Which ztron powercord for which component?

[jax4736]

This thread interests me. I have an Anaconda on my stereo amp, and one coming for my Triton. I am curious about the "best" cords for my DAC and CD player. I'm guessing it's the Alpha digital, but I too would be interested in seeing.

For example, is Anaconda better than the Alpha Digital? Same performance except the alpha is cheaper?

I was planning on getting two Alpha digital PCs - one for my new DAC, and another for my current CD player.

[GrantS]

Hi Rob,

We are working on an electrical system chart and write up based on number of dedicated lines available and system goals. Thank you for the suggestion.

Jax, the Anacondas for amps and Hydras are fine choices. For Digital, it is not as clear cut. While the Alpha Digital will be the quietest of all our power cords, the Python or Anaconda 'may' offer better weight and low-octave body in terms of overall presentation. These differences will not be dramatic but they are noticeable. Preference will play a role, but given the price difference I would always hedge my recommendation toward the lower priced model, at least as a "try the Alpha Digital first" recommendation.

Best regards,

Grant

[TOGA]

I am too, curious on which one is most suitable for subwoofer with high power class-D amp.
It is considered noisy that will be benefited from Alpha Digital, but also require high current lowest impedance from Alpha HC.
Toga

[Ksquare]

Thanks Grant for your insight into the ztron alpha powercords and Caelin's philosophy in product development.

[GrantS]

All Alpha Series power cords are capable of noise-filtering so with any type of amp, class D or otherwise, or any Hydra model such as the Hydra DPC (Digital Power Center) 6, we will recommend the Alpha Series HC over the Alpha Digital-- which should be used mostly for front-end digital components. This is because with all else being equal, the proper implementation of heavier gauge (better DTCD) will trump high-frequency noise cancellation in most amp or power-distributor applications.

Regards,

Grant
Shunyata Research

[jax4736]

Grant, could one use the Alpha Digital cord on the Hydra Triton, or would better results be obtained with the DPC6/Alpha?

I'm sure the DPC6/Alpha approach would isolate better, but it's expensive - more expensive than the DAC and computer combined!

[GrantS]

We recommend the Alpha HC model for power amps (digital or otherwise), subs and all Hydra models. The Alpha Digital was not intended for high-current applications; only for digital-source components. We would not recommend the Alpha Digital for the DPC 6 or any other Hydra.

Outside of front-end digital sources, the Alpha High-Current will likely offer the best performance, while the Alpha Analog offers a slightly less expensive option for pre-amps, phono pre-amps, decks, tuners and other analog-output components.

Regards,

Grant
Shunyata Research

[jax4736]

Grant, thanks for the reply.

I have a Triton (and soon to be, Typhon). Wondering if it's bad to plug a computer into the Triton (I have to feed the DAC with a computer). I was wondering if I could use an Alpha Digital Cord for the computer, and run it to the Triton.

I'm guessing the best solution is to use the Hydra DPC-6 and plug only the computer in there. Just curious how "bad" is it to use the Alpha Digital PC to a regular Triton, along with the other audio components.

[GrantS]

Any power cord can go into the Triton on the component side. I was only referring the feed power cord to the wall outlet that powers the Triton. The Triton-to-wall power cord should be Anaconda, Python or Alpha HC models. The same is true for our other Hydra models. You would not get the full measure of the performance they are capable of if you went with a lesser power cord to the wall.

Yes, there is no problem plugging the computer into the Triton. There are many customers that do. Using the Alpha Digital would help filter still more of the noise from the computer, so that is a great idea. The Hydra DPC 6 is intended for complete digital systems that include servers, routers, clocks, transports and other digital-output components. Using the DPC 6 for a single component would represent bad value, so I recommend just using the Alpha Digital on the computer running into the Triton. That should work just fine.

I hope this helps. Feel free to e-mail me directly if you have any system questions. I don't get here as often, especially when traveling.

Thank you,

Grant
Shunyata Research

[jax4736]

Thanks for your advice, Grant. I have an Anaconda on order already for my triton. Thinking about getting 3 Alpha digitals: computer, CD player DAC. Would run each of these into the Triton.

I suspect it's best I get these cords first, then add the Typhon.