Shunyata ztron power vs cx cables...


Hi, I have a few Shunyata CX powercords (anaconda cx and king cobra cx). Has anyone done a detailed comparison? What are your thoughts as to the differences?

I did just replace my Hydra vray II with a Hydra Triton, and that was a nice improvement, in clarity, naturalness, ease and dynamics. It was one of those upgrades that once it goes in...wasn't even worth going back to compare...

Thanks in advance
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Mike, my dealer is also...I personally am thrilled with my Triton, and it only has 75 hours or so playing time...I expect it to really improve...honestly if it doesn't I am still thrilled...

Wig, me to, I one to try one piece of their new interconnect, I am using some pricey transparent ref so only fair to compare to the Anaconda zitron..we'll see soon. Let me know what you find out...
tmsorosk, The Triton is a very very nice improvement over my former v ray ll. Even cold out of the box I preferred it...from the first note...over the next few weeks just got better. You can really hear each instrument in its own place and so much more transparent...hearing front of stage and back of stage with more clarity.

It is not subtle.

I am still using a king cobra cx, looking forward to trying a zitron anaconda soon...(jtimothya, what cord were you using before the zitron? any comments here?)

Thanks
Is it the same kind of change as the vray ii to triton? lower noise, more clarity? If so...that's a big deal...
My dealer brought 4 anaconda zitrons by today. 1 20 amp for my triton, 3 15 amp on my trans/clock/dac currently.

The trans & dac had king cobra cx's, the clock anaconda cx, and the triton a kc cx. The 4 zitrons have about 3 hours in my system and a few days running off his heavy duty wine cellar chiller.

I am sure i have more breakin to do.

Umm this isnt subtle. Its like the hdray vray ii to triton differences, but maybe more. So more transparent, much less aggessive, but more resolute, warm, and dynamic. In a simple word, more like what i hear live unamped guitars, pianos, more distinct placement....
So I am jealous on you getting to hear Brad Meldhau, I've always enjoyed his music...wish something was on vinyl or SACD. Really surprise a re-issue hasn't picked his music up...

Preburning cable I wish was a standard practice from all manufactures. It makes it nearly impossible to test a cable...

I am diggin the Anaconda zitrons AC cords. They have a clarity, transparency and dynamic presence the King Cobra CX does not have. I do think the King Cobra CX is more forgiving and a bit warmer on each note. Expect a few Anaconda CX's up for sale on Audiogon soon...I'll keep my King Cobra CX's for now...

For those of you who have Triton's, the Anaconda Zitron is pretty important addition. I currently have 3 more Anaconda zitrons, one on my phono stage and 2 on the amps. Rest are King Cobra CX'a
Hi vhiner, I have about 4 days on a ac window unit (used in my dealers wine cellar), and about 2 weeks in my system. I've heard them warm up some and you're right, the bass impact and depth is a difference over the CX's (along with the transparency/clarity gains which are substantial)
Honestly, I can't help you on the wire guage, all I can comment on is the sound quality and differences. I'll will be curious what you think on the Anaconda CX powering your Triton or Talos...
Wig, I do think the gauge, as least in this case, is the cause for the difference in imaging. As I have not heard your 2 cables, I can't directly comment.

But I did think the King Cobra CX and Anaconda CX threw wider stages...the zitrons are certainly deeper, as I am listening right now, the additional depth may give you a initial impression that width is smaller...when maybe it's not...just another thing to listen for ...
Hi, i still like the purist audio designs power cords, especially if you are not using a hydra vray 2 or a triton.

Honestly they are more similar than different (i've owned purist dominus ferox, fluid and 20th anniversary). On front end gear, especially digital, is where i made the switch...and i try and stick with one brand as much as i can.

It is likely a mistake that i haven't tried the newer purist power cords with the box in the middle...Especially an my amps...
I think you'll be thrilled on the Canorous cables...I had a few of the 20th anniversary and those were hard to sell...easily up there with King Cobra CX's, I suspect you'll like some things about each and comes down to system matching...

The PAD cables will take a few weeks to settle in...just like the Shunyata's...I'll be personally curious on what you think...good luck !!
yeah ...I'd expect you're about 1/2 through it right now....did you also get a zitron cable to go with? That might take a bit longer...

I am breaking in a Typhon right now...to go with my Triton