Helix Alpha Python compared to Black Mamba CX

The rule number 1 is mentioned by Slaw - YOU have to make the comparison - and it all depends on your TASTE and your SYSTEM.

But who said you can not use experience of other members..?

Just yesterday I did a shout-out of 5 power cables, coincidence or not - but mainly on my DAC (AN Tube dac).

While they were not Black Mambas or Pythons, the participants were: Shunyata Diamondback, Copperhead, Taipan Helix Alpha, Kimber PK14, Kimber PK10.

These all cables, exept probably Diamondback (which proved just what it had to prove for the price: just lower noise floor a bit, tigten bass, and pretty much thats it), made quite big changes to the sound.

If you want specific descriptions what changes what cable brought, please write me a message, because i will go now srtaight to the point: the clear winner for my taste was ( probably the cheapest cord in the group!) - KIMBER PK14 - its and amazing power cable to put specifically on DAC.

Strenghts: WIDE soundstage with ACCURATE/PRECISE imaging, CLEARNESS and DETAIL on everything: VOCALS, INSTRUMENTS; back instruments are no more forgotten : you can nicely follow the RYTHM. NICE STRINGS!!

Taipan Helix Alpha also was nice. With very interesting and enjoyable, sort of "hi-end taste" timbres.

I was thinking what if Taipan cost was same as Kimbers PK14.. what would I take.. I think I will still stick to Kimber - thats how good it was!

Gulinias, my feeling is that there's is not going to be a dramatic difference between the cables. I've got Ananconda and Python Helix in my setup including a ananconda CX for use on my V-Ray II. My advise would be to look at your priorities and budget. If you've got a limited budget and your power cord on the transport or amps have yet to be upgraded I might go with the Python Helix option instead. If you've already got decent power cords than go with the new CX series.

I'm very sympathetic to your question, however, don't expect a response,,, that has been my experience. This is really one of those issues where YOU have to make the comparison based on you're own knowledge and expense>