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March 7, 2024, 10:04 AM
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Re: Clarisys Audio European Experience Center - Work in progress
Looks nice and glad to see the only tubes are in the ceiling
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February 28, 2024, 09:56 PM
Thread: Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced
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Re: Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced
In reading again the more-expensive Theta's specs, I am thinking there is little chance they will outperform the Delta v2, and I feel the price differential is going to prove fair. Starting with the...
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February 28, 2024, 02:13 PM
Thread: Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced
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Re: Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced
I would very much be interested in those comparisons, since I own the Venom and Delta v2 in various capacities between my two systems. The RCA Delta v2 in particular is extremely fast and low in...
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February 28, 2024, 12:14 PM
Thread: Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced
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Re: Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced
I agree. Pure, utter speculation w/o any data whatsoever, and manufactured factualization at this point. Let's see how it all eventually evolves.
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February 28, 2024, 10:03 AM
Thread: Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced
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Re: Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced
Unclear to me what problem they are trying to solve with these new lines. Some technology has been removed in some cases - like Zitron - and others... Perhaps they need to update the marketing...
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February 12, 2024, 02:31 PM
Thread: The Smith Chart and...Power Cords
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Re: The Smith Chart and...Power Cords
Given the opportunity, I wanted to pivot into one particular direction, specifically towards what high frequency radiation can look like...
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February 5, 2024, 09:44 PM
Thread: The Smith Chart and...Power Cords
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Re: The Smith Chart and...Power Cords
You are welcome. Yeah, no issues, it's a personal choice as I said. But let it also be known that Shunyata are also advertising recording studios using their cords and conditioners (thank God!), as...
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February 5, 2024, 09:44 AM
Thread: The Smith Chart and...Power Cords
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Re: The Smith Chart and...Power Cords
I think the question has been answered aplenty: first, you have the Entech readings with and without the noise reducing power cord; second, we explained how capacitive coupling between hot and...
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February 4, 2024, 03:31 PM
Thread: The Smith Chart and...Power Cords
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Re: The Smith Chart and...Power Cords
I am glad you are asking these questions, which by no fault of yours show a fundamental lack of understanding of noise, and that is common:
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February 3, 2024, 08:27 PM
Thread: The Smith Chart and...Power Cords
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Re: The Smith Chart and...Power Cords
Regarding "My speakers are 107 dB so any noise should be easily heard" - this is a common mistake in thinking what electronic noise is. It is not buzz, hash, hiss; electronic noise is *part of the...
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February 3, 2024, 11:00 AM
Thread: The Smith Chart and...Power Cords
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Re: The Smith Chart and...Power Cords
The meter is quite relevant, I also have one. The Shunyata Alpha NR that I have appears to shunt from hot to neutral with 583nF capacitance, and the Venom NR (in the video, which I also have) the...
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November 20, 2023, 07:03 PM
Thread: What Wine is in Your Glass Tonight
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Re: Wine Spectator TOP 10 of 2023 REACTION!!!
We had the Argiano, but 2017 vintage, the week before the list came out, and it was fine. I hope this 2018 is far superior. Tonight, it's Mencia, Descendientes de Jose Palacios Corullon 2020 - really...
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November 18, 2023, 02:10 PM
Thread: Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR
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Re: Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR
If you want a little better performance, you can shield those TAP modules in the Alpha (and higher) interconnects with the 3M AB5100 self-adhesive material I am using everywhere, or with carbon fiber...
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November 18, 2023, 10:59 AM
Thread: Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR
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Re: Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR
You may not have seen the plating?
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November 17, 2023, 11:51 PM
Thread: Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR
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Re: Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR
Yes, a chassis screw is where you would attach them; I bought brass screws, copper are also available but not necessary since these STIS terminals are brass themselves
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November 17, 2023, 09:13 PM
Thread: Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR
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Re: Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR
and FWIW, I've gone Alpha v2 all around - ground, power NR, signal - with a couple of Sigma XC on the Everest and amps for the reasons stated above. It's all the speed, power and purity that I need
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November 17, 2023, 08:24 PM
Thread: Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR
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Re: Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR
It's in my response which you quoted - Alpha
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November 17, 2023, 06:25 PM
Thread: Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR
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Re: Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR
When I hooked up my preamp and sources to the Everest's ground lugs with Alpha cables I did hear a small but significant improvement, so I can attest to your suggestion
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November 17, 2023, 06:24 PM
Thread: Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR
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Re: Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR
What do we know about the upcoming Theta and Gamma NR cords?
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September 7, 2023, 12:23 PM
Thread: A visit to Marten speakers (Sweden)
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Re: A visit to Marten speakers (Sweden)
I've always admired Marten - looks like a class operation
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December 13, 2022, 09:58 AM
Thread: New Magico S3 - 2023
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Re: New Magico S3 - 2023
I seriously doubt that this is a better solution. We will see what happens with the S5 or S7 upgrades
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December 8, 2022, 12:01 AM
Thread: Shunyata 6000T v2
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Re: Shunyata 6000T v2
What is this Eiger I saw in the MusicDirect catalog, retailing for $5000, looking like the 6000/T v2, and claimed to be a smaller Everest
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November 29, 2022, 06:25 PM
Thread: Shunyata Typhon T2
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Re: Shunyata Typhon T2
The Denali v2 can easily fetch $3000 so for the same upgrade cost just go for an Everest, and you end up with a better conditioner and one umbilical less. Assuming you can fit the Everest
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November 29, 2022, 05:56 PM
Thread: Shunyata Typhon T2
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Re: Shunyata Typhon T2
The video makes it clear you can use the dedicated umbilical connection for another component, if you order an umbilical with a C15 or C19 connector. But if one is going to order just a T2 (that has...
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November 29, 2022, 03:02 PM
Thread: Shunyata Typhon T2
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Re: Shunyata Typhon T2
Major miss - the cable cradle; should have been on the T2.
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I upgraded the power supply on my Gigafoil v4 to a Weiss PSU 102. It’s very nice step up. But with the new model, you’re looking at $2000 before even investing in a SOTA linear power supply.
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