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September 1, 2020, 06:04 PM #1
Shunyata v2 speaker cables and IC’s
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Shunyata Research Reveals Sweeping Technology Upgrades Across Full Range of Reference Series Power Cords and Cables
Two Years of Development Culminates in Largest Product Release in Company History
Seattle, Washington (August 31, 2020) - On the heels of the lauded Everest Power Conditioner release early this summer comes a complete series upgrade from the world’s premier designer of power and audio cables. Shunyata Research’s Reference Series v2 launch offers a suite of improvements across the entire line of speaker cables, interconnects and digital cables, each providing a palpable and measurable enhancement to fidelity and the listening experience.
“Our approach is to educate and then exceed expectations,” says Richard Rogers, sales and customer liaison. In contrast to the many companies that provide little evidence of technical differentiation, Shunyata Research offers thorough documentation on the patented technology integrated in this evolution of the full product range. “These improvements are not abstract. They are the tangible results of years of research and development,” says Caelin Gabriel, founder and lead designer of Shunyata Research.
Reference Series v2 Speaker Cables feature new VTX-Ag conductors, constructed with concentric OFE copper surrounding a core of pure silver, offering greater dynamics, precision timing and three-dimensionality.
Reference Series v2 Interconnects have been upgraded to include Shunyata Research’s most advanced signal conductor technology. Delta v2 interconnects now include patented ΞTRON technology while Alpha v2 and Sigma v2 boast single and dual TAP (Transverse Axial Polarizer) modules, respectively, effectively mitigating EMI field micro-distortion.
Reference Series v2 Digital Cables now include the CMODE module on both Sigma and Alpha v2 models, reducing common-mode noise without introducing sonic compression effects associated with conventional filters and ferrite beads. Delivering analog ease while reducing high-frequency noise distortion, this iteration closes the gap between digital and analog front-end performance.
With 22 years in business, dozens of critical awards and a fervent online fan base, Shunyata Research remains focused on innovation and pricing integrity. “Intelligent luxury from our Omega Series and accessible high performance value from the Venom line. We serve the best listeners in all categories,” Caelin says. “The v2 release offers unrivaled quality for any system.”
Shunyata Research provides patented and proprietary cable and power technology designed by Caelin Gabriel to eliminate the deleterious effect noise has on high resolution sound and visual imaging systems. Since 1997 Shunyata Research products have been designed and manufactured by hand and on site in Poulsbo, Washington.
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September 1, 2020, 06:45 PM #2
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Great news! i should have a set of the new Delta v2 speaker cables arriving shortly and I'm excited to hear how the upgrade will improve my system.
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September 1, 2020, 07:44 PM #3
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Wow!
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September 1, 2020, 10:52 PM #4
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Congratulation to Caelin and the team at Shunyata Research.
I'm sure these new cables will just build upon the amazing range of products that Shunyata has released over the last 18 months or so, some which, including the Everest and Denali PDs, new NR and XC line of PCs and the new Ethernet and USB cables have resulted in the most significant and enjoyable gains I've made to my personal system in over a decade.
Shunyata is, as we say in motor racing, hitting on all cylinders, and...the motor is a V-12.
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September 2, 2020, 02:15 AM #5
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Our biggest and most extensive release of new products in our 22 year history! 34 all new audio cables including speaker cables, RCAs, XLRs, and Phono cables. 22 new digital cables including a new Delta USB cable.
New VTX-Ag conductors that combine the best qualities of silver and copper. The speed and transparency of silver with the warmth and power of copper.
This has been a huge effort and we are very proud of the results. Check out our website for the details.
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September 2, 2020, 05:45 AM #6
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Hi Mike,
do you happen to know when you receive the Alpha/Sigma speaker cables?
I‘m eager to hear if you prefer the Alpha or the AQ Thunderbirds with which you have plenty of experience and if the Sigmas are worth the substantial additional costs. I‘d say, if the Sigma is on par with the AQ Dragon that would make them excellent value and I might consider the upgrade!
