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    Shunyata Theta/Gamma Lines - Do they surpass the Delta/Venom of the previous generation?

    Hi Keith, Apologies for the delay, I've been traveling in LA this week. Yes, the Gamma and Theta will replace Venom and Delta cables, though a couple of the Venom power cords, like the HCv2 will remain as they offer an affordable high-current option. I believe the Venom 14 Digital will also...
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    Shunyata Grounding System

    Hi Steve, Yes, you could use one of our RCA ground-tail adaptors on the Momentum HD pre. If you apply the RCA adaptor to the ground cable, you can make that easy connection between the component and the Altaira hub. For the amps, there are some options. You could try our ring connectors around...
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    Shunyata Grounding System

    Hi Everyone. Thanks to SC and Puma for referring to the printed Guide as a resource, even though experience has taught us a great deal since release. We acknowledge that naming the products and creating the grounding guide could not take into account all we've learned after the thousands of...
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    Shunyata Grounding System

    Regarding the few questions in follow up, yes; RF can be very directional but short of making a faraday cage that covers or encapsulates the sensitive component -- commonly tube circuit electronics or phono, it can be difficult to address. Mobile Fidelity for example runs copper mesh over 100%...
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    Shunyata Grounding System

    Hi. Just dropping in to help clarify some points. The Altaira Ground System is designed to dissipate the RFI and EMI related noise that rides on component chassis and signal grounds. Noise sensitive system's of electronics, whether in medical, audio or recording are bombarded constantly with...
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    Measuring power line capacity with the IDEAL SureTest, and the effect of Shunyata power products

    I would like to add context having had plenty of experience using the Suretest. We found the Suretest devices useful for determining broad (gross) differences between for example a "stock power cord" versus almost anything designed with crimped and soldered connections. They are not nearly as...
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    UK Delta NR & EF

    Hi. The primary design goal behind all Shunyata Research electrical system products is to eliminate any inherent part or material resistance to instantaneous current. All of our custom designed parts are developed through the measurement of instantaneous current through parts and conductors...
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    UK Delta NR & EF

    Hi, I would say the EF advantages are lower-cost, even better cord flexibility (not that the NR cords are stiff) and smaller cable diameter with Alpha EF and Sigma EF models. In terms of sound, there are slight differences. EF's may be a bit more direct, slightly more forward and punchy, while...
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    Typhon QR review

    Hi All, There have been questions and discussion about the Typhon QR here and elsewhere. Following is a thorough review by Howard Kneller of SoundStage Ultra. Best regards, Grant Shunyata Research...
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    Delta NR C19 or Alpha NR C19 for a Venom UK6?

    Hi. No question that there would be an improvement going to the heavier gauge Alpha NR if you are running multiple components through the UK 6 -- the degree of improvement will depend on how much demand there is through the UK6. The more electronics you run through any distributor - especially...
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    Alpha and Delta NR VS Zitron and Older Line

    There are certainly defining differences with the connector, but but its apparent some care was put into these old-generation copies. Thank you for the information; we'll follow up on this with e-bay. This reaffirms that some care must be taken when purchasing second market products. Its never...
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    Alpha and Delta NR VS Zitron and Older Line

    We haven't run into this at the factory or heard from customers about it that I'm aware of, but would of course like to know more about this if anyone has interaction with the seller. We are always happy to vet any product people are considering buying used and can check serial numbers if...
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    Different lengths power cables

    The difference between a ten foot and a standard length would be negligible. In fact, if you are running to the wall, the longer length might be slightly preferred from a sound quality standpoint. There would be no inductive penalty because of the way our power cords are designed, so the longer...
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    Alpha and Delta NR VS Zitron and Older Line

    Given the many choices at various price points, I normally don't recommend Cobra zi-tron because from overall feedback, it did not compare favorably to other past models like CX or Python/Anaconda zi-tron models, for example. My recommendations are listed above. I don't factor in my personal...
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    Alpha and Delta NR VS Zitron and Older Line

    The Cobra zi-tron Glen referenced did not have the CopperConn connectors, the built-in noise filter or the VTX OFE conductors. We did begin to integrate the CopperConn connectors in the Python and Anaconda Zi-tron power cords. If people are looking at past generation power cords for best value...
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