Shunyata King Cobra V1 verses V2

Mitch,

I guess this crazy hobby is kind of contradictory ;0

While I can imagine how a "scientific minded person" can conclude the Python is 85% as good as the Anaconda, I disagree - you can re-read my comments between the lines :) Both versions of the KCs and Anaconda are better pc in my view.

Like Tireguy said, powercords are highly subjective, based largely on personal preference, so its impossible to find a universal "best". What pleases me may not do anything for you. Just a general guideline, Shunyata's cables tend to sound a little dark, perhaps "too warm" - great if you existing system sounds a little lean or if you like a warm, mellow sound. I found other pcs a better match in systems tending to the warm side of neutral.

I guess the answer to your question, Anaconda VX at $1700 or a King Cobra V2 at $900, is to get both and audition with your own CDP in your own system. You may also want to try the Python at the same time. In some systems, the Python is good enough (remember 85% ?) and you can save the $$ for something else. Sadly, it didn't work for me.

Tom

Now I'm really fascinated!
I did not find the Shunyatas to sound "dark," but the system on the West Coast I had placed the King Cobra into, was, as I said, an Arcam Alpha, which is more a "yang" product. In that system, it did not sound dark at all.
However, I'll try it on my Naim Nait, the Marsh A400s and the Hurricanes.

Gb,

Which version is your King Cobra /

The original is more "ying" - analogue, darker, but very sexy :)

V2 has better speed and transient, but lacks the velvet tonality of the original.

The Python is a lesser pc but manages to combine a nice blend of the two KCs' character. The Anaconda Vx is much better. Then, there is teh Anaconda Alpha ...

It seems I have a couple of V2s from my copy of the Audiogon emails I have.

P.S. Gilas, do you mean the original(v1) is more "yin" or "yang"? You've combined both words into "ying" which could be either yin or yang. Which do you mean???