Shunyata Denali 6000S + two Denali 2000T's + Sigma PC's

**Mike** · October 25, 2016, 12:25 PM

Any Denali owners have additional feedback? Notice any changes after a week? Two?

My Denali and Sigma PC's are singing sweetly! LOVE how quiet the Denali has made my SET/horn system.

**La Dolce Vita** · October 25, 2016, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Mike

Any Denali owners have additional feedback? Notice any changes after a week? Two?

My Denali and Sigma PC's are singing sweetly! LOVE how quiet the Denali has made my SET/horn system.

Great question Mike. No, not really. To me the beauty of the Denali is that it ships essentially burned in already and sounds great from Day 1.

Sounds/performs as wonderful today as it did Day 1...

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**Dguitarnut** · October 25, 2016, 12:40 PM

I am waiting for someone

that purchased the S model to sell it to me really cheap so he can get that Tower unit that he wanted all along! ..hmmmmmmmm......hopefully within driving distance.......of St Petersburg.....lol.

**Mike** · October 25, 2016, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Dguitarnut

I am waiting for someone

that purchased the S model to sell it to me really cheap so he can get that Tower unit that he wanted all along! ..hmmmmmmmm......hopefully within driving distance.......of St Petersburg.....lol.

Ha! Once you hear it in your system, there will be no going back.

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**RedSectorA** · October 25, 2016, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by La Dolce Vita

Great question Mike. No, not really. To me the beauty of the Denali is that it ships essentially burned in already and sounds great from Day 1.

Sounds/performs as wonderful today as it did Day 1...

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Same for me!

**Ritmo** · October 25, 2016, 10:04 PM

Very nice Mike!

**Mike** · October 25, 2016, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by Ritmo

Very nice Mike!

You can borrow mine Mike and try it. You'll be ordering one!

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**bthomas9** · October 31, 2016, 01:24 PM

The audio fairy visited today. I've been a good boy apparently!!

Thanks Mike for the help with the decision and super quick turnaround! Top notch service again!!

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**Dpod4** · November 1, 2016, 05:17 PM

I love how Shunyata also paid attention to form and function. The fact the tower unit comes with a built in isolation base and internal isolation. The fact it stands upright so to save horizontal floor space and easier cable management. The fact it has the doohickeys that hold the heavy plugs from falling out (that to me was a "thank you for addressing my current biggest pet peeve with three prong connectors"). Love that it is passive. Love that it does not limit current. I assume 100 percent class A amps will work well with the QR/BB?

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**drabbish** · November 1, 2016, 10:21 PM

mike you running sigma's on all parts or just amps?

**Mike** · November 1, 2016, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by drabbish

mike you running sigma's on all parts or just amps?

All parts. I have two 2000T's - one for each amp and one 6000T for preamp and sources. Overkill, but why not?

Shunyata Denali 6000S + two Denali 2000T's + Sigma PC's

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**BlueFox** · November 1, 2016, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by Mike

All parts. I have two 2000T's - one for each amp and one 6000T for preamp and sources. Overkill, but why not?

Not overkill at all. That is what you need for optimum performance. Don't forget that this setup also requires two power cords for each amp.

I suggested to Shunyata for a new product to have a single power cable with the Cyclop/Denali technology built in. Sort of like MIT cables and their network box.

**Dpod4** · November 17, 2016, 11:34 PM

Thanks to Mike I took delivery of a 6000T. Was able listen today for 2 hours and compare to other conditioners. There is most definitely a difference. Much greater articulation of bass. Starts and stops are much cleaner and tight. First time I understand the phrase "more space between notes". Always read that and wondered what it meant. Now I know. More precise placement of instruments and voices. Bass foundation more present so provides an anchor for other things to have their place and time. So all that was experienced just introducing the 6000T into my amps (two Luxman 800a). Compared to my isotek which retails for $16,000, the shunyata didn't have the musical flow but allowed me to hear into the recording and allowed details to pour out that provided ambiance and context to the music.

Then I replaced my $15,000 Jena labs sequoia (which beat out my previous audience Flagship conditioner). So amps being driven by isotek super Titan and sources driven by Denali. Wow / stage depth tripled. Stage breadth spread out across the entire room left to right. I almost cried when I heard this because my whole life I have wished for a significant "outside my speaker boundaries" presence. Not just a few notes but an entire presence. The Denali did this. It arrested my attention and I literally gasped when I heard it. A lateral landscape from left wall to right wall. Right there I knew my Magnepan 20.7s were finally showing me how much they could do. The one question I was wondering about was whether the Denali was removing some midrange magic compared to my more expensive reference conditioners. Cables were standardized (Cardas Beyond Clear). Then I realized they weren't removing any magic from the midrange but took so much noise and smearing out of bass and treble that my attention was focused on what was improved.

So I hit Mr Mike up for a 2000T. Will then know what 100 % Denali does.

Kudos to Shunyata. On par and in many ways exceeding gear costing 4-5x the price.

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**Mike** · November 18, 2016, 10:19 AM

Darrin - I'm so pleased you're enjoying the Denali. Mine made a substantial improvement in my system. It's going no where.

**Dguitarnut** · November 18, 2016, 10:36 AM

NOT TRUE! Your Denali's have wheels. It's been to St Pete I know for sure.
I'm gonna have to move. I can't afford to live this close to Mike.
I ordered a Denali 6000s and Alpha power cable.

