Thx for info – and this is a chance to say how much I’ve gained in sound quality by switching to Theta cables. I’d been using Cardas Clear, Audience Frontrow, and Iconoclast Belden, only to find that with each substitution of a Theta cord/cable I heard an improvement that’s important to me. Thx for developing the Thetas, and I can easily understand why supply has fallen behind demand!
We wanted to thank Shunyata for making this upgrade available. I think the short way of explaining its impact in our setup is that it is like buying a new DAC, one that costs twice as much as the previous one.
It did take a while to fully settle in, but worth the wait. The music just flows and the gear disappears.
Since we know this is a team effort that probably includes everyone there in one way or another, we would like to thank the team. Thank you!
Thank you for your email. FWIW. I started with Shunyata about a year ago, purchasing a Defender. I was so pleased with the product, your assistance, and your company that I now have changed out all of my cabling to Shunyata: ethernet, power, digital, interconnects and speaker.
Very very pleased with the vast (!) improvement in sound quality. I now enjoy listening to music so much more than in my past 25 years. Thank you so much.
Part 1
Richard I wanted to tell you that video you did with Glenn has helped me tremendously. I have learned so much from that video. I have probably watched it 7 times and every time I learn something new. I just bought an Omega-X PC from Mike Farnsworth, Mike is also sending me Sigma-X cables, PC, speaker and interconnects. My opinion is you have a top of mountain product and you sell it at a reasonable price.
Part 2
Okay I don’t have to wait a couple of weeks. I unplugged my Dragon PC out of my pre-amp and plugged in the Omega-X QR. Instantly it is dramatically better!! Only one PC, this is crazy!!! I can’t wait for the cord to settle in. And of course get 5 more of them. It’s just like you said in the video, you have to have your power correct. Amazing!!!
Part 3
Every time I get a new cable from Shunyata the sound improves. Mike Farnsworth told me to get the Omega Ethernet cable so I did and yet again the sound improved. I was never a huge cable guy, I always bought them used. I bought good ones but used. Not anymore, I’m all in on Shunyata.
Mike keeps telling me the Omega IC’s and speaker cables are crazy good. I can’t wait to demo those!! I know he wants to send them to me as soon as he gets them. Every cable he has sent to me I bought, he probably won’t get those back either.
I’m delighted to report that I was able to get everything up & running, last evening (Gemini-8 and Gamma XC)! I have to say, WOW! I was not expecting to hear a literally instantaneous difference, but that is indeed what I heard! Normally, I have to let my Electrocompaniet preamp warm up for 30 minutes, given its Class A design, & it was on for barely 10 minutes, & I had my Tuner on. As I’m sure you know, heavily compressed FM signals rarely sound very good, but the difference that I heard was truly startling! Never before has FM sounded so good in my system! I waited another 25 mins or so, then played 2 CD’s back to back. (It was too late for my ultra neurotic LP maintenance routine!) Again, never before have I heard a level of clarity, & “Oomph”, for lack of a better term! I’m embarrassed to admit, that I didn’t realize just how important power is! Well, I fully understand, now!!! And to think that this is going to get even better, after 10-12 hours? It’s almost unimaginable, to me!
I decided that I wanted to maximize my Analog playback, so I researched Interconnects. Various brands/price ranges/retailers, etc. Asked opinions, & anytime I bought up the Sigma V2’s, I got an enthusiastic, “Now, those are on a whole other level” type reaction, from anyone I spoke to. I never considered paying that much for a pair of Interconnects, as I just didn’t believe that I’d hear a difference enough to warrant the cost. As you may know, MD offers a 60 day, money back, on almost everything, so I thought it worth taking the risk, so to speak. Well, once again, I was wrong, & I couldn’t be happier, or more impressed w/ what I’m hearing! I hear more details in every selection I play, regardless of if it’s Mono or Stereo! While it’s not a day/night difference to the Wireworld Interconnects I had going from my Phono Stage to the main Pre., I hear a noticeable difference, & that’s what I want!
