The XC series are to be used with power distribution /conditioners only... I use the Alpha v2 nr’s on all of my components and they sound wonderful...no listening fatigue at all...
Which Shunyata Power Cord?
Which Shunyata cord under $1k has great soundstage and warm tone?
New or used, new or old.
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I don’t think so. It’s a high current power cord and is suitable for use on amplifiers. Which is where it was tested in my system. It managed to turn my Pass Labs XA30.8 into a bright and fatiguing amp which is nearly an impossible task n |
You did not specify if you need a power cable for a high current or low current application. Also, I do not know what you mean by a “warm” sounding cables. While each brand will have its one sonic signature, power cables are designed to lower the noise floor and improve detail retrieval, soundstage, and dynamics. I cannot answer your question directly because I find Shunyata power cables fatiguing in my system and not the best value at there price point. Probably a system matching issue with my integrated amp since they are well respected. Alternatively, may I leave you with the recommendation of auditioning WyWires Platinum. They are quiet, transparent, coherent, detailed, dynamic, true to timbre and just musical. WW is having a 40% off sale so they are a bargain within your budget. Alex, the designer and proprietor is great and very helpful. See some pro reviews below. Dagogo.com, October 2016, Platinum Juice II Power Cords, by Jack Roberts Positive-Feedback.com, June 2016, Platinum Series Cables, by Dean Seislove |
@audphile1 what are your other cables? I don't find the Shunyata Alpha V2 XC bright whatsoever. Maybe you're getting some bad interactions with other cables in your system. |
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