Shunyata Everest X release this week

EVEREST-X - Shunyata Research

Forged in discovery, perfected through innovation, Everest-X redefines the critical role power delivery plays within all systems designed for the ultimate in signal fidelity. Newly developed science deployed for the first time in Everest-X has shattered expectations for performance in its category.

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SO its been around 24 hours since I installed the new X cables with the Altaira X.
I wanted to hear what happened since yesterday if anything and its Saturday and I was feeling like some funky Saturday morning Jazz.
Ive been playing one of the great funk /jazz piano players in George Duke and his album called "Face The Music"
the first track is "the Black Messiah ( part two)
first it has never sounded better than this am. You can hear the people cleary moving their drinks and making sounds but that is not the important part. I can play the system louder and it is like its unlimited. The micro and macro dynamics are far better and the there is more there or as they say there is more there there. I am not a wordsmith nor did I sleep in a holiday Inn las t night but I can say this stuff works and it works incredibly well. Did I know I needed it? Did I think there was noise in my already noiseless system? You don't know till you know or you don't know what you don't know.
the foot is tapping and I can't and don't want it to stop

 

Elliot, what level two new X ground cables and what level ground cables did they replace?

 

Elliot, what level two new X ground cables and what level ground cables did they replace?

they call the new cable X cable and they have platinum connectors that are separate to choose spade or banana there is only one cable. the ones I had before were alpha cables and I am still using mostly those with the X cable between the Everest X and my server. They suggested I do the DAC however my DAC requires two ground cables and that is all i have for the X cables at present. I probably will replace them all this fall.

 

Shunyata's website now also shows Alpha, Sigma, and Omega X versions with copper connectors.

 

Shunyata's website now also shows Alpha, Sigma, and Omega X versions with copper connectors.

I am using what they call X cable and to the best of my knowledge this is the "special " stuff for the new X series Altaira..

 

..:it looks to me like the exchangeable ends are part of the deal. Omega X copy from S site:

"Shunyata Research's ‌STIS™ v3 is the most evolved interchangeable terminal system in existence due to their performance and ease of use. The STIS v3 interchangeable banana and spade terminals are culled from solid tellurian copper for the ultimate in connectivity, then plated with pure gold to protect the copper for a lifetime of trouble free operation. In terms of performance and ease of use. STISv3 offers all the performance of fixed connectors yet delivers endless flexibility by allowing the end user to change connectors on the fly based on the system and connections being used."

 

OK I just found out the deal. The X cable is made specifically for Altaira X and its a pure Silver cable . It is the suggest best grounding option for the X series Altaira .
to be clear it is above the Omega X ground cables. They still make Altaira hubs as before this and have different levels of cables for both hubs and the new Altaira X however as I said the cats meow is the X cable on the X Altaira..

 

...thank you, Elliot. I see now the X is above the Omega. That was a bit ambiguous, but now I do see the graphic ID on the site. Bad time to have bridged monos!

 

...thank you, Elliot. I see now the X is above the Omega. That was a bit ambiguous, but now I do see the graphic ID on the site. Bad time to have bridged monos!

They aren’t bad as cables go but I do understand you

 

I spoke to Grant at Shunyata today and hope his explanation clarifies the differences between Denali X and Everest X


Everest X, in addition to two more outlets has a more massive "engine", meaning the patented QRBB circuit that lowers current resistance and adds to the dynamics. It also has a Cmode filter at the input, which further quiets noise. Everest-X also has a second HARP module, which breaks up current-mode distortion a bit better than the single Harp module Denali-X.

If the system being used has more components or the distributor has amp current going through it, the Everest-X is the better choice without cost coming into play. Given the difference in cost + the Sig-XC power cord with the Denali-X, it'd be hard to argue with anyone choosing that combination. On paper and in practice the Everest-X has larger performance capability but if cost is factored in and the system isn't going to place a high demand on the unit. Denali-X is more than up to it.

 

Denali v2- Denali X update
full internal conversion to X and official Denali X badge applied to the unit
cost is 2500 to the owner
Requires an advance RMA before shipping your unit to the factory
FYI

 

..:it looks to me like the exchangeable ends are part of the deal. Omega X copy from S site:

"Shunyata Research's ‌STIS™ v3 is the most evolved interchangeable terminal system in existence due to their performance and ease of use. The STIS v3 interchangeable banana and spade terminals are culled from solid tellurian copper for the ultimate in connectivity, then plated with pure gold to protect the copper for a lifetime of trouble free operation. In terms of performance and ease of use. STISv3 offers all the performance of fixed connectors yet delivers endless flexibility by allowing the end user to change connectors on the fly based on the system and connections being used."

STIS v3 is a fantastic system,...it's also available standard on the prior generation of grounding cables.

 

OK I just found out the deal. The X cable is made specifically for Altaira X and its a pure Silver cable . It is the suggest best grounding option for the X series Altaira .
to be clear it is above the Omega X ground cables. They still make Altaira hubs as before this and have different levels of cables for both hubs and the new Altaira X however as I said the cats meow is the X cable on the X Altaira..

The new X cables are also able to be utilized with the prior Altaira grounding hubs.

 

I could do it here in about 10 minutes (everest is in front of rack)...that said, I know it's going to be an upgrade but I would want to hear the blind A/B before spending the cash.....the Everest 8000 is amazing....