Since the introduction, & implementation into my System of the 3 Shunyata products, literally everything I listen to, whether it be Analog, or Digital, is “As never before”!
So, this is to once again, say THANK YOU, for making truly incredible products, that make such a difference in my favorite Hobby!
3 hours sleep is enough for any man, isn’t it? My head eventually hit the pillow at 3am. Up at 6 and just had to listen to half a dozen tracks before work. In conclusion, the Everest-X is INSANE.
I saw you on the video you did down in Austin. You made an impression on me then. I started buying used Omega QR’s and a used Denali with an Omega XC just to see how it sounded and it was a big upgrade over what I had.
I bought a pair of the new Boulder 1151 monos in March of this year. I had Cardas Beyond Clear PC on them, they sounded good but then one day I thought I’m going to move my Omega QR to the amps and holy bat poop. It was a complete different amp. I was sold on Shunyata from then on.
So I was looking at buying another Omega off of Audiogon which led me to Mike Farnsworth. He and I talked several times and he kept telling the same thing you said on the video. The X line is a whole new ball game.
He sold me an Everest-X, I got it today. It’s absolutely mind blowing how good this is. Crazy good!!!! And I don’t get the Omega-X XC until tomorrow.
Over the next year I will be switching out all my cables for Omega-X cables, except interconnects and speaker cable. Those will be Sigma.
I hope you’re doing well. I received the Theta SP cables and IC’s two weeks ago. I’m stunned by what I’m hearing!
My system has evolved over 25 years with different electronics and cables. But I never thought I would connect to the music the way I am with the Thetas. I first noticed the extremely lifelike transient response. I listen to classical music so this is very important to me. Then I noticed how “real to life” the tone and timbre were. Like nothing I’ve heard before. The air around the instruments and layering of sound is fantastic.
I once read a hifi commentary that said great gear and cabling enable you to better hear the musicians’ intentions / emotions. If I had to sum up the Theta characteristics, it would simply come down to that. I now hear the musicians behind the music.
Very pleased! Thank you for all of your help Richard.
FYI I have received the two Theta PCs and now system looks like:
1. Denali 6000 V2 (Sigma-X XC PC upgraded from Sigma NRv1)
2. Jeff Rowland C500 (Theta PC upgraded from Alpha NRv1)
3. Aqua La Scala Mk2 DAC (Theta PC upgraded from Delta NRv2)
4. Aurender N150 (Delta NRv2 upgraded from Venom NR12)
The Sigma-X XC upgrade happened months earlier so my comments below is purely on the two Theta PCs. As you know I recently changed DAC from the Chord Qutest to the La Scala, which in terms of tonal voicing was a drastic change, from the energetic lively Chord DAC to a tubed DAC. The La Scala is a very dynamic DAC, even more dynamic than Qutest, but it has generous warmth which the Qutest did not. The La Scala DAC did so many things so well that I decided to keep it though had to deal with a modest excess warmth issue w/ the system.
The introduction of the Thetas resolved most of this excess warmth, so that now instead of getting annoyed by excess warmth may 1 in 2 songs, now it happens like 1 in 5 songs, so big improvement. But other than this voicing change, with the Thetas I now get a sense of life-like energy and dynamics in the system that I strained to hear before. Together with a sonic and image clarity that simply makes listening to music a satisfying experience. On some songs the improvement is so substantial that it is tantamount to the effect of a component upgrade. So as usual your advice was spot on – many thanks.
My Shunyata Alpha-X Interconnects (XLR) ordered through AV Gallery in Melbourne (Australia) arrived safely today. As the creator of this cabling you know the high level of performance it achieves…..now it is my turn to share your knowledge.
In simple terms I am stunned at the performance level these cables are bringing to my system…..never experienced that level before.
Anyway many thanks for creating the Alpha-X interconnects…….I am not currently using Alpha-X speaker cabling…..will put that to rights soon.
