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1.5m Shunyata Venom3 - $99

Posted by Duster (M) on January 9, 2011 at 12:33:14

In Reply to: RE: 3 m. was a $100...oops! you are correct. The four meter was $120. My bad. posted by Elizabeth on January 8, 2011 at 20:04:14:

The new Shunyata Venom3 power cord (1.5m - $99) is claimed to be the new reference for budget AC cords. I would at least say it's well worth its entry level price point, offering true big bang for the buck when placed on my new iMac (3.2GHz Intel Core i3, 4GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, 21.5-inch 16:9 widescreen 1920 x 1080 LED-backlit LCD display) functioning as computer audio digital transport. I believe it's a fine low-cost option for those on a strict budget and/or for placement on gear that benefits from a polite sounding, forgiving power cord that still provides an audiophile quality presentation.

The sonic signature strong points of the Venom3 are a nominally uncolored midrange, a smooth top end, controlled bottom end, and fine soundstage and imaging performance. The presentation of the Venom3 seems like what some folks might hope that an affordable Hospital Grade with molded ends power cord might provide (but won't), and goes a full sonic step forward.

The low-cost Venom3 sounds quite coherent, dynamic, and presents a level of transparency not expected at this price point. It's not a giant killer, but some may find it to be a fine slayer of humdrum and/or colored mid-fi level power cords. Look for a glowing report in The Absolute Sound: 2011 Buyers Guide.

Cheers, Duster

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