shunyata Triton vs. the rest

I have a complete Shunyata Zytron system at this time. Whether that is optimal or not I have no idea, but I am very happy with the results. As an engineer, I am impressed with their discovery of DTCD, and the ability to measure it. Likewise, the square wave response of the Zytron circuit shows the cable does not degrade the signal. I asked Caelin Gabriel how long was the cable used for the test, and he said 150 feet.

Two channel Shunyata gear:

ZR-71 outlet on 20 amp dedicated circuit.
Zytron Anaconda from wall to Triton
Triton
Zytron Python (2) to amps
Zytron Cobra to SACD, DAC, file player, preamp
Zytron Anaconda (3) XLR interconnects
Zytron Anaconda speaker cables
Zytron Python digital (AES) between file player and DAC

Gear on order:

Cyclops for the amps
Zytron Anaconda for the Cyclops
Zytron Alpha power cord for DAC

Possible future addition:

Typhoon
Zytron Anaconda umbilical

HT Shunyata gear:

ZR-71 outlet on dedicated 20 amp line for everything but TV
Zytron Python from wall to Hydra AV
Hydra AV
Zytron Cobra to pre/pro, amp
Shunyata Venom power cable to Blueray, file player, DAC
ZR-71 outlet on common 15 amp house line for TV
2 port Talos for TV
Venom HC for Talos
Zytron Cobra for TV. I removed TV hard wired AC cord and added an IEC connector so I could use a Cobra.
 
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Bud:

That's the only way to get the full benefits of a brand's "house" sound IMO. I read a review a while back - can't recall which one - where it was opined that the final cable of the complete set made the most difference. While I don't necessarily agree that it makes the most difference, I agree wth the message. Go whole hog if possible.
 
It does the same thing as putting a triton in the system. Blacker blacks as they call it. It just seems like the music is coming from nowhere. It also gives more depth and space to the soundstage.

Yes I have Zitron anaconda power cords on everything and use Zitron Anaconda speaker cables and interconnects. I also have their electrical outlets in the wall.

The full Loom as they say. :)



socfan12 said:
Jock, what differences do you hear using the Typhon in the chain?

Bud/Jock, do you use Shunyata PCs everywhere, ie, the Triton to the wall and components to the Triton? Is that the optimal configuration?
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mdkim said:
Bud:

That's the only way to get the full benefits of a brand's "house" sound IMO. I read a review a while back - can't recall which one - where it was opined that the final cable of the complete set made the most difference. While I don't necessarily agree that it makes the most difference, I agree wth the message. Go whole hog if possible.
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It's funny that you said that Michael, the exact thing happened to me when I put the Last interconnect in my system. It made the most difference of all of them.

Completing the loom was the big step !!
 
BlueFox said:
Two channel Shunyata gear:

ZR-71 outlet on 20 amp dedicated circuit.
Zytron Anaconda from wall to Triton
Triton
Zytron Python (2) to amps
Zytron Cobra to SACD, DAC, file player, preamp
Zytron Anaconda (3) XLR interconnects
Zytron Anaconda speaker cables
Zytron Python digital (AES) between file player and DAC

Gear on order:

Cyclops for the amps
Zytron Anaconda for the Cyclops
Zytron Alpha power cord for DAC
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Bud, I'm really anxious to hear your thoughts on the new Alpha, versus the Cobra you are currently using on your DAC.
 
RLL1 said:
Bud, I'm really anxious to hear your thoughts on the new Alpha, versus the Cobra you are currently using on your DAC.
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It arrived Thursday night, along with a Cyclops and an Anaconda for the Cyclops. Anyway, I didn't want to add the Cyclops, and the Alpha for the DAC at the same time, so I installed the Cyclops, and put the Alpha on the Blueray player to get some time on it. Tonight I will watch my video reference (Avatar) and see if there is any difference.
 
thnx guys for all the positive feedback. I have to wait about 10 days for arrival. I wonder how beneficial the zitron viper will b on my dac compared to their new alpha pc?
Nick
 
Until last Thursday night I had my amps (Pass Labs X600.5) plugged into my Shunyata Triton, along with the pre, digital file player, DAC, and SACD player. To be honest, I felt this sounded great, and couldn't imagine much room for improvement, at least from a power perspective.


However, a couple of months ago I tripped the surge protector on my Triton while blasting the music, and this damaged the surge protector. While Shunyata quickly fixed it, and everything is back to normal, this incident has been in the back of my mind while playing music. Anyway, a question on another forum about whether BAT amps would benefit from using a Cyclops started me thinking about the Cyclops.

Since the Cyclops appears to be a two port Triton, but without the surge protector, I decided to buy one for the amps, along with a Zytron Anaconda, and let the 20 amp breaker deal with the amps. So now I am using both outlets on the SR-Z1 outlet on a dedicated 20 amp line. One for the Cyclops, and one for the Triton.


So, how does it sound? My expectation is that there should be little, if any difference, but it turns out there is an improvement. As soon as I turned it on Thursday night it seemed as if the music was 'softer'. Not in a db manner, but it seemed smoother, less harsh. I wasn't even aware this harshness was there until it disappeared. Now, after some burn-in, it is sounding even better. It appears a bit more open, a little more precise in the placement of instruments in the sound stage, and more natural. All in all, I am very pleased with the result, and would recommend to anyone to use the Cyclops/Anaconda with their amps. Incidentally, the amp power cords are Zytron Pythons.


One thing in the back if my mind is another 20 amp line for the amps. However, I doubt if the rest of the gear even uses 1 amp total, so it would seem as if another line is overkill, even if there is a marginal improvement in sound.

At the same time, I also installed an Alpha Zytron cable on my Blueray player. I bought this for my DAC but I didn't want to install it at the same time as the Cyclops so that I wouldn't confuse the source of any improvements. Anyway, this cord replaced a Venom on the BRP, and it is bringing out more detail and color in the picture. I use Avatar as a reference, and when these improvements happen I find myself paying more attention to what is occurring in the background than in the foreground. Maybe in a another week or so I will move the Alpha to my DAC and see if there is an improvement. The DAC currently uses a Zytron Cobra.

One thing is certain, whatever Shunyata touches, it gets better.
 
The Defender is not an option at this point with the Cyclops. The reason is the Cyclops is a two port box, and the amps use both ports. Since the Triton and Cyclops plug into the same outlet, there aren't any open sockets on the dedicated line.

Coincidentally, I just ordered a Defender this week for the TV. It, and the sub, are plugged into a two port Hydra, and I will put the Defender on the wall outlet used by the Hydra. I bought this more for its additional noise reduction than surge protection. I will find out next week if it helps.
 
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