I needed a replacement for a blown MOV based protection device for my system. After a dealer recommended I look at Shunyata Research, I spent a weekend reading the technical information on their website. While I didn’t understand all the deep technical details in the extensive technical articles, I was convinced that I needed to take a different approach to power in my system. Long story short I had my electrician install a whole house surge protection device to address surge protection. This allowed me to focus on the power to my system components, maximizing their performance. After considering a Gemini, I decided to stretch and buy a device I’d never need to upgrade. I purchased a Denali and an Alpha-X XC power cord to power it. The special deal on this combination was incredible (almost 2K off the cord in a package deal with the Denali). I had originally purchased a Theta cord a week or so before the combination special was announced. Shunyata immediately offered me the special pricing and worked with my dealer to swap the cords. Throughout the sales process, as I was evaluating the purchase, the Shunyata team patiently answered questions and was incredibly responsive. I had more than one lengthy discussion about their products and how they fit in my system. Special thanks to Richard, Scott, and Cassandra for all their help.
While some settling of these new pieces was to be expected, the improvement was immediate and astounding.I can’t describe the change to my system in typical flowery audiophile magazine review terms, but I can say that the bass is much more distinct, separated, tight, and tuneful. Separation of instruments, vocals, and frequencies uncovers and exposes all of the music. Background vocals emerge more distinctly. Stereo separation is increased.My McIntosh amplifier can effortlessly deliver the full and instantaneous dynamic range contained in a good recording. I couldn’t be happier with this decision.
I picked up a Typhon T2 at Common Wave last weekend. Absolutely blown away by the difference it makes.
Short version of the story: I was experimenting with cable upgrades and preamps as a way to improve my setup. The Typhon T2 got me to where I wanted to be without either.
After a more thorough “burn in” time I promised to return with a few of my insights with this cable.
First off I have heard so many times from people interested/invested in Hifi/High end applications saying what cable you use does not matter. That the purpose of a cable is simply just to send an electrical signal from one end to the other, if you use a black standard cable that usually comes with amplifiers/CD etc is just as good as more expensive cables.
Well I can tell you, as I now sit in front of my speakers playing music from Qobuz it sounds absolutely amazing (The black std cable would not come far in comparison).
I came from using a 100 USD ethernet cable that did an ok job from an RFI/shielding perspective. However, letting the Shunyata Alpha V2 cable run warm from a few hours to now well over 100 hours, I almost get the impression that I have changed to a new USB cable or to a new power cable (not a new ethernet cable). This is my foremost and still most prominent impression of installing a serious ethernet cable in my system. Can an ethernet cable have such an impact on the sound I am hearing (?), answer is obviously yes but I think that I have never imagined/understood the impact of a good ethernet cable before. Until now.
Overall improvements:the sound now is more mature/saturated, better bass impact, stereo image is both wider and a bit deeper, pitch black silence between songs and a healthy increase of dynamics. The increase of dynamics is extra helpful as my Thiel CS 1.6 speakers are a bit lacking in that department.
Really happy that I took the leap to invest in this excellent cable.
The signal cables arrived on Saturday and it’s been interesting trying to fathom them out. Like others have mentioned on forums what struck me immediately was the bass – there just seemed so much more of it and to a lower level. Having given it more time I realize although it sounds deeper and more pronounced it isn’t. It is as though a veil has been lifted and it is way more defined within generally blacker blacks around all instruments. Drum sets have never before sounded like the real thing until now – there is way more control. However, the other side of the coin is that female vocalists in a jazz setting come across more rhythmical, emotional and realistic creating an almost nightclub environment. So, great definition and blackness between the notes in rock but able to convey the emotion embedded in more vocal recordings- quite a feat – in a word, lifelike.
I remember when I first heard a single Alpha v2 power cord. I felt the top end (cymbals etc) had been exaggerated but then realized a veil had been lifted when I added more of them. I feel the same but more so, and across the full audio spectrum with Alpha-X power cords and signal cables!
Many thanks for your help and the generosity of your time.
Dominic B.
I just replaced four Sigma V2 NR power cables with four Sigma-X NR power cables for all my sources and my Pass Labs preamp. On our last phone call a month ago, you told me you thought the X series power cables are “otherworldly,” and OMG, you were so right. I loved my Sigma V2s, but the Xs are just jaw-droppingly better.
