Shunyata Research Venom X EF Power Cable - Have you heard them?

Thank you,  J. A. !

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vonhelmholtz - Thanks for the feedback and you have a very nice system including your choice in conditioning and cables. 

I've received the X EF and it's currently burning in. The cable sounds quick and clear out if the box with good midrange. 

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Hello balylinor - I don't use any power conditioning in my system. I haven't felt the need to at this time. 

Yes dinov - I have read about Shunyata's KPIP process and so far I havn't heard any significant changes in presentation. It's clean, clear and maintains a very good consistent sound. It does appear the X EF's low frequency extension isn't what I expected at this stage. 

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vonhelmholtz - Thank you for your insight into Shunyata's power conditioning options. Unfortunately I'm currently not able to pursue a high quality power conditioner at this time. I agree with you completely that cables matter, all cables. 

I've explored upgraded recepticals and I recently used the Furutech GTX-D Gold. I found it was lacking in low frequencies and momentum. I've also considered the Shunyata outlet however I'm currently using the AV Options Deep-Cryo Hubble outlet. It works well with Naim equipment. It has much better dynamics and low frequency extension than the Furutech GTX-D Gold so for now I'm satisfied with the Hubble's performance. Today the X EF power cable is sounding very musical with greater resolution than my previous cable. The pace and clarity is very good today. Musical instruments sound more authentic than with my previous cable. 

My intention is to keep listening to the new X EF for at least thirty days to get a full understanding of it's potential. If I decided to keep the cable it will continue powering the Naim Supernait 3. My intention is to consider another X EF for my Naim nDAC's Digital section and a Shunyata Venom V10 NR to power the Teddy XPS power supply that's powering the Analog section of the DAC. 

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jafant -

One reference CD I use to test upgrades is B.L.S. It features Terry Bozzio, Tony Levin and Steven Steven’s. The original production is already excellent but somehow seems to get better each time you introduce a proper upgrade. The X EF has added better tone, timbre and texture. "Book of Hours" is one of my favorites and the system sliced through the rapid fire improvisational masterpiece. The system has very good pace and timing so the X EF is a welcomed addition.

In the past when I’ve introduced other power cables there’s usually a tonal anomaly that stands out like a large bump in the bass or bloom in the midrange. Not the case with the X EF. The tone is very good, balanced and linear across the frequency range. I like what the X EF has done for the Supernait 3 I do anticipate adding another one to the Naim nDAC will be very beneficial.

Other reference discs -

Santana, Shaman, Dirty Shirley, S/T featuring George Lynch and Dino Jelusick, Donald Fegan, Morphin The Cat, Peter Gabriel, UP, Diana Krall, The Girl in the other Room.

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Yesterday I purchased a Shunyata Research Delta XC v2 power cable to power my Naim Supernait 3. I intend on powering the Naim nDAC with the new Venom X EF. 

I'm looking forward to the upgrade !

The Shunyata Delta XC v2 is an excellent performer on the Supernait 3 and the Shunyata Venom X EF is simply amazing on the Oppo BDP105D Universal Disc player.

I’m currently auditioning Synergistic Research Foundation Series 10awg and 12awg through the system. For now the Delta XC v2 has found a permanent home on the Supernait 3 and the Venom X EF on the Oppo BDP105D.

The Synergistic Research Foundation Series exibt excellent low frequencies, momentum and resolution on the nDAC and the Teddy Pardo XPS and TeddyCap SE.

In my system the Synergistic Research Foundation's were all braun and no brains. They have a very bold presentation but lack air around the instruments.They are all braun and no brains. Lacking clarity in my system. They didn't appear to invite me into the music. Textureally and neutrality they're not the best I've heard in their price range. They simply aren't moving the needle positively what so ever. I pulled them from the system and returned them. 

I received a Shunyata Research Venom HC yesterday for the Teddy XPS power supply. I need a cable geared for digital components for the digital section of the nDAC.