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    Wilson Audio Sasha V

    Agree. Recently replaced a pair of Paradigm subs, I’d used with a previous pair of Alexia 2’s, with the L?k? subs, after upgrading to the Alexia V. Far more coherent result. Enhanced the sonic foundation while also extending the sound stage in all directions. Nice that the L?k? doesn’t...
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    Shunyata Grounding System

    Have not, but the best way to find out how it may work is to contact a Shunyata dealer. They can pursue your question with Shunyata directly.
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    Omega speaker cables

    The Omega XLR and Speaker cables only became available for order by dealers within the past week. Altaira has been available for a number of months now. But the process of obtaining them is quite a bit more involved, as you've undoubtedly discovered (the "consultation" process in your case...
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    Omega speaker cables

    Well, what you're telling me is that when a customer is not in the "orbit" of a Shunyata dealer, you'll be able to find one to work with to obtain Shunyata products, of any kind, though I'm guessing for Altaira will still be a challenge for proper selection and support. Best of luck as you seek...
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    Omega speaker cables

    Altaira is unique, in that for Shunyata to ensure it is correctly deployed in a customer's home, a certified trained dealer needs to work with the customer directly. This is to validate which components, and how they get connected, to Altaira. This is quite a different implementation than...
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    Omega speaker cables

    The dealer is local to me in Berkeley, CA. They're named Music Lovers. I also have been led to understand that the newest named Omega products will only be sold to customers by dealers who can provide them with service, rather than simply taking orders over the internet. The business decision...
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    Omega speaker cables

    I spent quite a few days auditioning a production version of the newly announced Omega XLR interconnects, in lieu of the Sigma v2 cables I've used for a couple of years. After they settled into my system it became obvious that they delivered what was promised: blacker background and less noise...
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    Wilson Audio announces the Alexia V

    What I found every time I listened at my dealer to each of the Alexia speakers (have been through all three) is that, though they all seemed better at each new release, it wasn't until they were installed and settled into my home that I really heard how much better they were compared to the last...
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    Wilson Audio announces the Alexia V

    My Diamond Black Alexia V’s have were installed a week ago. Here's what I’m hearing so far: The Alexia V really delivers: No more clutter…unpacks everything…nothing is hidden..ruthlessly exposes everything, including too close or bad miking in the source Articulate comes to mind, as does...
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    Shunyata Grounding System

    Have you engaged your dealer yet? If not, I'm going to bet if Grant does reply he'll probably send you that way as there are no detailed and absolute answers to many of your questions as yet. The variance between chassis and signal ground measurements can also vary a bit. The guidelines in...
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    Shunyata Grounding System

    You need more than an opinion! As is proverbial but true: "The proof of the pudding is in the eating". So start with a very close reading of https://shunyata.com/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2022/12/6-ALTAIRA-Component-Continuity-Test-Worksheet-Fillable.pdf Then work with a pin Altaira...
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    Breaking news from DCS….

    Keep us apprised of how the sound changes. If it's consistently like others have experienced, the sound will get far better in many ways.
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    Breaking news from DCS….

    Sorry, but I cannot recall. All I know is that unlike many other upgrades or new equipment, this seems to have simply gotten better across the board over time. It wasn't like oh man where's the xxx and then later it's back or suddenly better. It simply felt at first as though I'd gone from an...
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    Breaking news from DCS….

    In my case, it takes hundreds of hours to finally get optimal results. But you'll note most of the benefits within the first 100 hours. Also, it depends on the level of your system. The more resolving and revealing the downstream devices (preamp, and amp along with cabling) the more you'll...

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