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Audioquest to Shunyata
A month ago while trying to stay within a certain budget I purchased AQ NIAGARA 1000 with a variety of cables - Hurricane, Thunder and Tornado.
Although they sound great, I can’t get over the look... I don’t know what else to say. Today I’m thinking of getting Denali 6000t with Sigma EF to the wall, Alpha EF to my MC462 amp and two Delta NR for my c2600 and LUMIN T2. And not only for the potential of upgrading aesthetically. Am I on the right track or crazy? Last edited by Ym2000; 04-05-2019 at 02:48 PM. |
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Nope. You're not crazy. Unless you are crazy which would make me crazy too because I find it normal. A room should be inviting. It should embrace you when you enter. If your gear doesn't do that then, if you can, change it so that it does.
- Bob
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“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.” ― Aldous Huxley Dali Epicon 8, Luxman 509X, highy modified MDHT Orchid Dac, Cambridge Audio CD transport, iMac, Core Power 1800, Shunyata and Nordost cables |
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We are all crazy. Last month I bought AQ Niagara 5000 and 7000 plus Hurricanes and I already own Shunyata Denali 6000/T and Alpha HC!! I debated for a year .... Niagara vs Tritonv3/TyphonQR. I very much prefer the aesthetics of Shunyata black opposed to AQ chrome “black”. I chose the AQ as it was the cheaper option that gave me all the outlets I needed.
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Preamp: McIntosh C1100T/C1100C, McIntosh MX180 Amp: McIntosh MC611 (2), MC601 (3), MI254 Digital: McIntosh D1100, McIntosh MCT450, Meridian 808v6, Aurender N20, Aurender ACS10, Oppo 203 Analog: McIntosh MT10, Hana Umami Red Phono preamp: Simaudio Moon 610LP, 820S Signal cables: WW Gold Eclipse 7 speaker cables; Shunyata Sigma v2 XLR (2); Sigma v1 XLR (2), Transparent Ref XL (MM2) XLR; WW Silver Eclipse 7 (4) Digital cables: Shunyata Omega USB, Omega Ethernet, Sigma Ethernet; WW Platinum 7 Coax, AES/EBU Switch: Innuos PhoenixNet Power: Audioquest Niagara 7000, Audioquest 5000, Audioquest Dragon, Hurricane PC, Shunyata Alpha HC, AQ NRG Edison outlets, (8) 20 amp dedicated lines, 125 amp subpanel Speakers: Wilson Sasha DAW, Dynaudio Contour 30, Dynaudio Contour 25C Subs: REL s/812 (6), REL s/510 (3) Accessories: HRS M3X2 shelf (MT10), Stillpoints Ultra II v2 w/ bases (21), Ultra SS (12), Mini (12), LPi v1 Sound treaments: Artnovion |
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I can see being concerned with the aesthetics of ones components, but I don't think that a surge protector should rise to that level. I have a PS Audio Dectet surge protector that I keep hidden behind my power amp so that I don't have to look at it.
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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No crazier than the rest of us. I also love the look of the Shunyata, and the sound is awesome as well. As Bob said, you’re room and system should be inviting and aesthetically appealing to you - it adds to the enjoyment.
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Tony D'Agostino Momentum S250 MxV & HD pre; Linn Klimax Organik DSM, SonicTransporter, EtherRegen; Acoustic Signature Typhoon Neo, Koetsu RSP, Boulder 1108; Sf Il Cremonese; Shunyata Everest, Altaira, Sigma & Alpha v2 |
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I can't speak for the AQ Niagara or power cables, but in addition to the look of the Shunyata gear, I am very confident your listening will prove to be an exceptionally engaging and enjoyable musical experience. And "quiet."
Let us know how it turns out.
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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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Ivan would like to know why you can see the cables? Have we learned nothing?
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Tim Amplifiers: McIntosh 1.2 Kw Preamp: Esoteric C03 Speakers: Salon2 with F113v2 x 2 Analog: VPI Avenger Reference with Ortofon A95 and Esoteric E03 phonostage Digital: Silenzio and Esoteric K03-x and G02 Power Management: PS Audio P10 x 2, P5 Cables: WW PE7 SC & IC, Furutech Flux-50 Filters Rack: HRS SXR Signature |
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LOL
Im waiting for my equipment rack!
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Speakers Sonus Faber Amati Tradition Amp McIntosh MC462 Pre-amp McIntosh C2600 Streamer Lumin X1 Interconnects & Speaker Cables Nordost Valhalla 2 Power Shunyata Denali 6000T, Shunyata Alpha and Delta NR cords |
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Thank you all! Im thinking its probably more of a disease rather than being crazy, hahaha.
I heard so many great things about Shunyata and their technical team was so accommodating to respond to all my questions. Since I find my set up already warm because of SF and Mcintosh pairing - I'm trying to add more clarity and definition (especially in midrange) via interconnects and powercables. I wanted to make sure I was on the right track with Shunyata.
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Speakers Sonus Faber Amati Tradition Amp McIntosh MC462 Pre-amp McIntosh C2600 Streamer Lumin X1 Interconnects & Speaker Cables Nordost Valhalla 2 Power Shunyata Denali 6000T, Shunyata Alpha and Delta NR cords |
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