Looks like I got one of the first units, serial number 0123. Plastic casing, very tight grip and better than the Hubbells, but I also think it might be because of smaller outlet holes. Just started breaking in. I was hoping for a metallic unit, with SR-Z1 outlets, V10 NR cord. So far, I have only listened to FM and noticed that the hashies are gone, a very good sign. It's powering lesser equipment - like FM, DAC, ML speakers, turntable speed controller, headphones - and is connected to the Denali 6000S/v2. More details in a few days; if things continue on this path, then I will probably get a second one for my video system. The box appears to be generic, suited to the Venom line of conditioners plus the new Altaira grounding boxes; it's small and long, which means the Altaira will be rather shallow.
New Venom (or replacement to) line coming in 2021?
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Looks like I got one of the first units, serial number 0123. Plastic casing, very tight grip and better than the Hubbells, but I also think it might be because of smaller outlet holes. Just started breaking in. I was hoping for a metallic unit, with SR-Z1 outlets, V10 NR cord. So far, I have only listened to FM and noticed that the hashies are gone, a very good sign. It's powering lesser equipment - like FM, DAC, ML speakers, turntable speed controller, headphones - and is connected to the Denali 6000S/v2. More details in a few days; if things continue on this path, then I will probably get a second one for my video system. The box appears to be generic, suited to the Venom line of conditioners plus the new Altaira grounding boxes; it's small and long, which means the Altaira will be rather shallow.
Puma Cat
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Yeah, the PS10 is great. You should try it on your actual stereo components some time, just to get a perspective on how it stacks up to the Denali V2. With -24dB of noise reduction (as much as the original Triton V1, which sold in 2011 for...$5,000), the improvement in audio quality when powering the main system components is pretty dang impressive. As for the outlets, no, the grip on the plug prongs is not because the openings are smaller, it was designed that way; to grip the power cord plug prongs very tightly so as to make the best possible connection. It's also got a Carling electromagnetic breaker as well.
I just put my digital streaming components (Roon Core, router, and EtherREGEN) in the remote server room on it, and was really impressed with the improvement in audio quality over using my Hydra 4.
It's also great for use with a home theatre system, too.
Congrats on getting yours. Cheers.
Some more details at Shunyata 6000/S v2 + Venom cords and power distributors -
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Great write up. I plan on getting one for my tv/sound bar and accompanying electronics.
Perhaps I need to join that forum so, we can talk Spectral
Your perspective is missed at WBF.
I don't think you will be disappointed with the PS10. And do join, we have a new Spectral forum over there.
kennyb123
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New Venom-X series: https://shunyata.com/download/22221/
Puma Cat
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Very cool...
Puma Cat
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The Pass XP-25 phono is also now plugged into the PS10, again itself fed by the Denali. The improvement here is also evident in terms of smoothness (less distortion, less edginess), linearity and less ringing in some notes, and certainly tighter and more articulate bass. This thing is an unequivocal triumph. Thank you Shunyata!
rrwmd
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Ordered s PS10 the other day to replace my old APC unit in my equipment closet that has my Roon core, NAS, router, switch, and Control 4 components. We shall see..
Puma Cat
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Yeah...it's REALLY good. I've got the unit that was sent to me for the commercial photography for the product brochure. So, I had it set up for photo, did all the shots and edits in C1 and PS, and then put it into the main system and...was just freakin' gobsmacked as to how good it is.
I'm going get another one of 'em, and put it on the home theatre set-up.
Puma Cat
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Yeah, let me know that goes for you. It made a BIG difference when I swapped all the system's "networked audio gear" in the remote server room (i.e. Roon Core, Pace router, EtherREGEN and its LPS) from the Hydra 4 to the PS10. It was not subtle...:celebrate008_2:
MPW
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Yeah...it's REALLY good. I've got the unit that was sent to me for the commercial photography for the product brochure. So, I had it set up for photo, did all the shots and edits in C1 and PS, and then put it into the main system and...was just freakin' gobsmacked as to how good it is.
I'm going get another one of 'em, and put it on the home theatre set-up.
You really should put that you work for Shunyata in your signature.
Puma Cat
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Yeah...it's REALLY good. I've got the unit that was sent to me for the commercial photography for the product brochure. So, I had it set up for photo, did all the shots and edits in C1 and PS, and then put it into the main system and...was just freakin' gobsmacked as to how good it is.
I'm going get another one of 'em, and put it on the home theatre set-up.
And one more comment on the PS10, after a few months' worth of use and experimentation. It clearly slightly limits instantaneous current delivery to equipment that depend on it. For example, my Spectral SDR-4000SV CD player clearly demonstrates this with its small-capacity power supply, but not the Pass XP-25 phono with its much more elaborate and larger power supply. At the same time, the Schiit Yggy2 DAC also remains unaffected, but both it and the phono gain from the additional filtration, in terms of sound quality. So the Spectral is now permanently plugged into the Denali v2 instead (as are all other Spectral components), which is also feeding the PS10.
Great product, nonetheless.
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