Steve williams
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Peter
Caelin addressed this here a few days ago when someone asked if one Typhon is good is two better etc. Caelin said benefit has been derived using up to 5 maximum but not more
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Peter
Caelin addressed this here a few days ago when someone asked if one Typhon is good is two better etc. Caelin said benefit has been derived using up to 5 maximum but not more
That is exactly what I did with ultra 5s...X1s, then sub then power, then transport. (The dac and pre are HRS M3s and nimbus/couplers.)
Steve, are your monoblocks on separate AC circuits? My monoblocks go into separate AC duplex's but both are on the same 20 amp circuit so I'm wondering if that makes 2 Typhon's redundant. Or maybe not - does the Typhon actually work at the duplex level?
Steve williams
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The Typhon works in parallel with whatever else is plugged into that circuit. Every line in my room is a dedicated circuit so yes each Typhon is plugged into a dedicated circuit, specifically each AC duplex where my amps are plugged. Once you sit down to listen make sure you're wearing your Dependz
because your first impression is "wtf"Seems to me one Typhon in your case is sufficient
Parallel, Simple, Effective
I have a little over an hour on the Typhon and... years ago, I determined Power Conditioning was not for me - simply, most products are junk... in series, convoluted, they give you something and take away something else, you get the drift. Then I set my requirements: Parallel, Simple and Effective. The Equi=Tech isn't that, and I know it's effective, but it's still in series. So does such a thing as a P.S.E. exist? Hadn't found it.
The Typhon/Triton have garnered a lot of attention here and elsewhere. I don't care for long posts, so I'll be brief for now:
- The dynamic range gain is phenomenal. Steve said ~4dBs??? Even more here; your tubes are showing their age???
- Beyond a certain [high] volume level I always wanted to turn the volume down - now I want to turn it up; the distortion level is much lower
- The feeling of presence is phenomenal
- Instrument separation to yet another level
- More depth? Sure
This is gigantic improvement, and the manual says I have to let it settle in for 5 days? The question is how do I get another one in 5 days. More in 5 days...
PS: Shunyata "seals" a couple of the top screws with glue... that was funny !
Wow, wow, wow! You were fairly skeptical if not slightly antagonistic towards some of the Shunyata claims and now you appear to be the latest disciple. I'm happy it worked out for you Peter.
Yes, always the skeptic, having seen so much hyperbole in the high end; and always "challenging" because of this, as well - I am the show-me type of audiophile. But in the end, I have no problem praising the good as well as putting down the bad.
because of this, as well - I am the show-me type of audiophile. But in the end, I have no problem praising the good as well as putting down the bad.
Steve williams
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Peter
you only have a few hours on the Typhon. It's only going to get better. As Caelin said, there is so much upside to the unit with no downside
do you have the unit sitting on spikes or just the stock feet? You shouldn't just sit it on the carpet unless you use their SSF with the brass disks
you only have a few hours on the Typhon. It's only going to get better. As Caelin said, there is so much upside to the unit with no downside
do you have the unit sitting on spikes or just the stock feet? You shouldn't just sit it on the carpet unless you use their SSF with the brass disks
It's on a shelf, using the stock feet. I only have 1/4 inch clearance, so I can't use any other type of feet; and I don't have the budget, or level of insanity, to pay $700 per Stillpoint. So still not in the "lunatic" camp yet. BTW, who started this wave? Frank? Thank you Frank!
yet. BTW, who started this wave? Frank? Thank you Frank!
Steve williams
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The Typhon works in parallel with whatever else is plugged into that circuit. Every line in my room is a dedicated circuit so yes each Typhon is plugged into a dedicated circuit, specifically each AC duplex where my amps are plugged. Once you sit down to listen make sure you're wearing your Dependz
Seems to me one Typhon in your case is sufficient
Thanks, Steve, it sounds that way to me too.
It's on a shelf, using the stock feet. I only have 1/4 inch clearance, so I can't use any other type of feet; and I don't have the budget, or level of insanity, to pay $700 per Stillpoint. So still not in the "lunatic" camp
I don't blame you a bit. Know when to say no.
It's on a shelf, using the stock feet. I only have 1/4 inch clearance, so I can't use any other type of feet; and I don't have the budget, or level of insanity, to pay $700 per Stillpoint. So still not in the "lunatic" camp
I do! C'mon Ack...man up! A quarter inch is all that stands between you and even more audio greatness!!
Ok...its just fun to watch SOTA systems like Ack's keep going up and up...particularly when you're not paying for it!It's on a shelf, using the stock feet. I only have 1/4 inch clearance, so I can't use any other type of feet; and I don't have the budget, or level of insanity, to pay $700 per Stillpoint. So still not in the "lunatic" camp
If you find a way to make them fit, I'll send you a set of the Shunyata spikes and discs free of charge, I'll even pay the shipping. I'm not going to use them. My dealer is dropping off a set of threaded inserts from Stillpoints made for the Typhon so I'm pretty much committed to the Ultra 5s under the Typhons.
Steve williams
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That's the way I would do it also
I can't understand why people move these all over the underside of the component looking for the best place. It seems to me the best would be to use the four holes in the base where the component's feet are screwed into with the use of a Shuyata adapter
Steve williams
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They don't recommend using any power amps on the Triton. Caelin has discussed this here several times.
Frank, thanks for the generous offer... I got a PM from Caelin and he advised to hold off on replacing the feet; he's probably working on something; so let's wait a bit.
Lloyd - no SOTA system here. I only like to talk about how the system can be improved. But now I can tell you and everyone else with great certainty, if you want to hear exactly what a properly recorded, non-hifi bass drum sounds like, listen to Britten's Sinfonia da Requiem on RR120 http://referencerecordings.com/RR_120_DETAIL.asp and marvel at its glory calling from the back of the hall, full-sized, palpable, commanding, with all the impact (especially the higher frequency leading edge), authority, and room dispersion you would expect - if your system simply gives you gut-wrenching bass in your face, you have a long way to go (I have been there). The Typhon alone didn't do all that - the Alpha DAC, Spectrals and MITs do most of it - but it accentuated the leading edge significantly plus the drum's location in space. You will also notice that the opening whack is actually closely-miked (for added drama?), unlike during the rest of the performance, and now more startling than ever before... a frightening experience...
Lloyd - no SOTA system here. I only like to talk about how the system can be improved. But now I can tell you and everyone else with great certainty, if you want to hear exactly what a properly recorded, non-hifi bass drum sounds like, listen to Britten's Sinfonia da Requiem on RR120 http://referencerecordings.com/RR_120_DETAIL.asp and marvel at its glory calling from the back of the hall, full-sized, palpable, commanding, with all the impact (especially the higher frequency leading edge), authority, and room dispersion you would expect - if your system simply gives you gut-wrenching bass in your face, you have a long way to go (I have been there). The Typhon alone didn't do all that - the Alpha DAC, Spectrals and MITs do most of it - but it accentuated the leading edge significantly plus the drum's location in space. You will also notice that the opening whack is actually closely-miked (for added drama?), unlike during the rest of the performance, and now more startling than ever before... a frightening experience...
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