Have made sure the room/speaker setup and source are dialed in?
Your gear is proper.
Having those 3 things dialed in detracts from possible unnecessary audiophool expenditure.
Enough noise reduction?
Curious at what point noise reduction could be considered "good enough".
Currently running a Denafrips Aeris ll DAC
Frequency Response: 20-70KHz -3dB
THD+N: 0.004%
S/N Ratio: 115dB
Dynamic Range: >119dB
Stereo Crosstalk: -124dB
Denafrips Hades preamp
Frequency Response: 10-80kHz(-0.3dB)
THD+N: 0.00045%
S/N Ratio: 122dB
Dynamic Range: >121dB
Stereo Crosstalk: -110dB
Input Impedance: 60k Ω
Output Impedance: 200 Ω
Gain: Unity Gain 0dB
And Denafrips Hyperion amplifier
Gain: 26dB
Output Power: 80w RMS per channel into 8ohms
Frequency Response: 10-80kHz(-2.2dB)
THD+N: 0.00078%
S/N Ratio: 125dB
Dynamic Range: >121dB
Stereo Crosstalk: -110dB
Currently all power cords are Shunyata Delta NR v1.
So, the bug has bitten once again and I have been interested in experimenting with something different in power cords. Maybe Zavfino, Cullen or something of the sort.
The one thing that has held me back at this point is with such low noise floors already on the components is there really any need to be concerned about giving up what additional reduction the Shunyata are providing.
The Shunyata are very good. Just curious if there may be other brands out there on the used that may have better synergy or that I find more engaging with my set up.
Thank you for that comment. I couldn’t agree more.
For me personally; in a super quiet environment, I can hear around -100 dB S/NR, when using headphones. But for me, -80 dB S/NR is actually "good enough". "Good enough" probably also depends on your own personal auditory system, aka hearing. Any ringing in your ears? Also your listening space; while sitting in it, can you hear your refrigerator, air conditioner, forced air furnace, washing machine, dishwasher, neighbors, kids, etc.? If you can, that changes that -120 dB S/NR (down to possibly -70 dB or even higher - higher meaning more noise, as like maybe -60 dB) provided by your audio components. Although when discussing environment noise levels, those numbers are probably better represented in the SPL category. |
I guess I would not look at the question in the same way well… I mean I would not look at the component specs. You are asking the right question. Are there better matches. It is mostly a question of which sounds best in your system and that includes your venue, speakers and the sum of all wires and your values.
I would begin by looking at your amp. This is usually the likely to be most sensitive to power cords and least sensitive to “noise reduction”. You want great current capacity. I highly recommend trying a Audio Quest Hurricane. The forums have been abuzz about these. I really struggled with the power cords for my amps for nearly a year… trying standard, really good quality power cords… Cardas, Transparent, WireWorld… etc. Then my dealer brought over an Audio quest Hurricane. Wow, it tipped the balance to neutral from warm with Cardas. Really dropped the noise floor. Finally, the power cord problem solved.
I have a really finely tuned system. The right power cord on the amp was key. I use Transparent power cords on my other components. I stick with highly reviewed main stream wires. Transparent, Cardas, WireWorld, DHLabs and Nordost. They are highly reviewed with decades of research. I have learned their sound. They know what they are doing. Much of high end audio is about layer after layer of subtitles you may not yet have learned about. Companies with this depth of experience produce stuff typically of great quality and depth. I recommend you try AudioQuest Hurricane, and Cardas Clear Beyond (for power power amp). |
@yage and you would be wrong. If I did not attract a 2 weekban there I could look it up, but it is mentioned a some of the videos.
Yeah @erik_squires Probably a test for both for a voltage field, and for a current field would be good. |
I'm still doubtful a lab power supply is used. It just doesn't make any sense. A lab 'bench' power supply provides DC, not AC. Also, these components are consumer products meant to operate off of standard household power. If you want to measure and test them, wouldn't you want to know the performance given wall power?
Anyway, I've done an online search which didn't uncover anything definitive. I sent an email off to Stereophile. I'll post an update if I get a response. |