Shunyata Grounding System

[QuantumWave]

Apologies for slight diversion off-topic, but I am selling a Omega XC C19 in mint condition half price, I thought it may be of interest for some folks here, PM me if interested

 

[TommyC]

Denali V2 with no grounding vs Gemini Model 8 + grounding. Which option offers better sound?

 

[Bör B]

Was also curious if anyone has had any experience with the Gemini Model 8, looking at replacing my PS audio regen as it makes to much noise. Anyone can report back would be great and if they plugged their preamp in there or amps in there, how did it affect the sound.

 

[GSOphile]

Denali V2 with no grounding vs Gemini Model 8 + grounding. Which option offers better sound?

What units/cables define your current system?

 

[Puma Cat]

Denali V2 with no grounding vs Gemini Model 8 + grounding. Which option offers better sound?

Was also curious if anyone has had any experience with the Gemini Model 8, looking at replacing my PS audio regen as it makes to much noise. Anyone can report back would be great and if they plugged their preamp in there or amps in there, how did it affect the sound.

I don't have the Gemini Model 8 but I own and use a Gemini 4, which is a Gemini 8 with 4 receptacles instead of 8. I use my Gemini 4 for powering my Remote Server Room (RSR) components: EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock and Power supply and main internet router, I've also used it in the main rack as the power distributor for the main system components, and it's very effective in that application as well. Overall, my Gemini-4 is an excellent power distributor, very quiet with excellent DTCD functionality combined with -30dB of noise reduction zone-to-zone and -40dB input to output, which is actually more than a Venom V16. I would estimate it's quality with respect to audio quality improvement powering components as well as noise reduction on-par or somewhat better with the Venom V16 power distributor, especially for it's price.

Here's Gemin-4 powering my main system with an Altaira underneath...

A big plus are it's 4 Altaira-type (CG-NR) terminals which provide chassis ground-plane noise reduction capability. While a Denali V2 also as a single ground terminal, it does not provide the level or degree of CG-NR that the Gemini's Altaira-type system does. There is also a 5th ground-terminal that provides ground-plane connection to the overall system's power distributors if an Everest, Denali v2, etc., power distributor is being used in that configuration as well. As such, it's very flexible device useable in a variety of set-up applications.

A shot of the rear panel showing the 4 power receptacles and the 4 CG-NR terminals.

And in the RSR power the music server gear...

 

[TommyC]

What units/cables define your current system?

I don't have the Gemini Model 8 but I own and use a Gemini 4, which is a Gemini 8 with 4 receptacles instead of 8. I use my Gemini 4 for powering my Remote Server Room (RSR) components: EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock and Power supply and main internet router, I've also used it in the main rack as the power distributor for the main system components, and it's very effective in that application as well. Overall, my Gemini-4 is an excellent power distributor, very quiet with excellent DTCD functionality combined with -30dB of noise reduction zone-to-zone and -40dB input to output, which is actually more than a Venom V16. I would estimate it's quality with respect to audio quality improvement powering components as well as noise reduction on-par or somewhat better with the Venom V16 power distributor, especially for it's price.

A big plus are it's 4 Altaira-type (CG-NR) terminals which provide chassis ground-plane noise reduction capability. While a Denali V2 also as a single ground terminal, it does not provide the level or degree of CG-NR that the Gemini's Altaira-type system does. There is also a 5th ground-terminal that provides ground-plane connection to the overall system's power distributors if an Everest, Denali v2, etc., power distributor is being used in that configuration as well. As such, it's very flexible device useable in a variety of set-up applications.

Due to space constraint, either:
1. Denali V2 with Theta loom
2. Gemini 4 with Theta loom + Theta grounding cables

I understand the Denali is on a different level vs the Gemini, but then the Gemini has CG-NR. Difficult decision.