Shunyata Sigma NR v2 power cord

if you had an everest it might. ---but frankly, having gone through the sigma, dragon, and now omega on the everest, they really should just package the everest + omega.

the others aren't close.
 
I am receiving new Sigma NR V2 cables, so I have two Sigma NR V1 cables to sell, both Schuko connectors. one ending with C15 and the other with C19. PM to me if you are interested. Very good price.
 
Puma Cat,
I disagree. The Sigma XC is just not compatible with the Audioquest Niagara 7000. Plain and simple. Two different technologies. I was warned... It probably sounds very good with other Shunyata power conditioners.

I would however like to try a Sigma V2 NR power cord on my Lumin X1 since the Sigma V2 interconnects worked so good from the Lumin X1 direct to my tube amps.

ozzy
 
ozzy said:
Puma Cat,
I disagree. The Sigma XC is just not compatible with the Audioquest Niagara 7000. Plain and simple. Two different technologies. I was warned... It probably sounds very good with other Shunyata power conditioners.

I would however like to try a Sigma V2 NR power cord on my Lumin X1 since the Sigma V2 interconnects worked so good from the Lumin X1 direct to my tube amps.

ozzy
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That’s a really good cable for the X1.


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So my dealer was kind enough to send me a Sigma V2 NR power cord to audition.
I have been using it for a couple of weeks 24/7.

What I can conclude is the Shunyata V2 NR and the XC version is not a good match with the Audioquest Niagara 7000 power conditioner. The music becomes mushy.

I did however try the Sigma V2 with my Lumin X1. At first it exhibited the same mushy sound but after a few more days it started opening up. (So much for no need to break in?)

Today, I now think it is a good match for the Lumin. And I may pursue purchasing one.

ozzy
 
I ended up buying a used Audioquest Dragon HC to use with my Niagara 7000 power conditioner. Much better sound quality than when I tried the Shunyata V2 NR or the Sigma XC with the Audioquest Niagara 7000.

But, many of you guys suggested that keeping true with the same manufacturer for power cords to power a conditioner would be the best combo. So, I think this proves that to be true. I thank you.

ozzy
 
It’s outside of my budget.
I am afraid to upgrade the power cord as it’s been 2 years old. If there is a future product I will wait .
 
Mat.1 said:
It’s outside of my budget.
I am afraid to upgrade the power cord as it’s been 2 years old. If there is a future product I will wait .
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As long as Shunyata remains a going business, there will always be a future product.... so you will always be waiting? (Just kidding. I understand where you're coming from.)
 
Product cycles are a question I also usually consider when purchasing new audio gear. I had the same discussion with Richard from Shunyata before ordering Omega power cords last and also this year. He said that Shunyata wants to keep product cycles longer with the current range at least 4-5 years from what I remember since the current range offers such great value - on it’s own and compared to other cables. Shunyata would be it‘s own best enemy releasing new lines every 3 years or so like im the past.
When I see AQ keeping cable lines 5-7 years for example this totally makes sense. Why for example release say an „Everest 2“ when a AQ Niagara 7000 is out since ca. 2016. Also I think in light of the current tight supply chains AND high inflation / tighter consumer budgets… it would make sense in my opinion to keep the current line for at least 4-5 years; so you‘d be half product cycle. But that‘s of course just my two cents… :)
 
I have not heard any musings on new cable lines or major revisions (e.g. v3 upgrade from the current v2) so they would appear to be holding to that strategy.

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TommyC said:
I hope not! I just purchased a loom of Sigma v2!
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That sounds awesome! I just replaced one of two sets of interconnects with Sigma v2 XLRs the past weekend and it‘s quite miraculous how much improvement in naturalness, openness, details and joy of music they make.

Bottom line: You‘re in for a treat with a full Sigma v2 loom!!
 
I have 2 x mono block amps and a subwoofer all connected to a Denali 6000/S v1. The recent change I made was, subwoofer stock power cable upgrade to Sigma NR v2.

My initial impression, impulse response, immediacy and impact of the bass is elevated to next level. But why? is the Sigma elevating the performance of the amplifiers driving the main speakers (because feedback noise is being blocked by NR)? or am I getting more slew-rate current into the subwoofer from the Denali via the Sigma? If I had a Sigma XC I could probably answer that question, but I don't.
 
brodricj said:
I have 2 x mono block amps and a subwoofer all connected to a Denali 6000/S v1. The recent change I made was, subwoofer stock power cable upgrade to Sigma NR v2.

My initial impression, impulse response, immediacy and impact of the bass is elevated to next level. But why? is the Sigma elevating the performance of the amplifiers driving the main speakers (because feedback noise is being blocked by NR)? or am I getting more slew-rate current into the subwoofer from the Denali via the Sigma? If I had a Sigma XC I could probably answer that question, but I don't.
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That's interesting. Not sure why but I've never even thought about upgrading the sub PC. In hind sight pretty silly of me.
 
At this point I'm not sure if the upgraded power cable has brought improvement to the subwoofer itself, or improved the performance of other components by stopping the subwoofer from electrically diminishing what they are otherwise capable of.
 
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