A question for those who've chosen a Valhalla PC..

Tplavas, I have in fact tried both Valhalla PC and Anaconda Helix Alpha on the X-01 player, but not during the same sitting. They are both truly great chords. I personally prefer the Helix. The Valhalla is incredibly extended and has no glare what so ever, but it seemed to be somewhat lean in the midrange. In the context of Babybear's system where I heard it, it tended to make the presentation very delicate and 'pure' but slightly two-dymensional compared to the Helix. Having said that, it is purely a matter of preference and of the nature of the whole system. I suspect that on slightly warmer systems the Valhalla would be wonderful.

Hello Tplavas,

I did get a chance to compare a pair of Valhalla power cords vs. one Shunyata Anaconda Helix VX and one Anaconda Helix Alpha. This was on a EMM Dcc2 and CDSD digital front end. We had the two Shunyata P.C's one on the DAC and the other on the transport ( forgot which was where ) and then we listened to both the DAC and transport with the Valhalla's.

The Shunyata was very nice but it imparted this nice pretty sound on all the recordings IMO. The Valhalla was faster with more resolution of detail at all frequencies. The Valhalla changed from recording to recording leading me to believe it was the more neutral and transparent P.C. letting more of the true nature of the recording through. It simply resolved more of the music on the disc. I have to say I did like the Shunyata sound which was round, full, with nice detail and always pleasant , although IMO it definitely had a sound. Which one you or someone else will like more will depend on their taste and the particular system it is put in. But ... there is no denying the Valhalla let through more of the musical detail on all the disc played. Hope this helps and you find what you are looking for.

All the best,
Tom

That's perfect Tplavas, now you have two perfectly valid contrasting opinions. Bottom line is. . . there is no replacement for your own ears.

Hello Tplavas,

I just though it would be helpful for you to know that I did choose to buy 3 Valhalla power cords. Two for my BAT 150se monoblock amps and one for my BAT 51se pre-amp. Oddly enough I haven't bought serious power cords for my EMM Signature DAC6 and CDSD as of yet. My speakers are Avalon Eidolon Diamonds.

Also soon after buying the Valhalla p.c.'s I was fortunate enough to try risk free some Valhalla interconnects and speaker cables speaker cables in my system and also bought them. For me, they were an education and a learning experience in what neutral really means.

Enjoy,
Tom

Thanks for the replies. I've moved my smaller speakers into the room to compare the two cables. I've found in the past that my smaller monitors tend to make hearing what's 'really' going on easier. What may sound like a bit of warmth or coolness on my big boys, tends to be more clearly heard as a frequency anomaly on my small speakers. After I've done more listening, I'll try to post my thoughts, and perhaps have more questions.
Thanks again.