Shunyata Snakebite

When I talked to Music Direct he did indeed say that it was different than the Diamondback. FWIW he said that the Diamondback would be quieter. This will be my first aftermarket PC so will post my findings comparing it to the stock POS cable when I get the Snakebite

FWIW-

The Cable Company is via their ad claiming it to be the original Diamondback that sold for $179. I had ordered the cable based on this but in reading the post here it seems it is in fact not a Diamondback but what is being called the "Snake-Bite". The cable company is calling their so called "Diamondback special" the "Snake-Bite special". I looked at the cable, it does not say Diamondback on it. Somewhat misleading I would say.

Regards,

It would appear that you have been "snakebit". Sorry, but I just couldn't resist.... ;-)
I suppose in any case, if the cable was a good deal, and it is meeting your needs, it doesn't really matter.

P.

I ordered one from usedwire.com with the understanding it was an old Diamondback. I have had it in my system for about a week now running from a PS Audio Ultimate outlet to a Juice Bar. It was an improvement over the standard black cord that I had before. It was a little bright and harsh sounding at first but it as mellowed out and has continued to get better sounding throughout the week. I don't have an actual Diamondback to compair it to but I don't think I got ripped off. Just a little mislead.

Jim

Just a follow-up,

The word is that Shunyata found an old roll of the original Diamondback cord and decided to offer it on a limited basis, with enhanced connectors. So, in fairness to The Cable Company, who advertises it as the "original" Diamondback, they did not mislead in their advertisement.

Regards,