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Shunyata PC Shootout

Have some power cables in for testing from the Cable Company:

Alpha XC and Delta XC feeding my PSA PowerPlant. I currently have a Shunyata Venom.

Long and short: both Alpha and Delta are substantially better than venom and have a massive impact on SQ. They increase sound stage by a lot, dynamics, and clarity.

It’s possible the Alpha is too much of a good thing, but I’m only on day two so my opinion may change. It feels the Alpha does the same changes as the Delta, just bigger in all ways. 
 

I would also say the Delta is, say, a 30% improvement in SQ and the Alpha is 10% more improvement.

Regardless, both are a huge improvement in my system—dang, I’ll probably have to buy one.

w123ale
ghdprentice
6,465 posts
 

OP,

Amazing isn’t it? 
 

I have two direct lines… one for my power conditioner and one for my amps. The power cord on my amps made a huge difference. Much more than the rest.
 

What is your system and venue? There is a place to show it under your UserID. Then you don’t have to repeatedly type in your system. It need not be “show photos”… but is great to see your system. Makes understanding much easier. 

gochurchgo
892 posts
 

I’m still in shock at how much power cords improved the sound.

spearl8
37 posts
 

I’ve extensively compared delta and alpha v2 power. In my system it was hard to tell a difference sometimes. Cardas clear beyond xl was better than both. 

tonyptony
614 posts
 

@spearl8, how so?

spearl8
37 posts
 

Less noise. More open, more musical, more dynamic. Pretty much better in every way. On most songs I couldn’t even tell the difference between delta and alpha. On some songs alpha was maybe more dynamic but the tiny difference made me discouraged by shunyata. 

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