Ethernet has a ground associated with it. So when you connect a Shunyata signal ground cable with an Ethernet end on one end and a spade or banana on the other, it will then connect to an Altaira. An Altaira SG hub is preferred. I recommend reading the concepts guide by Shunyata...
Yes I use an open ethernet port to ground the modem with the Altaira SG. I use the same Altaira to ground my Roon, NAS and SOtM switch since these are all digital grounds. I use an Altaira CG hub to ground the LPS’s for each of these components. So to clarify, I use the SG for digital(ethernet...
I have tested this with my meter on the Super3 and the bottom screws will work as a ground connection. I use an Altaira CG hub for grounding my LPS’. It doesn’t hurt to use the SG hub, it simply has additional filtering. I have not compared the SG vs the CG on LPS’ to see which I would prefer.
I wanted to address this point on the use for a Signal Hub versus the Chassis Hub. First, I will always recommend an authorized Shunyata dealer to install an Altaira grounding system. Mistakes can happen with your expensive gear and it is important that you have a dealer that knows what they are...
I was not a fan of Roon either. It wasn’t until I put a high quality LPS on the Nucleus plus and used an Omega Ethernet out of the Nucleus that changed my thoughts regarding Roon. I have had many people over listening to my system and they can not tell the difference between streaming on Roon...
My monoblocs are plugged directly into the wall. I use a 5M Omega ground cable to connect the Altairas to my Everest. I am not sure if it is best to connect your Denalis to one another if they are on a separate circuit. I believe that would not be an issue since the Altaira offers advanced...
My experience with the Altaira system is that the lower the noise the component or the system, the better the results of the Altaira system. Also, each Omega ground cable that you add will also lower the noise. The Omega ground cables were quite surprising to me. I added them as I went along and...
I have been working with the Altaira grounding system for a while now. I currently use 10 Altaira’s in my reference system to maximize the overall benefit of having my system properly grounded. I started out with 4 Altairas due to my monoblocs being separated from my source components and preamp...
I prefer the N20 over the W20SE. This is a personal preference thing and I hear that some people prefer the W20SE. I did find out that the better the power cord(pc), really enhances the music server. Pc’s make less of a difference with the W20SE. When I put the QR-s from Shunyata on my N20...