Shunyata New Sigma power cords

madfloyd said:
Yeah, I know if want current info I could ask over there - but I'm really trying to find out if there's something more effective than Shunyata and I can't ask that over there. I use Shunyta cables throughout and still hear a lot of grunge...
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Such an inquiry will get you banned over there! :o

I have had the most success with the following combination on my amps: Siltech Ruby Mountain II G7 + Furutech Flux-50 inline filter. Siltech cable has absolutely zero emissions. The Siltech claim is 100% correct which I have verified to be true. Nothing is missing, no lean frequencies.
 
madfloyd said:
I do plug my amps direct into the wall. I have a dedicated 20 amp circuit for the two of them and behind the outlets is an Equi=tech transformer. You really heard a difference with the Cyclops? I had a Triton for my sources and I couldn't hear a difference and sold it. Wouldn't you have gotten better results with a Typhon on your amp circuits? I'm mixed about the Typhon, while it tightens up the bass it also thins out the midbass and has the effect of 'brightening up' the sound - something I don't want with my M-Projects (which are leaner than your S5s).
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Hello

First the power in Holliston isn't very clean, that could be a prime issue.
Second, you have a 200K system and a single dedicated line for both amps? Get another line run before you do anything else. Who's your electrician, Kerry Kampersal?
I always felt the AC in Holliston made everything sound different depending on the moment.
Also, not sure about the Mogami IC's
 
Ian, do you have your front end on a dedicated circuit? I would be concerned if you couldn't hear a difference with a Triton inserted. I'm paranoid when it comes to electricity after spending more than a year chasing down elusive gremlins in my house. Comments I've been reading from you like hard sounding, grunge, thin sounding and other unflattering observations don't make sense. Not with the system you've assembled.
 
Ian, you have got some of the best gear around, it's time to let go of the Mogami IC's. There are so many cables out there that will take your system to levels you haven't heard yet. I would start with some good Tara Labs, they will give you some more warmth to your M Projects. Try some Kimber Select after that.

Don't stop now, it's time to invest some time and money in good cables. Try before you buy when it comes to cables. It's worth it, trust me.
 
MDP said:
Ian, you have got some of the best gear around, it's time to let go of the Mogami IC's. There are so many cables out there that will take your system to levels you haven't heard yet. I would start with some good Tara Labs, they will give you some more warmth to your M Projects. Try some Kimber Select after that.

Don't stop now, it's time to invest some time and money in good cables. Try before you buy when it comes to cables. It's worth it, trust me.
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+1 Seriously.

I used Mogami and not for long even back in the '90s. It really sucked back then and I think a lot of what Ian is complaining about is the Mogami. Harsh, grainy, bright, uneven..... Just a few memories ...
 
Ian, I used to use Mogami XLR with powered speakers for my desktop/DJ setup. One day I decided to try HiDiamond XLR2 (not that expensive of a cable by any hi-end standard) in the place of Mogami and I was shocked with the improvement I heard from my $1000 powered speakers fed by $2500 DJ mixer.
 
madfloyd said:
I have a dedicated 20 amp circuit for the two of them and behind the outlets is an Equi=tech transformer.
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Along with getting a second line for the amps, I would try removing the Equi=tech transformer, whatever that is, to hear if it is negatively affecting DTCD. Amps especially are negatively affected by poor DTCD response. That is a big reason why the Anacondas are so effective. They lower the DTCD from the wall to the amps. If the transformer is increasing DTCD then, obviously, the power cords can't help.
 
BlueFox said:
Along with getting a second line for the amps, I would try removing the Equi=tech transformer, whatever that is, to hear if it is negatively affecting DTCD. Amps especially are negatively affected by poor DTCD response. That is a big reason why the Anacondas are so effective. They lower the DTCD from the wall to the amps. If the transformer is increasing DTCD then, obviously, the power cords can't help.
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Caelin Gabriel (of Shunyata) recommended the same thing - he was worried that the amperage of my Equi=tech transformers wouldn't be high enough and might restrict DTCD. I am certainly considering it.
 
KINGSRULE said:
Hello

First the power in Holliston isn't very clean, that could be a prime issue.
Second, you have a 200K system and a single dedicated line for both amps? Get another line run before you do anything else. Who's your electrician, Kerry Kampersal?
I always felt the AC in Holliston made everything sound different depending on the moment.
Also, not sure about the Mogami IC's
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Do you (or did you) live in Holliston? Considering it's not a big town that sure is a coincidence! My electrician is Mike Perkins.
 
Frank750 said:
Ian, do you have your front end on a dedicated circuit? I would be concerned if you couldn't hear a difference with a Triton inserted. I'm paranoid when it comes to electricity after spending more than a year chasing down elusive gremlins in my house. Comments I've been reading from you like hard sounding, grunge, thin sounding and other unflattering observations don't make sense. Not with the system you've assembled.
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Yes, I do. A dedicated 15A (running through an Equi=tech transformer) for the front end and a one 20A for the two amps. When I didn't hear a difference with the Triton I chalked it up to the Equi=tech making all the difference. Before I had the Equi=tech installed I used a Shunyata Hydra V-Ray (version 2) and it make a HUGE difference. After the dedicated line + Equi=tech the new line without the VRay equalled the non-dedicated line with the VRay.

I guess I really should consider adding another dedicated 20A circuit (i.e. one for each amp) and bypass the Equi=tech and see what difference that makes. My problem does *feel* like an electrical issue.

For all those wondering why I'm using Mogami, it's because the only top brand 25 foot run of cable I have to go between my pre and amps is single ended (Transparent). With that cable in use, if I put my ear up to my speaker I can hear a slight gurgling sound. If I switch that out for any XLR (I only have Mogami and Burley) the gurgling is gone and I'm pretty sure the single ended is picking up noise. There's no question in my mind that I need to replace the Mogami, it's the long run that is making things tough (in terms of auditioning).
 
Mogami makes fine studio quality cables. I have used their microphone cable to make SE ICs in my youth and they sound just dandy. I'm using Mogami XLR balanced cables now for my R2R and Ampex 350s. The worst thing that Mogami ever made was their early RCA connectors. Guess what everyone including Transparent used to terminate their MIT cables with back in the day? Yep, Mogami RCA connectors. And that included A.J. Conti way back when he was a dealer selling audio gear out of his duplex in NH.
 
Just ordered a few more "snakes". I'm adding a Sigma HC to the Triton and a pair of Anaconda IC XLRs. Retiring old but great Black Mambas that remained in my system. :woot:
 
Nice. I need to get a couple of Sigma HC cords for my Cyclops. First up though is doing a trade-in on my Triton1 to a Triton2.
 
Ritmo said:
Just ordered a few more "snakes". I'm adding a Sigma HC to the Triton and a pair of Anaconda IC XLRs. Retiring old but great Black Mambas that remained in my system. :woot:
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Congrats Mike! These additions should bring a nice overall improvement.


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