Shunyata Denali 6000/S v2 and Typhon T2 Review

@classicrockfan

I am well aware you flat-earthers think you can pull out a glorified multi-meter and take 3 simple parameters of a piece of copper and think you know what it sounds like, but you are all wrong. Oh wait, you think they all sound the same, I stand corrected. I was 22 once, and thought I knew everything also. I am now well beyond that. My science degree taught me to observe evidence and arrive at obvious conclusions. You know, use my brain and think for myself, and not follow and be brainwashed by the pied piper making ignorant claims based on inadequate data. Sorry, not joining your church.

@mclinnguy 

Audio Science Review/Power Cords (cables)/Power Conditioners

Now you can do your own research

@jeffreyw 

I find your findings valuable, that Shunyara Everest significantly superior to Puritan product.  I using EquiTech balanced power, but may also try top Shunyata or Audioquest conditioners.  Thanks for posting. 

@classicrockfan 

The best power conditioner is NO power conditioner... nothing between the wall receptacles and the audio unit, except for a power cord

The best power power cord is the stock power cord that comes with the unit

Provide the scientific proof to back up your claims. I don't listen to baseless opinions. 

moto_man

Thank You for your testimony. I hope everything goes well with your home post-lightning damage. Good to learn that the Everest protected your Audio.

Happy Listening!

The best power conditioner is NO power conditioner... nothing between the wall receptacles and the audio unit, except for a power cord

The best power power cord is the stock power cord that comes with the unit

This wil be short and sweet.  I went from a Tripplite isolation transformer to an Everest with a Sigma XC (also Sigma v1 speaker cables, Sigma v1 XLRs, and Alpha v2 power cables).  I bought one used and figured that I could resell it for close to what I paid for it if the hype didn’t match my experience.  Struck me as a ridiculous expense for a glorified power strip.  After about a week after settling in, the Everest made a stunning improvement in my system.  The soundstage in particular had always been wide, but not really deep.  I felt that I was missing that 3D quality.  Not now.  The soundstage is deep and wide, with a black background that makes the instruments not only stand out but are perfectly placed in a 3D axis.  Yes, it is expensive, but to me, it provided the missing piece to my system.   Forget all of the jumbo jumbo about all the patents etc.  Put it in your system and see what happens.  I am extremely happy with it and surprised the the hype matched its performance.  Can I explain why Shunyata cables sound so great? No.  Can I explain why the Everest jacked my system up to another level?  Nope.  Fairy dust?  Who knows?  But what I can say with certainty is that it has really improved my system to such a degree that it is, to me at least, totally worth it.  Obviously, the better the system, the more you will notice a positive difference.

As an added benefit, I have everything plugged into the Everest and my house got struck by lightning a few weeks ago and fried my generator and my HVAC.  Didn’t touch my stereo equipment though!

@ddrave44 

I would have to admit that the low level performance to me is one of the most impressive traits. On numerous occasions, while casually listening to music and reading, I just lifted my head in disbelief. You will lose a little warmth, but the realism of the presentation will make up for that. 

As an aside, if you really want to go nuts, replace your amp PC with an Audioquest Dragon. I did a demo in my system, and the improvement in sound was consistent with a component-level upgrade. They are just crazy expensive, though!

@jeffreyw

I would like to do more low level listening and this seems like the way to go. It’s on my list now. Thanks for the help!

@ddrave44 

The Typhon T2 allows my monoblocks to play effortlessly. The music is more detailed in every way. Because I listen to a lot of low-level music, it is not necessary to turn up the volume to get adequate bass. When I added the T2 to my system, it was like a veil was lifted. 

Great thread. I have a question.

I have a Denali 6000 v1.(Shunyata Sigma v1 & v2's all around.). It made a huge difference. Could you say what the Typhon 2 brings in addition?

Thanks!

I think this is some good reading concerning the history of Shunyata and the owner/designer.

https://www.6moons.com/industryfeatures/caelin/caelin.html

https://youtu.be/MpAsUgv24jc?si=EDUrl9FAeqIFj8c1

https://youtu.be/b_yvbLjf6RM?si=qON0MgQV72pmQyl_

Jeffrey, thanks for the report, and I am happy you are enjoying an improvement in sound. 

