Alpha series with VTX technologie

[sander]

Caelin,

One year ago or so i auditioned a ΞTRON COBRA against a ΞTRON PYTHON on my Audio Research Ref 3 pre amp.

The difference was very clear in favor of the more expensive Python.
The reason for this difference is probably the VTX (hollow-core wire geometry) conductors.

Since then i've seen many positive reviews of your new Alpha Digital. Only that it supposedly lacks a bit of bottom weight compared to a ΞTRON PYTHON or ANACONDA.
Exactly the difference i heard between the ΞTRON COBRA against the ΞTRON PYTHON.
That's probably because there is also no VTX technology in the new Alpha series.

Since there is such an advantage in using the VTX conductors, why not apply that to your new Alpha serie? For now or in the future?

I'm looking forward to your responds.

Sander

[Kingsrule]

The only way you will know for sure is to try both in your system......

[CGabriel]

Originally Posted by sander

Caelin, One year ago or so i auditioned a ΞTRON COBRA against a ΞTRON PYTHON on my Audio Research Ref 3 pre amp. The difference was very clear in favor of the more expensive Python. The reason for this difference is probably the VTX (hollow-core wire geometry) conductors. Since then i've seen many positive reviews of your new Alpha Digital. Only that it supposedly lacks a bit of bottom weight compared to a ΞTRON PYTHON or ANACONDA. Exactly the difference i heard between the ΞTRON COBRA against the ΞTRON PYTHON. That's probably because there is also no VTX technology in the new Alpha series. Since there is such an advantage in using the VTX conductors, why not apply that to your new Alpha serie? For now or in the future? I'm looking forward to your responds. Sander

VTX is more expensive to manufacture - a lot more expensive.

Using it would push the Alpha Series up in price which we don't want.

We believe that the performance is more than acceptable for the price point given that they are more than competitive with cables that are two to three times the cost.

[sander]

Originally Posted by CGabriel

VTX is more expensive to manufacture - a lot more expensive.

Using it would push the Alpha Series up in price which we don't want.

We believe that the performance is more than acceptable for the price point given that they are more than competitive with cables that are two to three times the cost.

Thanks Caelin for your reply.

I understand that you want to keep the price affordable. I think most of us are very thankfull that you offer such great quality in this price range.

But there are people out there who buy one or two Typhons with Anaconda cords throughout there system.
Is there a chance that you would accomodate those kind of people by presenting a cost no object kind of Alpha with VTX?
Like you did with the Anaconda's and Typhon/Triton combo. Just for the crazy ones. ;-)

Thanks in advance.
Sander

[CGabriel]

Originally Posted by sander

Thanks Caelin for your reply. I understand that you want to keep the price affordable. I think most of us are very thankfull that you offer such great quality in this price range. But there are people out there who buy one or two Typhons with Anaconda cords throughout there system. Is there a chance that you would accomodate those kind of people by presenting a cost no object kind of Alpha with VTX? Like you did with the Anaconda's and Typhon/Triton combo. Just for the crazy ones. ;-) Thanks in advance. Sander

Yes.

Patience my friend.

[sander]

Originally Posted by CGabriel

Yes.

Patience my friend.

:-)
Thanks. That's all i wanted to hear. ;-)

[BlueFox]

Speaking of VTX, I saw on the Cable Company's web-site Shunyata VTX speaker jumpers, but I can't find any info on them.

So, I am curious what is their advantage over stock speaker jumpers (assuming the stock jumpers aren't some flimsy piece of metal). Also, since resistors in parallel have a lower total resistance, would it be worthwhile to use the VTX jumpers along with the stock jumpers.

At $400 for a pair this seems like a nice upgrade.