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.

 

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Showing 1 response by ghdprentice

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).