SHUNYATA RESEARCH VRS CARDAS AUDIO VRS SYNERGISTIC RESEARCH
This discussion IS NOT A REQUEST for an opinion related to ANY cable in my system. I am not looking for cable recommendations, or equipment recommendations.
I am looking for comments associated with your listening experiences using the three cables. I have been using Shunyata Research cables for years. I am considering a new loom, and again, I DO NOT WANT RECOMMENDATIONS I WANT TO HEAR YOUR OPIONS OF THESE CABLES IN YOUR STSTEM.
hey it’s great if you own the following; Eggleston Works Andra III se, McIntosh MC601 monos, McIntosh C2600 pre, McIntosh DS200 digital streaming DAC, Panasonic Blue Ray DP-UB9000.
i have been using Shunyata ZiTron series (Snakes), starting with Cobra,Python, & Anaconda.
What was or is your thoughts, and experiences with Synergetic Research and Cardas Audio and if you own any of my equipment and Shunyatas tell me about that.
I want to know YOUR experience with these cables, please list system components also
I appreciate you all thanks
@fastfreight I expect the Shunyatas sound good in the OP's system because he has a full MacDaddy setup. I had Andra III 's for over 15 years and they cannot hold a candle to ATC. Power handling on the ATCs is superb , easily handles 1000w, whereas I wouldn't push the Eggs beyond 300w. There's a good YT video on the Andra's by GR Research. |
The first thing I’ll say is in 2019 I upgrade drivers, internal wiring, and crossovers to Egglestone newest at that time, and painted the cabinets in Bentley Black Matelic. they sound far better than early Andra III an leaps above IIs as for SR, not my cup of tea at all, a friend told me exactly the same thing that steakster said about SR me I have used Shunyata for quite sometime now and I did notice recently they seam a little bright in the high end, started wondering if it was the ATC CD player I had caused it, I just sold it and yes sir it was the ATC CD player. I never liked it! |
@fastfreight I haven’t tried any PCs from Shunyata but my impressions of the Alpha v2 xlr mirror yours, very detailed but a bit thin, bright and analytical sounding. I was hoping the new X cables would have a fuller sound. |
My Eureka moments in this hobby have been as follows Dragon HC power cables Zayin Stargate MK II SFP switch ATC SCM 100 Passive Speakers I have used Rick Schultz magnetic cables for 15 years and currently use his new Apparition range. They are quite similar to Valhalla IIs which I also highly recommend . YMMV Happy listening. |
Don't dismiss the Shunyata Alpha-X power cables without trying them. I am using the Alpha-X NR cables to power my PMG Signature preamp, PS Audio Mk2 DAC, and Innuos Pulsar streamer, and they sound fantastic. These cables are sweet and smooth in my system. They are very well-balanced, with full, natural tone -- neither too lean nor too fat. Bass is extended, clear, and tight. Wide, realistic soundstage and very easy to listen to without fatigue. In an extended demo, the Alpha-X sounded better than Cardas Clear, Cardas Clear Beyond, Snake River Takshaka, Shunyata Theta, or Shunyata Delta V2. YMMV, of course. In my experience, not all Shunyata cables sound thin or bright, especially with the right equipment matching. |
