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Old 04-29-2019, 10:52 PM
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Early comparisons to the WireWorld Platinum Starlight USB say the Shunyata Alpha is better and I think I could pass a blind test.

It seems to provide more definition and to be more relaxed at the same time. Maybe from lower noise? Don’t know, but listening will continue. Pretty busy for the next week so this is going to take some time.
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Early comparisons to the WireWorld Platinum Starlight USB say the Shunyata Alpha is better and I think I could pass a blind test.

It seems to provide more definition and to be more relaxed at the same time. Maybe from lower noise? Don’t know, but listening will continue. Pretty busy for the next week so this is going to take some time.
Yes, this is my impression, too. VERY quiet, clearly more definition, yet more relaxed, and "musical" at the same time. "Sweet-sounding" in the best possible meaning of the term (NOT warm, syrupy, colored). Also, with a burned-in one, more spaciousness, air, open-ness, refined yet defined top-end, better bass definition, articulation and texture, instrumental and vocal weight, more refined and complex vocal and instrumental timbres.
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Yes, this is my impression, too. VERY quiet, clearly more definition, yet more relaxed, and "musical" at the same time. "Sweet-sounding" in the best possible meaning of the term (NOT warm, syrupy, colored). Also, with a burned-in one, more spaciousness, air, open-ness, refined yet defined top-end, better bass definition, articulation and texture, instrumental and vocal weight, more refined and complex vocal and instrumental timbres.
Is there a burn in time? Weeks, months? I received my cable yesterday and have about 10hrs of music playing time and so far i`m not experiencing what you or others have mentioned. What i`m getting is a forward HiFi presentation close to being edgy and bright. Lost is 3D imaging, tone and texture.

I`m leaving it in for three weeks and hopefully things will get better.
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Is there a burn in time? Weeks, months? I received my cable yesterday and have about 10hrs of music playing time and so far i`m not experiencing what you or others have mentioned. What i`m getting is a forward HiFi presentation close to being edgy and bright. Lost is 3D imaging, tone and texture.

I`m leaving it in for three weeks and hopefully things will get better.
Don't worry at all. I noticed that a bit too in the first few days but that was gone I think by day 3-4. For me it took about 1 week maybe a little longer to reach its zenith.
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Don't worry at all. I noticed that a bit too in the first few days but that was gone I think by day 3-4. For me it took about 1 week maybe a little longer to reach its zenith.
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Is there a burn in time? Weeks, months? I received my cable yesterday and have about 10hrs of music playing time and so far i`m not experiencing what you or others have mentioned. What i`m getting is a forward HiFi presentation close to being edgy and bright. Lost is 3D imaging, tone and texture.

I`m leaving it in for three weeks and hopefully things will get better.
Mine started shedding closed-in "wool" at about 25 hours and kept opening up after that. In my case it replaced not only a competitor's entry-level USB cable, but also a USB "regenerator" coupled to an upgraded linear power supply. noticeably besting the musical presentation achieved with that combination.
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Mine started shedding closed-in "wool" at about 25 hours and kept opening up after that. In my case it replaced not only a competitor's entry-level USB cable, but also a USB "regenerator" coupled to an upgraded linear power supply. noticeably besting the musical presentation achieved with that combination.
Good to know, thanks.
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Looks like The Throne of the WW Plat has been seriously challenged!
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I think the WW Plat has been dethroned....
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Platinum Starlight 8 USB will be making it’s debut in Munich.

That said, they have their work cut out for them.
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