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February 3, 2020, 02:36 PM #1Audioshark
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Shunyata Alpha USB and Sigma USB
The best USB cables we have tried in the store.
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March 17, 2020, 05:13 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: Shunyata Alpha USB and Sigma USB
Received mine today day from Suncoast audio. I was a bit surprised.
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March 17, 2020, 05:21 PM #3Audioshark
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Re: Shunyata Alpha USB and Sigma USB
Awesome!! Why surprised?
Originally Posted by Darrel
Received mine today day from Suncoast audio. I was a bit surprised.
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March 17, 2020, 05:30 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: Shunyata Alpha USB and Sigma USB
I wasn’t sure if and when things were moving today.
The first on my playlist. Jeff Beck Live at Ronnie Scotts.
First impression. More weight and energy for sure. Instruments are better placed and singular. Music just jumps at me. But, there is an ease to what I hear. Just very natural with this live recording.Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
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March 17, 2020, 10:32 PM #5Senior Member
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Re: Shunyata Alpha USB and Sigma USB
Yup, that sounds the like the Alpha USB. Very dynamic with excellent instrumental weight and "grativas". And, very, very, natural and organic-sounding. Originally Posted by Darrel
Just wait a few days for the cable to settle; it will get better.
Listen more and report back!
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March 17, 2020, 10:34 PM #6Senior Member
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Yep, they are the best USB cables I have heard and by a long ways... Originally Posted by Mike
The best USB cables we have tried in the store.
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March 17, 2020, 11:26 PM #7Senior Member
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Just listened to Chris Botti “Italia”. Just a great relaxing musical mix of instrumental and vocals. I feel like the DAC in the Diablo 300 is getting what it needs to sound its best. If as you say Puma Cat the cable will settle in. I’m looking forward to enjoying and hearing what comes.
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March 17, 2020, 11:29 PM #8Senior Member
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Yes, well, it is.... Originally Posted by Darrel
There is just a naturalness to this cable that is really wonderful. It has what I refer to as an "organic" quality to it; its like the best of analog reproduction: engaging and involving.
Two days from now it will be even better.
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April 12, 2020, 03:15 PM #9Member
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Hi Mike and fellas,
you confirmed what I heard back last year when I had the Alpha USB as demo vs a AQ Diamond. The Diamond was really clear and one thought... very nice!
... then I plugged in the Alpha and it was another world! Very analog and natural - just so much more engaging. I thought, if that has been missing to digital replay, I now can fully understand why analog guys always complain about „digital“ sound.
Wanted to audition the Sigma, but after waiting for over half a year here in Germany with none in sight, I thought I might as well just order one to get my hands faster on this cable.
The waot has been agony and now that I read your experiences it just brought back memories from last year. What a cable the Alpha was! I said to my dealer it‘s like swapping a 1k DAC to a 10k one.
Mike / Puma... how does the Sigma compare to the Alpha? Maybe you can share some impressions and ease my wait until my Sigma finally arrives!
All the best and happy Easter over the pond!!
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April 12, 2020, 04:32 PM #10Senior Member
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Re: Shunyata Alpha USB and Sigma USB
MusicLover, Originally Posted by MusicLover
Hi Mike and fellas,
you confirmed what I heard back last year when I had the Alpha USB as demo vs a AQ Diamond. The Diamond was really clear and one thought... very nice!
... then I plugged in the Alpha and it was another world! Very analog and natural - just so much more engaging. I thought, if that has been missing to digital replay, I now can fully understand why analog guys always complain about „digital“ sound.
Wanted to audition the Sigma, but after waiting for over half a year here in Germany with none in sight, I thought I might as well just order one to get my hands faster on this cable.
The waot has been agony and now that I read your experiences it just brought back memories from last year. What a cable the Alpha was! I said to my dealer it‘s like swapping a 1k DAC to a 10k one.
Mike / Puma... how does the Sigma compare to the Alpha? Maybe you can share some impressions and ease my wait until my Sigma finally arrives!
All the best and happy Easter over the pond!!
I haven't heard the Sigma USB, only the Alpha. I imagine the Sigma will provide even more clarity and transparency and naturalness from the use of the Shunyata TAP device in the cable.
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April 12, 2020, 04:54 PM #11Audioshark
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Re: Shunyata Alpha USB and Sigma USB
The Alpha USB is very good. The Sigma has some performance increases for sure. They are both really really good. Originally Posted by MusicLover
Hi Mike and fellas,
you confirmed what I heard back last year when I had the Alpha USB as demo vs a AQ Diamond. The Diamond was really clear and one thought... very nice!
... then I plugged in the Alpha and it was another world! Very analog and natural - just so much more engaging. I thought, if that has been missing to digital replay, I now can fully understand why analog guys always complain about „digital“ sound.
Wanted to audition the Sigma, but after waiting for over half a year here in Germany with none in sight, I thought I might as well just order one to get my hands faster on this cable.
The waot has been agony and now that I read your experiences it just brought back memories from last year. What a cable the Alpha was! I said to my dealer it‘s like swapping a 1k DAC to a 10k one.
Mike / Puma... how does the Sigma compare to the Alpha? Maybe you can share some impressions and ease my wait until my Sigma finally arrives!
All the best and happy Easter over the pond!!
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April 13, 2020, 03:47 AM #12Member
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Re: Shunyata Alpha USB and Sigma USB
Alright... so if I may draw a comparison to the AQ power cords discussion we had: The difference between Alpha vs Sigma to me sounds somewhat like that between a Firebird vs Dragon or Tornado vs Hurricane ... not e.g. like that between a Hurricane and a Dragon.
In any case... I will be extremely happy once I can connect it to my system.
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