Doing an A/B test on the Typhon

[BlueFox]

The other day while listening to the stereo I focused on the Typhon and started wondering if it was doing anything. There is no LED on it to indicate it is operational, so for all I know it is just sitting there.

Mine is plugged into the Triton for my front end gear, and I started to wonder if I could just unplug it while music was playing and observe any difference then plug it back in and check for any difference. On the other hand, I am not that curious if that could possibly break something. So I am wondering if anyone has done this, or something similar.

 

[jap]

The other day while listening to the stereo I focused on the Typhon and started wondering if it was doing anything. There is no LED on it to indicate it is operational, so for all I know it is just sitting there.

Mine is plugged into the Triton for my front end gear, and I started to wonder if I could just unplug it while music was playing and observe any difference then plug it back in and check for any difference. On the other hand, I am not that curious if that could possibly break something. So I am wondering if anyone has done this, or something similar.

Since the Typhon seems to operate in parallel to the Triton, I would just mute your system and unplug it.

At the risk of violating a warning I got about posting in this forum, I tried the $195. SR VD and after letting it burn in, I tried unplugging it and replugging, and it did nothing to improve the SQ in my system.

Sent it back for a refund and won't waste my time trying other SR products.

 

[Steve Williams]

The instructions which comes with the Typhon suggests that the best way to A/B it in the system is to play music with it in the system and then merely unplug the Typhon's umbilical and then listen without, rather than listening without the Typhon first as it takes time to hear the full effect the other way. I've done this test and I can assure you that what I heard sonically without the Typhon vs with the Typhon is something that I cannot go back to. I have three Typhons in my system and for me it was without question one of the best upgrades I have ever made to my system

 

[rbbert]

Since the Typhon seems to operate in parallel to the Triton, I would just mute your system and unplug it.

At the risk of violating a warning I got about posting in this forum, I tried the $195. SR VD and after letting it burn in, I tried unplugging it and replugging, and it did nothing to improve the SQ in my system.

Sent it back for a refund and won't waste my time trying other SR products.

Where's LeeS to chime in on this?
IME the VD has an effect, it does depend which outlet and which components.

 

[RogerD]

You should definitely be able to tell the difference especially over more then a single listening session. I have never done any noise reduction where my sound stage and image did not expand. Clarity,speed,tonal purity,dynamics will improve.
Depending on the degree of NR it will even reset your system much like a complete cable change.

p.s. NR most dramatic effect can be heard in the mid bass and bass frequencys...so listen for that.

 

[CGabriel]

Since the Typhon seems to operate in parallel to the Triton, I would just mute your system and unplug it.

At the risk of violating a warning I got about posting in this forum, I tried the $195. SR VD and after letting it burn in, I tried unplugging it and replugging, and it did nothing to improve the SQ in my system.

Sent it back for a refund and won't waste my time trying other SR products.

The Shunyata Research Venom Defender was created for the Venom PS8 power distributor. The Venom PS8 was designed as a simple but high quality AC outlet strip that had no surge protection circuitry or noise circuits. Many people wanted to expand the number of outlets for their Hydra (or other power conditioner) without compromising the quality. And some people prefer the sound quality of a power distributor that does not contain surge protection or noise reduction circuits.

Then, there are those people that DO want surge protection and noise reduction. The Venom Defender was designed as an add-on product that provides 20K amps of surge protection and some noise reduction. It was designed primarily for the PS8 but can also be used for remotely located audio components that don't need a dedicated power conditioner.

If you have no need for surge protection at the outlet then you would not need the Venom Defender. If there is no noise on your power line then you would not notice a difference when plugging in the Defender. It is also NOT a replacement for a dedicated power conditioner and should not be compared with one. There is only so much we can accomplish in a $200 product that is less than the size of the palm of your hand.

Since most people can hear the effects of surge protection circuits (in a negative way) and "jap" hears no difference when using the Defender - I would consider that an positive statement. Although he clearly doesn't see it that way.

Clearly we can't please ALL the people ALL of the time.

 

[CGabriel]

The other day while listening to the stereo I focused on the Typhon and started wondering if it was doing anything. There is no LED on it to indicate it is operational, so for all I know it is just sitting there.

Mine is plugged into the Triton for my front end gear, and I started to wonder if I could just unplug it while music was playing and observe any difference then plug it back in and check for any difference. On the other hand, I am not that curious if that could possibly break something. So I am wondering if anyone has done this, or something similar.

Yes, you can plug and unplug the TYPHON without powering down the system. You also do not need to mute the system as there will be no switching transients when doing so.

 

[BlueFox]

Okay. Thank you. I just might give this a try Friday night.

 

[MadFloyd]

Bud, did you ever try this?

 

[BlueFox]

No, I never got around to it. Maybe after I get my speakers back, and am comfortable with the sound of the new tweeter and mid-range.

 

[Steve Williams]

No, I never got around to it. Maybe after I get my speakers back, and am comfortable with the sound of the new tweeter and mid-range.

Its a very quick and easily run test with easily discernible differences. You might be surprised

 

[MadFloyd]

I keep meaning to try it (I have two Typhons) but haven't yet.