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I am considering making a change to my power and had a question for some of you experts and perhaps Caelin, who have been in the Shunyata franchise for a while.
My system is below but to summarize I have basically 4 components that need pc's - 2 Mcintosh 501's, Conrad-johnson ET5, and an Allnic H3000 phono amp. I have dedicated 20 amp lines and no real power conditioning other than a mix of aftermarket pc's. No digital currently. What should my first step be - going Denali conditioner and pc's all around? Or - should I stick my toe in the water with a Denali and my current pc's? Or - go with pc's and Maybe add a Denali later? Inquiring minds are curious - I am not really missing anything in fact my system sounds better than ever. Just looking to squeeze a little more juice out and power cords/conditioners have never been a big investment for me. Thanks, Jerry
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Main System Basis 2200 Signature/Vector 4/Transfiguration Proteus Ortofon Cadenza Black Allnic H3000/CJ ET5/Mcintosh 501's Thiel CS3.6 Thiel CS6 MIT EVO 2 IC Straightwire Maestro II SC Shunyata Denali SV2 Shunyata Sigma XC Wywires Juice PC’s Kubala Sosna PC’s Dedicated 20 amp lines Porter Ports Arcici Ref Suspense Stand Rives acoustically designed room Shore House Basis 1400 Signature/Hadcock 228/Ortofon Jubilee ARC PH 5/Meridian 200/Meridian 263 DAC CJ Premier 14/Classe CA200/Thiel 3.6 Wywires Silver IC/Stereolab Diablo SC/MIT Z cord II |
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Hello...which aftermarket pcs do you habe for each component?
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Hi - I am currently using Wywires Juice II on my amps and Phono Preamp and Analysis Plus Oval 14 on my preamp.
Own or have owned SR Master Couplers, Elrod Statement III's, Kubala Sosna Fascination. Have tried some others loaned by a buddy, Purist and one or two others I can't recall. Never tried a Shunyata cord or a power conditioner other than on old Monster HTS 200.
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Main System Basis 2200 Signature/Vector 4/Transfiguration Proteus Ortofon Cadenza Black Allnic H3000/CJ ET5/Mcintosh 501's Thiel CS3.6 Thiel CS6 MIT EVO 2 IC Straightwire Maestro II SC Shunyata Denali SV2 Shunyata Sigma XC Wywires Juice PC’s Kubala Sosna PC’s Dedicated 20 amp lines Porter Ports Arcici Ref Suspense Stand Rives acoustically designed room Shore House Basis 1400 Signature/Hadcock 228/Ortofon Jubilee ARC PH 5/Meridian 200/Meridian 263 DAC CJ Premier 14/Classe CA200/Thiel 3.6 Wywires Silver IC/Stereolab Diablo SC/MIT Z cord II |
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The wywires have been the most balanced On my 501’s not adding frequency anomaly’s Like some others have. They do however add a little richness and drop the noise floor a tiny bit versus stock cords. I believe the richness is a result of a blacker background.
The AP was slated for my pioneer elite plasma but arrived after installation so I have always stuck it on the preamp with no ill effects, could probably do better.
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Main System Basis 2200 Signature/Vector 4/Transfiguration Proteus Ortofon Cadenza Black Allnic H3000/CJ ET5/Mcintosh 501's Thiel CS3.6 Thiel CS6 MIT EVO 2 IC Straightwire Maestro II SC Shunyata Denali SV2 Shunyata Sigma XC Wywires Juice PC’s Kubala Sosna PC’s Dedicated 20 amp lines Porter Ports Arcici Ref Suspense Stand Rives acoustically designed room Shore House Basis 1400 Signature/Hadcock 228/Ortofon Jubilee ARC PH 5/Meridian 200/Meridian 263 DAC CJ Premier 14/Classe CA200/Thiel 3.6 Wywires Silver IC/Stereolab Diablo SC/MIT Z cord II |
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To answer your question. Ofcourse a full loom gets you where you want to be with that particular brand.