Same here, 10 minutes or less. I have the Everest on its own platform (plenty of room to put the Everest-X on the same platform), one Sigma v3 ground cable to an Altaira chassis ground hub and two others coming in from the two Altaira SG-NR hubs. The Everest powers the Grandioso P1/P1PSU and a Cybershaft clock. The rest of the system (amps, preamp, HDPlex LPSU, Wavelet v2 and Valor speakers are powered through a separate Typhon T30. It would be a great test to run,...wouldn't need to turn off amps, preamp or speaker plane. The second phase of the test could then be swapping the Everest back in to reacclimatize system, hearing, etc. and then a day or so later swapping the Everest-X for the Typhon T30.

If would be a great test....closest to a good A:B I can think of . The Everest-X could then be taken across town to a friend's system and stood up right next to an Everest powering a Taiko Olympus, MSB 3box stack, Pilium amp+preamp and Alsyvoxx system (and a hell of a vinyl front-end too) if that friend were amenable. Two entirely different systems, 3 test scenarios. Happy to do it and write up detailed results over a week or two period if an Everest-X were to find its way to town. I can also easily swap in Altaira-X for any or all of 3 Altaira hubs here.

 

The new X cables are also able to be utilized with the prior Altaira grounding hubs.

yes they are I was referring to them being designed with the Altaira X but they are cables and of course can work with the other grounding products they make. They are silver ( some special kind which they told me and I forgot lol) and they have the interchangeable connects and the ones for X are platinum but work the same with with the screw lock ends

 

Same here, 10 minutes or less. I have the Everest on its own platform (plenty of room to put the Everest-X on the same platform), one Sigma v3 ground cable to an Altaira chassis ground hub and two others coming in from the two Altaira SG-NR hubs. The Everest powers the Grandioso P1/P1PSU and a Cybershaft clock. The rest of the system (amps, preamp, HDPlex LPSU, Wavelet v2 and Valor speakers are powered through a separate Typhon T30. It would be a great test to run,...wouldn't need to turn off amps, preamp or speaker plane. The second phase of the test could then be swapping the Everest back in to reacclimatize system, hearing, etc. and then a day or so later swapping the Everest-X for the Typhon T30.

If would be a great test....closest to a good A:B I can think of . The Everest-X could then be taken across town to a friend's system and stood up right next to an Everest powering a Taiko Olympus, MSB 3box stack, Pilium amp+preamp and Alsyvoxx system (and a hell of a vinyl front-end too) if that friend were amenable. Two entirely different systems, 3 test scenarios. Happy to do it and write up detailed results over a week or two period if an Everest-X were to find its way to town. I can also easily swap in Altaira-X for any or all of 3 Altaira hubs here.

I would love to attend this comparison....

 

The X is IMO a must for a serious system and you won't get it until you get one. I could not imagine what it would do until it did it.

I have to be honest - I really dislike subjective but 120% certain comments like this.

How can one know you can't get this level of conditioner goodness anywhere else with other products in thousands of rooms with different levels of noisy power and different level of systems' quality? It's akin to, IMO my dad is THE STRONGEST DAD EVER AND CAN BEAT UP ALL OTHER DADS!

Here's a thought, maybe phrase it like this - "The X is IMO a must for a serious system, I can't speak for all systems and all power situations, but IME I can't imagine this level of performance anywhere else and until you purchase one."

 

My journey to improve and understand the issues regarding a digitally based system have gone on for a long time. I now totally believe that the issues with digital are very different than those that exist with analog. I am totally digital for a long time so I have spent my efforts trying to improve upon what I have which is some of the best gear available.
Digital IMO suffers from noise pollution. The noise comes from various different places. There is electrical noise, there is internet noise, there is noise generated by the gear itself, there is cable noise and probably some interaction noise that may exist.
By addressing these ,in my own way, and with some assistance by others that know more than I , my system has improved and improved at times beyond what I thought was possible.
Much of what i was hearing and thought came from the amps, or the room etc. wasn't that at all. Much of what I think many dislike about digital and its potential glare or hardness in the midrange can be removed or made less/better by addressing noise being inserted into the system.
You can question by words or my gear or my methodology , this is WBF after all home of the semantic keyboard warriors, but for me I have gotten significant change and quality results. Its my system and that is all I can control not the opinions of those who are not here.
Changing my electrical foundation brought extended clarity and solid placement and images with extension on all planes, I would call this the basis to start . BY upgrading the switch and ethernet cables I brought more purity into the system and eliminated the garbage coming in which allows one to hear more of the recording , the upgrade in the grounding really improves focus and timing of the music, its more dimensional with better spacing between the notes.
Is there more noise that can be removed , damn if I know now, but the process was fun and very rewarding. I thought I had good elements in place and that I had gotten the noise out, I was wrong.
I am sure or I would hope that other companies are working on some of these issues but in my recent installations and listening with clients many of the components that were upgraded showed that the noise coming from the old gear was a far bigger factor than any of us were aware of.
The initial comment from the clients were almost the exact same choice of words pointing out that the new stuff was far less noise

 

Denali v2- Denali X update
full internal conversion to X and official Denali X badge applied to the unit
cost is 2500 to the owner
Requires an advance RMA before shipping your unit to the factory
FYI

Hello Elliot,

I hope you are doing well.

Do we know the cost of upgrading the Everest 8000 to the Everest X yet?

Also what were the noticeable differences between them that you noticed?

Thank you for answering.

All the best,
Enrico

 

Hello Elliot,

I hope you are doing well.

Do we know the cost of upgrading the Everest 8000 to the Everest X yet?

Also what were the noticeable differences between them that you noticed?

Thank you for answering.

All the best,
Enrico

Hi Enrico
I don’t have any information regarding the Everest upgrade to X
I wrote on this thread what I experienced going from a Denali with Typhon T2 to Everest X
I never had a Everest in my system before I had the X version
I believe what I experienced should give you an idea what to expect
Thanks
Elliot