Shunyata Launches - ALTAIRA GROUNDING SYSTEM!!

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ALTAIRA Grounding System - Shunyata Research

We have been using a beta Altaira grounding system since January! WOW! JUST WOW. Folks that were at the Florida Audio Expo got to hear Richard from Shunyata do the A (Altaira on) vs B (Altaira unplugged) demo and WOW. Folks all came away wanting one.

Well, now it’s here!!!

ALTAIRA Grounding System - Shunyata Research

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My head is spinning. I just looked at some of the downloads for Altaira. Color me very confused. :S:hmmm:
 
A bit confused here. If I have a simple system do I just go for the Chassis Hub? My integrated, DAC, and server don't have chassis ground terminals. So I'll be connecting via signal ground (e.g., RCA terminal from equipment to Chassis Hub). Is that safe? Somewhere on the internet says Chassis Hub should only be connected to the equipment ground terminal. But the new literature says to use Chassis Hub for a simple system and add Signal Hub for a complex system.
 
At FLAX, Richard suggested the CGS unit was what we should get first and the SGS unit added the topping. But if we already have CGS via an Everest, Triton/Typhon, does that recommendation change?

TommyC - I think the simple answer is - It is complicated. I have connected my DAC/Pre and Mono Amps to the CGS lugs on my Everest via the screws that hold the IEC plug on those pieces of equipment - that was based on the guidance from my equipment maker. Best to call Shunyata and/or your equipment manufacturers and ask them before connecting a signal input/output to a CGS.
 
Hi guys, no dealer can sell the grounding system until they’ve gone through extensive training and are certified. We are scheduled to be the first dealer to do this next week (with Caelin in our store doing the training).

Once this is completed, we will have a better idea of first steps and the entire process.

We’ve been using the grounding system and playing with it since January. Phenomenal.


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The whole concept of active dealer involvement in any way other than box shifting, in a market where some dealers don't even know they are dealers, and don't stock or demo the brand, will be a bridge too far. It 'aint gonna work.
 
brodricj said:
The whole concept of active dealer involvement in any way other than box shifting, in a market where some dealers don't even know they are dealers, and don't stock or demo the brand, will be a bridge too far. It 'aint gonna work.
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Wow, Australia sounds challenging. Was this what happened to Bodhi?


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To buy something Shunyata from local Shunyata dealer the first challenge is to convince the salesman they are actually Shunyata dealers. Then you have to explain to them what it is you want to buy because they don't have a clue what you are talking about. Then they need to look into it and get back to you. And then you need to pay a deposit and place an order sight unseen because they don't stock anything Shunyata. And if you can negotiate all that successfully expect them to up the price after you've placed the order. And if you then cancel the order because they will no longer honor the quoted price you need to wait three months to get your deposit back. So if they want to apply that process to buying ALTAIRA here, I say, good luck with that. It 'aint gonna work.
 
Ricky64 said:
Is this fundamentally the same as the Nordost Q system?
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AFAIK, the ALTAIRA SG-NR is the closest thing to a qkore-6. I will probably send the qkore-6 down the system and exchange for the SG-NR on my critical components. Thankyou shunyata for the 6+1 on the box.
 
Mike said:
Hi guys, no dealer can sell the grounding system until they’ve gone through extensive training and are certified. We are scheduled to be the first dealer to do this next week (with Caelin in our store doing the training).

Once this is completed, we will have a better idea of first steps and the entire process.
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The information that Shunyata has posted recently is phenomenal - especially the road map. I have fewer than 6 components without an immediate need to separate analog from digital so my path forward is quite clear. Even so, I expect that I might have additional questions so I’m happy to hear that Shunyata will be prepping their dealers.

I hate to say this, but I think these products are gonna put a strain on their dealers due to the volume of questions. It’ll help though that Shunyata is positioning their documents as something customers should fill out (with the help of their dealer) in advance to plan their implementation. This should cut down on the madness.

The documents I’m referring to are here: ALTAIRA Road Map - Shunyata Research

I must say that I especially love the component continuity test worksheet. On another manufacturer’s forum multiple times it had been asked about where best to connect ground cables. I had recommended checking continuity multiple times but I didn’t get the sense that they wanted to hear that answer. Having the process clearly written out will help. Kudos to Shunyata.
 
The price for the grounding hub is $2998 MSRP. By the time you've tricked it up with 6 x GC cables you've arrived in Denali price territory.
 
brodricj said:
The price for the grounding hub is $2998 MSRP. By the time you've tricked it up with 6 x GC cables you've arrived in Denali price territory.
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I know, right? I'm hoping their dealers will provide guidance on when it makes more sense to divert dollars into the conditioner vs. the grounding solution.
 
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