Best regards
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September 2, 2020, 06:36 AM #7
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September 2, 2020, 06:59 PM #8
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SIGMA v2 XLR
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September 2, 2020, 07:10 PM #9
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TAP MODULE
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September 2, 2020, 07:12 PM #10
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SIGMA v2 SPEAKER CABLE
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September 2, 2020, 07:13 PM #11
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Still waiting on news of the mini-Everest or whatever it was that we were teased with recently.
I see there is a new CLOCK-50 v2 but I don't recall seeing mentioned what changes were made to those cables.Speakers: Magico M3, ACC, S-SUB | Electronics: Esoteric Grandioso stack | Amplification: Halcro |
Analog cables: Crystal Cable | Digital cables: Shunyata Sigma | Rack: YG Acoustics Rack 1.8
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September 2, 2020, 07:14 PM #12
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SIGMA v2 SPEAKER TERMINALS
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September 2, 2020, 07:39 PM #13
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the speaker cable looks VERY nice
good luck with that big release!
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September 2, 2020, 07:40 PM #14
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Congratulations!
Does the new V2 line also include Sigma AES-EBU cables?
Thank you.
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September 2, 2020, 07:55 PM #15
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September 2, 2020, 08:43 PM #16
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Three levels of cables: lowest to highest level.
-Delta v2
-Alpha v2
-Sigma v2
Types of cables that are new:
Speaker cables
Speaker cable jumpers
Interconnect RCA
Interconnect XLR
Interconnect Phono
Digital AES/EBU
Digital S/PDIF
Digital Clock-75
Digital Clock-50
Digital Delta USB
CGC/SGC Ground Cables
What hasn’t changed are Venom line cables.
And the Ethernet cables have not changed since they are relatively new and the Alpha USB and Sigma USB are not revised since they are also relatively new.
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September 3, 2020, 10:01 AM #17
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So exactly what is a transverse axial polarizer?
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September 3, 2020, 11:01 AM #18_______________
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September 3, 2020, 06:44 PM #25
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Caelin,
Congrats on new products. Just a couple questions if you don't mind. From a non engineer and end user:-)
Outside of the Zitron , is there a technology on these cables that is measurable?
Ala like your DTCD on the power cables?
What is meant by a linear cable? Do, these technologies contribute to a more Linear cable as you move up your line?
Thanks
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September 3, 2020, 08:22 PM #26
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September 3, 2020, 09:27 PM #28
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My advice is, if you're interested in the differences between these various cables, is to rent them in and listen for yourself.
Despite what Hirsch-Houck Labs or ASR might say, not everything that is measurable matters, and not everything that matters is measureable.
If you talk to any of the best audio product designers in the world, they will all tell you that measurements are a key component, foundation, and tool for audio product development, but you still have to listen to the audio product to know if you're going in the right direction with respect to it's audio qualities with respect to reproducing music. (I don't want to get into a lengthy discussion of brain function and neurology here, but the perception of music is a construct by the brain, all our audio components are doing is creating pressure waves in air. A subset of a specific structure of pressure waves, musical tones, are what we perceive as music. Our brains are what tells us what is music; i.e., the sound of a Mozart piano concerto being played by Yeol Sum Eon on a Boesendorfer Grand, vs what is noise; the sound of a chain saw cutting down trees. Reference here:Music And The Brain - Scientific American)
A simple-minded example is that two 6922 vacuum tubes, an Amperex Bugle Boy and GE/JAN will measure exactly the same and provide the exactly the same transformation with respect to their functional response (voltage gain in an audio circuit) but will sound nothing like one another. Which one will sound more like music will be the result of the interaction between that specific tube type and...the circuit topology it is used in. And, that's something for another discussion entirely.
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September 4, 2020, 01:53 AM #29
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Previously I specifically scanned threads for people evaluating non-TAP cables vs TAP cables in the range and the non-TAP cables were good, but as soon as people heard the TAP cables they were more unanimous about how good it sounded and how much details and soundstage passed though, nauturalness, sound full of life.
