As a general rule I would agree. However, some rooms just scream 'hideous' and you don't even have to have psychic abilities when you see the picture.
Doctor's Orders-Part Two-The New Listening Room Of Steve Williams
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As a general rule I would agree. However, some rooms just scream 'hideous' and you don't even have to have psychic abilities when you see the picture.
Bruce B
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Listening to XLF's and 2 x Thor's Hammers in Dave's 30 x 40 x 16 room now. These bad boys need SPACE!
with two Thor's? I wouldn't doubt that. if his room is 40' long with a 30' width, he could probably use another ~15 feet or so on the length of the room. That might do it... There's length to width ratios a lot of these acoustic engineers use is what I always hear when it comes to designing the proper room. Oh, ya gotta get rid of the 90 degree angles..
I now have almost 400 hours on my pair of Shunyata Alpha High Current power cords and I have had much more time with critical evaluation of these cables
What I am finding is that they are incredibly neutral across the sound spectrum. I haven't been able to compare these cables to the Anaconda but have been able to compare the cable to my prior Nordost Valhalla. IMO the Valhalla seems to be extended in the treble as compared to the Alpha HC, so much so that as I have said before the Valhalla seems bright in retrospect when compared to the Alpha HC. Where I have found the biggest bang for the buck in the Alpha is that the bottom end and mid bass is far more articulate and better defined than the Valhalla.
I just find that this cable at $1250 is such a bargain that it is difficult to pass up an opportunity to audition it. Jump at the chance if it comes your way. It really is that good and will perform well in any system. This cable needs many hours of break in before the magic becomes evident
What I am finding is that they are incredibly neutral across the sound spectrum. I haven't been able to compare these cables to the Anaconda but have been able to compare the cable to my prior Nordost Valhalla. IMO the Valhalla seems to be extended in the treble as compared to the Alpha HC, so much so that as I have said before the Valhalla seems bright in retrospect when compared to the Alpha HC. Where I have found the biggest bang for the buck in the Alpha is that the bottom end and mid bass is far more articulate and better defined than the Valhalla.
I just find that this cable at $1250 is such a bargain that it is difficult to pass up an opportunity to audition it. Jump at the chance if it comes your way. It really is that good and will perform well in any system. This cable needs many hours of break in before the magic becomes evident
OK. I just ordered a pair. Should have them in a week or two - then burn in for say 10 days and Anaconda shootout early March.
Based on this thread and conversations with Caelin, I've ordered 2 Alpha HC, 2 Alpha Analogs and 1 Alpha Digital.
I received the 2 Alpha Analogs yesterday but the other three will take a bit longer.
These will be replacing MIT ZIII's (assuming I like them better).
I'm really looking forward to trying these!
I received the 2 Alpha Analogs yesterday but the other three will take a bit longer.
These will be replacing MIT ZIII's (assuming I like them better).
I'm really looking forward to trying these!
I have a pair of Alpha HC for my amps and an Alpha Digital from my Playback Designs to the Triton
I plan on adding a pair of Alpha Analog for my preamp
You got me thinking may be I should throw in an alpha analog with my order to try on my pre-amp (currently using anaconda as well....).
What the hell. Ordered an Alpha Analog as well. Anacodas may be on the way out, with the exception of umbilicals.
They may be but I think you're stretching it replacing Anacondas with Alphas. At the most you may get similar performance, I doubt you'll get better.
Not necessarily better Frank. Perhaps somewhat different but the price differential on the two cables is what has people thinking
Steve -- After your Alpha digital power cord has been burned in, you may want to try your Playback deck directly into the wall outlet, bypassing the Triton. I have found better performance (more open highs and mids) by doing so with my Spectral 4000SL disc player. It will cost you nothing to try and may net an even better result. I know that it is very equipment brand dependent, as my Audio Research CD8 sounds better with the Alpha Digital into the Triton. Again try both ways! Happy Listening! Best, Rob
That is very interesting. I must admit that I also thought of that. Seems to me the Alpha Digital with its filters would sound just fine going into the wall rather than into the Triton. Presently I do have my Alpha Digital going to the Triton
I agree Steve, if I was just now starting to buy Shunyata power cords, I would definitely go for the Alpha option. I'm only suggesting to edorr that replacing already acquired Anacondas with Alphas may not be the best allocation of funds.
