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February 10, 2022, 04:47 PM
Thread: EMM Labs NS1
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Re: EMM Labs NS1
Yup. Seemed to be a low effort product from EMM. It feels like it was released just so they could say they have a streamer.
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January 14, 2022, 09:25 PM
Thread: Momentum M400MxV
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Re: Momentum M400MxV
You're right, it's been there since the M300 (maybe an attempt to show curvature?) so it doesn't look like there is any exterior design change.
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November 19, 2021, 01:32 AM
Thread: Momentum M400MxV
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Re: Momentum M400MxV
The description makes it sound like it's another massive overhaul like from M300 to M400. Not sure why there's a big black stripe across the front, the design was perfect on the M400. Famous last...
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January 11, 2021, 04:16 PM
Thread: Shunyata Research Announces Everest
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Re: Shunyata Research Announces Everest
Agreed regarding the Everest itself (I continue to disagree with the position that a $10k power cord is required to get the benefits of the Everest). It doesn't matter if you're in an apartment (I'm...
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October 12, 2020, 03:58 PM
Thread: Ascending to even greater heights
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Re: Ascending to even greater heights
That's not something that should ever be an option that you're considering. Don't mess with the Everest.
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October 12, 2020, 02:06 PM
Thread: Ascending to even greater heights
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Re: Ascending to even greater heights
You need one of these:
Shunyata - 15Amp Cable to 20Amp Component Adapter (ea) | Shop Music Direct
It should be fine if you're using the Everest only for front end. If you also have your amps... -
October 12, 2020, 01:46 PM
Thread: Ascending to even greater heights
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Re: Ascending to even greater heights
Its just the 20A inlet that's confusing him.
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September 26, 2020, 12:56 PM
Thread: Ascending to even greater heights
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It's not complicated - I just tried it, it's pretty much like every other site. You upload the photo via the attachment manager. Although on other sites you have the option to put up a thumbnail...
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September 24, 2020, 11:56 PM
Thread: Ascending to even greater heights
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Re: Ascending to even greater heights
You'll forget about the Denali max around 30 seconds in.
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August 3, 2020, 10:11 PM
Thread: New Progression Amp - Integrated
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Re: New Progression Amp - Integrated
MUCH better. No more two tone ugliness.
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July 8, 2020, 07:55 PM
Thread: Ascending to even greater heights
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What stood out to me in comparison to the Triton v3: (1) vastly decreased noise floor, (2) highs are no longer rolled off (it wasn't major with the Triton but it was there) and (3) increased speed...
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July 8, 2020, 01:59 PM
Thread: Ascending to even greater heights
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I expect you will be very happy. I'm not sure why there hasn't been more talk about the Everest, but Caelin wasn't overselling it when he said it is the culmination of his work to date. I was...
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June 21, 2020, 05:55 PM
Thread: Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
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Re: Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
The only reason I raised this is that I am evaluating an Everest shortly for purchase and I was caught off guard by that comment as I have no intention of evaluating the Everest (at least at this...
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June 21, 2020, 05:12 PM
Thread: Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
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Re: Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
Not at all. As you saw in my response, I was looking for clarity in respect of your earlier comment:
"And don’t judge the Everest based upon your experience with anything other than a Sigma XC or... -
June 21, 2020, 05:03 PM
Thread: Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
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Re: Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
Thanks. Where I was having an issue was with the comment that the Everest cannot be properly evaluated without a specific cable - that was a statement I've never seen from Shunyata before. It...
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June 21, 2020, 04:55 PM
Thread: Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
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Re: Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
Shunyata can't have it both ways - either (1) only Sigma XC/Omega XC work "properly" with the Everest - in which case one of those PCs should be included with Everest (and the Everest retail of $8k...
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June 21, 2020, 04:21 PM
Thread: Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
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Re: Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
If you feel that strongly that any other PCs are "illegitimate" for lack of a better word with the Everest, why isn't a Sigma XC included with the Everest (with Omega XC as an upgrade option)?
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June 17, 2020, 08:01 PM
Thread: Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
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Re: Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
Just as pretty as the pictures. Super jealous. Enjoy!
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June 17, 2020, 07:57 PM
Thread: New Shunyata v2 and XC cables arrive
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Re: New Shunyata v2 and XC cables arrive
I very much like Shunyata products - I have over the years purchased a Denali 6000/S, Denali 6000/T, Triton v3 and King Cobra CX and Anaconda CX PCs and now will shortly be evaluating the Everest,...
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June 17, 2020, 08:55 AM
Thread: New Shunyata v2 and XC cables arrive
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Re: New Shunyata v2 and XC cables arrive
Very exciting! Are you going to compare PCs on the Everest or is it the Omega XC only?
I get my Everest on Friday. Will be using my VH Audio Trans PC for it (which is what I'm using on my Triton... -
June 8, 2020, 04:19 PM
Thread: New Shunyata v2 and XC cables arrive
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Re: New Shunyata v2 and XC cables arrive
Thanks. Assume no extra charge.
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June 8, 2020, 04:13 PM
Thread: New Shunyata v2 and XC cables arrive
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Re: New Shunyata v2 and XC cables arrive
I'm not clear on the grey cable as that's not an option on their website. Is that the standard color for Omega XC?
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June 3, 2020, 10:03 PM
Thread: Ascending to even greater heights
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Re: Ascending to even greater heights
Well said. Without good dealers, I wouldn't have the system, and thus, the enjoyment I have today. If I take up a dealer's time and decide to buy the product, I make it a point to make the...
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June 2, 2020, 02:15 PM
Thread: MSB Discrete Review - Completing The System
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Re: MSB Discrete Review - Completing The System
Yup. Still ridiculous given his originally stated goal. But it shows how hard it is to go low budget after having no budget.
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June 1, 2020, 09:04 PM
Thread: Shunyata Research Announces Everest
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Re: Shunyata Research Announces Everest
It's listed on the website assuming you are in the US
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