So a couple of days ago I received my first double-TAP cable the Omega Ethernet. I've had the Alpha/Sigma in my system in my location and using it as an AES/EBU IC. There was NO question about it, it was just so much better in my application. So my advice is just, lend/rent a cable to try if it being within your budget, you will not be disappointed.
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I have to say, amongst the cables i have put in my system. The Shunyata Sigmas has the most noticeable effect.
The ver 2 is also very obvious to my ears with the XC cable i just plugged being so positive and i can't wait for my XC umbilical cord (T3 and TR) to be shipped.
Now i am very keen to try out the Sigma 2 Speaker cables... but i am holding back just in case i can't resist the temptation and spend frivolously in this climate.
Any feedback of shunyata speaker cables?
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September 4, 2020, 09:33 AM #31
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September 4, 2020, 06:53 PM #32
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Congratulations on the new release! These look truly fantastic! I am in the market for a pair of SOTA XLRs, and cannot help but notice that the new v2 Alpha XLRs are now identical to the v1 Sigma. Which is great!
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September 4, 2020, 07:06 PM #33
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September 4, 2020, 10:27 PM #35
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No. The difference between an RCA and an XLR interface is largely dependent upon the specific implementation of the specific equipment manufacturer. Some put a lot of money and design effort into the balanced interface and others don't focusing more on the single-ended interface. Generally speaking one is not inherently superior to the other. Each has advantages.
Now when you are talking just about the cables and not considering the component's specific implementation then yes there can be a substantial performance difference between RCA and XLR. Just like component manufacturers, cable manufacturers may focus on one or the other cable and do a better job with one or the other. Or, even worse a manufacturer may use the exact same cable design for both the RCA and XLR cables, changing only the connectors.
In my opinion, a balanced cable using XLR connectors has very different set of design factors than that of a single-ended RCA type cable. We treat each as a completely separate design. So although we have an Alpha v2 XLR and an Alpha v2 RCA cable they are in fact completely different cables in function and in design. The RCA cable is optimized for a single-ended type signal transmission and the XLR cable is optimized for a balanced type transmission method.
To further expand on the point; an RCA type cable achieves its best performance with a good coaxial type design with an integral braided shield. And conversely, a good design for a balanced cable is a twin-axial type geometry with a controlled twist rate and protected by a good braided shield. This is how we approach the two different cable types. And of course each cable has a different characteristic impedance even though they do not operate as transmission line conductors at audio frequencies.
We take a very similar approach to digital cable design. Each type of cable is individual to its function and task and characteristic impedance which is very important with digital cables.
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September 5, 2020, 09:28 AM #37
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September 5, 2020, 01:10 PM #38
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All the theoretical considersations aside, for folks interested in Shunyata cables with TAP devices, my suggestion is a practical one: rent in some cables and listen for yourself, e.g the Alpha and Sigma V1 ICs, or the new Sigma and Omega Ethernet cables.
I've only heard up to the Delta V1 ICs and have not heard the Shunyata Alpha or Sigma ICs, so I can't comment on products I have not heard. But I have directly compared the Sigma and Omega Ethernet cables, and the impact of the TAP device can be clearly heard on the Omega: there is increased clarity, definition, and focus on the Omega Ethernet cable.
IIRC, Shunyata used to do a demo at audio shows with a TAP device that could be installed over a Shunyata Venom or Delta IC, so that listeners could hear the impact of it directly.
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September 5, 2020, 01:22 PM #39
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Dear Caelin,
i was wondering why the Sigma speaker cables had a distinctly larger price jump compared to the Sigma RCAs or Alpha speaker cables? From around 7.5k to just under 10k. In Euros this is probably over 11k which is hard to swallow.
On the other hand when one see‘s what the competition demands for their offerings it might seem reasonable. Just was hoping for a price in the range of $8.500 which is about double the Alphas and in the same ballpark as Sigmas being roughly double the Alphas price in general. If you tell us they are three times as good, that might change things...
