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Great review. Do you know if he plugged his amps into the Everest or if they go direct to the wall outlet? I see conflicting messages on this, with some people saying Shunyata advises amps should go to the wall, while their website says things like this: “Dynamics are actually improved when an amplifier is connected to the Denali even when compared to a direct connection to the wall outlet.” I have my Dag plugged into my Denali 6000T and think it’s an improvement.
I believe Caelin has indicated that for some amps that demand high levels of instantaneous current going straight to the wall receptacles is the way to go. I know with my Spectral 500 mono blocks that’s what works best, rather than plugging into my Denali 6000/T. Also helps to have dedicated 20a circuits for these. That eases any burden on the Denali to handle everything else.

Ooh. Just got word my Everest will arrive on Wednesday.

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Ooh. Just got word my Everest will arrive on Wednesday.
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Great review. Do you know if he plugged his amps into the Everest or if they go direct to the wall outlet? I see conflicting messages on this, with some people saying Shunyata advises amps should go to the wall, while their website says things like this: “Dynamics are actually improved when an amplifier is connected to the Denali even when compared to a direct connection to the wall outlet.” I have my Dag plugged into my Denali 6000T and think it’s an improvement.


Thanks for all the kind words from everyone. With respect to the issue of amplifiers and how they interact with the Everest, I am glad to share what I heard.

For several years prior to auditioning the Everest, I ran my front end gear through a Denali 6000/T. I specifically chose NOT to plug my Conrad Johnson Premier SA350 amplifier into the 6000/T because, according to my ears, DTCD was better when using a wall outlet. Instead, I ran the SA350 through the Denali 2000/T (which is intended for amplification gear). The Conrad Johnson sounded faster and more immediate when hooked up to the 2000/T as opposed to a direct wall outlet connection. I should add that there was unanimous agreement among my local audiophile friends on that point.

In my experience, the Everest outperforms even the 2000/T when it comes to dynamic transient current delivery (due in part to the Everest’s much larger QR/BB modules). The Conrad Johnson specs at 600 wpc into 4 ohms and while it’s connected to the Everest, there’s a sense of increased headroom and effortlessness I’ve never heard when it’s plugged directly into the wall outlet. Of course, other amplifiers may not respond in the same fashion.

Hope that helps.
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Thanks for all the kind words from everyone. With respect to the issue of amplifiers and how they interact with the Everest, I am glad to share what I heard.

For several years prior to auditioning the Everest, I ran my front end gear through a Denali 6000/T. I specifically chose NOT to plug my Conrad Johnson Premier SA350 amplifier into the 6000/T because, according to my ears, DTCD was better when using a wall outlet. Instead, I ran the SA350 through the Denali 2000/T (which is intended for amplification gear). The Conrad Johnson sounded faster and more immediate when hooked up to the 2000/T as opposed to a direct wall outlet connection. I should add that there was unanimous agreement among my local audiophile friends on that point.

In my experience, the Everest outperforms even the 2000/T when it comes to dynamic transient current delivery (due in part to the Everest’s much larger QR/BB modules). The Conrad Johnson specs at 600 wpc into 4 ohms and while it’s connected to the Everest, there’s a sense of increased headroom and effortlessness I’ve never heard when it’s plugged directly into the wall outlet. Of course, other amplifiers may not respond in the same fashion.

Hope that helps.


Thanks Vance, that’s very helpful.
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Hi Vance,
the review was great. I loved the story of you first finding and hearing Shunyata.

Can you comment on the degree to what you heard relates to the PC (Sigma or Omega) quite separate to the Everest itself? And if let's say a generic cord to Everest was not tested then would you say that really Everest is a system where it is assumed one will get the cord as well?
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Hi Vance,

the review was great. I loved the story of you first finding and hearing Shunyata.



Can you comment on the degree to what you heard relates to the PC (Sigma or Omega) quite separate to the Everest itself? And if let's say a generic cord to Everest was not tested then would you say that really Everest is a system where it is assumed one will get the cord as well?


Great question and a tough one to definitively answer. My conclusions in the review should be seen as a reaction to the Everest/Sigma XC combo. While I certainly heard a great many of the characteristics I described when I was using a Sigma NR, the Sigma XC absolutely brought the DTCD to another level. I’d think of Shunyata’s power cords as keys that unlock the Everest’s levels of potential. I would suspect that using a Venom HC with the Everest would only allow you access to the doorway of the lobby. I’m off the clock today, so my apologies to the analogy police. ;-)
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Great question and a tough one to definitively answer. My conclusions in the review should be seen as a reaction to the Everest/Sigma XC combo. While I certainly heard a great many of the characteristics I described when I was using a Sigma NR, the Sigma XC absolutely brought the DTCD to another level. I’d think of Shunyata’s power cords as keys that unlock the Everest’s levels of potential. I would suspect that using a Venom HC with the Everest would only allow you access to the doorway of the lobby. I’m off the clock today, so my apologies to the analogy police. ;-)
I would agree. I was originally using a Delta PC when I got my Denali V2, and it wasn't until I put a Sigma XC on it that I obtained it's full potential, and more importantly, was able to hear what the QR/BB device brought to the presentation, which is considerable.

I've come to think of the Everest as a fuel injector (FI) system in a high-performance car. The Sigma and Omega XC act as the throttle body for the fuel injection system, and when you put the higher-spec cable on Everest, its like putting a larger throttle body on the FI system, you more get more power, torque, and instantaneous respone.
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I would agree. I was originally using a Delta PC when I got my Denali V2, and it wasn't until I put a Sigma XC on it that I obtained it's full potential, and more importantly, was able to hear what the QR/BB device brought to the presentation, which is considerable.

I've come to think of the Everest as a fuel injector (FI) system in a high-performance car. The Sigma and Omega XC act as the throttle body for the fuel injection system, and when you put the higher-spec cable on Everest, its like putting a larger throttle body on the FI system, you more get more power, torque, and instantaneous respone.


More accurate analogy, Stephen!
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More accurate analogy, Stephen!
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I had a couple of questions about this beauty I'm hoping folks might help with.

Can an amp and powered subs all be connected to the Everest without any diminished performance? I use a Gryphon Diablo 300 and Legacy Aeris, so each tower has a built in amp and the 300 draws some juice as well.

Has anyone compared performance against a Synergistic Research UEF SE (also well recommended)?

Thanks!
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