Shunyata Triton v2 power conditioner

BlueFox

I have been using a Shunyata Triton power conditioner for about 3-4 years now, and I have been very happy with its operation. It is a passive device (no active components such as caps, transformers, etc.) that removes noise from the AC power. This works two ways. One, the AC in is cleaned of noise created by your neighbors, and your own devices, such as the refrigerator, air conditioner, etc. Two, it also removes the noise generated by the audio gear power supplies which is then reflected back onto the AC line. Anyway, with the Triton, coupled with Shunyata power cords, I have been given a very quiet system that allows the music to emerge from a noiseless background.

This works so well I have bought a Shunyata Hydra AV for the HT, and two Hydra Cyclops, one for each amp. Additionally, I have extended the filtering of the Triton by adding a Typhon to it. At this point, it is hard to imagine the power getting any cleaner.

Recently, Shunyata introduced the Triton v2 with better filtering, improved AC outlets, and ground lugs to provide a common ground for all your gear. Caelin Gabriel, the founder and power wizard, said the improvement over the v1 Triton was greater than adding a Typhon to the system. Since I haven't bought anything new since the Lumin S1, and I am patriotic by helping the economy, I decided to go with the Cable Company upgrade program. The end price is around $3700, which is less than some crazos pay for a power cable.

Well, this $3700 is one of my better purchases. The v2 arrived yesterday morning via Fed-Ex. That itself was a good sign, since I always seem to be the last person on Fed-Ex and UPS delivery routes. I hooked it up in the garage and attached five fans to it. It burnt in for eight hours yesterday, and I installed it in the rack a little past 6 PM last night. At this point, my system only has two devices using the eight port Triton, the Lumin S1, and the Pass XP-20 preamp.

As soon as I powered up the source gear I knew the sound was better. I immediately 'heard' a quieter background. Remember that I already thought the background was as quiet as it could get, but apparently I was wrong. This thing is freaking awesome. All forms of music are just emerging from the air in front of me. Whether it is a string quartet, a female jazz band, or a basic rock band, the Triton v2 has bought new life to everything. The clarity and articulation from instruments and singers is so much more clear and obvious. I already have a very precise system, and the v2 is letting it work at a higher level. That is without any question, and I expect it to only improve over the next few weeks as it settles in to its new home.

Last night as I listened to various songs I would just break out in laughter and start clapping at how good it sounded. It is that good.

I have to highly recommend the Shunyata Triton v2, the Typhon, and their power cables. The improvement these products have bought to my stereo is exceptional.

ZLTFUL

xcapri79 wrote: »

You said it!

That was incredibly insightful. My guess is that you have the most gold stars in your kindergarten class!

Just because you don't or can't accept that others may hear differences, what business is it of yours what others spend their money on? Is it your mission in life to correct thinking that is divergent from your own? Because it that is the case, good luck and you're wasting your time.

BlueFox

After a week of burn-in, the bass seems more defined and precise with a bit more oomph, to use an audiophile term.

I moved my Triton v1 into the HT/surround system, where it displaced the Hydra AV. The AV is now used for the TV, where it displaced a two port Hydra Alpha. All in all, I feel both the sound and picture have improved with this change. I have said it before, but have to say it again. I just cannot get over how audio and video gear improve with cleaner power. I get a much bigger kick out of these improvements than gear changes, which I expect to make a difference. I hope my two Sigma HC power cords arrive this week.

BlueFox

Last night, Friday, I added a ground wire between the preamp power supply chassis and the Triton ground lugs. A month or more ago, I added a ground between the Lumin power supply chassis and the Triton. These are the only components currently using the Triton.

When I hooked up the Lumin I felt as if there was an improvement in background quiet and a more precise definition of the music. The same thing occurred with the preamp. Today I was listening to string quartets and I kept thinking I was hearing notes previously missing, or muddled. Obviously, this is all unscientific and just a feeling, but it sure seems better. Since I made the jumpers myself from old 12 gauge speaker wire, I doubt if the $25 cost of spades is biasing my opinion.


Anyway, I absolutely agree with Frank750 in post 13.

http://audioshark.org/shunyata-research-78/triton-v2-first-impressions-7315.html#post129547