Purist Audio, Elrod or Shunyata power cord?

Mbadsc1, obviously others here like the Elrod EPS-3S cords also. They are the best I've heard on amps/preamps/power conditioners. The Shunyata's really have some magic in the digital domain though, and outperform the Elrod's on digital devices, IMHO. I have heard power cords from MIT/Transparent/Tara Labs/Cardas/XLO, etc., and I think a Shunyata would top them all. I personally liked the King Cobra's performance over the Anaconda Vx, but your tastes may vary. I prefer analog to digital. If I must listen to digital, I like tubes in the path and Shunyata power cords, to smooth out the digital glare. When Shunyata's first King Cobra came out, it was very rich, warm and musical. Many loved it, but the critics claimed that it lacked dynamics. So Shunyata came out with the King Cobra V2, which was more dynamic, less lush. Some folks still complained, so they came out with the Anaconda Vx, which is even more dynamic, yet leaner (for a Shunyata). All Shunyata 'noise reduction' series cords rob dynamics to some extent, which is why I don't care for them on my amps. However, they do have some *magic* when used for digital applications.

Generally speaking the King Cobra V1 will provide the warmest, richest, lusher sound. The Anaconda Vx will be more dynamic and quicker. The KC V2 falling somewhere in between these two. All will sound very good when used with the appropriate equipment, and suiting varying musical tastes.

Only you know what you're looking for so only you will ultimately know which cord you prefer. These are just starter tips. If you buy used on AudiogoN and find a certain cord doesn't suit you, you can usually turn around and sell it without much loss. If buying new, you may want to try The Cable Company, and it's lending library.

I hope this was somewhat helpful.
John

On my Pass X-250 amp, I've tried many cords- PS Audio LAB II, Top Gun, Wolff Gain, Kimber Palladian, and numerous others.

Admittedly, I haven't tried the Elrod. But I would suggest auditioning a VH Audio Flavor 4 Cryoed Gold.

I'm currently using one to great satisfaction. Relatively inexpensive, well built, and it outperformed the Kimber Palladian so highly touted in T.A.S. (at least in my system- where it counts).

VH Audio offers a very liberal return policy if you're not satisfied.

Is it an Elrod killer? Hell if I know. Is it excellent? Oh Yeah.

Jmcgrogan2, you are *RIGHT ON THE MONEY* in your description of the Shunyatas.
I couldn't have said it better !!
That's why I have the K.C.V-1's everywhere but the amps.

Thanks for all the feedback...
How about the Purist Dominus compare?
Any thought?
regards

Hi. I have the Purist Dominus ,Elrod NON sig and Purist VENUSTAS cords currently in my system. I am the one Bigkidz is talking about. I have more power cords in my system than some people have had drinks. I have 4 Elrod EPS 3non sigs in my system know.

I played around a couple of weeks ago with the amp cords and put the Dominus,VENUSTAS against the Elros NON sig EPS-3, and like I told Bigkidz, as much as I hated to say it, and I tested them in MY SYSTEM only, the non sig EPS-3 more than held its own against the Dominus. I love Purist cables as you can see by my system, but was very surprised that the Dominus really didn't take the prize. At more than twice the price new.

I had a chance to get a couple more Dominus at very good prices and decided to go a different route because of the test. I have also had the Elrod Sig 3 in my system, and it is a VERY good cord, although I would have like to compared it to the non sig just to see the difference. But then again, I have to take into consideration would it have been worth more than double the price???

I am currently going with the Electra Glide Ultra Khan Statement ll revised/revelation cords and will compare them the the others I have now. There are so many cords out there it makes it hard, and there are also just as many if not more opinions as to what does or does not sound good. You are the only one that will know if something sounds good in your system.

If your budget is only around 400.00 or so the Elrod EPS 3 NON sig will hold its own, I found that out. Maybe when the other cords come I could send you one of mine to try?? But, I do NOT want to sell them, but would be more than happy to let you borrow one of them. There's a couple of us that do that, that's how we're able to hear different cords. Besides, that's what this is all about.
Regards Brian