New Venom (or replacement to) line coming in 2021?

[mdp632]

I was browsing Shunyata's site looking for the Venom PS8 distributor.

The US model is no longer listed.

A sign of things to come? Meaning new Venom PS8 plus perhaps interconnects and speaker cables?

I've seen various authorized Shunyata dealers promoting the Venom interconnects+ speaker at discounted rates.

I believe the power cables were just recently updated along with higher lines.

Perhaps a new Venom PS8 V2 ? to compete with Niagara 1200?

As well as new speaker/interconnects?

 

[kennyb123]

Very interesting. I bet that if were they to release a PS8 replacement, it would easily beat anything at an equivalent price point. My home theater system is already salivating.

 

[brodricj]

We haven't seen the products we were teased about months ago. So chances are, new products we haven't been teased about are further away than that.

 

[mdp632]

We haven't seen the products we were teased about months ago. So chances are, new products we haven't been teased about are further away than that.

I think it is safe to assume that we will see a few new or updated products in 2021. The Typhon QR replacement was leaked by a dealer a few months ago.

Looks like a new Venom line is forthcoming too.

Maybe later in 2021 or 2022 the Omega line of speaker cables and interconnects will make their debut.

Again all speculation , but, we'll see what happens.

 

[thyname]

I know for a fact the v2 line of everything, as well as Everest, are all having great success, and Shunyata has to fire in all cylinders to meet the demand. At capacity. That surely must have an impact on plans for launching new products

 

[kennyb123]

I know for a fact the v2 line of everything, as well as Everest, are all having great success, and Shunyata has to fire in all cylinders to meet the demand. At capacity. That surely must have an impact on plans for launching new products

They have been catching up to demand. My most recent order shipped a week after it placed. At the start of this year, it took about three weeks.

 

[brodricj]

Venom PS10 announced:

Magento Commerce

 

[Puma Cat]

Here is the product brochure for the new Shunyata Research PS10, which was launched yesterday. I did the commercial product photography for this excellent new power distributor from Shunyata and listening to it first-hand, it is very impressive and brings a significant improvement in audio quality compared to my "control" power distributor, a Cryoparts power strip (which is comprised of high-quality outlets and IEC receptacle in a billet aluminum enclosure).

 

[Puma Cat]

Here's the technical specifications:

Voltage Range:
90-240 VAC r.m.s. unregulated (US)

Maximum Current:
20A

Over-Current Protection:
Electromagnetic Breaker

Wiring System:
12 gauge OFE conductors

Noise Suppression:
>24db @ (100kHz – 30MHz) line to outlets

Outlets & Connectors:
10 triple-wide contact outlets
Alternating directions to accommodate wall-warts

Vibration Control:
Shunyata Isolation Footer

Construction:
High Strength Polymer Case

Dimensions:
Width: 3.69 inches (93.66 mm)
Depth: 10.63 inches (269.88 mm)
Height: 2.29 inches (58.15 mm)
Weight: 1.9 lbs

 

[mep]

The shilling never stops.

 

[mdp632]

Wow! Nice, I think I'll pick one up for my TV/media system.

The best of news of all given the recent times, no price increase in MSRP over the previous model.

Perhaps even a better value than the Niagara 1200, which is now $1300 US MSRP plus add a power cord.

 

[Puma Cat]

Wow! Nice, I think I'll pick one up for my TV/media system.

The best of news of all given the recent times, no price increase in MSRP over the previous model.

Perhaps even a better value than the Niagara 1200, which is now $1300 US MSRP plus add a power cord.

Yeah, they're perfect for home theatre/AVRs, Playstations, etc.

 

[Puma Cat]

So.... tonight I replaced the Shunyata Hydra 4 that was powering my Pace Internet router, Mac Mini ROON Core*, and EtherREGEN Ethernet switch* in the "music server room" with the new Shunyata PS10 power distributor and....the improvement was NOT subtle.

'Mo betta for any audio attribute you'd care to discuss. Better....everything. Everywhere. Holy smokes...

Okayyy...

*-these are powered by Shunyata Venom 14 NR power cords (including previously with the Hydra 4 as well)

 

[brodricj]

What has surprised me is the PS10 is universal voltage. As far as I know the only previous Shunyata product that has been universal voltage was Typhon. Have they given up on building market specific voltage products? The aesthetics of PS10 I think are quite good.

 

[Puma Cat]

Have they given up on building market specific voltage products? The aesthetics of PS10 I think are quite good.

I have no idea about that. This one has a Venom NRv12 power cord and USA-specification 3-prong plug.

It sounds VERY good, and for the money, it's pretty ridiculous. After I completed the product photography for it and listened to it for a spell, I took this over for an audio buddy who has a Hydra 6 and Venom 3s so he could hear it. He's got a really nice system with all Air Tight components, a Michell TT with SME arm and EAR phono stage, Avalon speakers, and....his mouth literally fell open in astonishment after I swapped it into his system.

The aesthetics are very nice, and you won't believe the grip it puts on the power cable plugs once you plug them in. Something that is particularly nice is that the outlets alternate their orientation between one side and the other side, and there is room around each outlet to be able to plug in wall-wart type power cords, if need be. It also has nice vibration-damping footers on the bottom. It's a very well thought-through product.

 

[brodricj]

I doubt it will be sold in my market any time soon. They haven't even got around to selling Denali V1 here yet.

 

[ack]

I think the product brochure has a little typo in terms of the level of noise suppression; it claims it's >24dB when the website says:

Noise Suppression:
>10db @ (100kHz – 30MHz) line to outlets


which is in line with the noise suppression of the NR-V12 cord and the NR-V10. This is also part of what Puma subsequently posted

 

[Puma Cat]

I think the product brochure has a little typo in terms of the level of noise suppression; it claims it's >24dB when the website says:

Noise Suppression:
>10db @ (100kHz – 30MHz) line to outlets


which is in line with the noise suppression of the NR-V12 cord and the NR-V10. This is also part of what Puma subsequently posted

Actually, the typo was on the web site; it's been corrected. Part of the total NR is provided by the NR v12 power cord, which contributes -10dB of of the overall noise reduction, but the total noise reduction spec of the PS10 power distributor is -24 dB.

 

[ack]

Actually, the typo was on the web site; it's been corrected. Part of the total NR is provided by the NR v12 power cord, which contributes -10dB of of the overall noise reduction, but the total noise reduction spec of the PS10 power distributor is -24 dB.

That's great; just ordered one

 

[Puma Cat]

That's great; just ordered one

Cool beans, you're gonna love it. I was fairly shocked at the improvement it made when I put it on the networking components in the "music server" room. Please post your impressions when you get it. Cheers.