Shunyata Diamondback PC with Wattgate connectors

Hello, the connectors are not cheap or underperforming. They are reference grade connectors that are crimped and soldered in place. Replacing them would almost inevitably degrade performance due to re-connection. The DiamondBack and Venom 3 connectors are custom-made to spec and are every bit as good as the connectors we apply to our higher end range. They exist solely to eliminate our US hand labor costs and termination, which largely explains those cables low prices.

Just an FWIW.

Grant
Shunyata Research

Hfchoi,

There was an early batch of Diamondbacks that had an issue with a porous outer jacket material--not connectors. In more humid conditions this affected the plated copper shield and turned the color of the shield to green. Though it did not affect performance we replaced all models that were reported to us with the newer versions that have not have that issue. We informed our dealers of this replacement offer and I also posted it here about 2 to 3 years ago. I am not sure we have 15A Platinum models left since they have been discontinued for some time, but if you contact us I'll see what can be done.

The Taipan Alpha was a larger 10awg. power cord and had each of its three conductors individually shielded, whereas the Diamondbacks were 12 gauge and had a single shield. We discovered a large leftover spool of Taipan Alpha wire a year or two ago and have been using that to make the current Copperhead model.

For those with questions please send them to us offline. I only drop in here occasionally and do not see all that gets posted due to my travel schedule. I try to keep participation here to simple corrections or clarifications.

Thanks,

Grant
Shunyata Research