New Helix PowerSnakes Cable From Shunyata ?

I could swear the photo on the Shunyata website of the Anaconda cable conductor winding geometry prior to the Helix announcement looked exactly like the helix photo currently on the website. I'm sure something has changed, but they look damn close, IMO.

My initial reaction is to agree with John that the new Helix cords will not sound any different than the models they are replacing, because the new Helix cords are basically the old cords with new printing on the heatshrinks.

That's why the "old" cords are such a great value; since discounts on the Helix cords will be hard to find, one can conceivably get the same sound as the Helix cords at a better price.

IMO...

Samuel, thanks for the explanation. Sorry for being a jerk in my post.

Guido, a Purist Audio Dominus is a better apples-to-apples cord to compare to the Epiphany, in my opinion.

Grant S., I have what I believe to be a valid question based on your comments about the Python Helix, in which you wrote:

The Python is a slightly smaller, 9 gauge aggregate single core braid that is far easier to braid by hand. I am very comfortable with that cord being compared to _anything_ on the market, commercial, internet or DIY.

Would the comparison also include pre-Helix Anaconda Alpha and Anaconda Vx cords?

I had the same experience with the stiff DCCA cords. Don originally sent me two Extreme Reference power cords, and I returned them the same day because I couldn't install them.

However, Don then offered to make me a custom cord at a specific length including a crucial 90 degree bend and exact orientation of the plug and EIC connectors. Don's customer service was extraordinary, and the resulting cord is in my system powering one of my Hydra 2 conditioners.

The custom cord also included Don's MBG, by the way.

The moral of the story with DCCA cords is...they are very, very stiff, and therefore a custom cord is probably the way to go. Don will happily fabricate a cord to your specifications.

Terrific cords akin to Elrod EPS3 Signature, IMO, and worth the extra effort.

As with all aspects of this hobby, YMMV.