Triton v2 - First impressions.

[BlueFox]

I have been using a Shunyata Triton power conditioner for about 3-4 years now, and I have been very happy with its operation. It is a passive device (no active components such as caps, transformers, etc.) that removes noise from the AC power. This works two ways. One, the AC in is cleaned of noise created by your neighbors, and your own devices, such as the refrigerator, air conditioner, etc. Two, it also removes the noise generated by the audio gear power supplies which is then reflected back onto the AC line. Anyway, with the Triton, coupled with Shunyata power cords, I have been given a very quiet system that allows the music to emerge from a noiseless background.

This works so well I have bought a Shunyata Hydra AV for the HT, and two Hydra Cyclops, one for each amp. Additionally, I have extended the filtering of the Triton by adding a Typhon to it. At this point, it is hard to imagine the power getting any cleaner.

Recently, Shunyata introduced the Triton v2 with better filtering, improved AC outlets, and ground lugs to provide a common ground for all your gear. Caelin Gabriel, the founder and power wizard, said the improvement over the v1 Triton was greater than adding a Typhon to the system. Since I haven't bought anything new since the Lumin S1, and I am patriotic by helping the economy, I decided to go with the Cable Company upgrade program.

Well, this is one of my better purchases. The v2 arrived yesterday morning via Fed-Ex. That itself was a good sign, since I always seem to be the last person on Fed-Ex and UPS delivery routes. I hooked it up in the garage and attached five fans to it. It burnt in for eight hours yesterday, and I installed it in the rack a little past 6 PM last night. At this point, my system only has two devices using the eight port Triton, the Lumin S1, and the Pass XP-20 preamp.

As soon as I powered up the source gear I knew the sound was better. I immediately 'heard' a quieter background. Remember that I already thought the background was as quiet as it could get, but apparently I was wrong. This thing is freaking awesome. All forms of music are just emerging from the air in front of me. Whether it is a string quartet, a female jazz band, or a basic rock band, the Triton v2 has bought new life to everything. The clarity and articulation from instruments and singers is so much more clear and obvious. I already have a very precise system, and the v2 is letting it work at a higher level. That is without any question, and I expect it to only improve over the next few weeks as it settles in to its new home.

Last night as I listened to various songs I would just break out in laughter and start clapping at how good it sounded. It is that good.

I have to highly recommend the Shunyata Triton v2, the Typhon, and their power cables. The improvement these products have bought to my stereo is exceptional.

[jax4736]

Agree wholeheartedly. My Triton v2 has been in my system for a week now. Using a Triton v2, Typhon and Shunyata PCs throughout.

Listening to RCA Living Stereo recording of Ravel's Bolero/La Valse/Rhapsodie Espagnole and can't believe what I'm hearing.

[BlueFox]

Just placed an order with the Cable Company to upgrade my HT/Surround system Triton v1 to a v2. Plus the v2 will be black, which is the perfect color for HT gear.

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Bud

Lumin S1
Pass XP-20 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 speakers

Shunyata Triton v2/Typhon for source, Cyclops v2 (2) for amps
Shunyata Z Anaconda XLR analog ICs, Z Anaconda speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Revelation Audio Passage Cryo-Silver Reference DB-25 umbilical power cable

Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.

[ChrisG]

Originally Posted by BlueFox

Just placed an order with the Cable Company to upgrade my HT/Surround system Triton v1 to a v2. Plus the v2 will be black, which is the perfect color for HT gear.

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Bud

I'm curious, what is the Cable Company's upgrade program? Thanks.

[BlueFox]

Originally Posted by ChrisG

I'm curious, what is the Cable Company's upgrade program? Thanks.

They send you a new v2, and you send them the v1, and $4100. However, I am a good customer so I got a nice discount. I'm happy.