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Originally Posted by zettelsm
I received my Typhon QR a bit over a week ago. Comparing it to my Typhon I think that the low noise-floor virtues I originally heard adding the Typhon to my system are even more apparent with the series-connected Typhon QR (TQR for short): better delineation of low-level details, not only in the amplitude or frequency realm — micro- and macro-dynamic swing, quieter between note silence, faint details less obscured, better sense of ambience and air — but also things I ascribe to the timing domain — quicker transient leading edges, faster settling of notes, enhanced depth and sense of space and image definition.
Additively, each of these improvements result in a sense of ease, naturalness, and relaxed realism that I think is very noticeable and addictive.
Having now heard the TQR in my system I wouldn’t want to go back.
Putting the parallel-connected Typhon back in the system is just a little more icing on the cake.
FWIW, I’m using a Sigma NR to connect from wall to TQR and I agree with the previous post that the Sigma NR sounds a more neutral and transparent power lead than the excellent Sigma HC, which is by no means objectionably colored and remains a great power cord. I’d add that the TQR seems to follow along the same lines — a bit more neutral and transparent and a tad less warm than the original Typhon.
Hope this proves useful to those considering a Typhon QR.
Steve Z
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Thanks for your review, so far. It's very helpful and one of the first I've read with a description of how it sounds.
In terms of the TQR's impact in your system, do you think you could speak to which makes a bigger difference in your system - the TQR replacing the original Typhon or the Sigma NR replacing the Sigma HC?
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Christian
south: Mark Levinson No. 52 pre, Bricasti M28 amps, Lumin A1, Oppo BDP-205, Pioneer CT-43, Sony SS-AR1 Speakers, Audioquest Dragon PCs, Audioquest speaker cables, Audioquest interconnects, HB Power Design Powerslave Star Galaxy power distributor
north: Vitus SIA-030, Luxman D10X, Sony TC-KA3ES, Harbeth 40.2, Siltech cables
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