Shunyata ztron power vs cx cables...

Hi guys!

Wig:
my initial impressions of the cable? Expensive! LOL Seriously, I had tried a Cirrus cable before and was very impressed by the way it was controlling my woofers. Bass was deep and punchy much more than with my previous cables (Cardas). So I was expecting a similar if not better signature with the Anacondas. Unfortunately, although it was clear the Ztron were very good cables when I connected them, the bass was not as good and strong as with the Cirrus. Background was not as black either. Highs were already a bit more refined though. I was told by several persons to wait for the break-in time to be complete and that is what I'm doing right now (~90H on them now). They are starting to open up and the bass is much better now than it was initially. Sound stage is still 2D at this point. Instruments/timbres are better than with my Cardas. I will continue to post my impressions as the break-in is progressing.

Vhiner,

Sorry I did not mean to start a debate or anything. I'm still curious about what are the technical aspects behind this behavior but I'm more interested in making sure I've enough return on my investment. I'm happy thus far but I expect reference level nothing less ;-). I agree with you for the need to share our impressions and I will ;-). I'm wondering why there's so few reviews of those cables especially in the context of a technological breakthrough. Maybe the reviewers are all busy listening to music ;-).

Guy1,

Thanks for the info! I should have my Cobra demo pair of IC and spkr cables next week and hoping that this groind breaking technology will be obvious initially and get better with more hours. I'm assuming that the current delivery and rise and fall times should be noticed upon install but i'm eager to see how they stack up with what I already have.

Guy1,

No apologies needed from you; I just didn't want to rile cable skeptics. I, too, would love to understand the science behind cable break in.

Here's my prediction: the Anacondas won't reach reference level (and I agree that no one should accept anything less from cables this pricey) until a minimum of 400 hours of playback. I was fortunate that my dealer was so confident that he gave me a three-week audition period. If I'd had to make a decision at 250 hours, my cables would've gone back to the store. Good things come to those who wait. ;-)

My system consists of Thiel CS3.7's, Perfect Wave MKII DAC and transport, Conrad-Johnson CT5 preamp and a Classe' Delta 2200 amplifier. Even subtle changes are easy to catch and may explain how I perceive break in.

Did somebody actually compared zitron power cables with CX? For example, does python zitron sounds better than anaconda CX? Or cobra zitron is better than python CX?

Hello,

Wig: please let us know your impressions when you get them.

Vhiner: you seem to have a very good and transparent system. I have ribbon tweeters (Monitor Audio Platinum) running on Classe gear so I know what you mean by easily catching changes. How many hours have you on your Anacondas ? I will be patient with them and wait. I'm not unhappy by the way as I know what Shunyata is able to do. Indeed, my initial "disappointment" was related to the direct comparison with another of their products (used cables already broken-in).

Denon1: Along with the Anacondas I also have 2 Cobra AC cables (why break only one cable when you can break 3? ;-)). They already made a significant difference in my system but I was coming from stock cables so I cannot comment on the cx cables and compare them with the ztron.