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Yes, it seems that, across the board, from ICs to SCs to Ethernet & USB cables, the Alpha line really provides amazing bang for the buck. I've been evaluating a beta version of the Alpha Ethernet (as well as the Venom), and it really is quite an exceptional performer. The CN filter on the Alpha provides an (even lower) noise floor than Venom (which is already is exceptionally quiet), and there is increased resolution, but its accompanied by a more spacious, open, and natural-sounding presentation that is really very lovely. Back to being on-topic: It provides a superb *match* with the qualities and attributes of Alpha USB...
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. Last edited by Puma Cat; 06-27-2019 at 12:15 AM. |
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Agreed!
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Shunyata certainly has been on a roll with their latest generation of cables. Steve Z
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I'll be appending my previously written evaluations of Ethernet cables with my observations/experiences with the new Shunyata Ethernet cables. A key attribute they have is they "interface" perfectly with the downstream USB cables.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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A Sigma USB landed here this weekend and supplanted an Alpha USB. I have been stunned by how much better the Sigma is than the Alpha. The Sigma allows far more low level information to pass. It’s also more transparent and more dynamic. The improvements have been taking my breath away.
I was fortunate to be able to demo both the Sigma Ethernet and USB at the same time earlier this month. I wasn’t as sold on the Sigma Ethernet until I heard it combined with the Sigma USB. After hearing them together I knew I needed to have both. I now have both in place and I couldn’t be happier. Shunyata rocks! Oh and one more thing. Earlier this year I also swapped my Anaconda interconnect for an Alpha interconnect. I think this might have left me even more stunned than the Sigma USB. The music seemed freed up - as if it had passed through a cable that had imposed far little of itself on it. I wondered how much cables will be able to vanish in the same way as Shunyata further advanced their art. I’m sure a Sigma interconnect could answer that question, but my bank account needs a long breather before I even think about going there.
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Source: Antipodes K30> Shunyata Omega USB > Gustard X26pro DAC < Shunyata Sigma v2 clock cable < Mutec REF10 SE-120 Amp & Speakers: Spectral DMA-150mk2 > Aerial 10T Foundation: Stillpoints Ultra, Shunyata Denali v1 and Typhon x1 power conditioners, Shunyata Delta v2 and QSA Lanedri power cords, QSA Lanedri Revelation XLR interconnect, MIT Matrix HD 60 speaker cables, Stillpoints Aperture panels, Quadraspire SVT rack, PGGB 256 |
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Dan thank you for your review. It is well-thought out and a great read. Thank You.
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