Recommendation needed - power distributor for single component

strojo

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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!
 
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.
Gemin-Frt-Panel-1.jpg


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).
Gemni-wih-CGCs.jpg


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...
Venom-PS10.jpg
 
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.
 
Shunyata could have done a much better job at matching the chassis aesthetics. Different width, different engraving font, engraving color infill....
 
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.
 
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