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Expanded Grounding & Enhanced Performance
Shunyata Research’s Multi-Head Grounding Adaptors offer a powerful extension of our ground plane noise-reduction technology. Designed to work in conjunction with our CGC (Chassis Grounding Cable) base cables, these adaptors allow multiple Ground Tail connections to be made on a single component using just one grounding cable. This expanded grounding access helps further reduce noise and normalize voltage potentials between internal ground planes, unlocking new levels of resolution and musical clarity.
While the primary grounding connection should always be established via a dedicated ground lug or chassis screw with continuity to ground, additional performance gains can often be achieved by connecting to unused signal or digital terminals. The Multi-Head adaptor makes this possible by accepting up to four Ground Tail adaptors, such as RCA, XLR, USB, BNC, or Ethernet. This enables multiple ground connections from a single component without requiring additional base cables.
This innovative design offers greater flexibility, efficiency, and performance in well founded grounding systems.
Multi-Head ground tail adaptors can be made with any combination of the following connector types: RCA, XLR-F, XLR-M, USB-A, USB-B, S/PDIF, BNC, and Ethernet.
Important: Ground Tails and Multi-Head adaptors are engineered so that only the ground pins are connected. No signal pathways are shared. Do not use standard analog or digital interconnects for grounding purposes.
TECHNOLOGY
ArNi® is a type of wire created by Shunyata Research designed to be the finest quality wire available for audio purposes. It begins with the highest purity of copper available – OFE C10100 or Ohno (single crystal). Then it is formed in virtual hollow tubes eliminating skin effects and eddy current distortions. A premium fluorocarbon insulation minimizes dielectric absorption and re-radiation, greatly improving resolution and clarity. In addition, the wire undergoes our proprietary KPIP™ process.
Shunyata Research uses only the highest purity of copper available for the production of its wire products. OFE Alloy 101 or C10100 is the highest grade of copper with a minimum 99.99% purity and a conductivity rating of 101% IACS. OFE stands for oxygen-free electrolytic and supersedes the term OFHC (oxygen-free high conductivity). C10100 is the only grade of copper that comes with a written certification of purity. Certified by ASTM F68 C10100.
Fluorocarbon dielectrics are usually only found in wire used in the aerospace industry, satellites and only the most expensive audiophile cabling. It has special electrical characteristics; very low dielectric absorption, high dielectric strength and exceptional heat resistance. When used in audio and power cables is reduces the perception of dynamic compression and it improves sonic low-level resolution and clarity.
Crystal clear transient detail.
Ring terminals, spades, bolts and washers that are used to connect internal wiring, terminals and switches are good examples of parts that are considered “Trivial Parts” by some engineers. Shunyata Research actually designs and makes a wide variety of these small parts using pure copper instead of tinned brass. Such a level of attention to even the smallest details is what distinguishes every Shunyata Research product.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Cable Type: VTX™ Conductors: ArNi ® Dielectric: fluorocarbon Connector Options: RCA, XLR-F, XLR-M, USB-A, USB-B, S/PDIF, BNC, Ethernet |
Standard Length: 6.5 inches (165.11mm) Safety Assurance: |
DOWNLOADS
ALTAIRA & Grounding Cable Brochure
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OUR ASSURANCES
RELIABILITY
Over more than 2 decades, the reliability and durability of Shunyata Research products has become a legendary attribute of the brand. Shunyata products are completely non-reactive and run cool to the touch. They do not hum, vibrate, buzz, or generate heat and do not require any ventilation. Despite heavy-use applications in studios, medical labs, and home environments, Shunyata Research products maintain an almost zero failure rate.
QUALITY
In an era of products that are mass-produced, Shunyata Research invests in training career craftsman who build our products by hand at our factory in Poulsbo, Washington. The exceptional fit, finish, and attention to detail has become a hallmark trait of Shunyata Research products going back to its inception in 1998. Shunyata Research has been building some of the finest power and cable products in the industry for more than twenty years. The commitment to building durable products that are designed to last a lifetime elevates our products to the top of their class.
SAFETY
Safety and quality control is job one at Shunyata Research. Before anything leaves the factory, we test each and every product thoroughly and carefully for safety and quality. This explains the long-term success of Shunyata Research products in the professional recording, medical, scientific, and consumer industries. Shunyata Research’s impeccable product safety and reliability track record for the past 23 years speaks for itself.
NO HUM — NO BUZZ — NO HEAT
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
