Shunyata Research Typhon T2 Power Conditioner

The Typhon T2 has been a landmark product for Shunyata, in the time since it’s launch it has been hugely popular and in performance terms it has been something of a revelation, it can genuinely transform the performance of whatever you connect to it.

The Typhon T2 has 2 UK sockets on it, plus a 3rd socket which utilises an amphenol connector.

The 2 UK sockets are capable of accepting very high current loads so there is no issue connecting large power amplifiers or a large integrated amplifier to them.

The 3rd outlet can be used in 2 different ways, this is dependent on cable you use, it can power a component, or it can be used to power another Shunyata conditioner. s

For example, if already own a Delta D6 you can add a Typhon T2 which will give you an additional 2 sockets and importantly turbo charge the Delta D6’s performance to a whole new level.

In a smaller system (think streamer, DAC and integrated amplifier) you could use on 3 sockets on the T2, you would simply need one of the umbilical cables for the amphenol output (see below)

A Typhon T2 costs £5500 and the XC power cables to connect it to the wall start at £649.00.

The T2 contains the same style QR/BB module as contained within the flagship Everest – this module acts like a large reservoir for storing current and delivering it in an instantaneous manner as and when your amplifiers demand it, this QR/BB module can deliver large amounts of current faster than a direct connection to a wall socket can deliver it and as such you will find no compression of dynamics. The QR/BB has a US patent on it (Patent Number: US 10,031,536)

The Typhon T2 also has another US patent on it in the form of a ‘Noise Isolation Chamber’, this patented technology (Patent Number: US 8,658,892) was created to reduce high frequency noise on the power line. Inside this chamber there is a  non-reactive ferroelectric substance that actually absorbs high frequency noise.  This reduces noise without any of the negatives associated with power filter coils, capacitors and transformers.

Amphenol Power Cables

If you are wanting an umbilical cable to power a component these are the 2 options, the T30C has been the post popular option.

TT2 Performance = £1000

TT2 Reference = £1500

T30C = £2000

For cables to connect to to another Shunyata Power Conditioner there are 2 options, 1.0m is the longest length in this cable type.

TT2 Performance Umbilical C19 £920 (1.0m)

TT2 Reference Umbilical C19 £1500 (1.0m)

The Typhon T2 when used on it’s own is best thought of as smaller Everest, it performs to the same level, you just have less sockets.

It improves dynamics and sound-staging, delivers better timing and improved bass response especially in terms of texture and tone. It’s a not a subtle upgrade in anyway!