the real deal.

These conditioners replaced my beloved Puritan Audio PSM 136. The sound quality of the Shunyata combo is easily 2-3x as good as the Puritans. The Puritan is no slouch in the price/performance category, but it can not hang with Shunyata, nor should it, considering the price difference!

Instruments are far more detailed and spatial, and the bass is extended and deep, along with the width of the soundstage. Vocals are eerily present in the room and crystal clear. A little of the system warmth disappeared but for the better. The background is entirely black (I never understood this term's meaning until I actually heard it). However, the most impressive attribute is the low-level listening detail. The bass performance is just stunning at a low level, a head-shaking experience.

If I were blind-testing my system before and after, I would 100% state that they are two different systems. These conditioners are that transformative. 

I have an Omega XC power cord coming, which is supposed to increase the performance to another level; I don't know if this is possible, but I guess I will soon see!

 

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laynes
62 posts
 

Dumb question. Why two PC's?

Also, what impact did the new power cord make?

Thanks.

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jeffreyw OP
268 posts
 

@laynes 

I first purchased the Typhon T2 used to power my amps. I then bought the Denali. Most state that this combo is a little better than the Everest. 

With respect to the Omega XC, it enhanced the sound quality by 20%. It made the least difference in the system, but still necessary to fully realize its potential.

audioquest4life
771 posts
 

@jeffreyw ,

 

Is the Denali configured for a 20 amp or 15 amp plug to the wall? Or, is it switchable to allow for either a 15 or 20 amp power cord to the wall? If the Denali is switchable, are you using a 15 or 20 amp Omega Xc to the wall? 

Interesting feedback regarding the Denali and Omega Xc bettering the Everest. 

classicrockfan
165 posts
 

was that thing designed by a team of electrical engineers specialized in power systems or just a waste of money you'd better use ac power drawn directly from the wall receptacles you will have cleaner power

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jeffreyw OP
268 posts
 

@audioquest4life 

Only 20A. I'm going from the wall with Omega XC into the Typhon T2, then from the Typhon using the Shunyata Reference umbilical cord into the Denali. The Denali or Typhon T2 are not switchable. As I mentioned, the Omega XC is not needed only if you want to extract the last drop out of the orange!

@classicrockfan 

I believe the designer is a quite an educated guy. As I previously stated, I am a skeptic of equipment. Although outrageously expensive, you have to hear what this does to a system to believe. 

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