It’s absolutely amazing how you guys keep upping your products’ performance the way you do when you come out with a new generation!
Based on your email I purchased the Venom Defender. I expected a slight improvement in sound quality. I didn’t expect the significant improvement I heard! Soundstage and imaging were the most noticeable improvements. Low level detail retrieval also improved. The music simply became more involving and more enjoyable.
A friendly hello across the ocean, I just completed my very revealing Naim hifi system with your Sigma v2 Ethernet cable. I currently have it on demo and it definitely won over all cables I have heard before. It’s more like a box upgrade – congrats. How on earth do you do this? And as I am now addicted, I am asking myself if I should step up one more and try Omega Ethernet. As I know myself I will end with Omega… Thanks a lot for an answer and go on with this phenomenal cable making.
I’ve got to say that the sound is superb. Very smooth, yet still very firm, focused and clear. These are definitely worth the money. I’m using them on my SACD player (Marantz SA-10). It’s nice that you offer a premium, high-quality copper interconnect with no silver or silver plated components in it. Most companies do not, and my experience is I don’t like the sound of anything silver. Yes, it’s sharper and more detailed, but I’ve found it fatiguing.
Theta Power Cords and Audio Cables
Thx for info – and this is a chance to say how much I’ve gained in sound quality by switching to Theta cables. I’d been using Cardas Clear, Audience Frontrow, and Iconoclast Belden, only to find that with each substitution of a Theta cord/cable I heard an improvement that’s important to me. Thx for developing the Thetas, and I can easily understand why supply has fallen behind demand!
-Kirk T.
Everest-X Upgrade
Hi all – item received. Shunyata is a class act, period. The Everest-X is shockingly phenomenal. Bravo!
-TK
Denali-X Upgrade
Hello Cassandra,
We wanted to thank Shunyata for making this upgrade available. I think the short way of explaining its impact in our setup is that it is like buying a new DAC, one that costs twice as much as the previous one.
It did take a while to fully settle in, but worth the wait. The music just flows and the gear disappears.
Since we know this is a team effort that probably includes everyone there in one way or another, we would like to thank the team. Thank you!
Regards,
A&P
Venom Defender as a Gateway
Hi Richard,
Thank you for your email. FWIW. I started with Shunyata about a year ago, purchasing a Defender. I was so pleased with the product, your assistance, and your company that I now have changed out all of my cabling to Shunyata: ethernet, power, digital, interconnects and speaker.
Very very pleased with the vast (!) improvement in sound quality. I now enjoy listening to music so much more than in my past 25 years. Thank you so much.
-Leo W.
Omega-X QR & Omega Ethernet – A Story in Three Parts
Part 1
Richard I wanted to tell you that video you did with Glenn has helped me tremendously. I have learned so much from that video. I have probably watched it 7 times and every time I learn something new. I just bought an Omega-X PC from Mike Farnsworth, Mike is also sending me Sigma-X cables, PC, speaker and interconnects. My opinion is you have a top of mountain product and you sell it at a reasonable price.
Part 2
Okay I don’t have to wait a couple of weeks. I unplugged my Dragon PC out of my pre-amp and plugged in the Omega-X QR. Instantly it is dramatically better!! Only one PC, this is crazy!!! I can’t wait for the cord to settle in. And of course get 5 more of them. It’s just like you said in the video, you have to have your power correct. Amazing!!!
Part 3
Every time I get a new cable from Shunyata the sound improves. Mike Farnsworth told me to get the Omega Ethernet cable so I did and yet again the sound improved. I was never a huge cable guy, I always bought them used. I bought good ones but used. Not anymore, I’m all in on Shunyata.
Mike keeps telling me the Omega IC’s and speaker cables are crazy good. I can’t wait to demo those!! I know he wants to send them to me as soon as he gets them. Every cable he has sent to me I bought, he probably won’t get those back either.
Thanks for what everyone does at Shunyata!!!!
-Eddie T.
