Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000

South Base camp in Nepal is 5364 metres, think I lost the train of thought there for product name. ;)

Omega XC + Everest + 2x Sigma NR V2
vs
2x Omega QR

Not having heard the Omega QR but this is what I would have considered if starting from scratch with 2 large mono amps.

The keep it simple paradigm and all that plus you get those nice cable feet with the omegas QR’s ;-)



 
CGabriel said:
If your AC power mains circuit can handle it, so can the Everest. It can accept a 30A rated power circuit. If you have monster amplifiers that require a dedicated 20 or 30 amp circuit you should consider the Omega QR for each amplifier. As an alternative, we have a new, 2-outlet product coming soon.
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Caelin,
can you elaborate more on the new 2-outlet product you mentioned above? Will it be bigger version of D2000T or more like Typhon QR with 2 outlet? or is it the “companion” for Denali 6000 that you mentioned in the past?

thanks
 
Gondo101 said:
Caelin,can you elaborate more on the new 2-outlet product you mentioned above? Will it be bigger version of D2000T or more like Typhon QR with 2 outlet? or is it the “companion” for Denali 6000 that you mentioned in the past?thanks
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No. Not at this time.
 
After one month with the Omega and Everest, together with several other system tweaks (Gik room conditioning, an uptone LPS to power the Melco S100, a Sonore OpticalModule for ethernet insulation, Townshend rack vibration insulation,...), things are starting to sound pretty amazing here.

When I thought it couldn’t get any better... well it is.

An amazing presence, total lack of noise and totally black background. A seemless continuum from the deepest and super controlled bass to crystalline highs that don’t hurt the ear yet are of incredible clarity. The Everest is indeec remarkable.

Luck in components selection has played a big part... but this system is getting very very special. I realize how incredibly good the Wilson Benesch and Devialet are when fed by best in class power.

I can only wonder what the planned addition of a Cybershaft OP21A-D to clock thé EtheRegen will do... just waiting for the Sigma clock cables and Omega ethernet cables to ship.

Cheers,
Bernard
 
I’m waiting for the backlog of Sigma XC orders to be filled (maybe it is all Shunyata cables as they appear to be pretty popular at this moment. Hope the wait isn’t too much longer.
 
Hi Caelin,

i got a question regarding the proper support surface for the Everest (before doing the upgrade for the Denali v2): Was planing to buy some slate plate (because it looks rather nice with charcoal grey vs silver contrast) and place the Everest on top.

=> Are the feet the Everest comes with enough isolation from vibrations of speakers / subwoofer so that the insides do not take any long-term damage?

... I ask because I still feel some vibration in the Denali (placed in my Finite Elemente Rack). My idea was to buy some Isoacoustics Orea components feet for the Everest since they totally dampen any vibrations that might come from the floor into the component.

I know that there are different sonic schools of thought behind coupling and decoupling, but my main priority was to not do any harm to the Everest‘s internals from bass vibrations from the floor.

Kind regards and thanks a lot in advance!!
 
Today the Everest finally arrived - already after less than an hour it started to show what the Everest is all about - timbre, details, dynamics and a huge but precise soundstage. Already this good and improving during the next two weeks or so - where will it end?!?[emoji2]


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BjornW said:
Today the Everest finally arrived - already after less than an hour it started to show what the Everest is all about - timbre, details, dynamics and a huge but precise soundstage. Already this good and improving during the next two weeks or so - where will it end?!?[emoji2]


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Its going to end in a very good place. You'll likely note consistent improvements in Everest as it settles over the next 7-10 days.

Also, don't forget about using the GP-NR system that comes with Everest; it can bring a notable improvement as well.
 
Puma Cat said:
Its going to end in a very good place. You'll likely note consistent improvements in Everest as it settles over the next 7-10 days.

Also, don't forget about using the GP-NR system that comes with Everest; it can bring a notable improvement as well.
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I have the feeling it will[emoji1]
I am using the Grounding cables already today with my Denali V2 - and the improvement are impressive when connected. What was interesting were the difference in sound between the different grounding cables. After auditioning the whole line of models, it was unavoidable to end up with the Sigma GN cable...[emoji57]
This is my fourth power conditioner from Shunyata. Previously I have used the Cyclops V2, the Denali V1, and until today the Denali V2 - non of them have let me down so far - And I don’t think the Everest will either![emoji6]


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brodricj said:
What is connected to the grounding cables that you feel can't be connected to the Denali?
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I am Sorry if I was unclear - all models could be physically connected to the Denali without any problem - but after listening to the Sigma GN and the sound improvement it brought, it was, for me, an easy decision to buy the Sigma GN - it was not a matter of units that did not benefit from being connected to the ground of the Denali.


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My understanding from what Caelin has previously said is that the benefit of the grounding system happens when you plug the component into the Denali with the power cord. If you can't plug the component into the Denali and it has a grounding point you ground it to the Denali's grounding system. There is no additional benefit in using the grounding system with components that are powered by the Denali. Which is why your observation seems odd if you're hearing improvements in grounding components already connected because that seems to be contrary to what Caelin said. Unless I'm mistaken.
 
It would seem, from Bjorn's comments, that despite having a device/power supply properly grounded to the Denali/Everest that adding a grounding cable, especially a top-notch one like the Sigma, makes things better somehow. And from what I understand, each device/manufacturer has their own method of grounding the elements of their devices. So, it seems it becomes a matter of experimentation...
 
BjornW said:
I am Sorry if I was unclear - all models could be physically connected to the Denali without any problem - but after listening to the Sigma GN and the sound improvement it brought, it was, for me, an easy decision to buy the Sigma GN - it was not a matter of units that did not benefit from being connected to the ground of the Denali.


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I've seen several users say that there's a significant benefit even though this application is not what Shunyata designed the ground terminal for. Is this benefit real? I don't know. Just sayin'.
 
stevebythebay said:
It would seem, from Bjorn's comments, that despite having a device/power supply properly grounded to the Denali/Everest that adding a grounding cable, especially a top-notch one like the Sigma, makes things better somehow. And from what I understand, each device/manufacturer has their own method of grounding the elements of their devices. So, it seems it becomes a matter of experimentation...
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Its very much a matter of experimentation that is required. If my understanding is correct, if a component has a PC with a ground pin and is plugged into a Denali V2 or Everest, adding another, e.g. a CGS cable to provide chassis grounding, theoretically provides no advantage. However: grounding and ground loops can be complex, even for professional EE's, and the grounding for all components is by no means uniform or systematic. The guidance I've seen from Shunyata is to try it and see if you can hear a benefit, or not. If you hear a benefit, you can consider getting one of the Shunyata CGS/SGS ground cables and...they do sound better as you move up the line. My understanding is that the GP-NR system in Denali and Everest PDs is to provide chassis grounding for components that may be powered from a wall receptacle, but would benefit from the Shunyata GP-NR system. Also, this system is for chassis grounding, not signal grounding (they are completely different things altogether. See? I said it could be complex).
 
GSOphile said:
I've seen several users say that there's a significant benefit even though this application is not what Shunyata designed the ground terminal for. Is this benefit real? I don't know. Just sayin'.
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The answer is...it depends. How's that for definitive? ;)
 
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