Shunyata CGS: Oh, Yeah!

[Puma Cat]

I'm sure the Denali V1/V2 and Triton V3 owners here have noticed there is a grounding post on the back of their unit.

This grounding post provides functionality for the Shunyata CGS feature (Chassis Grounding System)

From Shunayta Research for the system utilized on Triton V3:
The TRITON v3 has an internal ground-buss noise reduction system that uses patented NIC™ technology. CGS (Chassis Ground System) is a feature that provides a common grounding point for all components in the system and extends the noise reduction capability of the TRITON to components external to the TRITON. This eliminates AC voltage differences between component chassis’ and may help to reduce potential ground loops.

METHODS & MATERIALS
Depicted is a photo of the ground strap I made up using an RCA plug with screw terminals at the other end; I simply connected a 14 AWG silicone-insulated copper wire to the (-)-terminal only. I ran the ground strap from an unused RCA jack on the pre-amp to the CGS ground post on Denali V2.



RESULTS:
VERY pleasantly surprised and rather floored at the degree of improvement that is obtained running a ground cable from the preamp to Denali's CGS ground post makes.

I thought I was getting pretty much all there was to get from Denali V2 but...Noooo.

There is a notably lower noise floor and improved presentation overall for the preamp. So much so that at the same exact volume setting, my C-J CT-5 actually sounds louder. I also noted a significant improvement in the stereo image and a notably more natural and organic presentation. Really, really lovely.

I am going to put one on an unused RCA jack on my Gumby DAC tomorrow.

BIG improvement, and very highly recommended for your Denali or Triton V3.

If you want to go whole hog, you can buy beautiful Venom, Delta, Alpha or Sigma Shyunyata CGC/SGC cables in various terminations and lengths from your friendly Shunyata dealer (i.e., MasterLu ).

https://shunyata.com/products/ground.../venom-cgcsgc/


photo copyright Shunyata Research

If any of you Triton V3 or Denali owners haven't done this yet...DO IT!