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    Recommendation needed - power distributor for single component

    Running a Lumin X1 directly into my Boulder amp (which is plugged directly into the wall), so I only really need to deal with clean power for the Lumin. While I realize the Everest is the "best" option from Shunyata, I'm not sure the price aligns with using it for just one component.

    Any suggests on the best balance of features/functionality and price to provide the Lumin with the best possible power feed?

    Thanks!

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    thumbsup Re: Recommendation needed - power distributor for single component

    Consider the new Shuyata Gemini power distritbutor, MSRP $1998. For your application, I think it'd be the perfect solution for your Lumin.

    Output Current Ratings:
    Max Current/Outlet: 15A (US & AS)
    Max Current/Socket: 16A (EU)

    Noise reduction specs:
    Noise Suppression:
    Input to Output (100 kHz – 30 MHz): > 24 dB reduction
    Zone to Zone (100 kHz – 30 MHz): > 26 dB reduction

    It also has 4 Altaira-type ground-plane noise reduction terminals so you can connect a ground cable from your Lumin to it as well. It also works with a "regular" C15-type power cord, so you don't need to buy a C20 PC to power it.

    I use one for my "networked music server remote room"; it's an excellent power distributor for the price. Here's a pic of mine on top of an Altaira to give a sense of scale.


    A pic of it set up for the music server remote room application. I've got three ground cables from the music server networking components connected to it's Altaira-type GP-NR terminals (EtherREGEN, the music server, and the router).


    If that's above your budget, then get the Shunyata PS10. It's excellent also, and has the same NR specification, -24 dB, as Gemini. $900. It also comes with a Venom V12 noise-reduction (NR) power cord, so you don't need to buy a power cord for it, either. 👍

    I used the PS10 in my remote server room for powering EtherREGEN, my Pace Router, and music server computer, until Gemini became available. I now use my PS10 for my home theatre set-up, it's great for that application, as well.

    Here's a pic of mine...

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    Re: Recommendation needed - power distributor for single component

    Awesome...the Gemini looks like a good middle ground.

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    Re: Recommendation needed - power distributor for single component

    Quote Originally Posted by strojo View Post
    Awesome...the Gemini looks like a good middle ground.
    It's great, and the Altaira-type ground-plane noise reduction capability should not be overlooked.

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    Re: Recommendation needed - power distributor for single component

    Just another option the Clarus Duet. I was already using some power product and tried the Duet and was amazed at how much better it was over what I already had. I went ahead and got the Concerto so I could use it for my entire 2-channel system.
    Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB, Esoteric N05xd
    Mark Levinson #526, 534 & JBL 4367's
    Clearaudio Performance DC w/Maestro cart
    Clarus Concerto & their Crimson cables

    HT: Marantz AV8003, Linn 5125, JBL SAM3ha, Revel s30,
    SVS PC13 Ultra
    Transparent, Analysis Plus & Tributaries. PS Audio filtering
    Sony XBR-75X940D & BDP
    Parasound P6, MBL 8006b, Artisan speakers/subwoofer

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    Re: Recommendation needed - power distributor for single component

    Shunyata could have done a much better job at matching the chassis aesthetics. Different width, different engraving font, engraving color infill....
    Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
    Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
    | Source: Kaleidescape Premiere (4 x 6TB) | Power: Shunyata Typhon-QR, Everest and Denali

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    Re: Recommendation needed - power distributor for single component

    Quote Originally Posted by brodricj View Post
    Shunyata could have done a much better job at matching the chassis aesthetics. Different width, different engraving font, engraving color infill....
    Gemini is intended to be a complete solution for headphone users. Should there be a need to later add an Altaira, the Gemini was probably not the best choice to begin with. Those conditioners that more closely match the Altaira's aesthetics are better for that. Long winded way of saying that I'm guessing that the mismatch might have been intentional.
    Digital: Antipodes K30 > Shunyata Omega USB > Gustard X26pro DAC
    Amp & Speakers: Spectral DMA-150mk2 > Aerial 10T
    Foundation: Stillpoints Ultra, Shunyata Denali power conditioner, Shunyata Delta power cords, Shunyata Alpha interconnect, Shunyata Sigma Ethernet, MIT Matrix HD60 speaker cables, ASC isothermal tube traps

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