All the best!!
PS: Can‘t wait for my Everest to arrive!
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September 7, 2020, 12:34 PM #42
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I would suggest you get the new Alpha v2 speaker cable. Just pretend that it has a retail price of 8500 and the dealer just gave you an incredible discount!
The Alpha v2 has the new 6-gauge VTX-Ag (silver/copper) wire. And it inherits the HARP technology that was previously only available in the Sigma model. The Sigma v2 model is now essentially a completely new model based upon a massive 4-gauge VTX-Ag conductor which makes it a substantially more expensive product. Based on its competitive performance and build quality we could have easily slapped a $40K price tag on it and no one would have blinked. We just don’t want to operate that way.
We have managed to keep the prices of our new cables reasonable due to advancements in our production procedures and amortizing of technology costs. For instance, the new Alpha v2 XLR is essentially similar to the prior generation Sigma v1 but the price is much less than what a Sigma sold for. So, we are actually offering more performance at a lower price. Don’t get hung up on model names - look at what’s in them and their relative performance. Instead of raising prices we are effectively lowering them across the board while competitors are increasing prices.
So, get the Alpha v2 speaker cable. You won’t be disappointed. There is nothing wrong with spending less as long as the performance and quality are superior.
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Thanks for the detailed answer. As I said in the beginning of the thread, I‘m eagerly awaiting the first impressions of experienced customers. I know e.g. that Mike has been impressed by AQ latest speaker cables as many others. However, I find that AQs cables once there is some silver in it and especially additional length comes with stratospheric price increase. 5k, 10k ... Okay, but not 30k!! An ounce of silver is $20 and these cables don‘t weight half a ton!
Back to what you said, I‘m willing to spend that extra for the Sigma, if it really is that good. Just waiting for some initial feedback whether it‘ll be Alphas and Sigmas.
I also appreciate your hints about the new series a while ago, since I was about to get some of the AQ speaker cables, but now am willing to wait for the Shunyata cables to see what‘s what. My choose for the Sigma USB was an easy one on the end.
Kudos and real appreciate your sensible and value oriented product line-up!!
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Great too hear! Do you know when the container leaves?! Maybe the shipment comes just in time for my early October vacation...
And now one of those „stupid“ questions: I never got why a lower gauge number means a higher diameter/more thickness or just better sonic characteristics?! 6-gauge sounds better/bigger too me than 4-gauge, but it seems to be the other way around. Maybe you can bring some light into this technical darkness.
Thanks!!
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September 8, 2020, 08:14 AM #46
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Just think of shot sizes (shotgun) as the size # increases the shot becomes smaller.
Cheers ! …. Dave
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@ MusicLover
In the USA the gauge number is reduced as the diameter or thickness increases, so a 6 gauge is thinner than a 4 gauge...everywhere else it's the opposite.
Just think of it as another peculiarity of the US system, i.e. The calendar:
USA: Month/Day/Year
The rest of the world: Day/ Month/ Year
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yes,....ounces, feets etc, what a pain to calculate
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September 8, 2020, 10:20 AM #49
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Neither the American AWG measuring system nor the EU measurement in mm gives a good understanding of the actual difference in size between wires.
The cross sectional area of a wire is probably the most useful to understand the difference in size between two wires. That is measured in millimeters squared and is the cross-sectional area of the wire.
The wire size in a common power cord is 18 AWG which is ~1.0 millimeters in diameter.
The next size up would be a 16 AWG wire which is ~1.5 mm. (1.63mm to be exact)
The (mm2) measurement gives a much better idea of the size difference:
18 AWG = .82 mm2
16 AWG = 1.31 mm2
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Anyone compare sigma speaker cables to alpha yet
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I upgraded the power supply on my Gigafoil v4 to a Weiss PSU 102. It’s very nice step up. But with the new model, you’re looking at $2000 before even investing in a SOTA linear power supply.
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