Gemini Model-8 + Gamma XC + Sigma v2 Interconnects
Hi Richard/Scott,
I’m delighted to report that I was able to get everything up & running, last evening (Gemini-8 and Gamma XC)! I have to say, WOW! I was not expecting to hear a literally instantaneous difference, but that is indeed what I heard! Normally, I have to let my Electrocompaniet preamp warm up for 30 minutes, given its Class A design, & it was on for barely 10 minutes, & I had my Tuner on. As I’m sure you know, heavily compressed FM signals rarely sound very good, but the difference that I heard was truly startling! Never before has FM sounded so good in my system! I waited another 25 mins or so, then played 2 CD’s back to back. (It was too late for my ultra neurotic LP maintenance routine!) Again, never before have I heard a level of clarity, & “Oomph”, for lack of a better term! I’m embarrassed to admit, that I didn’t realize just how important power is! Well, I fully understand, now!!! And to think that this is going to get even better, after 10-12 hours? It’s almost unimaginable, to me!
I decided that I wanted to maximize my Analog playback, so I researched Interconnects. Various brands/price ranges/retailers, etc. Asked opinions, & anytime I bought up the Sigma V2’s, I got an enthusiastic, “Now, those are on a whole other level” type reaction, from anyone I spoke to. I never considered paying that much for a pair of Interconnects, as I just didn’t believe that I’d hear a difference enough to warrant the cost. As you may know, MD offers a 60 day, money back, on almost everything, so I thought it worth taking the risk, so to speak. Well, once again, I was wrong, & I couldn’t be happier, or more impressed w/ what I’m hearing! I hear more details in every selection I play, regardless of if it’s Mono or Stereo! While it’s not a day/night difference to the Wireworld Interconnects I had going from my Phono Stage to the main Pre., I hear a noticeable difference, & that’s what I want!
Since the introduction, & implementation into my System of the 3 Shunyata products, literally everything I listen to, whether it be Analog, or Digital, is “As never before”!
So, this is to once again, say THANK YOU, for making truly incredible products, that make such a difference in my favorite Hobby!
Wishing you both a great weekend!
Steve L.
Everest-X
3 hours sleep is enough for any man, isn’t it? My head eventually hit the pillow at 3am. Up at 6 and just had to listen to half a dozen tracks before work. In conclusion, the Everest-X is INSANE.
-Gavin
Everest-X
Hi Richard,
I saw you on the video you did down in Austin. You made an impression on me then. I started buying used Omega QR’s and a used Denali with an Omega XC just to see how it sounded and it was a big upgrade over what I had.
I bought a pair of the new Boulder 1151 monos in March of this year. I had Cardas Beyond Clear PC on them, they sounded good but then one day I thought I’m going to move my Omega QR to the amps and holy bat poop. It was a complete different amp. I was sold on Shunyata from then on.
So I was looking at buying another Omega off of Audiogon which led me to Mike Farnsworth. He and I talked several times and he kept telling the same thing you said on the video. The X line is a whole new ball game.
He sold me an Everest-X, I got it today. It’s absolutely mind blowing how good this is. Crazy good!!!! And I don’t get the Omega-X XC until tomorrow.
Over the next year I will be switching out all my cables for Omega-X cables, except interconnects and speaker cable. Those will be Sigma.
Thanks you for what Shunyata does!!
Eddie G.
Theta Speaker Cables and Interconnects
Hi Richard,
I hope you’re doing well. I received the Theta SP cables and IC’s two weeks ago. I’m stunned by what I’m hearing!
My system has evolved over 25 years with different electronics and cables. But I never thought I would connect to the music the way I am with the Thetas. I first noticed the extremely lifelike transient response. I listen to classical music so this is very important to me. Then I noticed how “real to life” the tone and timbre were. Like nothing I’ve heard before. The air around the instruments and layering of sound is fantastic.
I once read a hifi commentary that said great gear and cabling enable you to better hear the musicians’ intentions / emotions. If I had to sum up the Theta characteristics, it would simply come down to that. I now hear the musicians behind the music.
Very pleased! Thank you for all of your help Richard.
All the best.