**Mike** · November 18, 2016, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by Dguitarnut

I'm gonna have to move. I can't afford to live this close to Mike.
I ordered a Denali 6000s and Alpha power cable.

Ha! Wait until the store opens and we unbox more goodies to try.

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**still-one** · November 18, 2016, 11:23 AM

The Denali 6000T might be one of the most universally praised hi-fi components discussed on audiophile websites. I don't remember anyone having anything bad to say about the units. I am sure there are those whose position is to oppose anything between amps and the wall but other than that not much. I sure am pleased.

**Dpod4** · November 18, 2016, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by still-one

The Denali 6000T might be one of the most universally praised hi-fi components discussed on audiophile websites. I don't remember anyone having anything bad to say about the units. I am sure there are those whose position is to oppose anything between amps and the wall but other than that not much. I sure am pleased.

Yes I think the word of mouth from audio experts (many here whom I respect) peaked my curiosity. I have to say Shunyata is under-charging for these relative to competition. Maybe to a point that some are dismissing it as top of mountain reference grade.

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**BlueFox** · November 18, 2016, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by still-one

The Denali 6000T might be one of the most universally praised hi-fi components discussed on audiophile websites. I don't remember anyone having anything bad to say about the units. I am sure there are those whose position is to oppose anything between amps and the wall but other than that not much. I sure am pleased.

I have said it multiple times, and will again. Having a Cyclop v2 on each amp between wall and amp made a big, positive improvement.

**BlueFox** · November 18, 2016, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by Dpod4

Yes I think the word of mouth from audio experts (many here whom I respect) peaked my curiosity. I have to say Shunyata is under-charging for these relative to competition. Maybe to a point that some are dismissing it as top of mountain reference grade.

The engineer in me loves the science and technical explanations of their products. The consumer in me loves their business philosophy of not screwing the consumer versus how some of the competition operates.

**Dpod4** · November 18, 2016, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by BlueFox

The engineer in me loves the science and technical explanations of their products. The consumer in me loves their business philosophy of not screwing the consumer versus how some of the competition operates.

The designer/architect in me loves the problem solving / user interface (e.g. Cable holders).

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**Dguitarnut** · November 29, 2016, 07:17 PM

I got my Denali 6000S today along with an Alpha HC cable and an SRZ1 outlet.
I noticed it was shipped to SunCoast Audio business address! Am I your first customer shipped to the official store Mike? Wanna know if it's a collectors item now.
It sounds awesome.....very black background now......makes me believe I don't need that Dave you loaned me............of course can I imagine now how THAT would sound now!
It never ends!.......my condo in St Pete is for sale .......I'm moving to Alaska

**Mike** · November 29, 2016, 07:27 PM

Larry - Suncoast Audio Alaska is opening next week. You can run, but you can't hide. When the store opens in a few weeks, it will be even more dangerous. Everything will be on display. I will load up your SUV. You're doomed!

Congrats on the Denali.

**Mark Jones** · November 29, 2016, 09:00 PM

I have a 6000T - WOW - Loving it.

**Dpod4** · November 30, 2016, 12:57 AM

Just received my 2000T to drive my mono amps so I can use the 6000T for source components. Thanks Mike!!

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**Dpod4** · November 30, 2016, 12:58 AM

PS, I must live close to Shunyata because I placed an order with Mike and UPS delivered the next day. Or Suncoast Audio owns a fleet of audio drones!

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**Mike** · November 30, 2016, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by Dpod4

PS, I must live close to Shunyata because I placed an order with Mike and UPS delivered the next day. Or Suncoast Audio owns a fleet of audio drones!

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We're everywhere and psychic too. Just ask Larry.

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**bzr** · November 30, 2016, 03:34 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

We're everywhere and psychic too. Just ask Larry.

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Is that code for nuts?

**the professor** · November 30, 2016, 12:08 PM

Congrats guys

**Dguitarnut** · November 30, 2016, 12:59 PM

YEP, it's the code alright.....Mike had that "psychic look" on his face when I picked up the Denali and he said......anything else I can give ya to try out Larry?......or maybe that was the look I gave back to him! Lol

**bzr** · November 30, 2016, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Dguitarnut

YEP, it's the code alright.....Mike had that "psychic look" on his face when I picked up the Denali and he said......anything else I can give ya to try out Larry?......or maybe that was the look I gave back to him! Lol

Seen it too... Here's Mike after hockey...

**Mike** · November 30, 2016, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by bzr

Seen it too... Here's Mike after hockey...

Ha! Here is me playing last week at Amalie Arena (where the Tampa Bay Lightning play). This was a program called "Rink of Dreams" sponsored by the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL team, where we are NHL players for the day (only much older, fatter, slower, etc.)

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**the professor** · November 30, 2016, 05:36 PM

Looks like fun Mike!!!!!

**Justin** · December 1, 2016, 11:32 AM

My Denali 6000T arrives Saturday. Replaces a Shunyata PS8. Should be a heck of an upgrade!

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**bzr** · December 1, 2016, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by Justin

My Denali 6000T arrives Saturday. Replaces a Shunyata PS8. Should be a heck of an upgrade!

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Geez... talk about going off topic

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