But in your setup, maybe start with a Sigma XC from wall to the new Everest power conditioner (Denalis bigger brother, not yet released). Then add Alpha V2 NR for the preamp and a source. Then add Alpha V2 NR for the amps. It's a start. PS. Ofcourse if you are in a hurry then you get the Denali V2 instead of the upcoming Everest. DS. |
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Hi Keef,
Crion2's suggestion is an excellent one and would provide you with reference-level PCs and state-of-the art (SOTA) power distribution. Some other configuations for consideration depending on your budget: Denali : Sigma XC Amps: Alpha NR v2 Preamp: Alpha NRv2 Phono: Alpha NRv2 Denali: Alpha XC Amps: Alpha NR v2 Preamp: Delta NRv2 Phono: Delta NRv2 Even though you have dedicated AC lines, they still have noise on them (including AM and FM radio as RFI), so the Denali will make a big difference in lowering the noise level, and the QR/BB device in Denali brings a lot to the table in terms of 3D, holographic like imaging and "verisimilitude" to the presenation.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. Last edited by Puma Cat; 05-13-2020 at 05:06 PM. |
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Thanks Guys for such detailed info! I haven't established a budget yet but don't want to get over my skis.
Right now I have my rack between my speakers but have the capability to put it on the side wall with a 5 meter cable, I switch back and forth but I think it sounds better with short IC's. My question is do you guys plug your amps into your Denali?
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Main System Basis 2200 Signature/Vector 4/Transfiguration Proteus Ortofon Cadenza Black Allnic H3000/CJ ET5/Mcintosh 501's Thiel CS3.6 Thiel CS6 MIT EVO 2 IC Straightwire Maestro II SC Shunyata Denali SV2 Shunyata Sigma XC Wywires Juice PC’s Kubala Sosna PC’s Dedicated 20 amp lines Porter Ports Arcici Ref Suspense Stand Rives acoustically designed room Shore House Basis 1400 Signature/Hadcock 228/Ortofon Jubilee ARC PH 5/Meridian 200/Meridian 263 DAC CJ Premier 14/Classe CA200/Thiel 3.6 Wywires Silver IC/Stereolab Diablo SC/MIT Z cord II |
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BTW Puma, I am also a CJ man and still own 2 CJ pre's. The ET5 is one of the best components I've ever owned.
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Main System Basis 2200 Signature/Vector 4/Transfiguration Proteus Ortofon Cadenza Black Allnic H3000/CJ ET5/Mcintosh 501's Thiel CS3.6 Thiel CS6 MIT EVO 2 IC Straightwire Maestro II SC Shunyata Denali SV2 Shunyata Sigma XC Wywires Juice PC’s Kubala Sosna PC’s Dedicated 20 amp lines Porter Ports Arcici Ref Suspense Stand Rives acoustically designed room Shore House Basis 1400 Signature/Hadcock 228/Ortofon Jubilee ARC PH 5/Meridian 200/Meridian 263 DAC CJ Premier 14/Classe CA200/Thiel 3.6 Wywires Silver IC/Stereolab Diablo SC/MIT Z cord II |
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Thanks SC, incredible system you have amassed.
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Main System Basis 2200 Signature/Vector 4/Transfiguration Proteus Ortofon Cadenza Black Allnic H3000/CJ ET5/Mcintosh 501's Thiel CS3.6 Thiel CS6 MIT EVO 2 IC Straightwire Maestro II SC Shunyata Denali SV2 Shunyata Sigma XC Wywires Juice PC’s Kubala Sosna PC’s Dedicated 20 amp lines Porter Ports Arcici Ref Suspense Stand Rives acoustically designed room Shore House Basis 1400 Signature/Hadcock 228/Ortofon Jubilee ARC PH 5/Meridian 200/Meridian 263 DAC CJ Premier 14/Classe CA200/Thiel 3.6 Wywires Silver IC/Stereolab Diablo SC/MIT Z cord II |
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