LessLoss Signature vs Synergistic Python CX


For essentially the same price ($1200.00 new) for a 1.8M length, which would you recommend. Does anyone have experience with both. They must have different sonic signature.

Looking for 20amp IEC for ARC Reference components.

Thoughts and suggestions appreciated.
Thank You
smoffatt

Showing 1 response by mphnkns

I would have to disagree that the Lessloss cables are as good as the current CX series Shunyatas. I have both, and the Lessloss DPFC model, while a very good value, is not in the same arena as the Shunyatas. particularly in the bass, imaging, and focus of instruments.
When people say "smoked" I have to ask if they listen to classical or pop. If you want to hear the differences among cellos and doublebasses and other bass instruments in an orchestra, say the Mercury Living Presence Firebird CD, you will find the Shunyata Black Mamba formidable enough, never mind the Pythons, which are in a different league than the Lessloss.
I like the Lessloss, but am aware that some sense of "lifelike-ness" is missing. It has great clarity, though not necessarily super transparency. It can take a while to hear the diffferences if you are using older Shunyata cables, but not the CX series. The older Shunyatas were deficient in the upper midrange and lower treble, a problem cleared up by the latest iteration of the cords. By now, Robert Harley of TAS has already issued his conclusions on the Shunyatas and I agree.
Lessloss is an excellent value cord, but misses in the bass and image specificity. Not a priority for some, though, so depending on your priorities, the Lessloss will outperform the Helix line of Shunyata, so if that's what you have, buy the Lessloss. For CX cords, I wouldn't bet the farm on the Lessloss.