Shunyata Sigma NR v2 power cord
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I have grounded ER with an Entreq Olympus (Silver and top of the range) and I don't like the result. I have had ER connected with Farad, I sold it when his replacement Paul Hynes SR7 arrived and with this PH I have done the test today. Unless an external Clock totally changes the sound of the ER, they are two different devices.
We are comparing apples to kiwis here. Shunyata Sigma V2 CGC is almost 3 times the surface area of the Entreq Olympus GND cable and also have that mix of core Ag outer Cu that we know works well and sustains the benefits of both and also the KPIP process which further elevates the SQ.
In my system going from the early CGS10 (10ga OFC without KPIP) to the Sigma v2 CGC was significant even though I didn’t plan on it.
Ext_clock OCXO with an Alpha v2 Clock 75ohm cable was also a large step.
So yes, I don’t think you’ve heard the full potential of the ER yet.
In my system going from the early CGS10 (10ga OFC without KPIP) to the Sigma v2 CGC was significant even though I didn’t plan on it.
Ext_clock OCXO with an Alpha v2 Clock 75ohm cable was also a large step.
So yes, I don’t think you’ve heard the full potential of the ER yet.
ozzy
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I received the Shunyata XC demo today to use with my Audioquest Niagara 7000.
First impression, compared to my reference power cord it has slightly different (more pronounced) treble and mids the bass is a little subdued. Soundstage is about the same. Not the huge impressive difference I heard with the V2 Sigma interconnects.
I'm going to continue to play familiar tracks for the next several days before re-inserting my reference.
ozzy
First impression, compared to my reference power cord it has slightly different (more pronounced) treble and mids the bass is a little subdued. Soundstage is about the same. Not the huge impressive difference I heard with the V2 Sigma interconnects.
I'm going to continue to play familiar tracks for the next several days before re-inserting my reference.
ozzy
In my experience, Shunyata power cords take about 4-5 hours of continuous play to really open up. Which is really very short time. Out of the box, they do sound.... let’s just say average. It’s astonishing just how much they improve in such a short period of time. Of course, this is just my opinion, my experience, at least with NR and XC and EF v1 and v2
ozzy
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Puma Cat, thyname,
Thanks for the comments. I have 20 days for audition so I will play them for awhile. After 2 days of playing them about 5 hours each day they are better. Still not impressed with bass definition.
ozzy
Thanks for the comments. I have 20 days for audition so I will play them for awhile. After 2 days of playing them about 5 hours each day they are better. Still not impressed with bass definition.
ozzy
Puma Cat
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I would agree. I'd estimate that they do the majority of their settling within the first 5-6 hours, continue to their almost fully settled state in 48 hours, especially if they've just been purchased and have arrived from shipping via the logistics company. They'll be fully settled within a week. From what I've been able to determine, the "settling response" is like a negative log curve function as shown,
ozzy
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Puma Cat, thyname,
Thanks for the comments. I have 20 days for audition so I will continue to use it for awhile. After 2 days of playing about 5 hours each day it is better. Still not impressed with the bass definition.
ozzy
Thanks for the comments. I have 20 days for audition so I will continue to use it for awhile. After 2 days of playing about 5 hours each day it is better. Still not impressed with the bass definition.
ozzy
GSOphile
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Although I am a Hurricane/Niagara user, I agree with Puma. You are dealing with a power system here where each manufacturer's component parts are designed to complement each other, not someone else's. You might want to try the Sigma plugged into the wall rather than the Niagara.
ozzy
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GSOphile,
I am plugging the Shunyata into the wall and then into the Niagara 7000.
I must say thus far I am not impressed. I am getting sort of a soft squishy sound. In other words the dynamic bite is not there.
ozzy
I am plugging the Shunyata into the wall and then into the Niagara 7000.
I must say thus far I am not impressed. I am getting sort of a soft squishy sound. In other words the dynamic bite is not there.
ozzy
For long term satisfaction and system synergy.
It might be best to stick with an AQ cable if you stay with the Niagara.
Shunyata PC if you go for a Shunyata distributor.
GSOphile
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That's what I was suggesting you not do, mixing apples and oranges. Please plug it directly into the wall.
Agreed 100%
20 days eval was given. I think just keep it plugged in and let current pass through it 24x7. The Sigma XC is a fantastic and well balanced cable with no filtering so system-compatibility should be high.
I don’t share the panic, take it easy and let it relax into its new position.
I don’t share the panic, take it easy and let it relax into its new position.
agree 100% as well. ---tried the AQ Dragon w/ the Everest. did not work well together at all.
now, the omega? --sheesh. more to come on it.
stick w/ the products that a product is voiced with (pre & amp, AC cord & distributor, etc).
now, the omega? --sheesh. more to come on it.
stick w/ the products that a product is voiced with (pre & amp, AC cord & distributor, etc).
Definitely Omega into Everest in my experience.
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ozzy
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Ok, guys I agree. But I really do like the Sigma V2 interconnects, so I was hoping the V2 Sigma power cord would provide the same magic.
ozzy
ozzy