@jeffreyw 

"""@classicrockfan 

I believe the designer is a quite an educated guy. As I previously stated, I am a skeptic of equipment. Although outrageously expensive, you have to hear what this does to a system to believe. """

if he really were highly educated in this field of engineering he wouldn't design something like power conditioners because he already knew nothing needed between wall outlet(s) and amp(s) but the stock power cables... btw where did he go to college and what degree(s) did he get. oh and i believe in science/engineering principles and the measurements based on those principles not what other people hear

@spearl8 

I experienced something similar. I'm not sure if you are a low-level listener but experiment a bit. This was the most impressive aspect of the combination to me. I experienced great detail and bass at lower levels. 

One last thing: I was able to demo a pair of Audioquest Dragon PCs for my monoblocks. They take the sound to another dimension! At this point, though, I just can't justify the cost. 

@jeffreyw I’ll start with saying I’m happy for you and I don’t mean to rain on your parade but…

I used to have PSM156 which is a higher model than the 136 you replaced with Shunyata. Going direct to wall after I installed two dedicated lines was a massive improvement over using Puritan for all of my components.
If you had your amps plugged into PSM136 then you choked them. Even source components were choked by the 156 in my system (reduced dynamics, collapsed soundstage) - I always had amps plugged into wall. So going to a passive conditioner like the Shunyata you’ve experienced an enormous upgrade. I completely understand. Add to that the top of the line power cable. I used to have the older Shunyata Hydra 4 and it worked well. Shunyata makes excellent power products. Enjoy!!!

I just got a typhon T2 for my monoblocks. It’s pretty insane. It’s like the power in my amps doubled. 

@audioquest4life 

Only 20A. I'm going from the wall with Omega XC into the Typhon T2, then from the Typhon using the Shunyata Reference umbilical cord into the Denali. The Denali or Typhon T2 are not switchable. As I mentioned, the Omega XC is not needed only if you want to extract the last drop out of the orange!

@classicrockfan 

I believe the designer is a quite an educated guy. As I previously stated, I am a skeptic of equipment. Although outrageously expensive, you have to hear what this does to a system to believe. 

was that thing designed by a team of electrical engineers specialized in power systems or just a waste of money you'd better use ac power drawn directly from the wall receptacles you will have cleaner power

@jeffreyw ,

Is the Denali configured for a 20 amp or 15 amp plug to the wall? Or, is it switchable to allow for either a 15 or 20 amp power cord to the wall? If the Denali is switchable, are you using a 15 or 20 amp Omega Xc to the wall? 

Interesting feedback regarding the Denali and Omega Xc bettering the Everest. 

@laynes 

I first purchased the Typhon T2 used to power my amps. I then bought the Denali. Most state that this combo is a little better than the Everest. 

With respect to the Omega XC, it enhanced the sound quality by 20%. It made the least difference in the system, but still necessary to fully realize its potential.

Dumb question. Why two PC's?

Also, what impact did the new power cord make?

Thanks.

@tomcy6 

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No offense taken! Since you are familiar with the products, I think you can appreciate what I am hearing.

Thanks!

jeffreyw

Thank you for your assessment and review of Shunyata Power Products. I have been contemplating adding one to my system, although not a Denali/Typhon combo.

Happy Listening!

@tomcy6 Agreed it's problematic. I never said it would be easy. The smaller reviewers most likely have no test equipment to do the comparisons or resources to get all of the power conditioners and the big-name reviewers will never do it. I guess it will forever have to be on my dream wish list.

@jeffreyw It was sincere. I’m always glad to hear that someone got a nice boost in sound quality from an upgrade. I’ve got a Denali 6000 v1 that was a nice upgrade.

@willywonka Who’s going to do these large scale comparisons? I agree that it would be nice if someone did one, I don’t think you’re going to find it on Audiogon, though.

@tomcy6 

Not sure if this is sincere of a dig? But yes, ridiculously expensive! In my 30 years of this hobby, nothing I have ever heard (speakers, cables, etc.) has ever made such an improvement in sound quality.

I would LOVE to see some actual technical measurements done on these power conditioners with test equipment and measurements made to indicate noise and EMI removed and a comparison done to several other brands and models. I'm sure people believe their equipment works but let's see some facts instead of opinions. Also, I would like to see measurements made of noise reductions that are actually beneficial to the Audio band. I have no doubts these work but without some comparisons and measurements between brands/models it's just not good enough to go by reviews and word of mouth about which ones are the best. How do you actually determine that the Shunyata combo is 2-3X better than the Puritan? Certainly, it should be better considering its costs compared to the Puritan. BTW you had the PSM-136 so didn't even have the top-of-the-line model. Thanks for this information.

Glad to hear you got your money's worth!