Sigma HC alternative

[Martinibeck]

Originally Posted by CGabriel

To give you a useful answer I would need to know more about your system and your plans for your system and what you have for a budget. The Anaconda is an exceptionally good cable for Krell amps. Since you already have one, if you could get a good deal on another one, that's the way I would go. You didn't mention a preamp so I am assuming you don't have one? For a computer based, digital system like yours, the HYDRA DPC-6 would be the best leap forward in sound quality. Read the Audio Stream review linked on our website.

Originally Posted by CGabriel
To give you a useful answer I would need to know more about your system and your plans for your system and what you have for a budget. The Anaconda is an exceptionally good cable for Krell amps. Since you already have one, if you could get a good deal on another one, that's the way I would go. You didn't mention a preamp so I am assuming you don't have one? For a computer based, digital system like yours, the HYDRA DPC-6 would be the best leap forward in sound quality. Read the Audio Stream review linked on our website.
Hi Caelin,
My system consist in:
dCS Puccini w/ clock (alpha digital/B. Mamba cx)
Krell FPB 600c ( evo 400e arriving tomorrow) ztron Anaconda 19
Wilson Audio Sophia 2
Mac Mini
Transparent reference isolator, reference sc, reference intertc, reference bnc. Connecting the dCS Puccini direct to the amp.
Krell amp direct to the wall, the rest of the system to the transparent.

Here in Argentina, a good price for the Anaconda is 3000.- a lot! Thats why I ask you for the Alpha Hc, if a can get a better performance with less dollars to spend. would be great. But if the Anaconda tend to work best with krell, I will take your advice and buy another.

I alternate using Mac mini and cd/sacd, no only computer based.

Hope this help! Thanks!

[CGabriel]

Originally Posted by Martinibeck

Originally Posted by CGabriel To give you a useful answer I would need to know more about your system and your plans for your system and what you have for a budget. The Anaconda is an exceptionally good cable for Krell amps. Since you already have one, if you could get a good deal on another one, that's the way I would go. You didn't mention a preamp so I am assuming you don't have one? For a computer based, digital system like yours, the HYDRA DPC-6 would be the best leap forward in sound quality. Read the Audio Stream review linked on our website. Hi Caelin, My system consist in: dCS Puccini w/ clock (alpha digital/B. Mamba cx) Krell FPB 600c ( evo 400e arriving tomorrow) ztron Anaconda 19 Wilson Audio Sophia 2 Mac Mini Transparent reference isolator, reference sc, reference intertc, reference bnc. Connecting the dCS Puccini direct to the amp. Krell amp direct to the wall, the rest of the system to the transparent. Here in Argentina, a good price for the Anaconda is 3000.- a lot! Thats why I ask you for the Alpha Hc, if a can get a better performance with less dollars to spend. would be great. But if the Anaconda tend to work best with krell, I will take your advice and buy another. I alternate using Mac mini and cd/sacd, no only computer based. Hope this help! Thanks!

Present power cord configuration:

dCS Puccini: Alpha Digital
dCS U-Clock: Black Mamba
Mac Mini: stock cable
Krell Amps: Anaconda

------ Good Upgrade ------

dCS Puccini: Alpha Digital
dCS U-Clock: Venom Digital
Mac Mini: Venom Digital (with Venom C7 Adapter)
Krell Amps: Anaconda

------ Better Upgrade ------

dCS Puccini: Sigma Digital
dCS U-Clock: Alpha Digital
Mac Mini: Venom Digital (with Venom C7 Adapter)
Krell Amps: Anaconda

------ Best Upgrade -----

dCS Puccini: Sigma Digital
dCS U-Clock: Sigma Digital
Mac Mini: Alpha Digital (with Venom C7 Adapter)
Krell Amps: Sigma HC

==== Power cord and distributor upgrades:====

Present power cord and distributor configuration:

Distributor: Transparent Isolator w/?PC
dCS Puccini: Alpha Digital
dCS U-Clock: Black Mamba
Mac Mini: stock cable

Distributor: wall outlet
Krell Amps: Anaconda

---- Good power cord and distributor upgrade: ----

Distributor: Venom PS-8 / Venom Defender w/Venom HC
dCS Puccini: Alpha Digital
dCS U-Clock: Venom Digital
Mac Mini: Venom Digital (with Venom C7 Adapter)

Distributor: wall outlet
Krell Amps: Anaconda

---- Better power cord and distributor upgrade: ----

Distributor: Hydra Triton: w/Alpha HC
dCS Puccini: Sigma Digital
dCS U-Clock: Alpha Digital
Mac Mini: Alpha Digital (with Venom C7 Adapter)

Distributor: wall outlet
Krell Amps: Anaconda

---- Best power cord and distributor upgrade: ----

Distributor: Hydra Triton or Cyclops: w/Sigma HC
dCS Puccini: Sigma Digital

Distributor: Hydra DPC-6: w/Alpha HC
dCS U-Clock: Sigma Digital
Mac Mini: Alpha Digital (with Venom C7 Adapter)

Distributor: Hydra Cyclops: w/Sigma HC
Krell Amps: Sigma HC

[Martinibeck]

Hi Caelin,

All I want to say is Im impress! Thank you very much for the detailed infomation! Now I know what to do in the future!!

Again, thank a lot!

My regards

Martin

[DonBattles]

Originally Posted by Martinibeck

Hi Caelin,

All I want to say is Im impress! Thank you very much for the detailed infomation! Now I know what to do in the future!!

Again, thank a lot!

My regards

Martin

It's so AWESOME to have "The Man" Caelin Gabriel take the time to address our questions personally

[cma29]

Originally Posted by DonBattles

It's so AWESOME to have "The Man" Caelin Gabriel take the time to address our questions personally

+1

[Manbient]

I'm so amazed he continues to answer so many individual questions... I'da thought he would be swamped and would be tired of it! It's just crazy customer service that I've never seen in high end audio...

[goone]

+1 in customer service and products
Caelin any recommendation for a good dealer in West Coast

[CGabriel]

Originally Posted by goone

+1 in customer service and products Caelin any recommendation for a good dealer in West Coast

write to Richard at cservice@shunyata.com and he will hook you up and answer any questions you might have.

[goone]

Thank you Caelin, that was fast and impressive
Looking to replace few of mine shunyata cable cx line and maybe power conditioner
Anaconda CX, 2 Python CX, 2 King cobra CX, black mamba cx as you can see I like shunyata pc (haha). First one will be python cx to CJ pre amp love the sound but want more dynamic, transparent which one should I get. Do you think it is ok to use the new Zitron line with CX line like VRAY II
Thanks again and will write to Richard

[CGabriel]

Originally Posted by goone

Thank you Caelin, that was fast and impressive Looking to replace few of mine shunyata cable cx line and maybe power conditioner Anaconda CX, 2 Python CX, 2 King cobra CX, black mamba cx as you can see I like shunyata pc (haha). First one will be python cx to CJ pre amp love the sound but want more dynamic, transparent which one should I get. Do you think it is ok to use the new Zitron line with CX line like VRAY II Thanks again and will write to Richard

They are all very simpatico.

I would change preamp cable or CDP cable first.