Leo
Theta Power Cords
Hi Grant,
FYI I have received the two Theta PCs and now system looks like:
1. Denali 6000 V2 (Sigma-X XC PC upgraded from Sigma NRv1)
2. Jeff Rowland C500 (Theta PC upgraded from Alpha NRv1)
3. Aqua La Scala Mk2 DAC (Theta PC upgraded from Delta NRv2)
4. Aurender N150 (Delta NRv2 upgraded from Venom NR12)
The Sigma-X XC upgrade happened months earlier so my comments below is purely on the two Theta PCs. As you know I recently changed DAC from the Chord Qutest to the La Scala, which in terms of tonal voicing was a drastic change, from the energetic lively Chord DAC to a tubed DAC. The La Scala is a very dynamic DAC, even more dynamic than Qutest, but it has generous warmth which the Qutest did not. The La Scala DAC did so many things so well that I decided to keep it though had to deal with a modest excess warmth issue w/ the system.
The introduction of the Thetas resolved most of this excess warmth, so that now instead of getting annoyed by excess warmth may 1 in 2 songs, now it happens like 1 in 5 songs, so big improvement. But other than this voicing change, with the Thetas I now get a sense of life-like energy and dynamics in the system that I strained to hear before. Together with a sonic and image clarity that simply makes listening to music a satisfying experience. On some songs the improvement is so substantial that it is tantamount to the effect of a component upgrade. So as usual your advice was spot on – many thanks.
Best regards,
Noel P.
Alpha-X XLR Interconnects
My Shunyata Alpha-X Interconnects (XLR) ordered through AV Gallery in Melbourne (Australia) arrived safely today. As the creator of this cabling you know the high level of performance it achieves…..now it is my turn to share your knowledge.
In simple terms I am stunned at the performance level these cables are bringing to my system…..never experienced that level before.
Anyway many thanks for creating the Alpha-X interconnects…….I am not currently using Alpha-X speaker cabling…..will put that to rights soon.
Regards
M.B.
Alpha-X XC & Denali 6000/v2
I needed a replacement for a blown MOV based protection device for my system. After a dealer recommended I look at Shunyata Research, I spent a weekend reading the technical information on their website. While I didn’t understand all the deep technical details in the extensive technical articles, I was convinced that I needed to take a different approach to power in my system. Long story short I had my electrician install a whole house surge protection device to address surge protection. This allowed me to focus on the power to my system components, maximizing their performance. After considering a Gemini, I decided to stretch and buy a device I’d never need to upgrade. I purchased a Denali and an Alpha-X XC power cord to power it. The special deal on this combination was incredible (almost 2K off the cord in a package deal with the Denali). I had originally purchased a Theta cord a week or so before the combination special was announced. Shunyata immediately offered me the special pricing and worked with my dealer to swap the cords. Throughout the sales process, as I was evaluating the purchase, the Shunyata team patiently answered questions and was incredibly responsive. I had more than one lengthy discussion about their products and how they fit in my system. Special thanks to Richard, Scott, and Cassandra for all their help.
While some settling of these new pieces was to be expected, the improvement was immediate and astounding. I can’t describe the change to my system in typical flowery audiophile magazine review terms, but I can say that the bass is much more distinct, separated, tight, and tuneful. Separation of instruments, vocals, and frequencies uncovers and exposes all of the music. Background vocals emerge more distinctly. Stereo separation is increased. My McIntosh amplifier can effortlessly deliver the full and instantaneous dynamic range contained in a good recording. I couldn’t be happier with this decision.
Mike M.
Typhon T2
Hey Scott and Richard,
I picked up a Typhon T2 at Common Wave last weekend. Absolutely blown away by the difference it makes.
Short version of the story: I was experimenting with cable upgrades and preamps as a way to improve my setup. The Typhon T2 got me to where I wanted to be without either.
-J.
Alpha v2 Ethernet Cable
Hello again,
After a more thorough “burn in” time I promised to return with a few of my insights with this cable.
