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Shunyata Venom AU8 & V10 NR (C15) Power Conditioner This is an Australian delivered unit with AU plugs. The Venom AU8 is a high performance power distributor with matched V10 NR (C15) power cable. The sound quality and noise floor reduction when I put this in my system was remarkable. I was also very impressed with the build quality and metalwork on the distributor. This is a beast of a distributor! 18 months old. Selling due to an upgrade. RRP - Venom AU8 $3,900.00 RRP - Venom V10-NR $1,095.00 Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: Paypal, EFT, Cash on Pickup etc Region/State: (QL
Is this actually the kind of price that should make you pounce, or is it just the premium tag in a used listing?
At A$2,000, this feels firm to high rather than a bargain: the AU8’s new price is around A$3,900, so the ask is a little over half of retail, which is only compelling if the market for clean used examples is thin. I’d call it fair for like new condition, but not a steal unless it comes with the original box, paperwork, and a genuinely tidy history.
What you’re buying is a well-regarded Australian-market power distributor built for noisy digital and mixed systems, with eight AU outlets and a reputation for solid current delivery and noise control. The upside here is condition: these tend to age well if kept original and unmolested, so a complete, cosmetically clean unit can be a sensible long-term add.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Shunyata Research emerged in 1997 from the vision of founder Caelin Gabriel, a former U.S. military researcher specializing in ultra-sensitive data acquisition systems. Based near Seattle, Washington, the company traces its roots to Gabriel's passion for hi-fi, sparked during his deployment in Germany, where he began exploring signal and power line interference to enhance music reproduction. This blend of scientific rigor and personal drive propelled Shunyata from modest origins into a global force in high-performance electrical systems.
The brand focuses exclusively on advanced cabling and power solutions, pioneering technologies that minimize noise and optimize current delivery. Renowned for aftermarket power cords—now legendary in design—Shunyata also produces speaker cables like the Omega series, alongside conditioners and distribution systems. These custom-engineered products serve not just audiophiles but recording studios, film production, and medical environments, where measurable reductions in distortion are paramount.
Positioned firmly in the high-end niche, Shunyata commands respect among discerning buyers for its patented innovations, backed by over two decades of research. Gabriel holds more than ten patents, earning endorsements from mastering engineers, heart surgeons, and elite studios worldwide. For the serious hi-fi enthusiast, Shunyata represents uncompromised purity in signal transmission, elevating systems to reference levels.
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