Shunyata X series power cords

Thank you for this @sdl4   I have a Delta v2 and have been considering getting a Theta or Alpha x so this is very useful.  Have you noticed any areas where you prefer Delta v2 over Theta, or are all differences you noted positive in your system?

@rssb I really think you have to demo any of these cables in your own system to decide if you like one better than another. In my system, power cables seem to have a more significant effect when powering the DAC and streamer than when powering the amp or preamp.

With respect to the Theta cables, I really enjoy the energy, imaging, and engagement they offer when powering my monoblock amps, although they do offer a bit less tonal body to guitars and upright bass than is ideal for me. The Delta v2 in my system is less engaging and "alive" when used on the amps (compared to Theta), but the Delta v2 cables provide a slightly fuller tonal body on the low end for me. Fortunately, using the Alpha-X cables on my DAC and streamer provides more fullness and body to the overall sound than I get from either the Theta or Delta v2 anywhere in the chain.

Although I fell in love with the "in the room" sound that the Theta can provide, it was too much of a good thing when powering my DAC and streamer. The ideal power cable combination in my system is using the Theta on my amps and the Alpha-x on my DAC and streamer. I already have the two Theta cables in place, and my two Alpha-X cables are scheduled to be delivered on Friday. 

Thank you again @sdl4.  Agree that it is best to try cables in one’s system first.  However, hearing about your experiences, and those of others is valuable in helping narrow down the options and highlighting some of the considerations for identifying the best fit for one’s system.

My budget only allows the Alpha-X (NR or XC) and not the Sigma-X. Has anyone tried or compared the Alpha-X to Furutech DPS4.1/FI-50 (R) NCF? What are the differences in sound quality between the two? 

Lastly, if connecting to a high current integrated amp say from wall outlet directly to amp, which is more suitable, the Alpha-X NR or XC? I presume the latter? 

Thanks. 

I am demoing Theta XC a.t.m. And I know the Furutech DPS 4.1 / NCF 50 combi very well as I have it on my powerblock and have also tried them on my active ATC’s, pre and streamer before. The Theta’s are more open and more energetic and dynamic than the Furutech. However it is because they accentuate the higher frequencies which can be quite bright and fatiguing to be honest. The lack something in the lower mids so body to instruments and voices is gone and therewith, also emotional involvement. Their spatial strength and dynamics are pretty amazing though. The sweetness and natural reverb detail on the Furutech is something they miss, and everything sounds very direct and a bit relentless. In my opinion they are quite opposite cables actually. The Furutech is sweet, silky, rich, full and emotional. The Theta is super open, very impressive highs, direct, dry and very dynamic, extremely lively and rhythmic. It will give your system some steroids in a good way. In my system that shifts the scale too much to relentless but in warmer systems in could easily be a better match than the Furutech.