First off I have heard so many times from people interested/invested in Hifi/High end applications saying what cable you use does not matter. That the purpose of a cable is simply just to send an electrical signal from one end to the other, if you use a black standard cable that usually comes with amplifiers/CD etc is just as good as more expensive cables.
Well I can tell you, as I now sit in front of my speakers playing music from Qobuz it sounds absolutely amazing (The black std cable would not come far in comparison).
I came from using a 100 USD ethernet cable that did an ok job from an RFI/shielding perspective. However, letting the Shunyata Alpha V2 cable run warm from a few hours to now well over 100 hours, I almost get the impression that I have changed to a new USB cable or to a new power cable (not a new ethernet cable). This is my foremost and still most prominent impression of installing a serious ethernet cable in my system. Can an ethernet cable have such an impact on the sound I am hearing (?), answer is obviously yes but I think that I have never imagined/understood the impact of a good ethernet cable before. Until now.
Overall improvements:the sound now is more mature/saturated, better bass impact, stereo image is both wider and a bit deeper, pitch black silence between songs and a healthy increase of dynamics. The increase of dynamics is extra helpful as my Thiel CS 1.6 speakers are a bit lacking in that department.
Really happy that I took the leap to invest in this excellent cable.
Many thanks and all the best.
F.J.
Alpha-X Power Cords and Signal Cables
The signal cables arrived on Saturday and it’s been interesting trying to fathom them out. Like others have mentioned on forums what struck me immediately was the bass – there just seemed so much more of it and to a lower level. Having given it more time I realize although it sounds deeper and more pronounced it isn’t. It is as though a veil has been lifted and it is way more defined within generally blacker blacks around all instruments. Drum sets have never before sounded like the real thing until now – there is way more control. However, the other side of the coin is that female vocalists in a jazz setting come across more rhythmical, emotional and realistic creating an almost nightclub environment. So, great definition and blackness between the notes in rock but able to convey the emotion embedded in more vocal recordings- quite a feat – in a word, lifelike.
I remember when I first heard a single Alpha v2 power cord. I felt the top end (cymbals etc) had been exaggerated but then realized a veil had been lifted when I added more of them. I feel the same but more so, and across the full audio spectrum with Alpha-X power cords and signal cables!
Many thanks for your help and the generosity of your time.
Dominic B.
Theta Interconnects and Power Cables
Now the Theta XC power – spectacular performance
Sigma-X NR Power Cables
Hi again, Richard.
I just replaced four Sigma V2 NR power cables with four Sigma-X NR power cables for all my sources and my Pass Labs preamp. On our last phone call a month ago, you told me you thought the X series power cables are “otherworldly,” and OMG, you were so right. I loved my Sigma V2s, but the Xs are just jaw-droppingly better.
It’s absolutely amazing how you guys keep upping your products’ performance the way you do when you come out with a new generation!
Truly remarkable. Keep it up!
Thanks and cheers.
Scott R.
Venom Defender
Hi Richard,
Based on your email I purchased the Venom Defender. I expected a slight improvement in sound quality. I didn’t expect the significant improvement I heard! Soundstage and imaging were the most noticeable improvements. Low level detail retrieval also improved. The music simply became more involving and more enjoyable.
A sincere thank you.
L.W.
Sigma v2 Ethernet Cable
A friendly hello across the ocean, I just completed my very revealing Naim hifi system with your Sigma v2 Ethernet cable. I currently have it on demo and it definitely won over all cables I have heard before. It’s more like a box upgrade – congrats. How on earth do you do this? And as I am now addicted, I am asking myself if I should step up one more and try Omega Ethernet. As I know myself I will end with Omega… Thanks a lot for an answer and go on with this phenomenal cable making.
-Best regards from Germany
Gamma RCA
I’ve got to say that the sound is superb. Very smooth, yet still very firm, focused and clear. These are definitely worth the money. I’m using them on my SACD player (Marantz SA-10). It’s nice that you offer a premium, high-quality copper interconnect with no silver or silver plated components in it. Most companies do not, and my experience is I don’t like the sound of anything silver. Yes, it’s sharper and more detailed, but I’ve found it fatiguing.
-Randall W.